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SAN FRANCISCO
Asian Art Museum “Thursday Nights: Bangkit/Arise Artists Talk.” 7 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 20. Included with museum admission. “The Night Journey.” Haroon Mirza, light and sound installation. Through Dec. 9. “Painting Is My Everything: Art from India's Mithila Region.” Group exhibition. Through Dec. 30. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. 200 Larkin St. 415-581-3500. www.asianart.org
Cartoon Art Museum “September Cartoonists In Real Life: Ben Costa, James Parks.” 2 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22. “The Infinite Universe of Jim Starlin.” Through Oct. 14. “The Infinity War Pantheon of Heroes: Art of Allan Lavigne and The Bronze Armory.” Through Oct. 14. “A Treasury of Animation.” Works from the museum archives. Through Jan. 8. “Emerging Artist Showcase: Thu Bui, The Best We Could Do.” Through Jan. 14. 781 Beach St. 415-227-8666. www.cartoonart.org Contemporary Jewish Museum “What We Hold: Youth Voices on Roots and What Matters Most.” Through March 25. “Veiled Meanings: Fashioning Jewish Dress, from the Collection of The Israel Museum, Jerusalem” and “Textile Lab.” Through Jan. 6. “Lew the Jew and His Circle: Origins of American Tattoo.” Through June 9. “Lamp of the Covenant.” Dave Lane, sculpture installation. Ongoing. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.-Tues.; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs. 736 Mission St. 415655-7800. www.thecjm.org
de Young Museum “Weapons of Mass Seduction: The Art of Propaganda.” Through Oct. 7. “First Impressions: Prints from the Anderson Collection.” Through Dec. 8. “A Bright Stage.” Ranu Mukherjee, site-specific installation, paintings, video works. Through Jan. 20. “Fans of the 18th Century.” Through April 28. “Specters of Disruption.” Through April 30. “Contemporary Muslim Fashion.” Opens Sat., Sept. 22. Through Jan. 6. “Ana Prvac ki: In Residence.” Opens Sat., Sept. 22. Through Feb. 1. 9:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Tues.-Sun. 50 Tea Garden Dr., Golden Gate Park. 415-7503600. www.deyoungmuseum.org
Legion of Honor “Truth and Beauty: The Pre-Raphaelites and the Old Masters.” Through Sept. 30. “Islam and the Classical Heritage.” Through Jan. 27. 9:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Lincoln Park, 34th Avenue at Clement St. 415750-3600. www.legionofhonor.org.
Mexican Museum “Family, Homeland, Revolution: Stories of the Chicano Movement.” Through Nov. 18. 2 Marina Blvd., Ft. Mason Center, Bldg D. 415-202-9700. www.mexicanmuseum.org.
Museo Italo Americano “40 Anni: 40th Anniversary Permanent Collection Exhibition.” Through Jan. 13. Tues.-Sun. 2 Marina Blvd., Ft. Mason Center, Bldg. C, S.F. 415-673-2200. www.museoitaloamericano. org.
Museum of Craft and Design “Raw Design.” Mixedmedia group exhibition. Through Oct. 28. “Anchors in Time.” Dominic Di Mare, mixed-media sculpture. Through Oct. 28. “Cast of Characters.” Judy Kensley Mckie, sculptural furniture. Through Oct. 28. 2569 Third St., S.F. 415-773-0303. www.sfmcd.org.
Museum of the African Diaspora “Ficre Ghebreyesus: A Conversation With Elizabeth Alexander. 6:30-8 p.m. Wed., Sept. 19. $5-$10. “City With a River Running Through.” Ficre Ghebreyesus, paintings. Opens Wed., Sept. 19. Through Dec. 16. “Second Look, Twice.” Opens Wed., Sept. 19. Through Dec. 16. “I Told You Who Am I.” Shushan Tesfuzigta, text and image based installation. Opens Wed., Sept. 19. Through Dec. 16. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed.Sun. 685 Mission St. 415-3587200. www.moadsf.org.
S.F. Museum of Modern Art “Selves and Others: Gifts to the Collection from Carla Emil and Rich Silverstein.” Through Sept. 23. “Wild Pigeon.” Carolyn Drake, photographic collage. Through Sept. 23. “Mediations.” Susan Meiselas, photographs. Through Oct. 21. “René Magritte: The Fifth Season.” Through Oct. 28. “Donald Judd: Specific Furniture.” Through Nov. 4. “New Work.: Etel Adnan, paintings. Through Jan. 6. “Open Ended: Painting and Sculpture Since 1900.” Ongoing. “German Art After 1960: Fisher Collection.” Ongoing. “Pop, Minimal, and Figurative Art: Fisher Collection.” Ongoing. “Approaching American Abstraction: The Fisher Collection.” Ongoing. “Howl.” Julie Mehretu, largescale paintings. Ongoing. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.-Tues., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thurs. 151 Third St. 415-357-4000. www.sfmoma.org.
