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Education

All SFUSD Educators to Receive $250 From Anonymous SF Tech Donor

Educators in San Francisco will receive $250 gift cards from a local benefactor, totaling $1.6 million for nearly 6,000 educators.
Education
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5 days ago

Nonprofit ArtsConnection fills a creative gap in NYC public schools

Education's focus on efficiency often neglects the essential human connection fostered by art and music, which helps students recognize their self-worth.
Education
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4 hours ago

All SFUSD Educators to Receive $250 From Anonymous SF Tech Donor

Educators in San Francisco will receive $250 gift cards from a local benefactor, totaling $1.6 million for nearly 6,000 educators.
Education
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5 days ago

Nonprofit ArtsConnection fills a creative gap in NYC public schools

Education's focus on efficiency often neglects the essential human connection fostered by art and music, which helps students recognize their self-worth.
Mission District
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4 hours ago

What's the Future of the Many Cesar Chavez Murals in San Francisco? | KQED

Public sentiment is shifting against murals of Cesar Chavez due to recent abuse allegations, leading to calls for their removal.
#moad
Arts
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14 hours ago

MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)

MoAD celebrates Black cultures and offers free admission days to promote community engagement.
Arts
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14 hours ago

MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)

MoAD celebrates Black cultures and offers free admission days, making art accessible to all, especially families and those receiving food assistance.
Arts
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MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)

MoAD celebrates Black cultures and offers free admission days to promote community engagement.
Arts
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14 hours ago

MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)

MoAD celebrates Black cultures and offers free admission days, making art accessible to all, especially families and those receiving food assistance.
SF music
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19 hours ago

One decade in, the Back Room still holds space for intimate musical encounters - 48 hills

The Back Room in Berkeley celebrates its 10th anniversary, maintaining its intimate atmosphere for live music.
California
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4 days ago

Planned Parenthood Clinic Turns to Cosmetic Care Amid Loss of Federal Funding | KQED

Increased interest in aesthetic services is noted, alongside legal challenges regarding election materials and a controversial ICE shooting incident.
#bay-area-dance-week
East Bay food
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1 day ago

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week offers free dance events for all ages from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
SF music
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Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration offering free dance events for all ages and skill levels from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
East Bay food
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Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration offering free dance events for all ages and skill levels from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
East Bay food
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1 day ago

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration offering free dance events for all ages and skill levels from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
East Bay food
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1 day ago

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration offering free dance events for all ages and skill levels from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
SF music
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Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week offers free dance events from April 24 to May 3, 2026, for all ages and skill levels across the Bay Area.
East Bay food
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Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week offers free dance events for all ages from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
SF music
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1 day ago

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration offering free dance events for all ages and skill levels from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
East Bay food
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1 day ago

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration offering free dance events for all ages and skill levels from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
East Bay food
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1 day ago

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration offering free dance events for all ages and skill levels from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
East Bay food
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1 day ago

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration offering free dance events for all ages and skill levels from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
SF music
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1 day ago

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week offers free dance events from April 24 to May 3, 2026, for all ages and skill levels across the Bay Area.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 day ago

Special series: -Ism Storytellers, mixed race * Oregon ArtsWatch

In 2025, Dmae Lo Roberts embarked on a statewide storytelling experience focusing on personal stories from both artists and community members. These stories are a form of living oral history.
Portland
#art-fair
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SF's Unique "Startup Art Fair" Takeover of an Entire 1950s Motor Lodge (April 17-19)

Berlin
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SF's Unique "Startup Art Fair" Takeover of an Entire 1950s Motor Lodge (April 17-19)

Independent artists will showcase their work in a boutique hotel, creating a casual pop-up gallery experience from April 17-19, 2026.
Arts
from48 hills
4 weeks ago

At Superfair, art is more than what's on the walls - 48 hills

The Superfair creates a community-focused art experience by integrating visual art with music, film, food, and performance rather than functioning as a conventional art market.
Renovation
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2 days ago

Changes Underway at Jane Warner Plaza - San Francisco Bay Times

Jane Warner Plaza is undergoing renovations, including the removal of The Seed sculpture and the installation of new furniture and landscaping.
SF LGBT
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2 days ago

The SF LGBT Center's New Executive Director Invites You to Celebrate Queer Excellence! - San Francisco Bay Times

Joy is a radical force needed in times of grief and resistance, exemplified by the upcoming Soirée fundraising event.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Fire at Camron-Stanford, charter reform guide, renaming Cesar E. Chavez library...on the podcast

