Events for February 24, 2021
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Wednesday, February 24
Disabled Women of Color Art Show “Hidden Figures”
Exhibition January 14 – March 26, 2021; Panel discussion March 8th
It’s no secret that women of color are historically underrepresented in the world of contemporary art, but what about disabled women of color?
Ana Maria Vidalon: Hidden Figures at Creativity Explored is a solo exhibition that ...
Free Admission Hour “Japanese Tea Garden” at GG Park
The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Wednesday
Exploratorium’s “Storytime Science for Kids Online” The Color Episode
Join us for Storytime Science-a storybook read-aloud, followed by a simple activity geared toward young children. This February, the Exploratorium’s own Vivian Altmann reads Black is a Rainbow Color, written by Angela Joy and illustrated by Ekua Holmes.
Color can be more than paint on a ...
“Connections Concealed” Virtual Talk: Family & Slavery in Virginia
In this virtual talk, Marty Jessup will share the story of finding her great aunt buried at a Black church and how it led to research on persons enslaved by her ancestors. For more information and to RSVP, visit https://feb24sutro.eventbrite.com .
Presented by the Sutro Library.
POSTPONED: SF’s Epic “Western Wednesdays” & Free Bull Rides | Westwood
Due to the Shelter in Place order, Westwood is temporarily closed until April 7. Please check Instagram on updates. Enjoy wild times every Wednesday at SF’s premier country music bar with $5 Happy Hour specials on delicious shareable plates like Mac & Triple Cheese, All-You-Can-Eat Wings ...Every Wednesday
The History of African Americans in Santa Clara County
Local historian Jan Batiste Adkins will explore the history of African Americans in Santa Clara County from 1780 to present day in a Zoom event.
Through photographs and untold stories of African American pioneers of the local region, Adkins will present research from her latest book, ...
“Making and Maintaining Space” Art Talk with Sam Claude Carmel
Sam Claude Carmel highlights David Ireland’s concept of Maintenance Action and draws parallels to the labor of San Francisco’s past conceptual art spaces—New Langton Arts (1975-2009) and the Museum of Conceptual Art (1970-1984) that served as the blueprints to the next generation of community arts ...
The “Mostly Magicians” Virtual Open Mic (Every Wednesday)
Underground magicians, comedians, singers, jugglers, and variety artists workshop their material live in the virtual space. Hosted weekly by magician and comedian Ryan Kane.
Welcome to The Mostly Magicians Virtual Open Mic, happening on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM PST.
The goal of this show is to allow ...
Live Outdoor Comedy Night at San Francisco Brewing Co.
COVID UPDATE – All events are likely canceled during the December 7-January 4 Shelter in Place order Drinking and Live Comedy are back together in San Francisco! Come watch one of the best shows in the Bay while you sip on San Francisco Brewing Co.’s ...Every Wednesday
Mrs. Fisher: “Old Southern Cooking” Freed Woman of Color, Cookbook Author
Rediscovered at auction in 1984 and authored by Mrs. Abby Fisher, What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking, Pickles, Preserves, etc., had been forgotten for a century. It is now believed to be the second cookbook published by an African American and the first ...
Bay Area Food & Drink Trivia Night (Lots of Prizes)
BAY AREA FOOD & DRINK TRIVIA NIGHT
Going out still may not be a thing in 2021, but Trivia Night is! Keep your sweatpants on and join us at this month’s Trivia Night: Bay Area Food & Drink Edition – Wednesday, 2/24 at 7pm PST LIVE on DoTheBay’s Facebook.
100% ...
“Hidden in Plain Sight” The Unique Natural Landscape of San Francisco
Looking at the City of San Francisco today, it can be hard to imagine a once wild and natural landscape. Within all of living memory, towering skyscrapers, iconic bridges, and busy streets have shaped the city. Before the metropolis, however, there was a remarkably unique ...
Perfectly Queer Reading “History/Historical”
The Perfectly Queer reading series celebrates Black History Month with historical novelist Penny Mickelbury, author of TWO WINGS TO FLY AWAY, and historian Kevin Mumford, author of NOT STRAIGHT, NOT WHITE: Black Gay Men from the March on Washington to the AIDS Crisis. They will ...
“Hidden in Plain Sight” The Unique Natural Landscape of SF
Looking at the City of San Francisco today, it can be hard to imagine a once wild and natural landscape. Within all of living memory, towering skyscrapers, iconic bridges, and busy streets have shaped the city. Before the metropolis, however, there was a remarkably unique ...
| 7:30 pm | “Moonlight Comedy: No Cover Comedy & Karaoke Night | Oakland | FREE* *Donation of $10-20 per audience member is recommended and appreciated.
