Thursday, February 23, 2012

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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Wye Oak

The Independent8:30pm

On March 8, Merge will release Wye Oak's third album, Civilian on CD, LP and digital download (March 7 on City Slang in Europe). Wye Oak wrote…

Brian Copeland's The Waiting Period

The Marsh - San Francisco8:00pm

"No firearm shall be delivered within ten days of the application to purchase." -California Penal Code section 12071 That is Brian Copeland's…

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Why Paint a Landscape?

ArtZone 461 Gallery12-6 pm

January 21 - February 26, 2012 at ArtZone 461 Gallery Why Paint A Landscape? Current Views & Perspectives ArtZone 461 Gallery is pleased…

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Tulipmania

PIER 3910am

Experience botanical bliss as PIER 39 transforms into a Bayside floral wonderland during Tulipmania. Thousands of tulips and other whimsical…

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Wild Kitchen A La Carte

Florida Street Cafe6 pm - 10 pm

These will be the last traditional Wild Kitchen dinners for a few months, as we'll be focusing our efforts on some new projects (more info soon).…

B.L.ING (The BIG LIT THING)

press: works on paper7:30 - 10 pm

Bay Area writers Ben Mirov, Chelsea Martin, Lizzy Acker, Diana Salier, Stephen Rosenshein and Anhvu Buchanan read their latest. There will be…

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White Label: Andre Lucero

The Showdown6pm - 10pm

This Friday White Label is excited to have one of San Francisco's finest back in the Showdown booth, Andr� Lucero. Not only recognized as an…

Shai Kremer: Fallen Empires

Robert Koch Gallery11-5:30 pm

Reception for the Artist and Book Signing Thursday, January 5, 5:30- 7:30 pm The Robert Koch Gallery is pleased to present Shai Kremer: Fallen…

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G. Love & Special Sauce

The Fillmore9:00pm

G. Love & Special Sauce are a Philadelphia-based trio whose laid-back, sloppy blues sound is quite unique, as it encompasses the sound/production…

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Veronica Falls

Rickshaw Stop8:00pm

Veronica Falls Veronica Falls are based in London, UK and feature members from the now defunct bands The Royal We and Sexy Kids. With their…

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Club Paint

Steven Wolf Fine Arts6-9Opening Reception

CLUB PAINT MORE PAINTINGS February 24 � April 7, 2012 Opening Reception: Friday, February 24, 6-9pm Gallery Hours: Wednesday � Friday 10:30-5:30 Saturday…

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Noise Pop Festival 20th Anniversary

Multiple Venuesall day, all night. see http://2012.noisepop.com/ for schedule

The Noise Pop Festival is San Francisco�s favorite indie music, arts and film festival. Now in its 20th year, Noise Pop has brought early exposure…

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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,…

Do Not Destroy; Trees, Art, and Jewish Thought

The Contemporary Jewish Museum11 am - 5pm

From the very first chapters of the Torah where one encounters them in the Garden of Eden, to the commandment Bal Tashchit (do not destroy)…

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Situation

222 Club - NOW CLOSED10pm - 2am

NO COVER, THIS PARTY IS FREE ALL NIGHT SITUATION Friday, February 24 featuring: Eug (Face!) Derek (Lost in the Night) Ash (Beards of a Feather) 222…

BookFest 2012

Jewish Community Center of San Francisco6:30 pmLiterary Feasts: Savoring Jewis…

BIBLIOPHILES REJOICE! Enjoy six days of literary events including a multimedia pop opera with Ben Katchor, an art exhibit of Brian Dettmer's…

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Vigilance

Phoenix Theatre8PM

A hostile new-comer drives his neighbors down a path toward mutual destruction, laying bare long-buried secrets in this richly imagined, award-winning…

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Paula Harris

Biscuits & Blues8&10pm

Paula has blazed into the �Blues Scene� like a meteor! With two different bands- she won not only the Monterey Blues Festival�s �2012 Battle…

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Making the Modern Picture Book: Children�s Books from the Victorian Era

Legion of Honor9:30am - 5:15pm

The end of the 19th century was a formative period for the design, production and marketing of children�s books in England. Due in large part…