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fromArtnet News
11 hours ago

What Not to Miss at the San Francisco Art Fair

"I love the range in this booth, from large-scale ceramic totems to more intimate neon paintings. I'm always impressed by the artists Freeburg represents and the clarity of her program's mission."
Arts
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
1 day ago

30 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.20.26)

Earth Day celebrations include sustainable fashion events, cleanups, special menus, and various festivals throughout the week.
Skiing
fromsfist.com
21 hours ago

New Mural at Oakland Ice Center Pays Tribute to Skaters Alysa Liu and Kristi Yamaguchi

Julie Engelmann created a 100-foot mural in Oakland honoring Olympic skaters Alysa Liu and Kristi Yamaguchi, reflecting local pride and artistic talent.
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Free "Art Chalk Party" at Haight/Stanyan (Golden Gate Park)

Join us on Sunday, April 19th, at the entrance of Golden Gate Park at Haight and Stanyan to chalk messages of Love, Hope, and Compassion.
NYC LGBT
#music-venues
Music
fromKqed
1 day ago

Long Live The Pound: The Forgotten 2000s Venue That Changed the Bay Area | KQED

The Pound venue thrived due to its isolation, allowing loud music and all-ages shows, but faced challenges as bands moved to larger venues.
Music
fromKqed
1 day ago

Long Live The Pound: The Forgotten 2000s Venue That Changed the Bay Area | KQED

The Pound venue thrived due to its isolation, allowing loud music and all-ages shows, but faced challenges as bands moved to larger venues.
#yerba-buena-center-for-the-arts
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
#comedy
Humor
fromFuncheap
10 hours ago

Book Shop Comedy at Adobe Books (SF)

A free comedy show at Adobe Books features local comics in an intimate setting, encouraging donations to support the artists.
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Stand-Up Comedy Show: "Low Acidity Laughs" at Alpha Acid Brewing Co

Stand-Up Comedy returns to Alpha Acid Brewing Co on April 17th featuring local performers auditioning for a professional show.
Humor
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Enjoy a comedy show featuring 4-5 comics with notable credits, free tickets for the first 100 RSVPs, and a two-drink minimum.
fromFuncheap
10 hours ago

"The Ayo Brame Experience" Live (Oakland)

Ayo Brame has dedicated countless hours to perfecting his craft, performing alongside his mentor, Kev Choce, and is currently a freshman studying jazz at The New School of Music in Manhattan.
East Bay (California)
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

Taste of North Berkeley: 30+ Food & Drink Tastings

North Berkeley hosts a culinary event featuring over 30 local businesses with diverse tastings and beverages on May 13, 2026.
#san-francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago
San Francisco

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours daily, with a special event over Memorial Day Weekend 2026.
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Your Art Can Go in This San Francisco Alley

A couple mistakenly bought a dirt road for $25,000, leading to a community art project after local tech pranksters purchased it.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What San Francisco's AI billboards say about the state of the industry

San Francisco's billboards reflect a booming AI industry focused on practical applications, largely ignoring safety and governance issues.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours daily, with a special event over Memorial Day Weekend 2026.
Silicon Valley food
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Mission Buzz: New murals coming to Wiese, pop-ups join forces and El Faro for sale

Two local pop-ups, Fat Cat and Claws of Mantis, are opening a brick-and-mortar location together after successful collaborations.
Berlin music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Transcendence Surrounds

PWC concert features Freida Abtan's opera 'The sound of grief' with multimedia elements and performances of Holst and Biggs.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

11a RSVPs Open: Epic Secret Free "Humans Only" Concert Tonight at 8p (SF)

Free concert in San Francisco on April 17, 2026, featuring all-vinyl sets by Janelle Monáe and DJ Pee .Wee, for verified humans only.
Music production
from48 hills
1 day ago

Under the Stars: Irreversible Entanglements channel peace vibrations - 48 hills

Irreversible Entanglements' album 'Future Present Past' showcases a unique blend of free jazz and punk, emphasizing themes of resilience and trauma.
History
fromCraftBeer.com
2 weeks ago

Slovene Immigrants & The Rise of San Francisco Beer

West Coast immigrant stories, particularly in San Francisco, reveal how beer factories transformed lives during the early 20th century.
NYC music
fromKqed
2 days ago

How Tuesday and Her Daughters Made West Oakland's New Viral Anthem | KQED

A viral anthem from West Oakland has gained recognition and led to performances at major events, celebrating local culture and artists.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Petal passion, super-surreal Polaroids and Billy Childish's California the week in art

Kettle's Yard showcases artists' floral passion, while other exhibitions feature diverse contemporary art themes and historical reflections on trauma and beauty.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Pleasant Hill's Art, Wine & Music Festival 2026 (May 16-17)

Pleasant Hill hosts a weekend event featuring art, wine, and music with free admission and food/drinks available for purchase.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

