Bernini’s Medusa At the Legion of Honor
The arrival of Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s 17th century masterpiece Medusa from Italy’s Musei Capitolini marks a unique opportunity to view an important piece of Roman Baroque art during its first-ever tour in the United States.
Movie Review: The Descendants
Writer-director Alexander Payne’s big-screen return proves to be far less than the sum of its parts.
Film Review: Melancholia
Lars Von Trier is known as much for his controversial nature as he is for his films, but at the end of the day he’s known as a great filmmaker. Melancholia stands as one of his best.
Working Conditions Humpday Happy Hour #1
Tonight, Southern Exposure opens its doors–and break room mini-fridge–to anyone checking out Working Conditions, the Mission gallery’s latest exhibit and collaborative art project.
Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview
Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview isn’t a film, nor is it a documentary. It’s a straight interview that was filmed after Jobs’ exile from Apple and during his time spearheading NeXt, the company he founded after being ousted. Bay Area residents can see it this week during limited screenings.
Literary Readings: Charles Boone, Mingmei Yip & Laura Johnston Kohl
This week’s top literary events include visual music, a little calligraphy, and a powerful Jonestown survival memoir.
San Francisco Salsa Congress Arrives… in Oakland
The weekend fun starts a little early and with a bang thanks to performances and workshops at one of the largest Latin dance events in Northern California.
Gallery Openings: The Nothing Box, Blek le Rat & More
This weekend, indulge in installations, mixed projections and new street art at top galleries around the city.
Theater Openings: Fela!, SF Hip Hop DanceFest & More
This week, celebrate the stage with an acclaimed musical, a Pulitzer-Prize-winning play and some chart-topping hip hop.
Anatomy of a Mural in Polk Gulch
Artists responsible for a Native American themed mural in San Francisco’s lower Polk Street neighborhood discuss their inspiration and intentions.
Opening: “Deities, Demons and Dudes With ‘Staches”
Join a Pixar Studios storyboard artist and animator for some technicolor illustrations connected to the opulent Maharaja exhibit at the Asian Art Museum.
