Extraordinary artifacts uncovered in modern-day Afghanistan, long thought stolen or destroyed during some twenty-five years of conflict until the dramatic announcement of their existence in 2003, make their only West Coast appearance on their United States tour at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, October 24, 2008, through January 25, 2009. Revealing the multicultural heritage of Afghanistan—once the heart of the Silk Road linking cultures from Asia to the Mediterranean—are some 228 objects ranging in date from 2200 BCE to the second century CE. The artworks are mainly drawn from three archaeological sites, together with a few earlier works providing background. These artworks which belong to the National Museum, Kabul, include fragmentary gold bowls with artistic links to 
the cultures of ancient Mesopotamia (largely present-day Iraq) and the Indus valley (largely present-day Pakistan) from the Bronze Age site of Tepe Fullol; bronze and stone sculptures and a gilded silver plaque from the former Greek colony at Ai Khanum (“Lady Moon”); bronzes, ivories, and painted glassware that had been imported from Roman Egypt, China, and India, and excavated from ancient storerooms discovered in the 1930s and 1940s in Begram; and more than one hundred gold ornaments from the “Bactrian Hoard,” found in 1978 in Tillya Tepe, the site of six nomad graves, which reveal a synthesis of Greek, Roman, Persian, Indian, Chinese, and Siberian styles.Flu Shots- It’s that time again!
Sat. 11/1–30 | FLU SHOT INFO: Dial 2-1-1 to get information about Bay Area flu-shot locations, times and fees.
Free Walking Tours-SF City Guides
Sat. 11/1-Daily, 10am | Informative glimpses into SF history in 2 hours or less. Free walking tours every day, year-round (except Holidays). SF Main Library, 101 Larkin St. www.sfcityguides.org
Public Jam
Sat. 11/1, 12-5pm | Bring your own fresh fruit and clean jars and learn to make jam with the Fallen Fruit collective. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Galleries, 701 Mission St. 978-2787
Boss of the Sauce
Sun. 11/2, 12—5pm | 2nd Annual Red Pasta Sauce Competition, public is invited to judge sauces. Bay area Chefs compete. SS Peter & Paul Church, Washington Sq. North Beach $20. 989-2220
Faculty Recital/Paul Hersh, piano
Mon. 11/3, 8pm |All Dvorak program including “Bagatelles,” also features other faculty and students. SF Conservatory of Music, 50 Oak St. $20. 503-6725
Chamber Music
Wed. 11/5 and 7, Noon | The SOTA Piano Department presents Chamber Music, Rm 226, School of the Arts, 555 Portola. Free Parking. Info-tickets 695-5720 or www.sfsotaq-ptsa.org
Sharing Night at Chou Chou
Thu. 11/6 Every 1st Thurs. | Bring your favorite wine, there is no cork fee every first Thursday of the month. Chou Chou Restauant-French-Bistro Patisserie 400 Dewey Blvd. Reservations suggested: 242-0960
Friday Night Jazz at the Cliff House
Fri. 7:pm, 11/7 John Kalleen, 11/14 Kurt Ribek, 11/21 David Costa, 11/28 Mark Sowlakis | Friday Night Jazz in the Balcony Lounge. Cliff House, 1 Seal Rock, Info: 386-3330
Red Tie Gala
Fri. 11/7, 7pm | Biennal event benefiting the Little Sisters of the Poor-St. Anne’s Home, Rotunda, Neiman Marcus, 150 Stockton St. 362-4777 $250
First Annual Fabulous Food Festival
Sat. 11/8–9, 10am–7pm | Concourse Exhibition Ctr.,635 8th St. 120 Exhibitors, many with free samples and goods for purchase.$10 per person. 388-7208, www.pacificexpositions.com
The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Thu. 11/13, 14, 15, 7:30 pm Matinee: Sun/16, 2pm | School Play. The Carol Channing Theatre at Lowell High School 1101 Eucalyptus Drive (at Forest View)Info: 415-759-2730 x3062. $8 at the door.
SOTA Drama Studio
Fri. 11/14, 4:30pm |The SOTA Theatre Department Works by the Advanced Playwriting class. School of the Arts, 555 Portola. Free Parking. Info-tickets 695-5720 or www.sfsotaq-ptsa.org
Guitarist Eduardo Fernandez
Fri. 11/14 8pm | Performing Fernando Sor, Manuel Ponce and Alberto Ginastera. Herbst Theater. $42/32. 392-4400
A Grand Night for Singing
Sun. 11/16, 4pm | A fresh take on the works of Rogers and Hammerstein, a fundraising event for SOTA performers. Tickets $30-50. Preshow reception at 2pm. Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon St. Info-tickets 695-5720 or www.sfsotaq-ptsa.org
Author Janis Bell
Wed. 11/17, 7pm | An evening with Janis Bell, author of Clean Well Lighted Sentences. West Portal Books, 80 West Portal Ave.
Taraval Police Community Meeting
Tues. 11/18, 7pm Talk to Captain Chignell about public safety and community issues. 2345-24th Ave.
Irreplaceable Wildlife
Tues. 11/18, 6pm | Irreplaceable Wildlife in a Warming World. Susan Middleton, renowned wildlife and endangered species photographer. Main Library, 100 Larkin St. Free.
The Phantom Tollbooth
Thu.–Sat. 11/20-22, 7:30pm, and Sat. Mat. 2pm | The Academy of Arts and Sciences presents The Phantom Tollbooth, Main Stage, School of the Arts, 555 Portola. Free Parking. Info-tickets 695-5720 or www.sfsotaq-ptsa.org
Band Concert
Fri. 12/5, 7pm| The Carol Channing Theatre at Lowell High School 1101 Eucalyptus Drive 759-2730 x3062. Suggested Donation $10 per family.