Walt Disney Family Museum “Pixar Artist Showcase with Children’s Book Illustrators.” 1 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22. $25-$40. “Sept. Films of the Month: Cinderella, and 101 Dalmatians.” 1 and 3 p.m. Sun.-Mon. and Wed.-Fri. Through Sept. “Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men: Masters of Animation.” Through Jan. 7. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed.-Mon. Closed Tues. 104 Montgomery St., Presidio. 415-345-6800. www.waltdisney.org.
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts “Bay Area Now 8.” Mixedmedia group exhibition. Through March 24. Noon-8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., first Tues.; noon-6 p.m. Sun. 701 Mission St. 415-978-2787. www.ybca.org.
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Anderson Collection at Stanford “Salon Style II: Works on Paper.” Opens Thurs., Sept. 20. Through Feb. 18. “Another Look at the Permanent Collection.” Ongoing. 314 Lomita Dr., Stanford. www.anderson.stanford.edu. Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive Art: “About to Happen.” Cecilia Vicuña, installation, sculpture, text, and video works. Through Oct. 14. “Redacted: Art for Human Rights.” Opens Wed., Sept. 19. Through Oct. 21. “Speed of Life.” Peter Hujar, photographs. Through Nov. 18. “Christina Quarles / Matrix 271.” Opens Wed., Sept. 19. Through Nov. 18. “Old Masters in a New Light: Rediscovering the European Collection.” Opens Wed., Sept. 19. Through Dec. 16. “Art Wall: Barbara Stauffacher Solomon.” Through March 3. Film: “Frederick Wiseman: On Documentary.” Through Sept. 30. “Sunday Summer Cinema: Dancing in the Streets.” Through Oct. 14. “Between Politics and Poetry: Makhmalbaf Film House.” Through Oct. 20. “Bergman 100: Discoveries and Rarities.” Through Nov. 4. “In Focus: Ingmar Bergman.” Through Nov. 28. “Alternative Visions 1028.” Through Nov. 28. “Luchino Visconti: Cinema of Struggle and Splendor.” Through Nov. 30. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sun. 2155 Center St., Berkeley. 510-642-0808. www.bampfa.org
Bolinas Museum “Cosmic Wonders: The Moon, the Stars, and the Space Between.” “Treasures From the Archives: Photographs and Logbooks from the Lick Observatory.” “Optical Haiku: Joel Coen.” All shows open Sat., Sept. 22. Reception/gallery talk 2-5 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22. Through Dec. 20. 48 Wharf Rd., Bolinas. 415-868-0330. www.bolinasmuseum.org
Cantor Arts Center “The Dancing Sowei: Performing Beauty in Sierra Leone.” Through Dec. 21. “Do Ho Suh: The Spaces in Between.” Through Feb. 25. “Alphabété: The World Through the Eyes of Frédéric Bruly Bouabré.” Through Feb. 25. “Painting nature in the American Gilded Age.” Through Aug. 25, 2019. “Blackboard.” Group exhibition from the permanent collection. Opens Wed., Sept. 19. Through Jan. 27. “In Dialogue: African Arts.” Ongoing. “Object Lessons: Art & Its Histories.” Ongoing. See website for information on other shows. Closed Tuesdays. Lomita Dr., Stanford University. 650-7234177. www.museum.stanford.edu
Charles M. Schulz Museum “The World According to Sally.” Through Dec. 3. “Working Dogs.” Through Jan. 27. “Then Came the Dog.” Opens Sat., Sept. 22. Through March 10. “Museum Mondays.” Family activities. $5. 10 a.m.-noon. Mon. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 2301 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa. 707-579-4452. www.schulzmuseum.org
Marin Museum of Contemporary Art “The Fourth Wall.” Zio Ziegler, paintings, and Sculpture. Opens Sat., Sept. 22. Reception 5-8 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22. Through Nov. 11. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. 500 Palm Dr., Novato. 415-5060137. www.marinmoca.org. Mills College Art Museum “Archaeology in Reverse.” Catherine Wagner, sculptural installation, photographs, movement. Through Dec. 9. 5000 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland. 510-430-2164. www.mcam.mills.edu
