Women’s history month
Women’s History Month Films in Oakland Oakland Public Library’s Lakeview Branch plans to host two movie screenings in March honoring women. “A League of Their Own” is scheduled to be screened at 3 p.m. March 21, and “Queen of Katwe” is set for 3 p.m. March 28. Snacks will be provided, but guests can bring something to share. The Eastmont Branch also plans to host a Girl Power Film Festival on Mondays starting March 2, showing four films featuring inspiring and trailblazing women. March 2-30. Free. Various times and Oakland Public Library locations. oaklandlibrary.org
‘Women Rising’ Exhibit at The Drawing Room Annex The Drawing Room will celebrate the month with the exhibit, “Women Rising,” at its new space showcasing the diverse and vibrant San Francisco female artists community. The gallery plans to also host artist talks throughout the month, called the Sunday Series, featuring 10 artist talking about their pieces for 5-10 minutes every Sunday starting March 15. Noon-6 p.m. March 2-29. Free. The Drawing Room Annex, 2675 Mission St., S.F. bit.ly/womenrisingsf
Santa Rosa Rosie Rally Put on your best Rosie the Riveter outfit for this free, family-friendly event featuring music and food at the Old Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa. The original Rosie the Riveter, Phyllis Gould, plans to make an appearance during the festivities, according to the event’s Facebook page. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, March 8. Free. Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa. bit.ly/santarosarosie
Honoring Women Veterans Luncheon Las Positas College and Veteran First Program plan to host a free campus community luncheon to honor women who have served in the armed forces. Free lunch will be provided with RSVP, followed with words by keynote speaker Lt. Col. Jennifer Nolan and other...