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Join us for an evening of soulful jazz with Sundra Manning and her b3 Trio. Experience a night filled with captivating melodies and rhythms that will keep you entertained from start to finish.
An ambitious watercolor project connects the museum collection to moments of beauty in overlooked places, starting with the ground beneath our feet. Al-An deSouza’s Table Settings invites viewers into a world of textures and details inspired by the permanent galleries of the Asian Art Museum and informed by the artist’s practice of photographing the streets while walking, attending closely to their “cracks and stains, signage and markings, bumps and dips, and potential slips and trips.” The work was created over months at a living room table; each session began with a pot of tea, remnants of which formed the ground of that day’s painting. Layering elements that are rarefied and humble, intentional and unplanned, Table Settings offers a meditation on where we find value and beauty, both in the galleries and beyond. deSouza describes taking inspiration from a uniquely attuned movement through their surroundings: “looking down, watching your step, accepting one’s connection to the baseness of matter.” “I decided on watercolor for its association with the amateur ‘Sunday’ painter, with the feminine, for its low carbon footprint, and especially in how it is a technique of more or less controlled staining,” relates deSouza. “It seems devalued for all these reasons, and it is this devaluing which attracts me in relation to what is socially valued, and what is seen as a stain on the social body and a stain on ‘pure’ culture.”
Home » *Top Pick* , Community , In Person , Live Music , Sponsored SF’s “Civic Symphony” Free Concerts (2025/26) Sunday, March 22, 2026 - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE* *RSVP - donations are...
Superhero Academy is a high-energy summer drama camp where kids step into a world of capes, secret identities, and epic showdowns! Using acting games, improvisation, and creative movement, campers will explore what it means to be a hero—and what makes a great villain.
Theatre 360 is a hands-on summer drama camp for teens who want to explore every side of theatre—onstage and behind the scenes. Each day, students dive into a new theatre skill, from acting and improvisation to puppetry, stage lighting, scenic painting, and basic stage management.
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Be Our Guest at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST , Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in over 25 years. This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. The show boasts the Oscar®-winning and Tony Award®-nominated score, including the classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Reuniting to create this new production are members of the original Tony Award®-winning artistic team, including composer Alan Menken, lyricist Tim Rice, book writer Linda Woolverton, with direction and choreography by Matt West, scenic design by Stanley A. Meyer, costume design by Ann Hould-Ward and lighting design by Natasha Katz. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the beloved musical that will fill your heart with joy and Disney magic. AGES & ADVISORIES: Disney on Broadway performances are recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, Disney on Broadway recommends its productions for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
The 2026 Bay PianoFest and San Francisco International Piano Competition is a premier eleven-day event in San Francisco, US, dedicated to piano performance and education. From August 3rd to August 13th, attendees can immerse themselves in masterclasses, private piano lessons, and workshops led by distinguished faculty including Yoshikazu Nagai and Boris Berman, alongside various concerts. Integrated within these dates, the San Francisco International Piano Competition on August 6th and 7th serves as a key highlight, offering a competitive platform for talented pianists.
San Francisco, US 2026 San Francisco Int'l Piano Competition/ August 6th to August 7th, 2026 2026 Bay PianoFest/ August 3rd to August 13th, 2026 Deadlines: 2026 San Francisco Int'l Piano...
An ambitious watercolor project connects the museum collection to moments of beauty in overlooked places, starting with the ground beneath our feet. Al-An deSouza’s Table Settings invites viewers into a world of textures and details inspired by the permanent galleries of the Asian Art Museum and informed by the artist’s practice of photographing the streets while walking, attending closely to their “cracks and stains, signage and markings, bumps and dips, and potential slips and trips.” The work was created over months at a living room table; each session began with a pot of tea, remnants of which formed the ground of that day’s painting. Layering elements that are rarefied and humble, intentional and unplanned, Table Settings offers a meditation on where we find value and beauty, both in the galleries and beyond. deSouza describes taking inspiration from a uniquely attuned movement through their surroundings: “looking down, watching your step, accepting one’s connection to the baseness of matter.” “I decided on watercolor for its association with the amateur ‘Sunday’ painter, with the feminine, for its low carbon footprint, and especially in how it is a technique of more or less controlled staining,” relates deSouza. “It seems devalued for all these reasons, and it is this devaluing which attracts me in relation to what is socially valued, and what is seen as a stain on the social body and a stain on ‘pure’ culture.”
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