Events

Mechanics' Institute member poets Frank Cebulski, Jonathan Bracker, Zara Raab, Nora Sawyer, and Charles Sullivan will present selected poems from their bodies of work. Members of Mechanics' Institute: Free Public: $12 Named after events that occurred at the Mechanics' Pavilion from 1879-1882, the Authors' Carnival is a new series of literary activities sponsored by the Mechanics' Institute Library that include readings, workshops, and performances for, by, and in support of our members who are writers. Participation in these events is limited to members; however, the public is invited to attend. Location : Mechanics' Institute 4th Floor Cafe Contact : Taryn Edwards (415-393-0103) or tedwards@milibrary.org

Celebrating the debut of the “Cocktail Bill” Boothby Center for the Beverage Arts: San Francisco’s new community center, “beverage lab,” conference room and event space. “Cocktail Bill” Boothby was a turn-of-the-century San Franciscan barman, author, philanthropist and civic leader who connected the fabric of the City with his wits, his grit and his cocktails. The Barbary Coast Conservancy of the American Cocktail dedicates their home base as an homage to this historic San Franciscan and all those alive today who honor his work. Veteran bartender John Burton will be on hand to celebrate the night and the 51st anniversary of his bartending career in Northern California. Additional highlights of the evening include tours of the just-finished space and cocktails by co-founders of the Barbary Coast Conservancy of the American Cocktail (BCCAC), H. Joseph Ehrmann (Elixir), Jeff Hollinger (Comstock Saloon), Duggan McDonnell (Cantina). The event is part of San Francisco Cocktail Week--a week dedicated to honoring San Francisco's vibrant cocktail culture. (http://sfcocktailweek.com) $25 per person. Ticket includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Purchase tickets here: http://tinyurl.com/2fs5lz5

The Long Now Foundation's monthly series Seminars About Long-term Thinking Richard Rhodes presents Twilight of the Bombs Pulitzer-winning author of The Making of the Atomic Bomb, Dark Sun, and Arsenals of Folly completes his tetralogy on nuclear weapons with his new book, The Twilight of the Bombs: Recent Challenges, New Dangers, and the Prospects for a World Without Nuclear Weapons. A single weapon profoundly shaped world history for most of a century. Its disappearance can have equally profound effects Seminar hosted by Stewart Brand Advance Tickets Recommended - Tickets are $10 http://www.cityboxoffice.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1549&c=18&pg Long Now Members can reserve 2 complimentary seats. https://www.longnow.org/membership/