Napa Valley Museum “California Dreamin’.” Melissa Chandon, and Matt Rogers, paintings. Through Oct. 28. Tim Bessell, surfboard art. Through Oct. 28. “Land and
People of Napa Valley.” Ongoing. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. 707-944-0500. www.napavalleymuseum.org Oakland Museum of California “Friday Nights.” With DJ; live music and dance; family friendly felt veggie craft activity; extended museum hours; food trucks; beer garden. 5-9 p.m. Fri., Sept. 21. Free. “Homegrown Heroes: Oakland A’s at 50.” Photographs, team and player ephemera. Through fall 2018. “Take Root: Oakland Grows Food.” Through Jan. 13. 1000 Oak St., Oakland. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sun. 510318-8400. www.museum ca.org
Peninsula Museum of Art “Consulting the Oracle.” Louise Stanley, paintings. Through Oct. 7. “Time Machines.” John McNamara, photo collage, mixed media works. Through Oct. 7. “Pathfinders: Passage on the River Flow.” Leigh Toldi, miniature drawings and paintings. Through Oct. 21. Truong Tran, sculpture. Through Oct. 28. Julie Huang, and James Su, paintings. Through Oct. 28. Harriete Estel Berman, assemblage. Through Oct. 28. 1777 California Dr., Burlingame. 650-692-2101. www.peninsulamuseum.org San Jose Museum of Art “Rise Up! Social Justice in Art from the Collection of J. Michael Bewley.” Through Sept. 30. “California Dreamin’” Won Ju Lim, multimedia installation. Through Sept. 30. 110 S. Market St., San Jose. www.san josemuseumofart.org. Sonoma County Museum Art: “Time and Place: Human Impact and Our Changing Environment.” Kim Anno, Donna Brookman, Lewis deSoto, and Andrew Moore, group exhibition. Through Sept. 23. 425 Seventh St., Santa Rosa. 707-579-1500. www.museumsc.org. Sonoma Valley Museum “Natural Affinity: California Women Sculptors in the Landscape.” Group exhibition. Through Oct. 21. 551 Broadway, Sonoma. 707-939-7862. www.svma.org.
Galleries
SAN FRANCISCO
Andrea Schwartz Gallery “All Inclusive.” Patrick Dintino, gradient paintings, mixed media works. Through Oct. 5. 545 Fourth St., S.F. 415-4952090. www.asgallery.com Anglim Gilbert Gallery “Selections.” Catherine Wagner, large-format photographs. Through Oct. 6. 1275 Minnesota St., S.F. 415-433-2710. www.anglimgilbertgallery.com Arc Studios Gallery “FourSquared.” Small works group exhibition. Through Oct. 6. “Squared Alumni 2018.” Group exhibition. Through Oct. 6. 1246 Folsom St., S.F. 415-2987969. www.arc-sf.com
Art Attack SF “Spotlight Exhibition: Jennifer Banzaca.” Paintings. Through Sept. 30. 2358 Market St., S.F. 415-8729285. www.artattacksf.com Brian Gross Fine Art “Last Grids.” Ed Moses, recent paintings. Through Oct. 27. “Robert Hudson: Selected Works 1968-71.” Sculpture. Through Oct. 27. 248 Utah St. 415-788-1050. www.briangrossfineart.com Caldwell Snyder Gallery “Flexible Parallels.” Igor and Marina, collaborative process paintings. “Fragments.” Alejandro Rivera, paintings. Through Sept. 30. 341 Sutter St. 415-392-2299. www.caldwellsnyder.com Casemore Kirkeby Gallery “This Body is Alive.” Suné Woods, audio and video installation, photography, collage. Through Oct. 27. 1275 Minnesota St., S.F. 415-2909833. www.casemorekirkeby. com
Catharine Clark Gallery “Third Eye Moonwalk.” Jon Bernson, audio-visual installation. Through Oct. 13. “Beside Me.” Josephine Taylor, new works on paper. “Box Blur.” Through Oct. 13. 248 Utah St., S.F. 415-399-1439. www.cclarkgallery.com