A guide to Oakland's historic homes

Spanish settlers moved to the East Bay starting in 1776 to take land that had been home to indigenous people for thousands of years, and made it into fiefdoms of various dons like the Peraltas.
East Bay (California)
Silicon Valley food
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend, April 17-19

This weekend features concerts, a new series, and a light turkey meatball recipe, catering to diverse entertainment and culinary interests.
NYC music
from48 hills
4 days ago

Alvin Ailey's annual Berkeley run brought further 'Revelations' - 48 hills

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's performance featured new works and the classic Revelations, showcasing rich storytelling through dance.
#art-fair
fromFuncheap
6 days ago
Berlin

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.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
San Francisco

Superfine Art Fair - San Francisco w/ 180 Artists (March 19-22)

Superfair San Francisco returns to Fort Mason March 19-22 with 180 independent artists, immersive programming, and original artwork starting around $100.
Berlin
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

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.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Superfine Art Fair - San Francisco w/ 180 Artists (March 19-22)

Superfair San Francisco returns to Fort Mason March 19-22 with 180 independent artists, immersive programming, and original artwork starting around $100.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
21 hours ago

Tom Prochaska: Through the Open Door * Oregon ArtsWatch

Tom Prochaska distinguished himself in many mediums: He was a masterful printmaker, an intuitive painter, a builder of papier-mâché figures, a creator of fused glass panels, and graphite-on-paper drawings.
Arts
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Long-awaited trashcans hit S.F. streets, a Tenderloroadway mural, and more

New initiatives in the Tenderloin include custom trash bins and a mural funded by a beautification grant.
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

4/20 at Hippie Hill Is Still Canceled, But a Lot of People Will Probably Show Up Anyway, Per Usual

The event, which for many years was an unsanctioned gathering, once drew roughly 20,000 people at its peak after the city took it over in 2017, but the sanctioned version has been on pause since 2023.
San Francisco
Paris food
fromMy Modern Met
2 weeks ago

Monet's Dreamlike Venice-Inspired Paintings Are Now on Display in San Francisco

Claude Monet's Venetian paintings, inspired by his brief visit, are showcased in a major exhibition featuring over 20 works at the de Young museum.
#artwalk
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

2nd Friday Art Walk | Oakland & Alameda

The Second Friday Artwalk promotes local art and culture in the Alameda/Jingletown arts districts by opening galleries and businesses from 6-9 PM.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

2nd Friday Art Walk | Oakland & Alameda

The Second Friday Artwalk promotes local art and culture in the Alameda/Jingletown arts districts by opening galleries and businesses from 6-9 PM.
Arts
fromFuncheap
10 hours ago

Second Frame: Reclaimed Bowling Pin Art Exhibition (SF)

Local artists transform retired bowling pins into diverse art pieces, promoting sustainability and community engagement during a two-night exhibition at Mission Bowling Club.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Francisco Park's 4th Birthday Celebration + "Cake Buffet" (SF)

Francisco Park is celebrating its 4th anniversary with a variety of activities on April 26, including a picnic and a cake buffet.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Oakland's "The Lake Show" 420 Poetry, Rappers + DJ Picnic (Lake Merritt)

The Lake Show is a free outdoor open mic picnic at Lake Merritt featuring local artists, food trucks, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Arts
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

A Berkeley couple's collection of women artists showing at BAMPFA

Penny Cooper and Rena Rosenwasser have created a significant art collection focused on women artists, now exhibited at BAMPFA.
#cartooning
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam

The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets monthly for collaborative drawing and socializing.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam

The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets monthly for collaborative drawing and socializing.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam

The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets monthly for collaborative drawing and socializing.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam

The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets monthly for collaborative drawing and socializing.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

San Francisco Waldorf Art Show & Celebration 2026 (Fort Mason)

Art Show on April 18th at Fort Mason features original works by the SF Waldorf community, with free admission and an evening celebration.
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

The Painting Movements Everyone Should Know

The fusion of poetry and painting in Chinese literati art influenced global artistic movements, emphasizing the equivalence of text and image.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

San Francisco 420 Weekend FREE Comedy Festival (April 17-20)

The 420 Comedy Festival at The Function offers affordable shows with top Bay Area comics over a weekend of laughter.
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Artists on Their Favorite Artworks at the Met, the Louvre, the Prado and Other Museums

American art reflects diverse cultural values and personal connections through various mediums and styles.
London food
fromMission Local
4 weeks ago

Richmond Buzz: Art, art, and (supposedly) more art

Richmond neighborhood experiences significant cultural activity with new coffee shop openings, art exhibitions, and local artist events drawing crowds and community engagement.
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

A Timeline of Postwar American Art

Peggy Guggenheim's gallery in New York showcased artists like Pollock and Rothko, establishing New York as the new art capital post-World War II.
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

LACMA Got a Makeover

The courtyard of MoMA PS1 in Queens was buzzing during Wednesday night's opening of Greater New York, now in its sixth edition. Our team shares first impressions from the expansive show, which included more than 50 New York City artists at the beginning of their careers.
Arts
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