A fire damaged one of Oakland's most beloved historic landmarks, raising concerns about the preservation of the city's cultural heritage and the impact on the community.
East Bay (California)
NYC LGBT
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3 days ago

Queer Joy Unleashed: Sistory From the Archives at the SF LGBT Center - San Francisco Bay Times

Queer Joy Unleashed: Sistory From the Archives was a vibrant pop-up exhibition and party celebrating queer culture at the SF LGBT Center.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
6 days ago

Samara Joy at Stanford | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Samara Joy sings with old-school phrasing and a modern calm that makes the Great American Songbook feel freshly alive. Her tone is warm and centered, her control is ridiculous, and the swing is the real flex, every line shaped with patience and purpose.
NYC music
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Play, for All (Hu)mankind: Peeling Out Where No Men Had Peeled Out Before

Play is hard to tamp down, and exuberance breaks through even as busy spacefarers are carrying along the weighty hopes of humanity.
Science
#san-francisco
San Francisco
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4 days ago

SF Commerce & Artisan Assembly w/ Local Makers (Union Square)

The San Francisco Commerce & Artisan Assembly is a free three-day event showcasing local makers and artists in Union Square Park.
San Francisco
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4 days ago

SF Commerce & Artisan Assembly w/ Local Makers (Union Square)

The San Francisco Commerce & Artisan Assembly is a free three-day event showcasing local makers and artists in Union Square Park.
Social justice
fromMission Local
6 days ago

Sunset residents wanted a nonprofit out. Decades later, it proved itself to them.

Sunset Youth Services evolved from community skepticism to a major youth service provider, focusing on building relationships and improving opportunities for at-risk youth.
SOMA, SF
fromwww.thesanjoseblog.com
6 days ago

Santana Row Hosts Vibrant Local Artist Street Fair This Weekend

Makers Market's Local Artist Street Fair on April 11 features over sixty-five makers with handmade goods and live music.
#comedy
Humor
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6 days ago

"Mortified Live" Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (SF)

Mortified is a live comedy show where adults share embarrassing teen diaries, showcasing humor and storytelling.
Humor
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6 days ago

"Mortified Live" Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (Berkeley)

Mortified is a live comedy show featuring adults sharing their embarrassing teen diaries, selling out shows for nearly 15 years.
Humor
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"Mortified Live" Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (SF)

Mortified is a live comedy show where adults share embarrassing teen diaries, showcasing humor and storytelling.
Humor
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6 days ago

"Mortified Live" Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (Berkeley)

Mortified is a live comedy show featuring adults sharing their embarrassing teen diaries, selling out shows for nearly 15 years.
#art
Mission District
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1 day ago

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios 2026 (April 10-12)

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios features over 100 local artists showcasing their work in the Mission District with free admission.
Mission District
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Art Explosion Spring Open Studios 2026 (April 10-12)

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios features over 100 local artists showcasing their work in the Mission District with free admission.
Arts
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3 days ago

SF's Free Pressed Flower Bookmark Workshop (Mid-Market)

Market Street Arts is hosting a free craft workshop for creating pressed flower bookmarks at Trellis Coworking & Events in San Francisco.
Mission District
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Art Explosion Spring Open Studios 2026 (April 10-12)

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios features over 100 local artists showcasing their work in the Mission District with free admission.
Mission District
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Art Explosion Spring Open Studios 2026 (April 10-12)

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios features over 100 local artists showcasing their work in the Mission District with free admission.
Arts
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3 days ago

SF's Free Pressed Flower Bookmark Workshop (Mid-Market)

Market Street Arts is hosting a free craft workshop for creating pressed flower bookmarks at Trellis Coworking & Events in San Francisco.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 days ago

Sean Dorsey Dance's Queer Dance Invites Us to Grieve ... and Heal - San Francisco Bay Times

Sean Dorsey Dance presents a powerful evening of dance as a response to current societal challenges, emphasizing community and resilience.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
5 days ago

Remembering Steven Oshatz: "Marking the contours" * Oregon ArtsWatch

Oshatz worked on a monumental scale to represent underwater scenes, creating a full stage silk backdrop. He also designed hand painted silk waves that dancers moved across the stage.
Portland
Arts
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2 days ago

Photos: It's Open Studios weekend at 1890 Bryant Street

Artists showcased diverse artworks at 1890 Bryant St. Studios, featuring various materials and styles during a weekend preview.
Arts
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3 days ago

