Science Fiction Art Show: “Octavia’s Attic” | North Beach

SF Weekly is calling it one of “can’t miss exhibits” of February.

“Octavia’s Attic” is a curated art (& science) event asking: “If you could build a time machine, what it would look like, and how would you use it to save humanity from itself?” This international art exhibition honors the visionary writer Octavia Butler.

Feb. 24: “Octavia’s Attic“ art goes up. Performance artist Kaile Glick writes spontaneous prose for guests (all week).

Feb. 27 and Feb. 28: “Parables of the Future“ – A live and interactive event (presenting drama, poetry, music, and cutting-edge scientific research) beginning promptly at 7 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

•  “Octavia Speaks,” an original dramatic performance based on Butler’s words, created and performed by actress Shinnerrie Jackson.
• “Time Dilations,” an autobiographical performance by curator Channing Joseph.
• “Time Travel 101,” University of Connecticut theoretical physicist Dr. Ronald L. Mallett explains how to build time machines. Q&A to follow.
•  Performance by Bay Area performance artist, choreographer, author, and Younger Lovers frontman Brontez Purnell.
• Original music by Charles Peoples III.

Featured artists are both emerging creators and those who have displayed work in major institutions, including New York’s Museum of Modern Art and San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center, or appeared on national TV networks and in major theater productions. They include (but are not limited to): John Jennings, Stacey Robinson, Daniel McKernan, Nightmare City, Rasheedah Phillips, Kaile Glick, Shinnerrie Jackson, and many more.