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| 8:00 pm | Free Improv Class & BYOB Wednesday | SF | FREE* *Free, but there is a suggested donation of $5-15
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Bedtime Stories: A New Kind of Storytelling | SF
Bedtime Stories is a monthly salon of words, voices, and the creations our performers use them for. Poetry, comedy, music, drag, – anything can happen. Snuggle up with us every fourth Wednesday in a cozy corner of SF’s nightlife, The Eagle, for provocative performances, midnight ...Monthly
Every Wednesday
Free Bad-Ass Morning Outdoor Workout: Alta Vista Park | SF
Every Wednesday morning at 6:30 am, gather at Alta Plaza Park for a free badass workout and a chance to meet fellow fitness enthusiasts in your city.
The half hour workouts are different each week, but consist of boot camp style workouts like running hills, core work, ...
“Heart of the City” Wednesday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Heart of the City Farmers Market is a uniquely independent, farmer-operated, nonprofit farmers market located year round on Sundays and Wednesdays in San Francisco’s United Nations Plaza, rain or shine. Nearly 30 local farmers and artisan food vendors provide a wide selection of fresh local produce, ...
CANCELED – Autodesk Design Gallery & Free Guided Tour | Embarcadero
This event series is canceled.
The Autodesk Gallery at One Market in San Francisco celebrates the design process that takes a great idea and turns it into a reality.
With more than 20 different exhibits regularly on display that showcase the innovative work of Autodesk customers, the ...
SF Public Library’s $1 Book Sale | Civic Center
Starting in April, the San Francisco Public Library hosts weekly Wednesday Steps Sales, located at the Larkin Street entrance to the Main Library.
All books and media are just $1 or less each and all proceeds from Steps Sales benefit the San Francisco Public Library.
SF Public ...
Stitch In: Come By, Meet People & Stitch | SF
These free events give you the opportunity to stitch in an inspiring environment with fellow enthusiasts. Bring along your projects, embroidery, knitting or even darning, and enjoy the company of others and their vast needlework library at your leisure.
Free Stitch Ins meet every Wednesday from ...
“Karma Cinema”: Pay-What-You-Wish Movie Night | The New Parkway
Time to get generous; The New Parkway Theater is letting you pay-what-you-wish for a movie ticket every Wednesday night.
Theater doors open at 6 pm every Wednesday and every movie (albeit a few exceptions like private events) will be offered on a sliding scale of a penny (if ...
Dandelion Chocolate: Factory Tour & Guided Tasting | SF
Mmmm… chocolate! Four days a week, Dandelion Chocolates offer $15 factory tours (with tastings.)
These tours can book up months in advance (especially for the Saturday tours), so we recommend trying to book as early as possible and aim for a Wednesday or Thursday.
On the tour, ...
“Musical Wednesdays” Sing-Along At The Edge | Castro
Start your week singing with Musical Mondays or get over the hump with Musical Wednesdays at The Edge in the Castro, where they play all of your favorite musicals to sing and drink along with a different theme each week from 7 pm to 2 am every ...
Liquid Wednesdays Latin Jam Nights | Peninsula
The Historic 7 Mile House will be hosts a weekly Wednesday Latin night and will feature the Bay Area’s best Latin bands on a rotating schedule.
Liquid Wednesdays Latin Jam Nights
Every Wednesday at 7 pm
7 Mile Sports Bar & Grill, 2800 Bayshore Blvd, Brisbane, CA
FREE (No Cover. Reservations ...
Free Live Jazz & Latin Jazz Nights | Cigar Bar
Join the Cigar Bar & Grill every Wednesday & Thursday evening for a free Jazz show (both traditional jazz and latin jazz) by local Bay Area musicians.
Shows start at 8pm. Enjoy great food, drinks & Jazz. For complete line-up and more information please visit their website.
Live ...
Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Pub Crawl | SF
Try your hand (literally) at the Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Pub Crawl starting in North Beach.
Get lubricated on $3 – $3.50 drink specials, and compete in Rock Paper Scissors tournament qualifying rounds while moving from bar to bar. The tournament champ wins a bar tab. Meet new people while earning points to ...
F Bomb’s “Laugh w/ Dignity” Free Comedy Show | SF
Come see real, live, up close, and uncaged comedians in an intimate environment at one of North Beach’s favorite watering holes, La Rocca’s corner. 21+ only.
The show is free, the drinks are cheap with Happy Hour pricing all night, and the laughs are plenty. Hang with ...
“Housepitality” DJ Party & Free Champagne | SoMa
Housepitality SF gives you a reason to come out dancing every Wednesday night with world-class artists and free champagne.
Enjoy free champagne from 9-10 pm and $5 Jameson (with mention of Housepitality discount). The RSVP list closes at 6 pm on the day of the show.
Housepitality DJ Night
Every Wednesday ...