City Art Cooperative Gallery “City Art September Group Exhibition.” Through Sept. 30. 828 Valencia St., S.F. 415-9709900. www.cityartgallery.org Corden | Potts Gallery “Only Child” and “Between the Lines.” KK DePaul, mixed media works. Through Oct. 20. 49 Geary St., Suite 410, S.F. 415-781-0110. www.cordenpottsgallery.com CULT | Aimee Friberg Exhibitions “See You on the Flip Side.” Rebekah Goldstein, paintings, sculpture. Through Oct. 27. 1217 Fell St. 415-8006604. www.cultexhibitions.com Dolby Chadwick Gallery “My Darling Clouds.” Elizabeth Fox, paintings. Through Sept. 29. “Might and Main.” Chris Cosnowski, paintings. Through Sept. 29. 210 Post St., Suite 205. 415-956-3560. www. dolbychadwickgallery.com Don Soker Contemporary Art “Recent Works.” Shoichi Seino, wall-mounted carbon sculptures. Through Oct. 13. 2180 Bryant St., S.F. 415-2910966. www.donsokergallery.com Eleanor Harwood Gallery “Atmospheres and Environments.” Paul Wackers, paintings. Through Oct. 27. 1275 Minnesota St., S.F. 415-8677770. www.eleanorharwood.com Far Out Gallery “Objectified.” Darryl Sapien, found object mixed-media works, sculpture. Through Sept. 30. 3004 Taraval St. 415-463-5537. www.faroutgallery.com
Fine Arts Gallery “All Togerther Now.” Group exhibition. Opens Sat., Sept. 22. Reception 1-3 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22. Through Oct. 25. Fine Arts Bldg., S.F. State University, 1600 Holloway Ave., S.F. 415-338-2176. www.sfsu.edu Fraenkel Gallery “27 Roads.” Robert Adams, photographs. Through Oct. 20. 49 Geary St. 415-981-2661. www.fraenkel gallery.com
Ft. Mason “Space to Breathe.” SofieRamos, site-specific installation. Through Dec. 31. 2 Marina Blvd., Ft. Mason Upper Campus, S.F. 415-345-7500. www.fortmason.org. Gagosian Gallery “The Poems of Our Climate.” Edmund de Waal, sculpture, mixedmedia works. Opens Thurs., Sept. 20. Reception 5-7 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 20. Through Dec. 8. 657 Howard St., S.F. 415546-3990. www.gagosian. com
Galeria de la Raza “Comida es Medicina.” Mixed-media group exhibition. Through Nov. 2. 2857 24th St., S.F. 415-8268009. www.galeriadelaraza.org Gallery 16 “Cutaway.” Joe Ferriso, mixed-media paintings, sculpture. Through Oct. 26. “Arrangements.” Bonanza, paintings. 501 Third St., S.F. 415-626-7495. www.gallery16.com
Gallery 308 “The Forty Part Motet.” Janet Cardiff, sound installation. Through Jan. 18. “Playtime.” Isaac Julien, video installation. Through Feb. 11. Ft. Mason Center, Bldg A., 2 Marina Blvd. 415-345-7500. www.fortmason.org
Gallery Wendi Norris Offsite “Raveling Relic.” Eric Siemens. Through Oct. 6. At 555 20th St., Pier 70, S.F. 415-346-7812. www.gallerywendinorris.com The Great Highway Gallery “RNOP: Reductive Non-Objective Project.” Abstract painting group exhibition. Through Sept. 29. 3649 Lawton St., S.F. 415-680-3891. www.the greathighway.com Gregory Lind “Blues and the Absrtact Truth.” Don Voisine, abstract paintings. Through Oct. 20. 49 Geary St. 415-2969661. www.gregorylindgallery.com The Growlery “Bomb Shelter Radio.” Josh Short, site-specific installation. Through Sept. 23. 235 Broderick St., S.F. www.thegrowlery.org Hackett | Mill Atelier “NYSS: West Coast Connections.” Group exhibition. Through Oct. 19. 145 Natoma St. 415-3623377. www.hackettmill.com Hosfelt Gallery “Supra Muro.” Marco Maggi, drawings, cut paper works. Through Oct. 6. 260 Utah St., S.F. 415-4955454. www.hosfeltgallery.com Incline Gallery “Love is for Today, Programs are For Tomorrow.” Tana Quincy Arcega, mixed-media works, paintings. Fri., Sept. 21. 766 Valencia St. 415-879-6118. www.inclinegallerysf.com Jenkins Johnson Gallery “The Least Orthodox Goddess IV.” Group exhibition. Through Oct. 20. 464 Sutter St., S.F. 415-677-0770. www.jenkins johnsongallery.com.
