Monday, August 04, 2008

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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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The Butterfly Zone: The Conservatory of Flowers’ exhibition of live butterflies

Conservatory of Flowers9 AM- 5 PM Closed Mondays

Fly on over to the Conservatory of Flowers this spring because the butterflies are back, and there are more than ever. The popular exhibit…

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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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Digital Transformations

The Intel Museum9am-6pm

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

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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…

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New Work: Zilvinas Kempinas, Alyson Shotz, Mary Temple

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

Working in distinct styles and media, Zilvinas Kempinas, Alyson Shotz, and Mary Temple explore the transformative properties of light, underscoring…

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Power & Glory: Court Arts of China's Ming Dynasty

Asian Art Museum10 am to 5 pm, Until 9 pm on Thurs

Why are Ming vases cherished as exquisite artworks of majestic perfection? Find out at this unique exhibition of more than 200 Ming treasures…

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Chihuly at the de Young

de Young Museum9:30am–5:15pm

New, site-specific installations by glass artist Dale Chihuly. Chihuly at the de Young takes a comprehensive view of the artist’s dramatic,…

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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…

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Room for Thought

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

Computer-generated video installations by Alexander Hahn and Yves Netzhammer. Computer-generated video installations by Swiss artists Alexander…

246 and Counting

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

Exhibit showcases books, posters, furniture and other objects acquired since Henry Urbach joined the museum staff. This unorthodox exhibition…

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."

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Aviary and Bee Hive Exhibit

Coyote Point Museumcall for details

Plus animal displays

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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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Children's Exhibits

Children's Discovery Museum of San Josecall for details

The museum hosts a variety of ongoing, hands-on exhibits for kids. Exhibits include "Bubbalogna," "Current Connections," "Secrets of Circles"…

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For Tent and Trade: Masterpieces of Turkmen Weaving

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

Selected works from the museum's collection of Turkman carpets and textiles. This exhibition features selected masterpieces from the Fine…

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Harvey Comics Exhibit

Cartoon Art Museum11am-5pm

"From Richie Rich to Wendy the Witch: The Art of Harvey Comics" displays original art from comic books and merchandise.

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Jane Hammond: Paper Work

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

Featuring 35 unique paper objects, drawings and prints. For nearly two decades, New York artist Jane Hammond has been using a fixed lexicon…

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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…

Later Chinese Jades

Asian Art Museum10am–5pm

Jades from the Ming Dynasty to Early Twentieth Century.

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