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Cuban Salsa Classes
Dance-Participatory Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m.510-841-1373
With Manuel Suarez.
Science on a Sphere (SOS)
Museums Ongoing510-642-5133
New permanent exhibit features an animated globe. Watch hurricanes form, tsunamis sweep across the oceans, and city lights glow around the planet.
$6, $9, $11
Lawrence Hall of Science
1 Centennial Dr., Berkeley (map)
Anarchist Study Group
Public Interest Tuesdays, 8-10 p.m.510-540-0751
May Day means many things to many people. On May 1, Celtic pagans celebrated the spring feast of Beltane. Medieval German Christians believed witches consorted with the devil on Walpurgisnacht. And the English tradition of dancing around the Maypole signaled love and rejuvenation. But things got a bit more worldly in the late 19th century. The Haymarket Riots in Chicago -- a major Industrial Age focus point for anarchists and socialists and their deadly clashes with police in that era's violent labor struggles -- started on May 1, 1886, and the first of May evolved into the international Labor Day of marches and rallies, despite US government attempts to defuse workers' movements by moving the holiday to September and renaming May 1 as Law Day. The Berkeley Anarchist Students of Theory, Research, and Development (BASTARD) know better. They're holding their regular Tuesday night Anarchist Study Group from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Long Haul Infoshop. Think of it as a way to stick it to your boss. Find out more by visiting TheLongHaul.org
free
free
Joe Quixx Spins Vinyl
DJ & Dance Tuesdays, 8 p.m.510-663-0271
free
Disco Volante
347 14th St., Oakland (map)
The Blue Candle
Spoken Word, Literary Events, Comedy Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m.510-428-1935
A weekly open mic for up-and-coming spoken word artists, poets, and comedians. Sign-up begins at 8 p.m.
free
Dorsey's Locker
5817 Shattuck Ave., Oakland (map)
American Red Cross Mobile Blood Drive
Volunteers Tue., Feb. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.510-637-3300
In conference room H. Call 800-733-2767 or go to RedCrossBlood.org (sponsor code: FEDERAL) to schedule an appointment.
free
Oakland Federal Building
1301 Clay St., Oakland (map)
Hikes for Tykes
Kids Tue., Feb. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m.888-327-2757
Explore the park's flora and fauna on an approximately one-mile hike. Bring a snack. Strollers not recommended.
free
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood Rd., Oakland (map)
Anupam Chander: "How Law Made Silicon Valley"
Lectures Tue., Feb. 7, 12-1:30 p.m.510-642-5992
The UC Davis law professor discusses how changes in legislation at the turn of the Millennium promoted the development of Internet enterprises. In room 119.
Moses Hall
UC Berkeley, Berkeley (map)
Women's Hormone Health
Health & Wellness Tue., Feb. 7, 12-1 p.m.
Dr. Suen Sohn, ND, shares hormone management tips.
free
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy
5729 College Ave., Oakland (map)
Dr. Beth Halbert: "Teen Life Over Suicide"
Lectures, Health & Wellness Tue., Feb. 7, 5-9 p.m.415-490-8908
The author and child psychologist partners with the YMCA to discuss teenage suicide prevention.
YMCA-PG&E Teen Center
2111 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley (map)
Nuruddin Farah
Literary Events Tue., Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m.510.430.2255
The Somali novelist gives a reading as part of Mills College's Contemporary Writers Series.
Mills Hall Living Room
Mills College, Oakland (map)
Am I Just Forgetful, Or is it Chemobrain?
Health & Wellness, Classes & Workshops Tue., Feb. 7, 6-8 p.m.925-933-0107
An Epic-Care oncology nurse leads a workshop for cancer patients (and their friends and family members) to discuss symptoms, tips, and helpful strategies to help manage thinking abilities during and after treatment. RSVP required.
free
Cancer Support Community
3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek (map)
Daisy Whitney
Literary Events, Kids Tue., Feb. 7, 6 p.m.510-524-0087
Reading from her teen novel, The Rivals.
Barnes & Noble
6050 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito (map)
Noise Pop Photo Retrospective
Rock & Pop Tue., Feb. 7, 6 p.m.415-621-4455
featuring performances by Plastic Villains and Cool Ghouls
free
Bottom of the Hill
1233 17th St., San Francisco (map)
Intro to Anal Play
Health & Wellness, Classes & Workshops, LGBT Tue., Feb. 7, 7-8 p.m.510-788-2389
Good Vibrations education program manager Charlie Glickman, PhD, explains the ins and outs of anal sex and leads a Q&A.
free
Good Vibrations Lakeshore
3219 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland (map)
