North Beach Noir: Woman on Pier 13
Join North Beach Noir, presented by a group of cinephiles passionate about sharing films that are deeply connected to North Beach, San Francisco, and the city’s rich filmmaking history. Our focus is on films relevant to North Beach, as well as showcasing works from local San Francisco filmmakers. Every third Wednesday from January through May, Professor Seagull's Smartshop hosts free film screenings at its event space, Live Worms Gallery. March's film will be Woman on Pier 13 (1949), directed by Robert Stevenson.
Psychedelic Community Group - EVERY THIRD THURSDAY
Join us for a roundtable discussion and peer support for psychedelic experiences. This is a monthly event intended to provide a safe container for people to integrate and share in community with trained facilitators. Hosted by: Gwen Pelfini.
A Knowledge-Based Approach to Medicine Work
Join us for an in-depth teaching on preparation, containment, and navigation of psychedelic states, led by Howard Whitehouse and hosted by the Church of Mother Gong. Howard will walk participants through the three supportive components of the traditional supportive context for psychedelic medicines. He will explain how these powerful technologies can facilitate Lucid Awakening. Howard will share a map to help prepare for experiences in the psychedelic realm so that one can derive meaning from these experiences for optimal integration.
Unveiling The Church of Mother Gong’s New Home in Live Worms!
Join us to celebrate 4 years at Professor Seagull's Smartshop and the unveiling of the Church of Mother Gong's new home at Live Worms Gallery! Live music, non-alcoholic drinks, free samples and a community-focused gathering.
North Beach Noir: The Man Who Cheated Himself
Join North Beach Noir, presented by a group of cinephiles passionate about sharing films that are deeply connected to North Beach, San Francisco, and the city’s rich filmmaking history. Our focus is on films relevant to North Beach, as well as showcasing works from local San Francisco filmmakers. Every third Wednesday from January through May, Professor Seagull's Smartshop hosts free film screenings at its event space, Live Worms Gallery. April's film will be The Man Who Cheated Himself (1950), directed by Feliz E. Feist.
Psychedelic Community Group - EVERY THIRD THURSDAY
Join us for a roundtable discussion and peer support for psychedelic experiences. This is a monthly event intended to provide a safe container for people to integrate and share in community with trained facilitators. Hosted by: Gwen Pelfini.
Full Moon Trip Temple May 2026
Join is for our monthly Full Moon Trip Temple! Come make art with us, enjoy live music, tea and light snacks.
North Beach Noir: The Man Who Cheated Himself
Join North Beach Noir, presented by a group of cinephiles passionate about sharing films that are deeply connected to North Beach, San Francisco, and the city’s rich filmmaking history. Our focus is on films relevant to North Beach, as well as showcasing works from local San Francisco filmmakers. Every third Wednesday from January through May, Professor Seagull's Smartshop hosts free film screenings at its event space, Live Worms Gallery. May's film will be Maltese Falcon (1941), directed by John Huston.
Psychedelic Community Group - EVERY THIRD THURSDAY
Join us for a roundtable discussion and peer support for psychedelic experiences. This is a monthly event intended to provide a safe container for people to integrate and share in community with trained facilitators. Hosted by: Gwen Pelfini.
Psychedelic Community Group - EVERY THIRD THURSDAY
Join us for a roundtable discussion and peer support for psychedelic experiences. This is a monthly event intended to provide a safe container for people to integrate and share in community with trained facilitators. Hosted by: Gwen Pelfini.
Psychedelic Community Group - EVERY THIRD THURSDAY
Join us for a roundtable discussion and peer support for psychedelic experiences. This is a monthly event intended to provide a safe container for people to integrate and share in community with trained facilitators. Hosted by: Gwen Pelfini.
Salvia Divinorum Workshop
Join Church of Mother Gong and Robbie Martin (co-host of Media Roots Radio podcast) for a live Salvia Divinorum tincture workshop. Participants will learn how to work with Salvia Divinorum, then there will be an opportunity to take a low-dose tincture, followed by discussion time. All participants will be required to sign a waiver. The cost of the workshop is $40. Please complete the waitlist form and we will send you a link to the waiver and registration when it is open.
Psychedelic Community Group - EVERY THIRD THURSDAY
Join us for a roundtable discussion and peer support for psychedelic experiences. This is a monthly event intended to provide a safe container for people to integrate and share in community with trained facilitators. Hosted by: Gwen Pelfini.
North Beach Noir: Thieves Highway
Join North Beach Noir, presented by a group of cinephiles passionate about sharing films that are deeply connected to North Beach, San Francisco, and the city’s rich filmmaking history. Our focus is on films relevant to North Beach, as well as showcasing works from local San Francisco filmmakers. Every third Wednesday from January through May, Church of Mother Gong hosts free film screenings at its event space, Live Worms Gallery. February's film will be Thieves Highway (1949), directed by Jules Dassin