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Listing local events, businesses & services that take Covid precautions.

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(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
February 12, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Thanks for the shout-out, @violetblue.bsky.social!
Threat Model, an invaluable resource for Covid-related news, free every Thursday.

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February 12, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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]:
COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance for People Who Are Immunocompromised
Find definition of people who are immunocompromised and COVID-19 vaccine schedules.
www.cdc.gov
February 12, 2026 at 3:21 AM
From @healthselfdefense on Instagram.
Thanks, @maskblocsunsetsf.bsky.social, for sharing on Instagram!
Link to their post: www.instagram.com/p/DUijTnZiAt2/
February 12, 2026 at 2:37 AM
1/ (SF) Free! RSVPs required. More details ⬇️⬇️
(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...
February 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM
(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
February 11, 2026 at 6:27 PM
(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
February 11, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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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-...
The Covid Safety Handbook: Staying Safe In An Unsafe World by Violet Blue | BookLife
An eyes-wide-open look at how we got here--entering the 6th year of a pandemic that continues to infect, disable, and kill people of all ages and backgrounds--why so many are so invested in pretending...
booklife.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:07 AM
(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...
February 6, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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February 6, 2026 at 8:14 PM
(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/
February 5, 2026 at 3:21 AM
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.]
February 4, 2026 at 2:57 AM
(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...
Love Birds: Mask-erade Ball – Disability Cultural Center
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February 2, 2026 at 11:38 PM
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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...
Loathe fascism? Then don’t be a health supremacist
Those who are not faithful to principles  become open to evil, to have evil done to them  or to do evil themselves  — Pramoedya Ananta Toer
msteenhagen.medium.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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.]
January 30, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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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
January 28, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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Join us this weekend! We will be distributing masks and tests there as well.
tinyurl.com/m4eparkhang
January 29, 2026 at 12:54 AM
(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...
VALENTINE’S SLAY
Digital Drag Valentine’s Day show feat. All-Disabled, 2S/Trans/Non-Binary BIPOC Cast. Tix $5-30 sliding scale.
www.eventbrite.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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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!
January 20, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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(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...
January 20, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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(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...
January 16, 2026 at 4:22 AM
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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

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January 28, 2026 at 6:09 AM
(Online) Tomorrow, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. (general tour)/ 11:30 a.m. (highly descriptive tour) ⬇️
(Online) Monday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. (general tour)/ 11:30 a.m. (highly descriptive tour): Virtual access day for the Legion of Honor's "Manet & Morisot" exhibit. Free. Registration & more details: www.famsf.org/events/virtu...
Virtual Access Day: Manet & Morisot
Join one, or both, virtual tours of Manet & Morisot led by museum docents. The talk at 10 am will cover highlights of the exhibition for a general interest audience. The 11:30 am presentation, designed for people who have vision impairment, will include highly detailed descriptions of each piece presented. All are welcome to both tours. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, and both programs will be captioned.About the exhibition Manet & Morisot is the first major exhibition dedicated to the artistic exchange between French Impressionists Édouard Manet (1832–1883) and Berthe Morisot (1841–1895). Manet was the era’s great pioneer of modern painting, and Morisot, the only woman to exhibit under her own name in the original Impressionist group. Unfolding over a period of 15 years (1868–1883), this exhibition traces the evolution of a friendship between two groundbreaking artists. Ticket info Free admission by advance registration: 10 am general audience tour 11:30 am highlights tour including detailed descriptions of objects After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Contact info accessday@famsf.org 415.750.7678
www.famsf.org
January 25, 2026 at 10:37 PM
(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...
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January 23, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Thanks for the shout-out, @violetblue.bsky.social!
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January 22, 2026 at 9:59 PM