20 Years of Maker Faire (Sunday Assembly East Bay)

Maker Faire, founded by Dale Dougherty, has become a beloved event celebrating creativity and innovation in the Bay Area since 2006.
#free-admission
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Free general admission to permanent galleries for Bay Area residents every Saturday, with timed ticket reservations required.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Free general admission to permanent galleries for Bay Area residents every Saturday, with timed ticket reservations required.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Free general admission to permanent galleries for Bay Area residents every Saturday, with timed ticket reservations required.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Free general admission to permanent galleries for Bay Area residents every Saturday, with timed ticket reservations required.
Mission District
fromKqed
5 days 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.
fromArtnet News
3 days ago

Painting Has Entered Its Performance Era | Artnet News

Much of Instagram's video content is organized around transformation-the virtual magic of the before-and-after and clips that show cause and effect. A person makes pasta from scratch in 20 seconds via edits that compress time-intensive labor.
Arts
#art
Mission District
fromFuncheap
6 days 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
fromFuncheap
6 days 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.
Arts
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Photo by Drew Altizer Photography

Diedrick Brackens's exhibition explores themes of tenderness, migration, and connections with nature through hand-dyed weavings.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
6 days 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
fromFuncheap
6 days 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.
Arts
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Photo by Drew Altizer Photography

Diedrick Brackens's exhibition explores themes of tenderness, migration, and connections with nature through hand-dyed weavings.
#lacma
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Designed to disorient': LA art museum unveils enormous concrete gallery, 20 years in the making

The David Geffen Galleries at LACMA represent a $724 million revitalization effort, showcasing a controversial design by architect Peter Zumthor.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 days ago

Artist interview: Sarah Rosalena

I see myself first and foremost as a weaver working at the intersection of craft and technology. As an Angeleno, I grew up learning how to weave in the Wixárika tradition of my matriarchal bloodline by watching my mother and my grandmother.
Arts
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

Art Problems: Do I Need to Go to Art Fairs?

Art fairs are optional; attendance depends on individual goals and networking strategies.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

1930s mural by famous S.F. artist uncovered in Pacific Heights home

A hidden mural by artist Antonio Sotomayor was discovered in a Pacific Heights home after 11 years of speculation.
#monet
Arts
fromMission Local
4 weeks ago

'Monet and Venice' at de Young makes bold claim about the artist's fame

Monet's trip to Venice revitalized his water lily project, leading to his iconic works and confirming the city's influence on his artistic vision.
Arts
fromMission Local
4 weeks ago

'Monet and Venice' at de Young makes bold claim about the artist's fame

Monet's trip to Venice revitalized his water lily project, leading to his iconic works and confirming the city's influence on his artistic vision.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
5 days ago

Steve DiBenedetto's Cosmic Sense of the Absurd

Steve DiBenedetto's paintings serve as a functional structure to help viewers navigate collective trauma.
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.
Arts
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Painting With Blood: Who Does It and Who Collects It

Blood is used as a medium in contemporary art, challenging traditional boundaries of artistic practice.
fromFuncheap
1 week 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
Music
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Bay Area arts: 11 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

Bay Area offers several major music events this weekend, including Teddy Swims headlining the Super Bowl LX Tailgate Concert and notable classical performances.
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

BAMPFA offers free admission on the first Thursday of each month, promoting access to art and film for the community.
Arts
fromMission Local
2 weeks 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
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

What's on now at San Francisco museums, April 2026

The city is launching a competition for the 2027 Art on Market Street Poster Series with a deadline of April 17.
Mission District
fromsf.funcheap.com
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
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

San Francisco's Art Scene Finds Momentum in Community-Driven Collecting | Artnet News

Sesse Elangwe's San Francisco residency produced portraits that sold quickly, demonstrating emerging galleries building a connected, sustainable Bay Area art ecosystem.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 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.
#theresa-hak-kyung-cha
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

San Jose artist brings wind, light to bear in her paintings

Artist Ayelet Gal-On does not just paint; she builds, layering oil, acrylic and plaster on canvas. Gal-On's signature subjects for "Taken by the Wind, Swept by the Light," her upcoming solo exhibition at Gallery 9 in Los Altos, are white dresses that appear to hang on a line, defying the stillness of the canvas. "I love the process of playing with color," says the artist.
Arts
Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 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
from48 hills
2 months ago

With SF Art Week, a great Bay Area painter comes home - 48 hills

Elmer Bischoff's major exhibition of over 30 paintings and works from the 1940s–1980s opens at Nelson Duni gallery in San Francisco during Art Week.
#sand-city
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

10 Art Shows to See in the Bay Area This Spring

The San Francisco Bay Area art scene faces closures and rising rents but shows resilience through community-focused exhibitions highlighting local history and ecology.
Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 months ago

Abundance of botanical forms and monumental paintings reflects optimism at San Francisco's Fog Design+Art fair

Fog Design+Art's lively 12th edition drew record gala attendance, showcased strong-quality presentations and high-value sales, signaling renewed momentum and demand for large-scale works.
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