Youth Art Exchange (415) Day Public Gallery (April 15-May 1)

Public Gallery invites everyone to participate in an open-call exhibition, celebrating community and creativity without restrictions.
SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
2 weeks ago

San Jose Welcomes Rowan's First California Studio to Santana Row

Rowan at Santana Row offers a safe, stylish ear piercing experience performed by licensed nurses, redefining the process for all ages.
Mission District
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Shuttered Mission Cultural Center could reopen by summer

The Mission Cultural Center for the Latino Arts may reopen this summer after a financial crisis and new fiscal sponsorship.
#ruth-asawa
Arts
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1 week ago

New Dogpatch Gallery to Open This Spring Honoring Ruth Asawa's Work and Legacy

A new gallery dedicated to Ruth Asawa's work opens this spring, celebrating her 100th birthday and her contributions to art and education.
Arts
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Soon, You Can Visit Ruth Asawa's Art Whenever You Like | KQED

A new exhibition space for Ruth Asawa's works will open at the Minnesota Street Project on May 9.
Arts
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3 weeks ago

Guggenheim Bilbao showcases Ruth Asawa, the artist who turned the barbed wire of her concentration camp into art

Ruth Asawa's internment during WWII catalyzed her artistic career, leading to renowned wire sculptures that reflect her experiences.
fromThesanjoseblog
5 days ago

San Jose Sparks Everyday Creativity with WeCreate408 This April

WeCreate408 invites everyone to participate through simple weekly prompts, allowing individuals to photograph favorite neighborhood spots or sketch meals that evoke memories.
Mission District
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2 days ago

SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)

The Cartoon Art Museum houses approximately 7,000 original pieces in its permanent collection and attracts more than 30,000 visitors annually, showcasing the diversity of cartoon art.
Arts
SF music
fromThe Bold Italic
4 days ago

Here's Why You Should See 'Mere Mortals' at SF Ballet

The San Francisco Ballet's cancellation of its performance at the Kennedy Center reflects broader cultural and political tensions in the arts.
Mission District
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1 week ago

Friends Who Bought Dirt Alley' Are Looking For 1,280 People to Help Transform It Into Public Art

A public art project will transform a barren alley in San Francisco's Sunset District into a 1,280-piece art quilt.
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2 days ago

SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)

The Cartoon Art Museum houses approximately 7,000 original pieces in its permanent collection and attracts more than 30,000 visitors annually, providing a unique experience for all ages.
Arts
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1 week ago

Steamroller Dance: "Bespoke" Free Premiere (SF)

Steamroller Dance Company, in collaboration with The Singers of the Street, is set to present the Bay Area premiere of 'Bespoke' at the San Francisco International Arts Festival.
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2 days ago

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

The de Young Museum is a landmark art museum founded in 1895, showcasing priceless treasures and works of art from the 17th through the 20th centuries from various regions.
Arts
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#chiharu-shiota
Arts
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3 days ago

Chiharu Shiota's jaw-dropping yarnscapes take over the Asian Art Museum.

Chiharu Shiota's exhibition explores memory, trauma, and personal experience through immersive installations using red yarn and historical artifacts.
Arts
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Blood, mud and a cobweb create ache of heartbreak at Asian Art Museum

Chiharu Shiota's exhibition explores themes of personal loss and connection through intricate art pieces made from blood, mud, and yarn.
Arts
fromwww.7x7.com
3 days ago

Chiharu Shiota's jaw-dropping yarnscapes take over the Asian Art Museum.

Chiharu Shiota's exhibition explores memory, trauma, and personal experience through immersive installations using red yarn and historical artifacts.
Arts
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Blood, mud and a cobweb create ache of heartbreak at Asian Art Museum

Chiharu Shiota's exhibition explores themes of personal loss and connection through intricate art pieces made from blood, mud, and yarn.
Arts
from48 hills
4 days ago

Drama Masks: Keeping the monsters of the world at bay - 48 hills

The Bay Area performing arts scene offers bright spots amidst current challenges, highlighting productions that promote inclusivity and cultural awareness.
Arts
from48 hills
6 days ago

With New Works Festival, Lenora Lee Dance opens doors to radical voices - 48 hills

Lenora Lee Dance is launching its first New Works Festival featuring seven diverse artists to explore human rights and cultural themes.
#asian-art-museum
Arts
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6 days ago

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco offers free admission on the first Sunday of each month, showcasing diverse Asian cultures through art.
Arts
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6 days ago

