events: music, yoga, group cleanse, fashion show, pilates, film screening, & more

please find seaweed sway on myspace, facebook, & twitter to get updates on events, though i'll continue to post the full lists here!

4-29 wednesday.

THE INVISIBLE FOREST, a film by Antero Alli. 7:30-10pm. at Humanist Hall in Oakland. To see more details and RSVP, follow this link:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=73589723837&mid=55785dG2187fe6cG47bcdb7G7

restorative yoga community class at the yoga loft. (ongoing wednesdays) 4:45-6pm. taught by meg. relax, renew, and restore your energy. http://theloftsf.com/

4-30 thursday.

***obo martin, david dondero, and mikael jorgensen (wilco, pronto) at the make-out room.

David Dondero 10pm
Mikael Jorgensen (Wilco, Pronto) 9pm
Obo Martin 8pm

doors 7:30pm

$10

DAVID DONDERO
Few songwriters have experienced and expressed the sinking depths and uplifting optimism of humanity like David Dondero, and his ability to shine a light on the human condition (his own included) is inspiring. Dondero is best known for his narrative tales of America. Having spent most of his life on the road, Dave uses his staggering lyrical talent to paint tales of life in the US of A through clever word play and sarcastic humor about some of life’s most sensitive subjects.
http://myspace.com/davedondero

MIKAEL JORGENSEN (Wilco, Pronto)
We are pleased as punch to announce the official release of All is Golden from Pronto, the solo project of Mikael Jorgensen, keyboardist & laptopper for Wilco. All is Golden is a 70's-inspired tome that came together with the help of members of Iron & Wine, Califone, and Antibalas. It is the sound of waking up and moving on, cross-country trips to California, black days and blue nights giving way to better times and warmer promises. It's remembered AM-radio, respectfully and earnestly employed to communicate something timeless.

OBO MARTIN
Obo Martin's music envelopes you like the light of a harvest moon. His honesty is as warm and comforting as a campfire and his style is as unpredictable as the storyteller who spins yarn around it.
http://myspace.com/obomartin
http://obomartin.com

at the Make-Out Room
http://makeoutroom.com/

5-2 saturday.

***little wings & kuma/koshka at the caretakers house. $5. starting with a potluck at 6pm. music 8-10pm. kuma/koshka is a side project of blythe and alexi in the botticellis. in celebration of May Day & the caretakers new solar lighting. address: 848 divisadero st. @ mccallister. http://caretakers-sf.org/ // http://kyledraws.com/ // http://myspace.com/kumakoshka

5-5 tuesday.

michael pollan at herbst theatre. i don't have the details but bet you can find them quickly by searching online!

5-6 wednesday.

emily jane white @ the hemlock. http://myspace.com/emilyjanewhite

5-7 thursday.

magic leaves & iron & wine! 8pm. at the swedish american music hall (above cafe du nord, on market between church & sanchez). come super early or look on craigslist for tix, as it's sold out. http://myspace.com/magicleaves

5-8 friday.

caretakers restaurant at 848 divisadero st. these are always so good. vegan, delicious, & home-made. http://caretakers-sf.org/

***conspiracy of venus open for blame sally at the palace of fine arts! ticket info at http://myspace.com/blamesally // choir info at http://myspace.com/conspiracyofvenus

full moon 9:01pm. check out http://chasingthemoon.pdcst.com/ for a new episode of live music, this time with michael musika and band (wearing witch masks). http://myspace.com/michaelmusika

5-8 friday - 5-10 sunday.

spring yoga retreat w/ geoffrey roniger at OZ farm in mendocino. Come experience a weekend of rejuvenation and restoration at OZ Farm, an idyllic retreat center nestled in a private valley on one of the most pristine stretches of the scenic Mendocino County coast. Deepen your yoga practice with Geoffrey’s signature sequences that explore the often-neglected mode of sensory awareness. Nourish yourself with Matthew’s gourmet vegetarian meals that feature fresh food grown directly on the farm. http://geoffreyroniger.com/

5-10 sunday.

*indianna hale @ edinburgh castle. free. http://myspace.com/indiannahale

5-13 wednesday.

