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WEDNESDAY MAY 16
The Commonwealth Club presents Andy Cohen, Bravo’s Man of Moxie - 7:30pm
Andy Cohen, Executive Producer, Bravo; Author, Most Talkative: Stories from the Front Lines of Pop Culture
“To me pride means being exactly who you are.” Cohen’s moxie, trademark smirk and fashion savvy have made him a modern pop-culture king. Cohen loves his divas, and he turned the fantasies of his youth into the reality television grand slams "Top Chef" and "The Real Housewives" series. Now he puts his own wit to the test on his late-night talk show, "Watch What Happens: Live" and in his new book, Most Talkative. Join us at the Castro Theater for a rollicking good time as Cohen delves into the nitty-gritty of his experiences in the worlds of television and celebrity.
Location: Castro Theatre, 429 Castro Street, at Market Street, San Francisco
Time: 6:30 p.m. check-in, 6:30 p.m. premium ticket reception 7:30 p.m. program, 8:30 p.m. book signing
Cost: $25 standard, $15 members, $10 students ; Standard with book (includes standard seating and Cohen's book) $55 standard, $40 members; Premium (includes reception with Cohen, book and priority seating - limited number available) $80 standard, $60 members.
Purchase Tickets here: http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2012-05-16/andy-cohen
Also know: Underwritten by The Bernard Osher Foundation. In association with INFORUM |
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THURSDAY MAY 17
The APA Vagina Monologues
7:30pm, $30 General Admission
Purchase Tickets Here:
http://bit.ly/APAVM2012
On May 17, 2012, women activists will take the main stage at the historic Castro Theatre for an Asian Pacific American production of Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues. This landmark theatrical performance profiles the intimate stories of women impacted by sexual assault, war, and pain, but also lifts celebratory perspectives on sexual self-discovery, empowerment, and love.
Join us as we honor the strength and visibility of women, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and, of course, the venerable vagina. Here’s how you can get involved today:
BUY TICKETS
Be a part of herstory by attending the show with your friends and family! Purchase tickets today via http://bit.ly/APAVM2012.
DONATE
Your donation via http://www.indiegogo.com/APAVM12 will benefit the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum, the nation's only multi-issue women's organization in the country for Asian Pacific American women and girls.
JOIN US
Be a warrior for our communities. Spread the word about us:
website | www.apavaginamonologues.com
twitter | @APAVaginas
facebook | www.facebook.com/APAVM
email | info@apavaginamonologues.com
The APA Vagina Monologues is more than just a show. It's about igniting change, raising the issues of Asian Pacific American women, and ending violence (of all forms) against women everywhere. |
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TUESDAY MAY 22
Come Out for Harvey!
Please join us on Harvey Milk Day, May 22, 2012 for a special fundraising screening of the Milk movie starring Sean Penn to benefit Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy.
- 6:00pm - Doors open and VIP reception begins
- 7:30pm - Cleve Jones takes the stage, receives award
- 8:00pm - Milk movie begins VIP ticket holders will be treated to reserved seats and a pre-show appetizers and drinks reception on the mezzanine level of the Castro Theatre.
Ticket Information
- VIP tickets are $50.
- Regular tickets are $15.
- Advance tickets available: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/233452
- Tickets w/ no service fee also available:
Human Rights Campaign Store
575 Castro Street
San Francisco, California 94114.
Cleve Jones is an activist and founder of the NAMES project AIDS memorial quilt. Cleve was befriended by Harvey Milk in the 1970's and worked as a student intern in his office after Milk was elected to the Board of Supervisors. More guests to be announced.
Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy is a small public elementary school in the Castro District in San Francisco. Our mission is to empower student learning by teaching tolerance and non-violence, celebrating our diversity, achieving academic excellence, and fostering strong family-school-community connections. This fundraiser will support educational enrichment, including the after-school, science, arts, nutrition and civil rights programs.
We gratefully acknowledge our sponsors: Human Rights Campaign, Swirl, 440, Southern Wine, KASA, 4505 Meats, La Mediterranee |
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JUNE 14 - 24
Celebrate the 36th anniversary of the San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival, a legendary showcase of queer cinema, this June 14-24, 2012. Mingle with fellow film lovers, celebrate with the hottest directors, and discover new film favorites, including international and local gems.
Advance member ticket sales start May 25.
General ticket sales start June 1.
More information: www.frameline.org |
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