Introducing California Academy of Sciences’s newest **permanent** exhibition, California: State of Nature!
Visitors can explore California’s unparalleled biodiversity, spectacular landscapes, and Indigenous science through immersive experiences, animal specimens, hands-on displays, videos, and more. And befitting the San Francisco Bay Area in the 21st century, the Academy presents two augmented reality adventures:
The Shake House, a fan-favorite earthquake simulator, returns with a new focus on resilient structures in nature, plus Monarch, the famed “last grizzly bear” of California, returns to public view for the first time since 2012. Video kiosks for each region show short films to introduce visitors to the scientists, tribal leaders, and community members who are working to protect and regenerate our state’s invaluable biodiversity and natural spaces.
Check out the cool video and follow California Academy of Sciences for more experiences! And for more events check out our own #sfartsmonthly
calendar here:
https://sfarts.org/calendar
Pride Night at SF Opera is back!
Pride Night at the Opera (June 26) is back!
Join San Francisco Opera for a special performance of The Magic Flute: Mozart’s final opera comes alive in an acclaimed, inventive production from Barrie Kosky and Suzanne Andrade, conjured from the topsy-turvy delights of silent cinema, 1920s cabaret, early Hollywood animation, and the illustrator Edward Gorey.
Find more events on our Calendar #sfartsmonthly #sfopera #themagicflute
https://sfarts.org/calendar
Second Saturdays by Mission Vibrant comes back June 8th!
Dive into the heartbeat of Mission Street and its vibrant tapestry of local businesses, from tantalizing eateries to alternative art spaces, carefully selected to showcase the essence of the beloved neighborhood.
And sign up for an exciting new initiative: the Taste of the Mission Food Tour! A showcase of the district’s very best culinary delights and cultural heritage, organized by Edible Excursions.
Savor neighborhood favorites from:
@abanicocoffeeroasters - specialty coffee taste and sweet treat
@pigletco.sf - pork belly bao
@prubechusf - empanada
@fiestabowls - mangonada
@cafedeolla.sf - tamale & chapulina
@alcarajosf - mini tacos
@arcanasf - saffron milk cake
Starts at 1pm: sign up through @missionvibrantsf
But wait, there’s more! Check out the Opening Reception at Method Made SF Gallery (2544 Mission at 22nd St) featuring the work of visual artist Miguel Machuca.
Miguel’s work delves deep into personal and universal themes, showcasing his unique ability to transform pain and solitude into powerful visual narratives, an abstract cubism capturing life’s fluidity, translating everyday sounds and movements into intricate visual layers — follow @methodmade for more.
#sfartsmonthly #tasteofthemission #secondsaturdays
Opening in April, two immersive theatre experiences — one taking place in a secret, hidden venue in North Beach, the other in a bespoke club in the Fillmore district — re-create two distinctly different environments. First up is "The Speakeasy: Age of Scofflaws" (April 4-June 23), an extravaganza set in 1927 — a boozy, three-hour-long, flapper-age sensurround-style adventure.
One of the consulting directors on "The Speakeasy," Michael French, attests to the particular requirements of immersive theatre... the performers must have the skill to go off-script, take detours and somehow find their place back.
As is customary in immersive theatre, "The Speakeasy" comprises close-up interaction with the performers, full bars, live music and the freedom to roam around, explore the venue and follow the multiple storylines. No audience member can see all the action.
In fact, says creator Nick A. Olivero, the founding executive director of Boxcar Theatre, which produces "The Speakeasy SF,” “You’d have to see it six or seven times to see all the material.”
Find the full story on our homepage (link in bio) #sfartsmonthly #immersivetheatre #speakeasy
We recently joined a private research visit at Letterform Archive, in San Francisco's Dogpatch art district. Executive Director and Curator, Rob Saunders, and Associate Curator & Editorial Director, Stephen “Stewf” Coles were on-hand to help a friend gain inspiration for a graphic design project.
Among the numerous displays and exhibits were these works by famed African-American graphic designer, Art Sims, well known for his many poster designs for some of the most legendary film directors, including John Singleton, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Spike Lee. Here we see several iterations of work considered for Lee's film, Malcolm X (1992).
The Archive opened to visitors in February 2015 and now offer hands-on access to a curated collection of over 100,000 items related to lettering, typography, calligraphy, and graphic design, spanning thousands of years of history.
If you're looking to visit this semi-hidden gem, keep these pro tips in mind:
Free Admission: every Thursday, all year long!
Research Visits (by appointment): "Letterform Archive offers one of the world’s best special collections and design reference libraries. Students, academic researchers, and professional designers with a specific focus can engage deeply and independently with a few materials on a single topic, designer, format, or discipline. We offer 2–4 hour sessions of self-guided time with materials prepared just for you and up to 3 other guests. Just tell us what you want to see, and we’ll pull it for you in advance."
#sfartsmonthly #blackhistorymonth #graphicdesign #artsims
🎥 Riley Manlapaz
Find a gorgeous spot of San Francisco history at this hidden gem — the San Francisco Playhouse, located just a few steps from Union Square! Beloved musical Guys and Dolls plays until January 13th. Grab a gin cocktail and enjoy! #sfartsmonthly #sftheatre #datenight
🎥Beya Alcaraz
Circus Bella, the Bay Area's homegrown circus has come to downtown San Francisco - now till Dec. 31. “Kaleidoscope” is a fun, intimate show at a one-ring circus in a fabulous French tent. 12 performers display thrilling feats of balance and strength, demonstrations of grace and poise - and there's slapstick antics. Don't miss it! @Circus Bella @lawrence.helman
https://www.circusbella.org/kaleidoscope
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