San Francisco
Tuesday, February 7
Founded in 1895 in Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum is a landmark art museum to showcase the museum’s priceless collections of American art from the 17th through the 20th centuries, and art of the native Americas, Africa, and the Pacific. The museum was …
The Legion of Honor displays a collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an exquisite Beaux-Arts building in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. Normally $10, admission is free on the first Tuesday of each month (special exhibition surcharges, if …
Whether you’re a native San Franciscan, a visitor from the other side of the world, or a classroom of budding botanists, the Conservatory of Flowers offers an intimate up-close experience with over 1,700 species of rare, exotic and endangered plants from more than 50 different …
The Cartoon Art Museum is the only museum in the U.S. dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of cartoon art in all its forms. This unique institution houses approximately 6,000 original pieces in its permanent collection; a complete volume research/library facility is located on the …
In the striking Mario Botta-designed building, SFMOMA houses the West Coast’s most comprehensive collection of twentieth-century art including painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, design, and media arts. The stellar collection tells the story of modern and contemporary art through master works by Ansel Adams, Salvador Dali, …
The Contemporary Jewish Museum engages audiences of all backgrounds through dynamic exhibitions and programs that explore contemporary perspectives on Jewish culture, history, art, and ideas. And the architecture of the Museum itself is a work of art.
Embracing a range of artistic disciplines and media, the …
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) is one of the Bay Area’s premier venues for adventurous art. A multidisciplinary art Center, the YBCA features exhibitions, performance, film/video and community engagement programs, along with rotating art exhibits with a focus on contemporary and emerging artists …
Gain free admission to the SF Camerawork Museum every first Tuesday of the month.
Presenting contemporary work in the photographic arts, as well as digital, video, and related visual image media, the museum has provided early exposure to a distinguished list of artists that includes …
Laugh along with the adventures and misadventures of this 1979 comedy-western classic, The Frisco Kid. Free matinee screenings are presented in conjunction with the Museum’s new admission-free first Tuesdays of the month.
Gene Wilder plays a hapless rabbi from Poland, who must cross the Wild West to …
The Noise Pop Photo Retrospective takes a look back at the past 19 years of Noise Pop Festivals: the artists, the fans and the clubs that have shaped the yearly event from what began as a single, sweaty night in a small club to the …
Come to Heartfelt on 436 Cortland Avenue on February 7th at 6pm for a talk about food with Sam Mogannam of Bi-Rite Market.
They will be serving snacks and tea. After Mogannam’s talk he will also sign copies of his new book, “Eat Good Food.”
Join Ben Kweller and Amoeba Music in celebration of the release of Go Fly A Kite, his fifth studio album and a triumphant debut for his Austin-based label, The Noise Company.
The album, out the day of the in-store, hits hard with the unforgettably melodic and …
Left in the Dark: Portraits of San Francisco Movie Theatres celebrates twentieth century movie theatres and moviegoing through lush full-color fine art photographs and personal essays that offer both scholarly and literary appeal.
Julie Lindow, editor of Left in the Dark, will introduce the book. Authors Katherine Petrin …
On Tuesday, February 7th, Green Apple will host author Lysley Tenorio for a reading from his new short story collection, Monstress.
Monstress centers around the contradictions and complexitites of the Filipino-American experience and the universal human search for belonging in the underbelly of the American Dream. …
Two quintessential literary journals join up for a special evening of readings with Zyzzyva’s Laura Cogan & Oscar Villalon -and- Granta’s John Freeman.
Readings by Daniel Alarcon, Herb Gold, and Dean Rader.
Come celebrate the launch of Do415 as they take over the new SF venue, Monarch. Do415 is an event and culture guide for San Francisco.
The DJ lineup includes:
Aaron Axelson, of LIVE 105 & POPSCENE
Brown Amy, of HARD FRENCH
DJ Hothobo, of GROW UP
DJ Creep and DJ Meta, of …
Wood Shoppe is a brand new, free monthly series at the Brick and Mortar Hall taking place the first Tuesday of every month. The venue is also promising “cheap ass drink specials all night long.”
The inaugural band lineup includes:
Wet Illustrated
Magic Leaves
Noah Gunderson (from Seattle)
Painted Palms (DJ …
Wednesday, February 8
The San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery’s Art at City Hall program presents Seeing Double – The Best of DOUBLEtruck Magazine, a travelling exhibition organized by KONA Gallery and Photojournalism Center (San Clemente, CA).
Seeing Double offers a chance to view a selection of over 60 of …
The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition plays Cupid for another round of Love on Wheels, the dating game exclusively for people who ride bikes.
In this modern-day version of the 1970′s game show, bike-friendly contestants quiz a panel to select a mate and pedal off to a …
Experience a special, sense-ational Valentine’s Day after hours event for the 21+ crowd.
Sip an intoxicating elixir or enjoy a hand crafted brew by the Richmond District’s own Comrades Brewing, enjoy live music by Le Quartet de Jazz, stroll through lush jungle of dazzling orchids, and snuggle …
Come see the Chris Amberger Trio and Jazz Jam for free every Wednesday night. Enjoy $5 Stoli Chocolat Razberi cocktails and $3 domestic bottles/cans beer.
Schedule:
6:30-9pm Dinner Show – Chris with Aaron Garner on piano
9:30-12am Jam Session – Chris with Aaron Garner on piano and Mitchell Wilcox …
Check out live sets from locals Shortcircles and Giraffage, plus the debut of Some Ember, a new project from Dylan Travis (Man/Miracle). Music selections from EOTB, head-spinning live visuals, and camaraderie – all at the Noise Pop-Up Shop.
Tickets are $5 via Ticketfly or at the …
San Francisco artist and muralist Brian Barneclo is all about making connections. In his Systems and Foodchain murals, bold images in motion – almost like stills from a film – link natural and creative processes to show complex processes of interconnectivity.
From Nopa to Shotwell to …
Get in the mood for Valentine’s Day as Dream Queen Revue goes back to the era of free love (and free clinics) at San Francisco’s most fabulicious drag show featuring, Collette Ashton, Ruby Slippers, Sophilya Leggz, Bobby Ashton, Sheena Rose, Davida Ashton and Joie de …
Thursday, February 9
The Windows endeavors to transform central Market Street storefronts into beautiful and memorable window displays that will invigorate downtown pedestrian traffic, promote public art, and showcase the vibrant creativity of the Bay Area design community.
Each display will be created by a local leading architecture and …
