Thanks for the shout-out, @violetblue.bsky.social! "Threat Model: Covid," an invaluable resource for Covid-related news, free every Thursday. www.patreon.com/posts/covid-...

(Online) 4-5:15 p.m. PT, Thursday, February 19! ⬇️

✍️ 😷 Tomorrow! Tomorrow! Join us for a free webinar! The Sick Times editors @mileswgriffis.bsky.social and @betsyladyzhets.bsky.social — plus special guest speakers — will demystify the process of writing and pitching op-eds and essays on Long COVID. Hope to see you there: bit.ly/4qLFHWq

(SF) Friday, Feb. 20: Lunar New Year party, hosted by @sfdcc.bsky.social. **Note: details on Covid safety precautions for event vary on Instagram & on Web site; there seem to be masked areas. Please confirm with org.** disabilityculturalcenter.org/event/lunar-... www.instagram.com/p/DU19j1IEhnn/

1/ (SF) Thurs., Feb. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: figure drawing class at Ruth's Table. Masks required. More info: missionlocal.org/event/ruths-...

(Online) Still taking place on Sundays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. PT! More details ⬇️

(Oakland) (18+) Thurs., March 2, 7-9 p.m.: "Ergonomics of Impact Topping," hosted by @filthystudios.bsky.social. KN95+ masks required. Space has air filters and open garage door for ventilation. Sliding scale, $25-$85. More info: bit.ly/ergonomicsofimpact

(Oakland) Mon., Feb. 23, 7-10 p.m.: West Coast Swing class/ social dancing hosted by Explore Community Space; same location, pricing, KF94+ mask requirement. More info: www.facebook.com/ExploreWCS/

(Berkeley) Also taking place Sat., Feb 28! All other info same as below. More info: bit.ly/bachatapark

"I think ultimately we’re a subculture, but instead of being centered around a style of clothing or music, we’re centered on anti-ableism, and it makes our commitment more powerful" -- Camille Mai, Rebirth Canal

(Oakland) Sun., Feb. 22, 12-4 p.m.: "Queer Con Leche," hosted by Supernova. Masks required/provided. Food/drink available for purchase, but must be consumed outdoors; masks required indoors at all times. Sliding-scale advance tix, $10-$25; $25 at door. More info: www.eventbrite.com/e/queer-con-...

(SF) Tonight, Friday, Feb. 13!

I hope more COVID-safe people can find others out there who get it. I know it’s really hard and challenging.

(Oakland) Mon., Feb. 16, 7-10:30 p.m.: "Valentine's/Lunar New Year West Coast Swing dance Party," hosted by Explore WCS. KF94+ masks required. Sliding scale, $10-$30; free tickets for black/indigenous participants. Registration: bit.ly/ExploreRegForm More info: bit.ly/ExploreWCSInfo

Thanks for the shout-out, @violetblue.bsky.social! Threat Model, an invaluable resource for Covid-related news, free every Thursday. www.patreon.com/posts/covid-...

1/ (SF) Novavax is available at the CVS at 701 Portola Dr. and 3600 Geary Blvd., as of 2/7/26 (possibly also at other locations). Expiration date is 2/28/26. CVS at 701 Portola Dr.: 415-504-6043 CVS at 3600 Geary Blvd.: 415-668-6083 www.cdc.gov/covid/hcp/va... From the above CDC site [cont]:

From @healthselfdefense on Instagram. Thanks, @maskblocsunsetsf.bsky.social, for sharing on Instagram! Link to their post: www.instagram.com/p/DUijTnZiAt2/

1/ (SF) Free! RSVPs required. More details ⬇️⬇️

(Berkeley) Sat., Feb. 14, 2-5 p.m.: "Bachata at Cedar Rose Park," hosted by dance instructor Fe (@_abuela.earth_ on Instagram). Outdoors. KN95s (or better) required/provided. Sliding scale, $10-$30, NOTAFLOF. More info: bit.ly/bachatapark

(SF/Online) Weds., Feb. 11, 6-8 p.m. PT: "A Pleasure Chat," hosted by @sfdcc.bsky.social. Masks required in person. 165 Grove St./Zoom. Free. More info: dcc.page/pleasure

Wow, I was just notified that The Covid Safety Handbook got an incredible BookLife Prize 2025 review and is advancing to the next round (quarter-finals)! 10 out of 10 for prose!!! Here's what they wrote: booklife.com/project/the-...

(SF) Fri., Feb. 13, 6-9 p.m.: "Love Birds Mask-erade Ball," hosted by @sfdcc.bsky.social. KN95+ masks required. Covid+flu rapid testing required. Dancing, photo booth, free hand-made mask chains, more. Snacks available (outdoors only). More info: disabilityculturalcenter.org/event/love-b...

Thanks for the shout-out, @violetblue.bsky.social! Threat Model, an invaluable resource for Covid-related news, free every Thursday. www.patreon.com/posts/covid-...

(Online/Oakland) February mask-required workshops/dance classes from Supernova/Danny. Masks required & provided. More details: linktr.ee/supernova_me... www.instagram.com/p/DUOQ8z4FGqj/

1/ (SF) Weds., 2/4, 1-4 p.m.: Zine-making with Liz Henry at @sfdcc.bsky.social. Masks required indoors. (Note: it specifies snacks will be served; @sfdcc.bsky.social didn't respond to queries about whether the snacks are outdoors only, or if not, how that interfaces w/ the mask requirement.) [cont.]