The Laundry “Proof of Life.” Eileen Noonan, paintings, works on paper. Through Oct. 21. 3359 26th St., S.F. www.thelaundrysf.com Marrow Gallery “Steady Hands: How Women Represent Themselves in Contemporary Art.” Group exhibition. Through Oct. 7. 548 Irving St., S.F. 415-463-2055. www.marrowgallery.com McEvoy Foundation for the Arts Gallery “No Time.” Photographs, sculptures, mixed-media works group exhibition. Opens Fri., Sept. 21. Reception 5-8 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22. Through Jan. 19. 1150 25th St., S.F. www.mcevoyarts.org Meyerovich Gallery “Arc & Strings Series.” Charles Arnoldi, etchings. Through Oct. 10. 251 Post St. 415-421-7171. www.meyerovich.com Modernism Charles Arnoldi, recent abstract paintings. Through Oct. 27. 724 Ellis St. 415-541-0461. www.modernisminc.com Nancy Toomey Fine Art “alie(n)ation.” Daniele Puppi, site-specific audiovisual installation. Through Sept. 29. “Deviance: Women in the Asylum During the Fascist Regime.” Monica Lundy, mixed media works on paper, paintings. Through Oct. 13. 1275 Minnesota St., www.nancy toomeyfineart.com Reclaimed Room Gallery “Reflections.” Marilynn Pardee and Marlene Aron, collaborative works. Opens Fri., Sept. 21. Reception 5-7 p.m. Fri., Sept. 21. Through Nov. 16. Reclaimed Room at Building Resources, 701 Amador St., S.F. www.reclaimedroom.com Rena Bransten Gallery “Mugshot Portraits: Women of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.” Lava Thomas, graphite drawings. Through Oct. 27. 1275 Minnesota St. 415-982-3292. www.renabranstengallery.com Robert Koch Gallery “Unexpected Affinities.” Group exhibition. Through Oct. 6. 49 Geary St. 415-421-0122. www.kochgallery.com
Romer Young Gallery “Country House_.” Amanda Curreri, textile works. Through Oct. 27. 1240 22nd St. 415-550-7483. www.romeryounggallery.com Root Division “Introductions 2018.” Group exhibition. Through Sept. 29. 1131 Mission St. 415-863-7668. www.rootdivision.org
Scott Nichols Gallery “Women of the West.” Group photography exhibition. Through Oct. 27. 49 Geary St., S.F. 415-788-4641. www.scottnicholsgallery.com San Francisco Human Rights Commission Gallery “A Sacred Beautiful - Natural Heritage Hair: An African Diasporan Photo Exposé.” Through Oct. 2. 25 Van Ness Ave., 8th Floor, S.F.
S.F. Women Artists Gallery “Gaia Age of Climate Change.” Group exhibition. Reception 4:30-8 p.m. Tues., Sept. 18. Through Oct. 6. 647 Irving St., S.F. 415-566-8550. www.sfwomenartists.org SOMArts Cultural Center “The Black Woman is God: Assembly of Gods.” Multidisciplinary group exhibition. Through Oct. 2. 934 Brannan St. S.F. 415-863-1414. www.somarts.org Tenderloin Museum “The ShootsMaking-of Life.” Through Sept. 30. 398 Eddy St., S.F. 415-351-1912. www.tenderloinmuseum.org
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Adobe Art Gallery “Elevate: Inaugural Fundraiser/Silent Auction Group Exhibition.” Through Sept. 29. 20395 San Miguel Ave., Castro Valley. 510-881-6735. www.adobegallery.org
Arts Benicia Gallery “After Dark.” Group exhibition. Through Oct. 21. 991 Tyler St., Benicia. www.artsbenicia.org Berkeley Art Center “Bay Area Photographers Collective.” Group photography exhibition. Through Oct. 25. 1275 Walnut St., Berkeley. 510-644-6893. www.berke leyartcenter.org Caldwell Community Gallery “Breathing Space.” Group exhibition. Through Oct. 30. Hall of Justice, 400 County Center, Redwood City. 650591-2801.
