Saturday, December 06, 2008

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Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. LibraryMon-Tue and Thu, 11am-6pm, Wed, 11am-8pm, Fri, 11am-5pm and Sat, 1-5pm.

Displays of original Beethoven manuscripts, first editions, a lock of the composer's hair, art and demonstrations of historical keyboards. Fifth…

408.808.2058

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Bending the Word: Martha Colburn, Patricia Esquivias, Olivia Plender, Tris Vonna-Michell

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAM/PFA)11am-5pm

Each story told is an act of shaping the world. Bending the Word brings together four artists who employ a range of media—including video, live…

510.643.4547

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39th Annual Fungus Fair - Dec 6 & 7

Oakland Museum of CaliforniaSunday, noon-5 p.m.www.museumca.org

See hundreds of freshly gathered local specimens. Taste recipes from renowned local chefs and learn to identify and prepare safe and savory…

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Mahjong: Contemporary Chinese Art from the Sigg Collection

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAM/PFA)9am–5pm

Coming this fall to BAM/PFA, the landmark exhibition Mahjong: Contemporary Chinese Art from the Sigg Collection offers a unique window onto…

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Leonardo da Vinci

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

This is the first U.S. exhibition of one of the most significant collections of drawings by Leonardo da Vinci. The drawings from the Biblioteca…

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Double Down: Two Visions of Vegas

SFMOMA11am - 5:45pm, till 8:45pm on Thu

Exhibit juxtaposes video works by Olivo Barbieri and Stephen Dean. This exhibition presents a complex portrait of America's most spectacular…

Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Red and White FleetFrequent daily departures starting at 10AM

Launched in 1939 as part of the Golden Gate International Exposition, this cruise has been a highlight of any visit to San Francisco for 70…

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Holiday Train of Lights

Niles Canyon Railway - Mission Station4:15 PM & 6:45 PMTwo departures

Experience the magic of our brightly decorated holiday train, covered with thousands of lights, as it winds through Niles Canyon on a 75-minute…

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Fungi and Fire

Oakland Museum of California12 noon - 5 pm

Explore the mysteries of the mushroom at the Fungus Fair, presented by the Oakland Museum of California and the Mycological Society of San Francisco.…

Home Front: Santa Clara Valley's World War II Experience

History Park11 am - 4 pm

A glimpse into how San José and the Santa Clara Valley were affected by World War II is presented in an exciting History San Jose exhibit. Home…

408.298.2291

Top Secret: Mission Toy

Children's Discovery Museum of San Josecall for details

Children discover different toys from around the world. Free with admission.

408.298.5437

History of Technology Exhibit

Moah Museum of American Heritage11am-4pm

The museum features exhibits celebrating the history of technology, including a vintage kitchen, a print shop and a radio-repair shop.

650.321.1004

Voices From the Cannery

History | San Josesee website for details

An online-only exhibit presenting oral histories from former plant workers. Visit www.historysanjose.org/cannerylife to view the exhibit.

Stone River

Cantor Arts Centercall for details

An outdoor environmental installation by Andy Goldsworthy.

650.723.4177

Label Legacy

History | San Josesee website for details

This online exhibit focuses on various local labeling companies, the labeling process and the legacy of the everyday works of art. Visit…

Durer to Picasso: A Decade of Collecting for Stanford

Cantor Arts Center11am-5pm

Highlights pieces of European and American art acquired the last 10 years.

650.723.4177

The Crown of the Peninsula

Los Altos History Museumnoon-4pm

Exhibit depicts the uses of local land and its inhabitants over time.

650.948.9427

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