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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, …
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 …
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 …
BEC’s Bar & Bistro presents BEC’s Comedy Showcase, Berkeley’s free stand up comedy showcase will feature comedians from all around the Bay Area.
This week’s featured comedians are:
Shanti Charan (Winner of 2011 Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Competition)
Brendan Lynch (Punchline & Cobbs Comedy Club) and
Shawn Dizzle (Producer …
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 …
Thursday, February 9
Travel back in time at Dragon ReMix, a new twist on Lunar New Year celebrations that revives the nightlife of Old Chinatown.
For one night only, the CHSA Museum opens its doors for a unique celebration remixing history with fresh beats, signature cocktails (for purchase), tasty …
The exhibition „Comics, Manga & Co. – Germany’s New Comic Culture“ features the works of two generations of artists, who have transformed the German graphic novel-scene in the last couple of years. Works of MAWIL, Isabel Kreitz, Arne Bellstorf and Martin Tom Diek and many …
On February 9th come see a free comedy show at Murphy’s Pub.
Featuring:
Joe Nguyen – Joe is a regular at the Punch Line in San Francisco and Sacramento, Cobb’s Comedy Club in SF and Rooster T. Feathers in Sunnyvale. He won the 2009 Russian River Comedy …
Friday, February 10
Each month come for a free dance performance at San Francisco City Hall. The 2012 season includes Hip Hop, Ballet, Folklorico, Filipino, Irish and many other forms of dance (see the schedule below). All performances are free and start at noon.
February 10: Ensambles Ballet Folklorico …
Join Meridian Gallery for a book signing and celebration for Peter Selz and the release of his new biography, “Peter Selz: Sketches of a Life in Art” by Paul Karlstrom, published by UC Press.
Light refreshments as well as a whisky tasting provided by Bushmill Whisky will be available.
“The extraordinary …
Come celebrate Mardi Gras at Icon Ultra Lounge. They’ll be giving out free Mardi Gras beads to everyone.
Take advantage of the open bar (well drinks only) till 10:30pm. There will be $5 Grey Goose specials till 11pm. Featuring hip hop & Top 40 by DJ A-One …
Saturday, February 11
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s exhilarating Chinatown during one of the community’s most exciting times of the year.
Enjoy dance and music from throughout Asia and experience ancient and modern Chinese arts such as calligraphy, kite-making, and acrobatics.
Chinese New Year Community …
Spring Festival: Year of the Dragon celebrates the power and innovation associated with Dragon years by drawing from the freshest Bay Area Chinese talent and pairing Chinatown and the City.
The event will feature local artists and artisans for a day of performance, music, comedy, crafts …
Adventure Walks help you explore the fun, bizarre, and hidden objects – and even ordinary objects that we mostly ignore in our environment. The next Adventure Walk will lead up the Stairs of Telegraph Hill.
Bring your iPhone, bring a friend, and come ready to explore SF. …
Author Gene Yang (American Born Chinese, Level Up) gives a free presentation titled “Asian Americans, Airbenders, and Comics” followed by a signing in conjunction with the release of his comic book, “Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Promise”.
Enjoy meeting complete strangers or bring a partner while engaging in dance styles from the Caribbean.
You will be given an introductory class on Salsa which hails from Cuba as well as the romantic Bachata from the Dominican Republic.
No better way to enjoy this dance than …
Named one of the world’s top ten parades, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is the largest celebration of its kind outside of Asia.
The parade starts on Market, goes up Geary, down Post and ends on Kearny at Columbus.
About the San Francisco Chinese …
Robert Berman\E6 Gallery presents the original drawings and unique multiples of Dwayne Booth aka Mr. Fish – political cartoonist and author of Go Fish (how to win contempt and influence people).
In addition to his weekly cartoon for Harper’s and daily contributions to Truthdig, Mr. Fish …
