The Poetry of Parmigianino’s “Schiava Turca”

Tue–Sun thru Oct. 5, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Legion of Honor On loan from the Galleria nazionale di Parma in Parma, this painting provides a glimpse into the painting style of Fran... Read More

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Jonas Faber: Inuit sculpture

Tue–Sat, Sept. 13 thru Oct. 9, 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Images of the North Gallery (2036 Union St.) Known for his bold and expressionistic sculpture and his creative and sensitive tr... Read More

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Museo Italo Americano: Natural Expressions: Works by Alberto Cristini, Vincent Galassi & John Malveto

Tue–Sat, Aug. 23–Nov. 23, noon–4 p.m. Bldg. C, Fort Mason Center See paintings, sculptures and photographs at this exhibition featuring three Italian and American artists. Fr... Read More

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20th Century Expo

Sat–Sun, Aug. 23–24, 10 a.m. Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Center This show and sale celebrates decorative arts, fine arts, and “fun arts” from 1900 to 2000. $10, 650... Read More

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Gorgeous

Tue–Sun thru Sep. 14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Asian Art Museum A collaboration with SFMOMA, this exhibition presents 72 uniquely stunning artworks from both musuems’ collections a... Read More

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Japan Day Festival

Sunday, July 13, 1–5 p.m. Japantown Peace Plaza Explore the delicate might of Japanese art and music at this family-friendly event featuring performances by some of the Bay Area&... Read More

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We Players: Macbeth

Thu–Sun, June 10–29 Fort Point Multiple performance trajectories wind through the dark stone corridors, narrow passageways, expansive brick casemates, and inner chambers as Mac... Read More

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ACT: The Orphan of Zhao

Tue–Sun, June 4–29 American Conservatory Theatre (415 Geary St.) This reinvention of a classic Chinese legend with roots in the fourth century BCE is often described as the Chi... Read More

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Poetic Tuesday

Tuesday, June 17, 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Jessie Square, Yerba Buena Gardens Enjoy line breaks during your lunch break, as some of the Bay Area’s best poets and musicians shar... Read More

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17th Annual Native Contemporary Arts Festival

Sunday, June 15, noon–3 p.m. Yerba Buena Gardens This family-friendly event showcases the best in Native American art, music and culture and features artist vendors, picnic oppor... Read More

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64th Annual SF Juneteenth Festival

Saturday, June 14, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Fillmore Street (btw. Post & Turk) This celebration honors African-American heritage by commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Emancipat... Read More

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83rd Annual California Book Awards

Monday, June 9, 6 p.m. Commonwealth Club (595 Market St.) Hear from literary giants and amazing writers at this special awards ceremony, which will bestow gold and silver medals in... Read More

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Custom Made Theatre Co.: The Crucible

Thu–Sun thru June 15 1620 Gough St. Don’t miss Arthur Miller’s classic story of individuals confronting the corruption within their society and standing up for their ... Read More

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Magic Theatre: Pen/Man/Ship

Tue–Sun thru June 15 Building D, Fort Mason Center A father and son board a ship in 1896 for Africa on a mysterious mission with an opinionated young woman. On the open sea, an u... Read More

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36th Annual S.F. Ethnic Dance Festival

Thursday, June 5 Sat–Sun, June 14–15, 21–22, & 28–29 City Hall & YBCA Theater This year’s festival includes 10 world premieres, 16 festival debuts, and featur... Read More

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