*francis & larise aka vanessa verlee & jeremy rourke @ bazaar cafe. http://myspace.com/vanessaverleesmusic

5-15 friday.

***sean hayes returns to the crepe place in santa cruz, with michael musika opening. http://thecrepeplace.com/ and http://seanhayesmusic.com/ and http://michaelmusika.com/ ... bonus points if you can give me a ride! :) advance tickets are recommended, as the past few shows there have sold out completely. you can get them at the crepe place or at http://ticketweb.com/

fashion show by isabelle & letty & friends, at the space gallery. (right next to the hemlock?) w/ music from a local band, TBA...

5-16 saturday.

***sean hayes returns to the independent, with the botticellis opening! 628 divisadero @ hayes st. http://theindependentsf.com/ and http://seanhayesmusic.com/

and http://myspace.com/thebotticellis tickets on sale now... $16

5-19 tuesday.

judgement day, dredg, & torche @ the great american music hall. http://stringmetal.com/

john vanderslice @ the rickshaw stop. http://rickshawstop.com // http://johnvanderslice.com

5-20 wednesday.

restorative yoga community class at the yoga loft. 4:45-6pm. $10 i am substitute teaching this class. come relax, renew, and restore your energy. http://theloftsf.com

judgement day, dredg, & torche @ bimbo's 365 club. http://stringmetal.com/

5-21 thursday.

**indianna hale, foxtails brigade, bias tape, & chris von sneidern BENEFIT for Haight Ashbury Community Nursery School @ the swedish american music hall (right above cafe du nord). early! 7pm. $15-$20. on market st. between church & sanchez. http://myspace.com/hacns and http://myspace.com/indiannahale and http://myspace.com/lauraweinbach and http://myspace.com/biastape

5-24 sunday.

new moon 5:11am

5-29 friday.

*langhorne slim @ the independent! http://myspace.com/langhorneslim & http://theindependentsf.com/

6-3 wednesday.

***conspiracy of venus & garrett pierce @ the rickshaw stop. 1 more band TBA. http://rickshawstop.com $8 doors at 8pm. show starts at 9pm. http://myspace.com/conspiracyofvenus & http://conspiracyofvenus.com

6-6 saturday.

full moon 11:12am
check http://chasingthemoon.pdcst.com for a new episode.

6-11 thursday.

***michael musika, little wings, honey.moon.tree., & sleepy todd @ cafe du nord. Recollection, Magic, Time travel, Dancing. http://myspace.com/michaelmusika // http://kyledraws.com/ // http://myspace.com/honeymoontree //http://myspace.com/sleepytodd // tickets: http://cafedunord.com // *rsvp here*

6-16 tuesday.

Michael Pollan will be giving a lecture on the Politics of Food at the World Affairs Council. This would be really great for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the state of our food system. Looks like tickets are available to students for $5 here:

http://www.itsyourworld.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=2507&SnID=974699502

for those who mentioned you're unfamiliar with Pollan, read this:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/12/magazine/12policy-t.html?em

6-20 saturday.

bike music festival. solstice weekend. http://bicyclemusicfestival.com/

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check http://myspace.com/seaweedsway & http://twitter.com/seaweedsway & facebook (search for the "seaweed sway" group) for updates in addition to this blog.

star codes:
*** = i really want you to go to this event
** = definitely going, i still really want you to go
* = maybe going, you should go
no * = i want to go but can't. please go and tell me how it was! :)

posted w/ love from minnesota.

jessie

OLD EVENTS:

4-18 saturday.

devotionals (tyson vogel of two gallants) and trainwreck riders at Evergold, a new art gallery, 441 o'farrell st. 7pm. acoustic show,art,debaucheries... www.myspace.com/buildingsofheart (new song posted) // http://myspace.com/thetrainwreckriders

4-19 sunday.

Sonya Cotton & Foxtails Brigade @ Blue Six. 3043 24th St. in SF. 8pm $5 (possibly w/ one more band) http://myspace.com/sonyacotton // http://myspace.com/lauraweinbach

francis & larise aka vanessa verlee & jeremy rourke @ brainwash cafe. 7-9pm. http://myspace.com/vanessaverleesmusic

kacey johansing @ edinburgh castle. 8pm. http://myspace.com/kaceyjohansing

new moon. 8:23pm

4-20 monday.

silentwingedtrips (tyson vogel of two gallants & jeff blair, both on drums), weather pending, and dot punto at el rio. $5 www.myspace.com/buildingsofheart

chris pureka & tiny television @ slim's.