Classic Cars West “Nobody Rides for Free.” Safety First, graphic art, murals, collage. Reception 6-10 p.m. Sept. 28. Through Sept. 30. 411 26th St. Oakland. www.classiccars west.com
Creative Growth Art Center “For Now For Magical Power.” Group exhibition. Through Oct. 5. 355 24th St., Oakland. 510-836-2340. www.creativegrowth.org Falkirk Cultural Center “Form and Fire: The Alchemy of Clay.” Terra Linda Ceramic Artists group exhibition. Through Oct. 15. 1408 Mission Ave. San Rafael. 415-4853328. www.falkirkcultural center.org
Gallery 9 “Fruition: Harvesting Imagination.: Peninsula Women’s Caucus for Art group exhibition. Through Sept. 30. 143 Main St., Los Altos. www.gallery9losaltos.com Gray Loft Gallery “In the Realm of the Senses.” Karyn Yandow, photographs. Through Sept. 29. 2889 Ford St., Oakland. 510-499-3445. www.grayloftgallery.com Gallery Route One “The Box Show.” Group exhibition. Through Sept. 23. 11101 Highway 1, Pt. Reyes Station. 415663-1347. www.galleryrouteone.org. Holton Studio Gallery “Paul Kratter: Recent Landscapes.” Paintings. Opens Sat., Sept. 22. Reception 3-6 p.m. Sat,. Sept. 22. Through Oct. 20. 2100 Fifth St., Berkeley. 510450-0350. www.holton frames.com
Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery “Color and Pattern.” Andy Cunningham, Angela Johal, and Jon Fischer, group exhibition. Through Sept. 29. 3620 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. 925-284-1485. www.jennifer perlmuttergallery.com Lireille Gallery “Pigments of My Imagination.” Pete Hackett, paintings. Through Oct. 28. 3980 Piedmont Ave., Oakland. 510-547-3455. www.lireille.com
Marin Society of Artists Gallery “Coast to Coast.” Group exhibition. Through Sept. 29. 1515 Third St., San Rafael. 415-454-9561. www. marinsocietyofartists.org. Montalvo Arts Center “Art on the Grounds 2018: United States of We.” Mixed media, sound, sculpture, and installation group exhibition.
Afternoon Art: Cardboard Space Shuttle Create a cardboard shuttle to blast off into the early autumn skies. 1-4 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22. $5-$10. Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, S.F. 415-554-9600. www.randallmuseum.org
Algerian Sweet Treats with Nora Takouat Learn how to make a hand shaped sweet Algerian dessert called khamsa bniwen which includes chocolate, nuts, and honey. 4 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22. Free. S.F. Public Library, Potrero branch, 1616 20th St., S.F. www.sfpl.org
Autumn Festival Celebrates family and cultural traditions of the season. With heirloom fruit tasting; floral demos; orchard walks; live entertainment; line dancing; interactive family activities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22. $5-$30. Filoli House and Garden, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. 650-3648300. www.filoli.org
Big Bounce America Giant bounce house and “village.” 9:15 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16. $10-$25. Marinship Park, 2201 Marinship Way, Sausalito. www.thebigbounceamerica. com
The Cat in the Hat — El Gato Ensombrerado Bilingual stage version of Dr. Seuss’ tale. 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16 and Sat.-Sun., Sept. 22-23; 4 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22. Through Nov. 4. $17-$28. Berkeley Theatre Center, 2055 Center St., Berkeley. 510-296-4433. www.bactheatre.org.
2018 Children’s Creativity Festival Slime making; parachutes and flying machines activity; Chelle and Friends, live music. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16. Free. Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens, 799 Howard St., S.F. 415-5431718.
www.ybgfestival.org or www.creativity.org.
Family ArtBash Sunday: Rhythmic Threads—Costume, Song, and Sukkot Celebration With The Qadim Ensemble, live music and dance ensemble; percussion “petting zoo;” textile art studio; Sukkot activities, family dance party. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun., Sept. 23. Contemporary Jewish Museum, S.F. www.thecjm.org.
Family Art Making Drop-in art project led by professional teaching artists. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22. Included with museum admission. de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., S.F. www.deyoung.famsf.org
Family Nature Crafts “Banana Slug Finger Puppets.” Sun., Sept. 2 and Sat.-Sun., Sept. 22-23. Included with museum admission. Meet at the Swamp area. 10 a.m. September 16. California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr., S.F. www.calacademy.org
Film Night in the Park: Black Panther 7 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22. Free. Dolores Park, 19th and Dolores St., S.F. 415-465-3456. www.sfntf.square space.com/filmnight
Freight and Salvage Music Block Party 11 a.m. family sets with the Alphabet Rockers and Asheba. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22. Free. 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. www.thefreight. org.
