For the Curious and Curiouser

True Blood-related events in the near future:
Wednesday, Oct. 29: Ritual blood performance by Rev. Steven Johnson Leyba and the band United Satanic Apache Front, with True Blood authors Charles Gatewood and David Aaron Clark and special guests. "Bondage A Go-Go" at the Trocadero, 520 Fourth St.; doors at 9 p.m., show at 10 p.m. $7 cover; 437-4446.

Thursday, Oct. 30 Book-signing with the authors, photographer, models, and publisher; readings by David Aaron Clark, slide show by Charles Gatewood. Adobe Books, 3166 16th St.; 6-9 p.m. Free; 864-3936.

Friday, Oct. 31 Book-signing with Charles Gatewood at Anon Sa-lon's Happy Halloween Party. 285 Ninth St.; 10 p.m.-1 a.m. $12 cover; 978-2345.

Wednesday, Nov. 5: Satanic Fetish Church, hosted by Rev. Steven Johnson Leyba; performances by Leyba and David Aaron Clark; videos by Charles Gatewood. DNA Lounge, 375 11th St.; 9-12 p.m. $6.66 cover; 656-2532.

Friday, Nov. 7: Erotic art show opening, featuring works by Rev. Steven Johnson Leyba and Michael Manning. Raven Gallery, 2187 Market, 551-7940.

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