836M Gallery brings Banksy’s “Haight Street Rat” back to the city of its origins after it was almost lost due to anti-graffiti laws. The owner of The Red Victorian, which had the mural on its wall painted during a 2010 SF spree by Banksy, was planning to paint over the Rat. more...

A city like San Francisco (and the Bay Area, too of course) breeds and attracts a ton of artists with distinctive voices. And we love living in the city because of it. Yes, traditional art galleries are nice, but we’re more interesting in the odd and unique voices of the city. Here’s more...

Calling all Simpsons fans – for one night only, The Beehive Society present to you “Springfield, Springfield!” The Simpsons Tribute Art Show at Asterisk San Francisco Gallery from 6-10 pm on Friday, January 16, 2015 The Beehive Society went on an all-syrup Squishee bender and they’re going crazy… Broadway style. They’ve invited 29 artists to create more...

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 designed by the renowned Swiss architecture more...

January 4, 2015 is your last chance to check out Metamorphosis, a glowing, 12-foot-long steel sculpture shrouded in fine mist, a representation of a real comet known as 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. This comet is the target of the Rosetta Mission, the first ever to make a soft landing on a comet and more...

The San Francisco Bazaar (formerly Bazaar Bizarre) is a quirky holiday craft fair and D.I.Y. marketplace which returns for a weekend filled with over 180 carefully juried vendors and artisans, free DIY workshops, a DJ, a free photo booth and more. 2014 San Francisco Bazaar December 13-14, 2014 | 11 am to 6 pm Fort more...

Celebrate the dedication of the Carnaval Mural in the Mission District, featuring a blessing by Aztec dancers, followed by speakers, samba dancers, drummers, tropical music and lowriders. Beverages and food will also be available. The mural was first painted in 1979 to showcase Carnaval San Francisco. Daniel Galvez, the lead artist, worked with five more...

As part of Illuminate SF, experience an evening of participatory pageantry highlighting three illuminated installations and artists talks as part of the 2nd Annual IlluminArts Walk from North Beach to the Embarcadero on Thursday, December 4, 2014. 2nd Annual IlluminArts Walk: Lighted Art Installation Tour Thursday, December 4, 2014 | 6pm Meet at Jack more...

Shop local this season and have a blast supporting over 200 local artisans and small batch food vendors as the local San Francisco Etsy team showcases their work at the Etsy Holiday Emporium happening at Pier 35 on the Embarcadero in San Francisco. 2014 Etsy Holiday Emporium November 29-30, 2014 | 11 am more...

After you’ve stuffed yourselves silly, head down to The Edge in the Castro for the annual Monster Show tradition of A Very Muppets & Puppets Thanksgiving Show. This is a drag show tribute to the muppets, Avenue Q and everything puppets. “A Very Muppets Thanksgiving” Thursday, November 27, 2014 – 10:15 pm The more...

Patchwork 2014 is Dear Handmade Life’s bi-annual, makers festival showcasing local emerging artists, crafters and designers alongside artisan food, DIY craft workshops, gourmet food trucks and indie music happening in Jack London Square. 2014 Patchwork Craft Festival Sunday, November 16, 2014 | 11 am to 5 pm Jack London Square, Oakland FREE Patchwork’s Northern California more...

San Francisco Art Institute welcomes you to an annual family-friendly festival and art sale, SFAI Concentrate—a daylong adventure that celebrates artists, community, and the inimitable spirit of SFAI. 2014 San Francisco Art Institute “Concentrate” Festival Sunday, November 16, 2014 | 1-6 pm San Francisco Art Institute, 800 Chestnut St, San Francisco FREE, but more...

Get started on that holiday list early as the Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market returns to Fort Mason. Expect over 300 talented makers ranging from holiday inspired stationery and gift wrap, unique and one-of-a-kind jewelry, apparel and shoes, to eco-friendly furniture, prints and posters, housewares and much more. 2014 Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market November more...

The annual Altered Barbie Exhibition is a creative reuse art show where people transform these icons into not-so-everyday art reflecting our current society. Ken and Barbie, modern day icons, permeate every corner of our culture. Making art from Barbie and Ken creates dialog and community where there is none. 12th Annual Altered Barbie Art Show Thursday October more...

Play out your demented fantasies in the name of charity. Barbara Millicent Roberts, aka Barbie, is looking for a new look this Halloween, so let your inner ‘plastic’ surgeon shine. Doc’s Clock presents Barbie Mutilation Night 2014. 2014 Barbie Mutilation Night: Halloween Edition Tuesday, October 21, 2014 – 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm Doc’s more...