4-21 tuesday.

pilates @ the caretakers house!! 848 divisadero st. @ mccallister st. i'm gone this week, so there will be no yoga class, but karen will be teaching pilates instead! i wish i could go too! it will start around 6:15pm. email Karen Campbell karen.dancingk@gmail.com for details & to rsvp.

afterwards, check out judgement day, the black kids, & mates of state @ the independent! (their show the night before is sold out - get tickets while you can...) http://myspace.com/stringmetal

4-22 wednesday.

EARTH DAY!

restorative yoga community class at the yoga loft. (ongoing wednesdays) 4:45-6pm. taught by meg. relax, renew, and restore your energy. http://theloftsf.com/

4-23 thursday.

indianna hale @ amnesia. 853 valencia st. from indianna: Wonderful show with Making Love to LIfe, and Mia and Jonah. I headline, please come and enjoy a lovely night. I will have new cd’s with me. They are going fast, get them while you can!! http://myspace.com/indiannahale

michael hurley & mira cook @ verde club. www.myspace.com/snock07 // http://myspace.com/miracook

geographer & michael zapruder at cafe du nord. http://myspace.com/geographermusic

4-24 friday.

**michael hurley @ the pizza place. come celebrate ronnie's birthday w/ songs from the amazing michael hurley! this will be my first night back in town as well, and i miss everyone so much, so i especially hope to see you here. michael hurley: www.myspace.com/snock07

4-25 saturday - 5-16 saturday.

group cleanse & detox facilitated by lawrence kampf & the yoga loft. w/ yoga classes, guided meditation, & discussion. http://theloftsf.com // http://hermeticworkshop.com

*singing our authentic voices: women's voice workshop w/ sylvi alli.

this is going to be cool! so i'm including lots of details:

http://verticalpool.com/embodiedvoice.html

Experience your voice as an instrument of personal expression!

• Discover a more open, responsive way of using your voice through breath, movement, toning, chant and song.
• By increasing awareness of sensation and inner resonance, we will move towards strengthening the voice/body connection.
• This embodied voice approach encourages a release of tension and self-consciousness and a deepening of inner listening.

2-5pm
$45, Berkeley location given upon registering.
All levels welcome! Register early to reserve your space.

For more info/to register:
mbodyvox@gmail.com, 510-464-4640
*To register, please send a deposit of $25 (made payable to Vertical Pool), PO Box 7518, Berkeley, CA 94707.

spring fling at slide ranch! http://slideranch.org

*the blank tapes, the stone foxes, & the mother hips @ the independent. http://theindependentsf.com and http://myspace.com/theblanktapes

4-26 sunday.

**chasing the moon recording w/ michael musika. watch michael musika and band be filmed/recorded making music in witch masks. in Studio C of Hyde Street Studios with a band featuring Indianna Hale, Sleepy Todd, Matt Adams, and Kacey Johansing. Come with bells, wine, and wearing a mask real or invisible please. Seance/sister day. details/rsvp here

4-28 tuesday.

*Support Rose Johnson's AIDS LifeCycle Adventure @ El Rio.

"It's time to throw down, get down, and support the ALC"

Silent Auction and Tasties (delicious appetizers) 7-8pm
Neo-Burlesque show, Date Auction, and Grinn and Barrett 8-9pm
Coyote Grace 9pm
DJ Anthony with a hot dance party 11pm-?
cost: donation 5 minimum before 8, 10 minimum afterward.

El Rio, 3158 Mission St (@ Cesar Chavez), San Francisco, CA 94110.
(415) 282-3325

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=159527360610&mid=3d680aG2187fe6cG441aedeG7

**community yoga class at the caretakers house. 848 divisadero st. @ mccallister. gentle hatha for all levels. 6:15-7:45. arrive by 6:10 to set up, or a little bit earlier if it's your first time coming. http://seaweedswayyoga.blogspot.com/ // http://caretakers-sf.org/