Full Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: Time 1and3 p.m. Sun., Sept. 23. Included with museum admission. Exploratorium, Pier 15, S.F. 415-528-4444. www.exploratorium.edu
Global Museum Family Day S.F. State’s presents a family day with crafts and hands-on activities involving artifacts from across the globe. 1-3 p.m. Sun., Sept. 23. Free. Global Museum, S.F. State University, 1600 Holloway Ave., S.F. 415-338-6508. lca.sfsu.edu/ events
2018 Jam Band Family Fest: Celebrate Peace With Charity and the JAMband. 3-5 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16. Free. Park Chalet, 1000 Great Highway, S.F. www.jamjamjam.com
Kids Night at the Museum Drop your kids off for after hours fun. Includes pizza, games, art, crafts, and cartooning activities. 5-9 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22. $20-$32. Charles Schulz Museu, Santa Rosa. 707-284-1272. www.schulzmuseum.org
Kidworks Touring Theater “Music, Dances & Traditions of Southwest Asia to North Africa.” Free. 11 a.m. Sat., Sept. 22. S.F. Public Library, Main branch, 100 Larkin St., S.F. 1:30 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22 at Parkside branch, 1200 Taraval St., S.F. 4 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22 at Western Addition branch, 1550 Scott St., S.F. 1 p.m. Sun., Sept. 23. at Ingleside branch, 1298 Ocean Ave., S.F. 3:30 p.m. Sun., Sept. 23 at Merced branch, 155 Winston Dr., S.F. www.sfpl.org
Lantern Festival: Play by the Light of the Moon Start of autumn celebration. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22. $8-$12. Children’s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. 408298-5437. www.cdm.org
Live Archaeology Dig Presidio archaeologists are working on a long-term research project to excavate El Presidio de San Francisco, the Spanish-co
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Barks & Art in the Vineyard A social event for dogs and their humans with wine tasting, walking tours, orignal paintings of your dog, raffle prizes, pet adoptions and the “Wine Barrel Dash,” a wine barrel “un-agility” course. Barbeque food available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Paws for Love Foundation. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22. $25. West Wines, 1000 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg. www.pawsfor love.info
Bookstore and Chocolate Crawl An event blending love for literature with love for chocolate in which bibliophiles traverse local bookstores and indulge their sweet tooth. 1 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16. Event begins at Green Apple Books at the Park, 1231 Ninth Ave., and ends at Bound Together, 1369 Haight St., S.F. bookstore chocolate.wixsite.com/mysite
Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival The traditional Asian harvest celebration characterized by abundant food, and particularly the moon cake, with a parade, various food vendors, giveaways, games, raffles and more. Parade is 11 a.m. Sat., Sept. 15 on California and Grant St.; festival runs 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16. Free. Chinatown, Grant Ave., S.F. 415-982-6306. www.moonfestival.org
Dragon Boat Festival Worldclass dragon boat racing to the sound of Chinese drums, cultural performances, food and drink for purchase, clothes and craft vendors, children’s activities ad more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16. Lake Merritt, Oakland. sfdragon boat.com
Eat Real Fest A celebration of regional and sustainable food craft offering a curated selection
of local food vendors and entrepreneurs, artisan products, demonstrations from local chefs and culinary experts, and more. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun., Spet. 16. Free. Jack London Square, Oakland. eatrealfest.com
Fashion Community Week A four-day fashion event with runway shows, conference exhibits and networking events featuring local and international designers, trendsetters and industry leaders. Thurs.-Sun., Sept. 20-23. Various locations in S.F. www.fcwsf.org
Fiesta de las Americas Art and music classes and more in celebration of Latino Culture. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16. Free. Adobe Books, 3130 24th St., S.F. missionculturalcen ter.org
National Public Lands Day Celebrate the connection between people and green space with free admission to national parks nationwide and various volunteer opportunities. See website for details. Sat., Sept. 22. www.nps.gov/ subjects/npscelebrates/ public-lands-day.htm
Freight & Salvage Music
Festival The premier East Bay non-profit acoustic music hall opens its doors for a day of music and celebration curaged by Suzy Thompson and featuring performances by Miko Marks, Quinn DeVeaux, Amber Cross, Mark Graham and others as well as workshops by Non-Stop Bhangra and Beausoleil, food trucks, historical displays and more. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22. Free. Freight & Salvage and Addison St. between Shattuck and Milvia, Berkeley. 510-6442020. www.thefreight.org
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival Over 300 artists and makers, live music on four stages, children’s activities, food and drink vendors, dogs welcome. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16. Free. Downtown Lafayette. 925-284-7404. lafayettefestival.com
