I know this is short notice, but it looks like there's a cool panel tonight on community wireless with Lawrence Lessig and other goodies.

http://www.media-alliance.org/calendar_event.php?eid=20050929140103620

Monday, October 10 2005 @ 07:00 PM PDT - 10:00PM
Where: 111 Minna Gallery
111 Minna Street
between 2nd and New Montgomery
San Francisco
Description:

Join Media Alliance for this dynamic panel discussion on
creating universal, affordable Internet access through municipal
broadband utilities. Featuring a presentation by Professor Lawrence
Lessig and a panel of local community Internet experts, the evening
will include Q&A with the audience.

After years of avdocacy by MA and other groups, Mayor Newsom announced
earlier this year his goal of free wireless Internet access for all San
Franciscans. Cities across the country are implementing municipal
projects, though with varying degrees of commitment to bridging the
digital divide.

This evening will explore the significant opportunities for city-run
projects to expand Internet access and usage by under-served
communities, and improve cost, service and consumer choice for
everyone.

The talk will be followed at 9pm by music from DJ's Kid Kameleon and
Ripley.

Cost: $5, Free for Media Alliance and EFF members

7-9 pm Discussion: Lessig, Panel, Q&A
9-10pm DJ's Kid Kameleon and Ripley