(SF) Fri., Feb. 13, 6-9 p.m.: "Love Birds Mask-erade Ball," hosted by @sfdcc.bsky.social. Masks required. Covid+flu rapid testing required. Dancing, photo booth, free hand-made mask chains, more. Snacks available (outdoors only). More info: disabilityculturalcenter.org/event/love-b...

Wondering how we got where we are today? 'Health supremacism is at root a fascist doctrine.' If you decided to unmask because you believed Covid would only harm the vulnerable - but not you - please read this and spend some time in self-reflection. msteenhagen.medium.com/loathe-fasci...

1/ "Never failing to fail, @sfgate.com this week reported that the pandemic's hidden damage is showing up on college campuses – attributing the causes to 'disruption' and 'isolation' – not mentioning that the causes of disruption and isolation were sheltering in place while schools were [cont.]

Metrodora, a Utah-based clinic that sought to cure “neuroimmune disorders” like #LongCOVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis, promised comprehensive treatment — but within two years, it abruptly closed, leaving former patients feeling betrayed. Read more from @brittashoot.com: bit.ly/46iIGOy

Join us this weekend! We will be distributing masks and tests there as well. tinyurl.com/m4eparkhang

(Online) Feb. 14-21: "Valentine's Slay" drag show, featuring all-disabled/2S/trans/nonbinary BIPOC cast. Tickets $5-$30, sliding scale. Tickets & more info: www.eventbrite.com/e/valentines...

Join us for our next masked outdoor park hangout — Saturday January 31, 2 to 5pm at Golden Gate Park (exact location shared once you RSVP). Find more details and access info, and RSVP here: tinyurl.com/m4eparkhang. We hope to see you there!

(Los Gatos) Sat., Jan. 31, 2-8 p.m.: "Masked Hangout & Game Night," from South Bay Masked Events. KN95s or better required. Indoor event with open doors and air filtration. CO2 levels from last event: avg. 500-600. Pay what you wish; NOTAFLOF. More info: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

(SF/Online) Sat., Jan. 31, 2-3 p.m.: Disability Visibility Collective Quilt workshop, hosted by @sfdcc.bsky.social. Masks required. Materials provided for on-site option. More info: disabilityculturalcenter.org/event/dvp-qu...

The first time I remember praying for death I was 7 or 8 years old. The nuns said to offer my suffering up to Jesus. I had Crohn’s disease. Pediatric treatments existed, I never got them Part 1 of a series on why “parental choice” framing on vaccines is dead wrong 🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/149300...

(Online) Tomorrow, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. (general tour)/ 11:30 a.m. (highly descriptive tour) ⬇️

(Online) Sun., Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: RestFest Film Festival's "Processing Pandemic Grief: A Collective Filmmaking Workshop." Films screened at end of festival. Sliding scale, $10-up. More details: www.tixtree.com/e/processing... More on RestFest: www.restfestfilmfestival.org/2026-film-fe...

Thanks for the shout-out, @violetblue.bsky.social! Threat Model, an invaluable resource for Covid-related news, free every Thursday. www.patreon.com/posts/covid-...

(Online) Thurs., Jan. 22, 11:45 a.m.: Streaming live now on TikTok (link below, go to "live" option); YouTube link isn't working.

1/ (Oakland) Fri., Jan. 23, 7 p.m.: Beyt Tikkun's community-led anti-Zionist Covid-cautious Kabbalat Shabbat service w/outdoor dessert potluck. Web site: "Well fitting KN95 or N95 masks required indoors. Attendees will be asked to Covid test ahead of time. All eating will happen outdoors. [cont.]

(San Jose ) Sun., Jan. 25, 4:30-7:30 p.m.: mending workshop at the San Jose Peace & Justice Center, hosted by San Jose Mending Crew. Masks required/provided. Note the time change, above; all other details same as below. Link to their Instagram post with more info: www.instagram.com/p/DTvrrY9kjZJ/

(Online) Weds., Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. PT & Thurs., Jan. 22, at 11:45 a.m. PT: “A Pan***ic Play,” livestreamed from Scotland. Free. Livestream: tinyurl.com/APanicPlay 
h/t @guinesspig.bsky.social; see their roundup for details on this and other online events taking place over the next few weeks! ⬇️

If you think it's bizarre for your date to ask you to take a Covid test but normal for them to ask you to wear a condom, what's the difference? Are only some pathogens worth preventing?

(Oakland) Sat., Jan. 24, 6-9 p.m.: "Closing Party / Shop Up Pop Up #5" at Crisis Club Gallery. Masks required. More info at their Instagram post: www.instagram.com/p/DTv0efwE6XC/

(El Cerrito) Tonight, Tues., Jan. 20: Visibility Drawing's weekly figure drawing class. Note: tonight's model is not masked. KN95s or better required for artists. N95s provided. All other details same as below. ⬇️ ⬇️

1/ (Oakland) Radically Fit requires masks. From their Web site: "The Bay Area's radical community gym rooted in fat liberation & joyful movement for all queer, trans, Black and brown folks and their allies, regardless of experience, size or ability. ... [cont.]

Tomorrow, Weds., Jan. 21! ⬇️

When a weatherman finds himself reliving February 2nd again and again, he goes on a quest to break the loop he's stuck in. Join me 1/24 at 3 pm EST for a movie watch party of 'Groundhog Day' on Netflix. Free & all are welcome. Details in link. guinesspig.ghost.io/movie-watch-...

(Los Gatos) Sat., Jan. 31, 2-8 p.m.: "Masked Hangout & Game Night," from South Bay Masked Events. KN95s or better required. Indoor event with open doors and air filtration. CO2 levels from last event: avg. 500-600. Pay what you wish; NOTAFLOF. More info: docs.google.com/document/d/1...