Wednesday, May 28, 7-8 PM (Doors open at 6:30) $15/members; $20 non-members Tickets: https://mynorthbaytickets.com/events/may-idea-lounge-david-jenkins-and-jim-leibich What is the Idea Lounge? The Idea Lounge pairs two speakers who may have never met. One speaker is from the arts and the other is not. For twenty minutes each, the speakers present an aspect of their lives which may include how they chose their professions, how people or circumstances inspired them, or decisions they made that changed their lives. The audience has equal time to uncover the commonalities between two seemingly disparate topics and career paths. David Jenkins Coming Home to Flamenco David began his Flamenco guitar studies with the technically brilliant guitarist Lionel James. He later traveled to Sevilla apprenticing himself to the daily ensayos of highly esteemed Flamenco dance choreographer Manolo Marin. He also studied under Manolo Rojas, a disciple of the late Niño Ricardo. In 1994 he journeyed to India where he had the privilege of playing for Indian instrumentalists in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Rajasthan. For the past 46 years, David has performed as a solo and accompanying guitarist throughout the United States, Mexico, India, Romania, Canada and Nicaragua. Jim Liebich Fencing is a Metaphor: We Become What We Practice Moniteur Jim Liebich founded En Garde Fencing in January of 2008 with the goal of providing high-quality fencing instruction in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County. Jim began coaching in 2000 and eventually earned his Moniteur teaching degree from the United States Fencing Coach’s Association (USFCA) in both foil and épée. As the owner of En Garde Fencing, Jim is committed to growing sword sports and archery in the Bay Area. He is a full-time fencing and archery instructor and strives to provide the finest coaching available in Sonoma County. (fb)

Queer Time Capsule: An Evening of Connection May 14, 6:00-8:00pm $10 Tickets: https://mynorthbaytickets.com/events/a-related-event-a-celebration-of-queer-time-capsule Join us for an evening of connection, creativity, and reflection as we celebrate the first month of Queer Time Capsule. This gathering includes a glimpse into what’s next for the project, and a chance to be in community with other LGBTQIA+ folks who believe in the power of visibility, storytelling, and joy. There will be surprises throughout the evening. Come as you are, bring your fabulosity, and help us preserve queer stories - and make new ones. (fb)