Political events in the Bay Area
Rallies and protest events are a part of political life in the Bay Area. Here’s a roundup of what’s happening.
THURSDAY
Women’s event: A happy hour and panel discussion featuring female entrepreneurs, “Nevertheless, She Persisted: An Evening With Fearless Women.” The event is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at DoubleDutch, 350 Rhode Island St., Suite 375, in San Francisco. For information: http://bit.ly/2nxMB6e
FRIDAY
Transgender Day: The Asian Pacific Islander Wellness Center will host a free event to commemorate Transgender Day of Visibility. The event will begins at 5:30 p.m. at SOMArts, 934 Brannan St. in San Francisco.
SATURDAY
Russian discussion: “The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming?” — a forum hosted by the Peace and Freedom Party. The free event is from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Starry Plough Pub, 3101 Shattuck Ave. in Berkeley. For information: www.peaceandfreedom.org.
SUNDAY
Connecting with activists: “Take Back America” with Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Hillsborough, who will discuss the California congressional picture and host a fair where attendees can connect with activist and advocacy groups. The event is from noon-3 p.m. in Fiesta Hall at the San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive in San Mateo. To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/take-back-america-tickets32982865639
Author series: Arlie Russell Hochschild will discuss her new book, “Strangers in Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right.” The event starts at 9:30 a.m. at Grace Cathedral, Gresham Hall, 1100 California St. in San Francisco. For information: https://www.gracecathedral.org/events/ arlie-russell-hochschild.
MONDAY
Panel on nuclear weapons: “Morality of the Nuclear Age” discussion, featuring Richard Rhodes, Ira Helfand and Martin Hellman. The event is from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Schools, Harman Auditorium, 150 Valparaiso Ave. in Atherton. For more information: www.tech4gs.org/morality_and_geopolitics_of_the_nuclear_age.
WEDNESDAY
Political discussion: A conversation, “Fixing the Bay Area’s Growth Politics,” on issues affecting the Bay Area, including environmental quality and social justice. The event is at 6 p.m. at SPUR Oakland, 1544 Broadway. The event is free. For information: www.spur.org/events/2017-04-05/fixing-bayarea-s-growth-politics. Discussion on Medicare: “Medicare for All in California” presented by Dr. Paul Song, co-chair of Campaign for a Healthy California. The event begins at 7 p.m. at Woodside Road United Methodist Church, 2000 Woodside Road in Redwood City. Admission is free.
APRIL 8
Protest: A flash mob at at 1 p.m. at the cable car turnaround, 1 Powell St. in San Francisco, to sing the song “I Can’t Keep Quiet” by MILCK. For information: http://bit.ly/2oazyIG.
APRIL 10
Comedy: Benefit performance at the Punch Line Comedy Club for NARAL Pro-Choice America, an organization that promotes abortion care, birth control and paid parental leave. Tickets are $20. The event is at 7:30 p.m. at 444 Battery St. in San Francisco. For tickets: http://bit.ly/NARALPunchLine.