This week in San Francisco-give thanks where you can!
Monday 11/21: Bird and Beckett‘s Poets! series gets west coast natives and bead-era heirs Daniel Yaryan and Marc Olmstead to the same reading. Free, 7pm. In the East Bay: Kimya Dawson, formerly of the Moldy Peaches, opens up at an in-store show. Free, 6pm. Berkeley Amoeba.
Tuesday 11/22: Jonestown survivor Laura Johnston Kohl chronicles the life of a survivor in An Insider’s Look, which she’s discussing tonight at Books Inc. Free, 7pm.
Wednesday 11/23: North Beach go-to Grant and Green features folk duo Brown Bird + Oakland’s Bonnie & the Bang Bang. Free, 9pm.
Thursday 11/24: Join the annual commemoration of the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz by American Indians by re-occupying at a sunrise ceremony. The day goes on with a free vegan feast at Cafe Gratitude, kinky potluck at SF Citadel (rsvp with your dish), and an open bar at the End Up.
Friday 11/25: Day off? Forget black Friday and support independent craft and design at tons of businesses throughout Oakland. Check here for a list of participating stores. Night off? Cafe du Nord’s second annual Americana Music Fest will extend the Thanksgiving homieness.
Saturday 11/26: Treasure Island Flea market is revved for the holidays-special discounts if you bring a toy for the holiday toy drive.
Sunday 11/27: Bluegrass all tonight (and every Sunday night) at Milk Bar. Bonus stage side fried chicken and cheap drinks. Free, 5pm.
