The new exhibit, "Ed Hardy: Deeper than Skin," at San Francisco's de Young Museum explores Hardy's tattoo artistry. (Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco) Don Ed Hardy (American, b. 1945) "2000 Dragons" (detail), 2000 Acrylic on Tyvek, 4 1/4 x 500 ft. (1.3 x 152.4 m) Collection of the artist © Don Ed Hardy (Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco) Sound The gallery will resume inseconds Don Ed Hardy (American, b. 1945) "Surf or Die", 2004 Color lithograph with metallic gold powder 772 x 572 mm (30 3/8 x 22 1/2 in.) Printed by Bud Shark Published by SharkÕs Ink, Colorado Image courtesy of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco The new exhibit, "Ed Hardy: Deeper than Skin," at San Francisco's de Young Museum explores Hardy's tattoo artistry. (Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco) "Tattoos in Japanese Prints" is a superb collection from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston now on view at San Francisco's Asian Art Museum, through Aug. 18. (Asian Art Museum) Show … [Read more...] about Tattoo exhibits ready to leave their mark in San Francisco
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March 7-9: NightLife & Death, Leading Ladies, Kalpana Mohan, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Justin Vivian Bond, She Persisted, the Musical, D.I.R.T. Festival, SF Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty, Mark Synnott, Shrek the Musical
THURSDAY, MARCH 7 NightLife & Death: Reimagine, a program exploring issues surrounding end of life, kicks off at the California Academy of Sciences’ after-hours program (with alcohol for sale) with an evening examining questions about death in the natural world. [6 to 10 p.m., 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, S.F.] Leading Ladies: Hillbarn Theatre stages the farce by Ken Ludwig about two Shakespearean actors who find themselves in the Amish country in Pennsylvania, mounting Shakespeare plays. [8 p.m., 1285 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City] Kalpana Mohan: The writer celebrates the U.S. release of “Daddykins: A Memoir of My Father And I,” a “bittersweet, funny, and heartwarming” book, which also details a “panoramic sweep of a century” in India. [7:30 p.m., Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park] FRIDAY, MARCH 8 Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra: In “Tales of Two Cities: Leipzig and Damascus,” the group plays a … [Read more...] about March 7-9: NightLife & Death, Leading Ladies, Kalpana Mohan, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Justin Vivian Bond, She Persisted, the Musical, D.I.R.T. Festival, SF Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty, Mark Synnott, Shrek the Musical
Oct. 25-27: Zoppe Italian Family Circus, Faces of the Enemy, Drake, X Materia, Brian Fallon, Vinifera Trio, International Contemporary Ensemble, Louis Stettner-Traveling Light, Daniel Hope, Life and Times of Jo Mora, Ryan Auffenberg, Justine Bateman
THURSDAY, OCT. 25 Zoppe: An Italian Family Circus: The 176th anniversary presentation (the 11th time in Redwood City) includes equestrian showmanship, acrobats, canine capers and the antics of Nino the Clown. [6:30 p.m., Circus tent, Red Morton Park, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City] Faces of the Enemy: San Francisco library screens the documentary which follows social psychologist Sam Keen as he unmasks how individuals and nations dehumanize their enemies to justify the inhumanity of war. [Noon, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin St., S.F.] Jess Curtis/Gravity: Opening a three-show run, “Beyond Gravity” includes “intersectional performances and body-based performance works” by jose e. abad, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Abby Crain, Gabriel Christian, Rachael Dichter and Mira Kautto. [8 p.m., CounterPulse, 80 Turk St., S.F.] Lady Washington: Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Tours offers tours of the replica of the historic 18th century ship, which will be in town through Nov. 6. … [Read more...] about Oct. 25-27: Zoppe Italian Family Circus, Faces of the Enemy, Drake, X Materia, Brian Fallon, Vinifera Trio, International Contemporary Ensemble, Louis Stettner-Traveling Light, Daniel Hope, Life and Times of Jo Mora, Ryan Auffenberg, Justine Bateman
15 best unknown San Antonio attractions according to Atlas Obscura
By Chris Quinn, mySA.com / San Antonio Express-News Updated 7:39 pm CST, Sunday, November 12, 2017 1. Barney Smith’s Toilet Seat Art Museum- 239 Abiso Ave. Atlas Obscura says: "This is a free museum, just make sure to call up first." 1. Barney Smith’s Toilet Seat Art Museum - 239 Abiso Ave.Atlas Obscura says: "This is a free museum, just make sure to call up first." Photo: KIN MAN HUI, AP 2. Kiddie Park- 3015 Broadway Atlas Obscura says: "The centerpiece of the park is the classic 1918 Herschell Spillman carousel, which adults may ride as well." 2. Kiddie Park - 3015 BroadwayAtlas Obscura says: "The centerpiece of the park is the classic 1918 Herschell Spillman carousel, which adults may ride as well." Photo: Lisa Krantz /San Antonio Express-News 3. Miraflores1234-1366 E. Hildebrand Ave. The art garden was started in the 1920s by … [Read more...] about 15 best unknown San Antonio attractions according to Atlas Obscura
Sept. 5-6: Phantom of the Opera, SF Symphony opening, T-Mobile Trailblazers, Sarah & Evan Rich, T-Mobile Trailblazers, Shane Evans, Garrett + Moulton Productions, Shakira, Jade Bird, SF Fringe Festival, Dead and Breathing
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 5 The Phantom of the Opera: Opening a run through Sept. 30, Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh’s production boasts the legendary chandelier and famed tunes including “Music of the Night” performed by a 52-member cast and orchestra. [7:30 p.m., SHN’s Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market St., S.F.] San Francisco Symphony Opening Night: Michael Tilson Thomas launches the orchestra’s 2018–19 season with a concert featuring violinist Itzhak Perlman and students of the Perlman Music Program along with gala festivities. [8 p.m., Davies Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., S.F.] Sarah & Evan Rich: The proprietors of Michelin-starred Rich Table, one of The City’s most coveted reservations, are promoting their debut cookbook, which has recipes from the restaurant and foods the Riches prepare for friends and family at home. [6:30 p.m., Ominivore Books, 3885a, Cesar Chavez St., S.F.] Evanescence, Lindsey Stirling: The award-winning rock band headed by … [Read more...] about Sept. 5-6: Phantom of the Opera, SF Symphony opening, T-Mobile Trailblazers, Sarah & Evan Rich, T-Mobile Trailblazers, Shane Evans, Garrett + Moulton Productions, Shakira, Jade Bird, SF Fringe Festival, Dead and Breathing