Monday, February 13, 2012

Screenings of The Florestine Collection

Exploratorium12pm, 2pm

Don't miss the chance to see Helen Hill’s visually stunning multi-media film, The Florestine Collection, (2010) at the Exploratorium. A heartbreaking,…

Andy Warhol: Polaroids and Portraits

de Saisset Museum11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Though he is perhaps best known as a painter and filmmaker, Andy Warhol was also an avid photographer. During the latter years of his life Warhol…

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Renegade Humor Exhibition

San Jose Museum of Art11am - 5pm

The San Jose Museum of Art examines West coast artists' nontraditional and often entertaining use of and humor in the upcoming "Renegade Humor"…

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Tim Craighead

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art6pm-8pm

A solo exhibition of works by Santa Cruz-based printmaker and painter, Tim Craighead at ICA. Opening Reception takes place Nov. 11, 2011. Admission…

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Ingenious Innovations: Islamic Science Rediscovered

The Tech Museum of Innovation10am-5pm

Now through February 26, the Tech Museum offers free admission to its newest exhibition, Ingenious Innovations: Islamic Science Rediscovered.…

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aMAHzing Mixed Media with Charlene Chow

Museum of Art and History3:15pm-4:15pm

The Museum of Art & History at the McPherson Center invites children ages 6-9 to discovery MAH's exhibitions for inspiration and to explore…

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Maps of Silence

Exploratorium10:00am to 5:00pm

Multimedia installation explores the political use of the concept of Silence in different historical contexts. Featuring video-performances…

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Playland at the Conservatory

Conservatory of Flowers10 AM - 4 PM

Step right up for a ride back in time as the Conservatory of Flowers presents an all new garden railway display celebrating the legendary Playland…

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New Dimensions: Prints and Multiples from the Anderson Collection

de Young Museum9:30am - 5:15pm, till 8:45pm on Friday

The original objective of Los Angeles–based print workshop Gemini G.E.L. was to print and publish prints. During its first decade, however,…

This Kind of Bird Flies Backwards

San Jose Museum of Art11am-5pm

San Jose Museum of Art's This Kind of Bird Flies Backwards: Paintings by Joan Brown (Oct. 14, 2011-March 11, 2012) - this exhibition explores…

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Locals Day at Aquarium of the Bay

Aquarium of the Bay10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Every Tuesday in January and February, residents of the nine bay area counties are invited to explore Aquarium of the Bay and receive a 50%…

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Heart Dissection

Exploratorium2pm & 3pm

Dissections Scheduled: 2:00 & 3:00 p.m. Presented in Spanish upon request Watch Explainers dissect a calf heart and compare it to our own.…

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ART IMPACT VALENTINE’S DAY WITH SOUL-SINGER MARTIN LUTHER

Museum of the African Diaspora7:00-10:00pm

The San Francisco Arts Commission in conjunction with the Museum of the African Diaspora are hosting an ART IMPACT speaker series event featuring…

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Golden States of Grace:

de Saisset Museum11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

We often see depictions of conventional religious practices, yet we rarely encounter the alternative forms of spiritual expression adopted by…

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Coastal Lagoons: A Closer Look Through Art, History, and Science

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural HistoryTuesday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm

Many of us living in Santa Cruz County pass by lagoons on a regular basis, but how often do we stop to appreciate how valuable they are? How…

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