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco offers free admission on the first Sunday of each month, showcasing diverse Asian cultures through art.
Arts
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6 days ago

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco offers free admission on the first Sunday of each month, showcasing diverse Asian cultures through art.
Arts
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6 days ago

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco offers free admission on the first Sunday of each month, showcasing diverse Asian cultures through art.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

At the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, tensions rise between admin and volunteer guides

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco will restructure its docent program, transitioning to a new training model and renaming it 'Museum Guides.'
#figure-drawing
SF music
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4 weeks ago

"Sketchboard": Figure Drawing Art Class & Live Music | SF

A figure drawing event at the Monument welcomes all skill levels with live musical accompaniment, varying pose durations, provided easels, and materials for drop-in participants.
SF music
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4 weeks ago

"Sketchboard": Figure Drawing Art Class & Live Music | SF

A figure drawing event at the Monument welcomes all skill levels with live musical accompaniment, varying pose durations, provided easels, and materials for drop-in participants.
Mission District
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

Remembering Marcia Poole, Berkeley artist and a voice for the voiceless

Marcia Poole, a compassionate Buddhist nun and artist, passed away at 83, leaving a legacy of service, creativity, and reverence for life.
Higher education
fromKqed
2 months ago

What We Will Lose When California College of the Arts Closes

CCA's closure will disrupt students, faculty, and staff despite its practical MFA training and history of producing diverse creative professionals amid financial troubles.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Day Around the Bay: Construction Begins on City College's Diego Rivera Performing Arts Center

City College will build the Diego Rivera Performing Arts Center with a 600-seat theater and a prominent home for the 1939 mural Pan American Unity.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Bay Area arts: 10 cool shows and events to catch this weekend

The Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating a milestone anniversary in 2026. The legendary basketball squad, which was founded in 1926, has been delighting sports fans and families now for a full century. So, you're invited to help the Globetrotters celebrate the occasion when they bring their 100 Years Tour to Northern California. It's your chance to witness one of the most famous sports/entertainment franchises of all time while being amazed by plenty of crazy trick shots, incredible no-look passes and humorous hi-jinks.
National Basketball Association
Film
fromKqed
4 months ago

The Best Art I Saw and Didn't Write About in 2025 | KQED

Dynasty Handbag delivered shapeshifting, subversive comedy that juxtaposed absurd humor with climate anxieties, offering sanctuary and communal catharsis.
#contemporary-art
Arts
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

After MCCLA's closure, S.F. cultural centers say City Hall is finally listening

Cautious optimism emerges for SOMArts despite recent funding cuts and instability in city arts funding.
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2 months ago

Saturday Links: SOMArts to Host Community Discussion on Future of the Arts in SF

In response to the recent closing of California College of the Arts and the uncertain future of the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, SOMArts Cultural Center is hosting a forum on February 13 discussing how to bolster the arts community in San Francisco. [SOMArts/Eventbrite] A suspected explosive device was recovered from a lake at Sonoma State University by the sheriff's department bomb squad Thursday evening after the device was spotted by a person who was fishing for metal objects with a magnet. [KRON4]
SF politics
Mission District
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1 month ago

Art Matters: Free Spring Open Studios 2026 at 1890 Bryant (April 10-12)

A free community art event at 1890 Bryant Street Studios in San Francisco runs from noon to 6 pm on April 12, 2026, featuring art, shopping, and family-friendly activities with no RSVP required.
Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 months ago

San Francisco museum rejects permanent space in favour of site-specific exhibitions

Two site-responsive installations—Lily Kwong's seed-embedded EARTHSEED DOME and Tara Donovan's recycled-CD columns—activate Redwood Park and the Transamerica Pyramid Center through public fabrication and seasonal change.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

What to See During San Francisco Art Week

San Francisco's art scene shrinks institutionally but shows resilience through alternative spaces, home galleries, nonprofits, and adaptive artists and curators.
fromThesanjoseblog
2 months ago

Shared Arts Center Coming to Downtown San Jose

A new chapter unfolds for the arts in San Jose as Starting Arts prepares to relocate to two vacant buildings in the North San Pedro District this May. The nonprofit, dedicated to student arts programs, will transform a former courthouse and MMA gym into a vibrant hub called The Shared Arts Center of San Jose. Spanning 25,000 square feet at 99 Notre Dame Avenue and 92 Sharks Way, this space addresses the long-standing need for affordable venues where creative groups can thrive together.
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