From film screenings to exciting new exhibitions, breathtaking live performances to uproarious festivals, these are our top picks to keep you busy until summer.
As always, schedules and protocols may change, so be sure to confirm details ahead of time.
Start planning your next visit to San Francisco. The arts are open and waiting for you!
Art & Experiences
FOG Design + Art at Fort Mason CenterThe international design and art world assembles once again for the renowned FOG Design + Art. The fair brings together 45 renowned galleries, as well as the best of the best in the field. Stop by Fort Mason Center for a gorgeous glimpse of the future. Buy tickets. Through Jan. 23.
The City Canvas: A Paint the Void Retrospective at Pier 70
When COVID shut down San Francisco, local artists got to work to bring it back to life. Take a look back at the stunning murals that blanketed boarded-up businesses while the world recovered. Buy tickets. On display through Jan. 30.
There You Go, Wherever You Are - A Solo Exhibition by Emily Fromm at 111 Minna Gallery
Take a trip around the world with paintings of iconic signage by Emily Fromm. The San Francisco artist explores colorful facades in the Bay and beyond with her latest exhibition. Free admission. On display through Feb. 17.
To the Place Where I Grew Up at Creativity Explored
Creativity Explored takes a look back at the works of San Francisco-based Filipino artist Peter Cordova. Examine the bright colors, lush landscapes, and indigenous motifs that honor Cordova’s culture and experience. Buy tickets. On display through Mar. 12.
Interior Garden at The Chinese Cultural Center
The Chinese Cultural Center continues its decade-long XianRui series featuring “pioneering yet under-recognized artists of Chinese descent” with an exhibition by Cathy Lu. Catch Lu’s large-scale ceramic installations through the end of the year. Free, but appointments are recommended. On display through Dec. 17.
Edith Heath: A Life in Clay at Oakland Museum of California
Learn more about the woman behind everyone’s favorite ceramics studio when OMCA presents “Edith Heath: A Life in Clay”. The exhibition promises to deliver a combination of Heath’s legendary pieces, as well as personal memorabilia, photos, video, and much more. Exhibition included with admission. On display Jan. 29 - Oct. 30.
New Voices at Audium
An utterly unique artistic space, Audium is proudly debuting its first artists-in-residence series this year. Three local creators—Victoria Shen, Alexa Burrell, and Noah Berrie—have developed interconnected "sound sculptures" that they'll perform and manipulate in front of live audiences. It's an artistic and sensory experience unlike any other. Buy tickets. Feb. 10 - Apr. 2.
Roving with Perseverance at The Exploratorium
Is there life on Mars? We may soon know for sure thanks to NASA’s roving explorer named Perseverance. Check out a life-sized model of the Mars rover on loan from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Buy tickets. On display Feb. 17 - May 1.
Alice Neel: People Come First at The de Young Museum
Don’t miss the most robust retrospective of Alice Neel’s work to ever hit the west coast. Neel is legendary for her portrayals of fascinating folks that she’d encountered throughout her storied life. Learn more about Neel, her work, and her subject via paintings, watercolors, sketches, and film. Tickets on sale soon. On display Mar. 12 - July 10.
The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited at The Contemporary Jewish Museum
Puppeteer Jim Henson was more than an entertainer; he was a trailblazer. Head to the Contemporary Jewish Museum for a look back at the life and work of the man behind The Muppets, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, and much, much more. Tickets on sale soon. On display Mar. 31 - Aug. 14.
Shifting the Silence at SFMOMA
SFMOMA’s “Shifting the Silence” brings together 32 women artists from various mediums to explore radical abstract art. The boldly experimental exhibition includes sculpture, photography, video, textile, and more. Tickets on sale soon. On display Apr. 9 - Sept. 5.
Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy at The Legion of Honor
The Legion of Honor celebrates China’s first couturier with an incredible collection of more than 80 works by Guo Pei. Get up close to the designer’s fantastical runway looks from the past two decades and marvel at the craftsmanship that is just as exquisite as it is unconventional. Tickets on sale soon. On display Apr. 16 - Sept. 5.
Theatre & Cinema
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at The CurranGlobal phenomenon Harry Potter is back with an all-new adventure created just for the stage. Join your favorite characters for an enchanting performance with all the magic and heart of the legendary books. Buy tickets. Ongoing.
Dear San Francisco at Club Fugazi
Club Fugazi is back in action with a powerful love letter to the City by the Bay. Join a talented cast of world-class acrobats for a heart-pounding spectacle that takes audiences from the Gold Rush to the tech boom in 90 spectacular minutes. Buy tickets. Through Mar. 22.
Sonoma International Film Festival
Touting 25 years of fantastic cinematic moments, Sonoma International Film Fest returns this March with over 100 new films from around the globe, panels, musical parties, and special guests. Buy tickets. Mar. 23-27.
The Lehman Trilogy at American Conservatory Theater
From their Bavarian beginnings to the largest financial crisis in history 163 years later, this three-part performance tells the epic tale of the world-famous Lehman Brothers. Directed by Tony and Academy Award-winning director Sam Mendes, The Lehman Trilogy is sure to be a hot ticket this spring following glowing international reviews. Buy tickets. Apr. 20 - May 22.
LINES Ballet at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Alonzo King Lines Ballet Fall 2019 world premier collaboration with jazz...
Catch world premiere performances of the critically-acclaimed LINES Ballet when they return to YBCA this spring. Tickets on sale soon. May 13-22.
Music
Jaz Sawyer Quartet featuring Tongo Eisen-Martin at SF JAZZSan Francisco poet laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin partners up with the Jaz Sawyer Quartet to pay homage to Martin Luther King Jr.’s ever-powerful “I Have a Dream” speech. Take in a night of jazz, spoken word, and social justice. Buy tickets. Feb. 5.
Noise Pop Music & Arts Festival
Venues throughout the city join forces to host Noise Pop’s beloved music festival this February. Legendary for booking bands well before they make it to the mainstream, Noise Pop is a can’t miss event for music lovers in the Bay. Grab a badge or buy tickets individually. Feb. 21-27.
Buster Keaton’s "The General" at the San Francisco Symphony
Who says a silent film has to be, you know… silent? Experience Buster Keaton like you’ve never seen or heard before when organist Cameron Carpenter improvises a live score to accompany the classic comedy. Buy tickets. Mar. 27.
Dream of the Red Chamber at San Francisco Opera
Love and politics come to a head when a landmark story is set to music this spring and summer at the San Francisco Opera. “Dream of the Red Chamber” features stunning period costumes, a lively soundtrack, and, of course, a steamy love triangle. Buy tickets. June 14 - July 3.
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