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Throughout July; Artists Reception on Friday, July 10th, 8:00-10:00pm
"Games People Play"
the art of Christopher Winslow
Games bring communities together. They induce laughter and play.
They remind us of the "child" within and give permission to express
ourselves in non-conventional ways.
The pieces in "Games People Play" capture the whimsical play that
happens when people engage in games. The paintings are not
direct representations of actual games but rather a meshing of ideas
from the games of our past.
My intent is to remind viewers that laughter can often be the
best medicine.
-Christopher Winslow 2009
 Christopher is an artist and musician. He teaches music at Peres Elementary school in Richmond and sings bass with the San Francisco Symphony Chorus. Chris continues to compose music for the theater and is an Artist in Residence at ODC Theater.
Magnet is pleased to display his work throughout July and will host an Opening Reception on Friday July 10th from 8:00-10:00pm.
Tuesday July 7th, 7:00-9:00pm
Magnet's Sixth Birthday Party
This time it’s Six, but since our clinic runs late on the real day (Thursday) we’re having the party early. Stop by and help us celebrate! Food, drink, the Fountain (chocolate contents not guaranteed)…everything but a pony (maybe for 7).
Saturday, July 11th, 10:00-11:00am
Magnet Volunteer Informational Meeting
Want to volunteer at Magnet? There’s a monthly informational meeting for new volunteers held on alternating Tuesday evenings or Saturday mornings. We’ll tell you a little about Magnet and our volunteer needs, and you can see where you fit best. For more information call Steve Charfauros at (415) 581-1608 or e-mail stevec@magnetsf.org
Saturday, July 11th, 7:00-9:30pm 
Swing and Salsa Dancing wtih QueerBallroom.com
Learn to Swing or Salsa, or show off what you can already do! Magnet and QueerBallroom.com team up to teach the Castro a step or two. Swing lessons at 7pm, Salsa lessons at 7:45pm, followed by open dancing 'til 9:30pm. No partner or experience needed. For more information check out www.queerballroom.com or call (415) 581-1604.
Wednesday, July 15th, 7:30pm Sign-up; 8:00pm Show
Smack Dab Open Mic Featuring Comic Artist Justin Hall
Smack Dab, an open mic hosted by Kirk Read and Larry-Bob Roberts. Featured performer for July is Comic Artist Justin Hall.
All ages, all genders, all the time. If you'd like to perform at the open mic, bring five minutes or less of your music, writing, dance, performance, cooking suggestions, sex tips, tax dodging techniques, or whatever it is you want to share. Musicians, one song. Prose writers: that's about two and a half double spaced pages of prose. Presented by Army of Lovers, a project of the Queer Cultural Center with support from the San Francisco Arts Commission, TheatreBayArea, the California Arts Council, and Magnet. Future Smack Dabs all happen on the third Wednesdays at Magnet. For more information contact Kirk Read at kirkread@earthlink.net
Saturday, July 18th, 7:00-10:00pm
Line Dancing with Sundance Saloon
 The monthly event at Magnet continues on the third Saturday of the month for lessons and dancing, with a focus on contemporary line dances. Advanced line dance lesson at 7:15 pm, and a beginning lesson at 9:00 pm, with plenty of open dancing in-between. You don’t need a partner – just come on down and prepare to have fun. For more info call 415.820.1403 or e-mail info@sundancesaloon.org
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