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Thu Aug 13
at Books Inc. in Opera Plaza (7pm)
Senator Barbara Boxer will read from her timely new novel Blind Trust, political survival and the battle for integrity in the corridors of power.
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Fri Aug 14
at Verdi Club (8:30pm)
The macabre, the mysterious and the romantic take center stage in a tribute to the American writer, poet, editor and literary critic Edgar Allan Poe. As he lies in the cold, cold ground, Poe turns 200 this October. All are encouraged to dress to the nines, sixes or sevens, dance to their favorite Goth tunes and enjoy the absinthe bar.
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Fri Aug 14
at Elbo Room (6:30pm - 9pm)
Battle of the Independent Bookstores With Readers: Jade Brooks (City Lights), Alvin Orloff (Dog Eared Books), Derek Powazek (The Booksmith), Paul Neilan (Green Apple Books). Judges: Two-time LDM champion Andrew Lam on Performance, and Borderland Books to send their Intangibles expert Scott Sigler, plus Beth Spotswood...
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Sat Aug 15
at Edinburgh Castle (8pm)
Kick the Balls - An Offensive Suburban Odyssey by Alan Black (Hudson Street Press/Penguin.) Book release party. Irvine Welsh calls Kick the Balls, "an utterly hilarious read." Beth Lisick says, "I laughed so hard." A Scotsman tries to fit into the American suburban life by coaching peewee soccer, and the worst team in the history of the game...
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Sun Aug 16
at Thee Parkside (noon - 6pm)
The Indie Mart is back for another Summer Street Fair. Bringing you the best in local designers, makers, vintage, local rad stores, skateboards, zines, rock tees, local authors, bakers bringing you sweet treats and about everything else you can think of. 75 vendors, a more select group and a bit smaller so there's more room to roam and party...
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Sun Aug 16
at Pony Girl Vintage (noon - 5pm)
Pre-Fall Vintage Clothing Pop-Up Shop. Please come and join us for a day of music, shopping, or just to hang! We invited a few of our favorite vintage sellers + designers to come out to sell their clothes, accessories, and all things lovely. It will be one-day-only...Come get inspired, and satisfy your fashion cravings with one-of-a-kind pieces that will not break the bank!
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Sun Aug 16
at Yerba Buena Gardens (2pm)
Fasten your seatbelts for another wild yet thought-provoking ride with the world-renowned San Francisco Mime Troupe, with the ensemble's annual new musical addressing contemporary America. Prepare for laughter, tragedy, snappy dialogue and live music.
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Mon Aug 17
at Cowell Theater (7:30pm)
Wayne Clough is the 12th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. In July 1998 he took the reins of the world's largest museum and research complex and has since initiated long-range planning for the Smithsonian that includes increasing its accessibility...
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