Friday, August 08, 2008

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Digital Transformations

The Intel Museum10am-5pm

Explore through interactive exhibits how technologies used to capture images, communicate across distance and record sound have evolved over…

408.765.0503

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Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Librarycall for details

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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Superstition Obstacle Course

Exploratorium10am – 5pm, Close Mondays

For many people, Friday the 13th suggests bad luck -- but is it really tempting fate or taking a risk to break a mirror? Are you Breaking a…

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Frida Kahlo

SFMOMA11am - 5:45pm, till 8:40pm on Thu

Exhibit showcases 50 paintings from the beginning of Frida Kahlo's career in 1926 to her death in 1954. Mexican artist Frida Kahlo began…

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The Art of Lee Miller

SFMOMA10am - 5:45pm, open till 7:45pm on Thu & Sun

Exhibit showcases the greatest photographs, some never seen before, of Lee Miller and her unconventional life. One of the most unconventional…

Alice's Wonderland

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose10am–5pm

From the "Riverbank" to the "Underground," explore this 2,500 square-feet exhibit based on "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."

408.298.5437

Andy Warhol prints

Cantor Arts Centercall for details

In the Contemporary Gallery.

650.723.4177

Annie Knapp Fitz

Los Altos History Museumnoon-4pm

A retrospective and biographical exhibit featuring drawings, portrait busts and paintings with scenes from Bay Area cities.

Artists Abroad

Cantor Arts Center11am-5pm

Works on paper featuring views of Paris, Rome and elsewhere.

650.723.4177

Aviary and Bee Hive Exhibit

Coyote Point Museumcall for details

Plus animal displays

650.342.7755

Bonfires and Bugs: The Art and Science of Camping

Moah Museum of American Heritage11am-4pm

Artifacts of past and present camping techniques and traditions.

650.321.1004

California Sunset Cruise

Red and White Fleet6PM in Spring & Fall, 7PM in Summer

On this relaxed 2-hour cruise, enjoy spectacular sunset views and a hearty appetizer buffet from Boudin, as you sail on beautiful San Francisco…

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Capelinhos 50-Year Anniversary

History Parkcall for details

Documentation of the 50 years since the devastation of the Capelinhos Volcano, which caused a wave of immigration of Azoreans to California.

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Charles Babbage's Difference Engine No. 2

Computer History Museumcall for details

One of the earliest designs for an automatic computing engine. Live demonstrations take place Wed-Fri at 2pm and Sat-Sun at 1 and 2pm.

650.810.1010

CIRCUS VARGAS

Santa Clara County Fairgrounds1:30, 4:30 and 7:30pm

Circus Vargas 2008 is bringing its brilliant blend of breathtaking circus artistry and hilarious slapstick comedy to the San Francisco Bay Area…

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Cycle Tours and Rides

Eco City Cycles7PM-2AMCall ahead or hail curbside

Take a ride around Downtown San Jose in the back of a Eco City Cycle bicycle taxi. Mention SanJose.com for specials! This bicycle taxi service…

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Freedomland

AtmosTheatre / Theatre in the Woods1pm

FREEDOMLAND By Amy Freed Directed by: Karen Offereins A dark comedy from local playwright Amy Freed about a dysfunctional family's…

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