Monday, August 24, 2015

Science Fiction | Science Future

Lawrence Hall of Science10:00 a.m.�5:00 p.m.

Curiosity, innovation and imagination underpin many scientific discoveries, just as science fiction stories do. Science Fiction | Science Future…

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Animating Comics Exhibition at the Schulz Museum

Charles M Schulz Museum & Research Center10:00am - 5:00pm

Animating Comics May 2 through October 15, 2015 | Downstairs Changing Gallery Over 40 animated Peanuts specials have been released since 1965.…

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Animating Comics Exhibition at the Schulz Museum

Charles M Schulz Museum & Research Center10:00am - 5:00pm

Animating Comics May 2 through October 15, 2015 | Downstairs Changing Gallery Over 40 animated Peanuts specials have been released since 1965.…

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Naomie Kremer: Age of Entanglement

San Jose Institute of Contemporary ArtTue-Fr 10am-5pm, Sat 12pm-5pm, First Fridays 10am-10pm

Naomie Kremer: Age of Entanglement May 31 – September 19, 2015 Age of Entanglement will include video, hybrid paintings and hybrid sculptures.…

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Cassandra Straubing: A Fragile Narrative

San Jose Institute of Contemporary ArtTue-Fr 10am-5pm, Sat 12pm-5pm, First Fridays 10am-10pm

Cassandra Straubing: A Fragile Narrative May 23 – September 12, 2015 Through her sculptural glasswork, Cassandra Straubing addresses issues…

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Amy M. Ho: Red Rooms

San Jose Institute of Contemporary ArtTue-Fr 10am-5pm, Sat 12pm-5pm, First Fridays 10am-10pm

Amy M. Ho: Red Rooms May 23 – September 12, 2015 Amy M. Ho will create a hyper-artificial environment that envelops the viewer and transforms…

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Exquisite Nature: 20 Masterpieces of Chinese Paintings

Asian Art Museum10:00am-5:00pm Closed on Mondays

The Asian Art Museum presents 20 masterpieces of Chinese paintings from 14th to 18th centuries, representing the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.…

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Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

San FranciscofreeNational Park Service Birthday…

Free National Parks Day -- April 18th & 19th -- at participating California National Parks: * Cabrillo * Death Valley * Joshua Tree * Lassen…

Pacifica Hits a Home Run with Affordable Accommodations for San Francisco Giants Fan

Pacifica Beach ResortAll Day

Conveniently located just 15 minutes south of San Francisco, the beautiful beach-front town of Pacifica is a great overnight destination option…

Sophia Allison and Leanne Lee: Passage

San Jose Institute of Contemporary ArtTue-Fr 10am-5pm, Sat 12pm-5pm, First Fridays 10am-10pm

Sophia Allison and Leanne Lee: Passage ICA Front Windows May 31st to October 31st Sophia Allison and Leanne Lee: Passage ICA Front Windows…

Stranded! Tropical Island Survival

Conservatory of Flowers10am-4pm

When that three-hour boat tour goes horribly wrong on your island vacation in paradise, a plant might just save your life. Many a famous castaway…

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Whale Migration Through Pacifica, CA

Pacifica State BeachAll Day

For those that are interested in viewing the northbound journey of migrating whales, Pacifica sets the stage as an ideal viewing post because…

Operation Babylift: Perspectives & Legacies

Presidio Officers' Club10AM - 6PM; Closed Mondays

Operation Babylift: Perspectives and Legacies explores the diverse experiences and lasting impacts of a dramatic airlift that removed more than…

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Alcatraz Cruises Features Alcatraz Island and Angel Island Combination Tour

AlcatrazAll Day

Alcatraz Cruises offers a great value for visitors to San Francisco with the Alcatraz Island and Angel Island Combination Tour. In collaboration…

ICA On the Road: Leyla Cardenas at Liquid Agency

Liquid Agency10am-10pm

The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is pleased to announce a new collaboration in its evolving On The Road program – a series…

Fatal Laughs: The Art of Robert Arneson

Cantor Arts Center11 AM-5 PM, Thurs until 8 PM, CLOSED TUESDAY

Robert Arneson revolutionized the medium of clay, transforming it from a “craft” medium into “fine art.” Over a career of more than…

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Astley D. M. Cooper and Mrs. Stanford's Jewels

Cantor Arts Center11 AM - 5 PM; closed Tuesdays

Nationally recognized during his time but largely forgotten in our own, painter Astley D. M. Cooper (1856–1924) used a faux Egyptian temple…

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Bees: Tiny Insect, Big Impact

Oakland Museum of CaliforniaWed-Thur 11-5, Fri 11-9, Sat-Sun 10-6

January 31-September 20, 2015; Wed-Thur 11-5, Fri 11-9, Sat-Sun 10-6 This new exhibition takes a look at the diverse and intricate world of…

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Beta Space

San Jose Museum of Artsee website for full schedule

Long interested in the mysteries of the night sky and the natural world, internationally-recognized artist Diana Thater will create a dramatic,…

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Jose Clemente Orozco: Figure Studies

San Jose Museum of Artsee website for full schedule

Best known for his monumental frescoes and as a leading figure in the Mexican muralist movement, Jose Clemente Orozco (1883 – 1949) was also…