Lantern Festival: Play by the Light of the Moon Children’s Discovery Musuem of San Jose pays homage to Chinese and Vietnamese tradition with lantern making, making and launching model rockets, making playdough mooncakes and tasting real ones, and more, followed by a parade around by a lion Discovery dance troupe. Meadow 5:308:30 let 180 p.m. Woz Sat., Way, Sept. San 22. Jose. $8$12. www.cdm.org
Mill Over Valley 135 local Fall and Arts national Festival artists children’s and entertainment makers, live music, and more in a serene redwood setting blocks from downtown Mill Valley. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16. $8-$12. Old Mill Park, Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. mvfaf.org
Monterey Jazz Festival Four days of world-class musica spanning various jazz subgenres beginning with the Jazz Legends Gala honoring Dianne Reeves on Thurs., Sept. 20. $325. . Festival runs Fri.-Sun., Sept. 21-23 with headliners including Reeves, Wyton Marsalis, Norah Jones, Charles Lloyd, Christian McBride, Lucinda Williams and many more. Various ticket packages available. Monterey County Fairgrounds. www.monterey jazzfestival.org
Oktoberfest by the Bay San Francisco’s three-day celebration of German culture with live music and dancing, German food and beer, traditional games and contests, and more. 5 p.m.-midnight Fri., Sept. 21. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 6 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Sept. 22; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., Sept. 23 (family day). $5-$85. Pier 48, S.F. 888-746-7522. www.oktoberfestbythebay. com
Out of the Darkness Community Walk A walk to offer support and raise awareness for survivors of suicide and those affected by mental illness. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22. Free. Mission Creek Park, Channel St. and Fourth St., S.F. 707-968-7563. afsp.org/our-work/ chapters/events/ ?chapter_code=CA+SF
Redwood City Oktoberfest A five-day celebration of German culture with live music and dancing, German food and beer, traditional games and contests, and more. 5-9 p.m. Wed. and Thurs., Sept. 19-20; 5-10 p.m. Fri., Sept. 21; Noon-4 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Sun., Sept. 23. $10-$23. Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. www.redwoodcity.org/ oktoberfest
RockSoberFest A live music festival offering substancefree fun as well as food and (non-alcoholic) drink for purchase. Artists include San Francisco Music Club featuring Lorin Rowan, Rainbow Girls, Pride & Joy. 11-7 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16. $10-$35. San Geronimo Valley Community Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Geronimo. www.csmusic fest.org
Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival Over 165 artists and makers; gourmet food, wine and beer; live music, children’s activities and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16. Cetnral Park, Santa Clara. santaclara ca.gov/visitors/art-wine -festival-5066
Schroeder’s Oktoberfest A festive celebration of German culture with DJs and live polka music, German food and beer, traditional contests and more. Lederhosen and dirndls encouraged and rewarded by a free beer. 3-8 p.m. Fri., Sept. 21. 240 Front St., S.F., which will be closed to traffic during the event. www.schroederssf.
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SF Cheese Fest A celebration of all things cheese with an evening celebration and tasting event followed by an afternoon of hands-on educational seminars for aspiring cheese makers. “Sunday Seminars” 6-9 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16. $69-79. www.sfcheese fest.com
S.F. Greek Food Festival A celebration of Greek culture with live music and dancing, Greek food, drink and treats, church tours and more. Noon-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Sept. 21-22; Noon-8 p.m. Sun., Sept. 23. Free with pass (see website). Annunciation Cathedral, 245 Valencia St., S.F> 415864-8000. annunciation.org
Soirée on the Bay A gala emceed by radio personalities Fernando and Greg aboard the Celebrity Solstice cruise ship honoring the 40th anniversaries of the San Francisco Bay Time and the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus. Proceeds benefit the Richmond-Ermet Aid Foundation. 6-9 p.m. Mon., Sept. 17. $100. San Francisco Cruise Termial, Pier 27, S.F. www.reaf-sf.org/
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Train Days Two days celebrating model railroading with elaborate scaled renditions of various trains and landscapes as well as glitter tattoo station, train-themed marketplace and ice cream and hot dogs available for purchase. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16. $5. Los Altos History Museum, 51 S. San Antonio Rd. Los Altos. www.losaltoshistory.org/ events/train-days-5
Visions of the Wild Festival: Wild and Scenic The Forest Service and Vallejo Community Arts Foundation present a four-day nature-themed film and art festival in conjunction with the Vallejo Chalk Art Festival. See website for event details and times. Thurs.-Sun., Sept. 20-23. Various locations centered around downtown Vallejo. visionsofthewild.org
Wine Walk on the Waterfront Tastings from over 25 northern California wineries, live music as well as discounts at restaurants and shops. 4-8 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22. $30-$50. Jack London Square, Oakland. jacklondonsquare.com