Movie Review: Rise of the Planet of the Apes
A reboot, remake, and prequel all rolled up one, Rise of the Planet of the Apes arrives this weekend just in time to counteract end-of-summer malaise in and out of movie theaters.
One Night Stand, Anyone?
Whether the phrase “one night stand” means a night full of romance or kink, a new art opening seeks to challenge your preconceptions, tickle your curiosity and stoke the fires of sensual possibility.
Movie Review: Attack the Block
When we first meet Moses (John Boyega), the aptly named leader of a South London street gang and the hero-protagonist of British writer-director Joe Cornish’s feature-length debut, Attack the Block, he’s forcibly separating Sam (Jodie Whittaker), a young nurse on her way back to the low-income apartment from her cash, watch, and other valuables.
August Arts Highlights
The arts continue to thrive this summer with festivals, performances and more. Make the most of August with laughs, arts and even a little politics.
Art on Market Street
A new series of six posters will fetter bus shelters on Market Street between 8th Street and the Embarcadero starting next Monday.
Movie Review: Cowboys & Aliens
It feels like 2011 has had a dearth of hit summer blockbusters, especially those that aren’t a sequel or spin-off of some kind. Sure, some have raked in the money but that doesn’t necessarily equal quality, or critical acclaim.
Burning Man 101: Artsy Playa Fashion
Last year, more than 48,000 people journeyed to the Black Rock Desert for Burning Man. 2011 marks the first year Burning Man tickets have sold out — a full month before the event no less — so it’s sure to be more massive than years past. Aside from checking off the necessary gear, supplies and equipment, if you haven’t gotten your wardrobe together yet, now’s a good time to start.
MCD Workshop and Speaker Series
This weekend the Museum of Craft and Design will kick off its Summer/Fall MakeArt Workshop and Speaker Series.
The Tropics in the Tendernob
Hannah Stouffer, Illustration & Erotic Art Editor at Juxtapoz and former SF Station featured artist, is a talented illustrator whose client list and collaborators include Blood Is The New Black, The North Face, Levi’s, Vans, Sony and Nike. Her newest venture is her illustration-focused boutique The Tropics, which opened mid-July.
New Sol LeWitt Work at SFMOMA
San Francisco’s Museum of Modern Art is always getting new awesome, historical art works.
15th Annual Urban Youth Arts Festival
With over 2,000 square feet of portable wall space as well as free paint, free brushes and free aerosol cans, starving artists should jump on the chance to do what they love without worrying about their pocketbooks.
