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Under the leadership of Dr. John Calloway, a multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger who has worked at the creative edge of the Bay Area’s Latin music scene since the 1970s, the Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco is an invaluable proving ground for stellar young …
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 (Not all showings are listed for this day yet. Check back soon)
6:20 pmKEDI (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDB
7:00 pmBEYONCE’S LEMONADE (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDB
8:00 pmDRINK AND DRAW, free on the Mezzanine!
8:15 pmALIEN: COVENENT (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDB
8:40 pmIT COMES AT NIGHT (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDB
The event organizers of this emergency protest say, “Donald Trump announced this morning he will be reversing Obama’s policy and ban transgender folks from serving in the military. Please come to this emergency protest to show his administration and the world that San Francisco stands …
The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe continues its 58th season with more free and lively performances in park settings around the Bay Area with their 2017 production “Walls.” San Francisco Mime Troupe | 2017 Free political theater & music in parks all over the Bay Area ...
Astronomer Andrew Fraknoi will give a free, non-technical, family-oriented talk on “August’s Eclipse of the Sun” in the Walters Community Room at the Oakland Main Library.
Fraknoi, the author of a new children’s book on eclipses, When the Sun Goes Dark, will describe how eclipses work, …
At a moment when American democracy is threatened as never before, progressives need models for building an effective resistance. In California, many examples of strategy and tactics live in the hidden history of working people and their struggles for social justice.
This talk will present and …
Fronted by the incandescent Berkeley-raised vocalist Kimiko Joy, “RUBaDUB Posse” is a testament to reggae’s enduring power, celebrating songs of love, liberation, unity and justice that have inspired people across the globe.
Encompassing classic tunes from the rocksteady, roots and dub eras all the way to …
Cozy up with Off the Grid at “Presidio Twilight” – a free weekly evening event on the Main Post Lawn from 5-9 pm every Thursday from mid-May to October. Off the Grid street food vendors will serve up dishes tapas-style while you relax under the ...
Join Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman for colorful explorations of the physical world.
What’s the difference between heat and temperature? You use the terms interchangeably, but they have precise meanings to physicists. How does your thermostat work and how does a Thermos® know to keep a hot thing …
Be the first to peep the Academy’s fourth annual BigPicture wildlife photography exhibit and raise a glass to the best in nature and conservation photography.
See the captivating work of world-class photographers and discover how they document some of the most fascinating moments of life on …
Welcome to the era of technology and information. With easy access to tons of information and resources, it’s hard to determine what is credible and what isn’t.
This development presents a dangerous threat to the society as individuals hear and believe false stories. They’re here to …
They are thrilled to bring you the next incarnation of the music night Punch Bowl. If you are a Z Space regular you know The Kilbanes from the Z Produced Rock Opera “Weightless”. Join them for a special set and additional performer include C.J. Alegre, Daniel …
Come and join the 2017 Gilroy Garlic Festival that attracts garlic-lovers from around the world. It’s “Summer’s Ultimate Food Fair” with three full days of incredible food, beverages, arts & crafts, live entertainment, and cooking competitions. 2017 Gilroy Garlic Festival July 28-30, 2017 | 10 am to ...
Come out for the African American Museum & Library at Oakland’s summer session of the Festival of Knowledge with presentations and workshops on ways to help improve your health and wellness. The festival will include workshops with medical professionals, master chefs, nutritionists, master composters, health and beauty ...
Nearly 30 food vendors in a huge circle with a full bar and bands in the middle? Now that’s a party; it’s also California’s largest weekly street food market. Off the Grid is a weekly outdoor food truck bonanza staged every Friday from 5-10 pm at the historic waterfront campus of ...
Drop in and tune out with DJ SKWRLY D and his trippy tribute to the Summer of Love on Friday, July 28th at 5pm.
They’ll have special giveaways, prizes, treats, and much, much more all courtesy of their friends over at Rhino.
Events and Activities:
Record Revelations: David Katznelson and Andy Cabic (Vetiver) – Vinyl playlist inspired by the music of Lonnie Holley and Revelations: Art from the African American South.
Creativity Station with Linda Janklow
Robert Moses’ Kin – Founded in 1995, Robert Moses’ Kin is considered by many to be one of the …
Step right up, folks, for a night at the boardwalk, Chabot style. It’s Coney Island meets the International Space Station as stilt walkers and jugglers roam the grounds, and classic carnival games pop up among the exhibits. Snack on grown-up versions of carnival treats like …
They light 97 candles around the rim of the labyrinth, dim the lights, and a small band (cello, violin, piano, guitar, and ukulele) leads people in singing quiet, reflective chants from all the world’s religions.
During that time, people are free to meditate, pray, sing, read, …
Robots are coming. They may already be here, taking your jobs and silently plotting to become your cybernetic overlords.Yeah right. Everyone knows that technology performs poorly in the field.
Instead of taking over, it’s more likely that robots will simply break down and beg you to …
Every summer, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk casts its net and drags in a host of Top 40 bands from the ’70s, ’80s, and early ’90s to play free concerts right on the beach every Friday night. Friday Night Bands on the Beach Every Friday, June 16 ...
Expect to experience the unexpected. We’re bringing the party with Hollis Brown and the Tour de Fat ensemble cast of performers. Ready your eyes and ears for a mix of musicians, circus performers, vaudeville acts, magicians, comedians, and mind-blowing provocateurs.
> Get Tickets – $12 – …
The 2017 Festival of Inner Peace Tour, featuring world-renowned artist of the fusion music band, Indialucia, comes to the Bay Area, in a series of 3 free concert performances, that combined music, dance, and a journey into the subtle realm of your innermost being. Sahaja ...
On Friday, July 28, 2017 Noise Pop and Hotel Zetta will be bringing you the second edition of Zetta Hours. Zetta Hours summer series features unplugged bands (Madeline Kenney and Field Medic) and cocktails to kick off your night. Cash bar open and complimentary drinks, while …
This Friday 7/28 the Chapel and The Great Northern Hotel Present: The Music Of Twin Peaks & Beyond performed by The Red Room Orchestra.
Celebrate Twin Peaks in all its glory with The Red Room Orchestra, featuring Marc Capelle, Tom Ayres (of Persephone’s Bees), Karina Denike …
Grab your blankets and head to Pier 39 for their Outdoor Movie Night, held the last Friday of every month through September. Before the show, get a bite to eat at one of Pier 39’s restaurants, or take advantage of special giveaways and movie night ...
We know that pop, rock, and electronica isn’t the only kind of music out there. No, truly, we do. That’s why we’re happy to deliver to you a big ol’ slice of Delta Rae. This six-piece troupe hails from Durham, NC, which they tell me …
If you’re in the mood for some truly authentic afro-roots tunes, then you’re in luck. Cuz that’s just want we’re bringing to you. Rex Suru & Cherubim Vibes are an Afro-roots Reggae band from Nigeria. Since 2012, they have wowed crowds around the world with …
Tobin Sprout, former guitarist/songwriter of indie-rock icons Guided By Voices, has a new album (his first in 7 years), The Universe And Me (Burger Records), out on January 27.
> Get Tickets – $15 – 21+
The Universe and Me takes a deliberately primitive approach that focuses …
The Delta Aquarids is an average shower that can produce up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by debris left behind by comets Marsden and Kracht. The shower runs annually from late July to early August.
Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower
July 27-30, 2017 …
