This Week's Events In San Francisco Area

San Francisco CA

17 May, 2021

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Looking for things to do in the San Francisco area? Your San Francisco Patch community calendar is a great way to keep tabs on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this week. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Featured Event: Sound of Soul When: Monday, May 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Zoom, meetup What: There is a sound that can uplift anyone called HU. It's pronounced like the word Hue. When sung with reverence it becomes a non directed prayer to whatever created us ans can bring solace to one who is grieving or just fill your heart with love.Come join a few people to sing t... Learn More Featured Event: Sound of Soul (Laura Sheehan) gather 'round: A Saint Mary's College Short Musical FilmWhen: Monday, May 17th at 8:00 p.m. Where: LeFevre Theatre What: When a group of young strangers join a new online meeting space during a once-in-a-lifetime mystical event and a-once-in-a-century pandemic, will they find the connection they seek, and will they unravel the mysteries of love, and life and adulting before the stars appear to colli... Learn More San Francisco Magic Studio on ZOOM When: Monday, May 17th at 8:30 p.m. Where: Frisco Fred's ZOOM Theater What: May 1-31, 8:30pm Pacific timeA magic show on ZOOM?  - YES! Frisco Fred hosts a fun-filled, interactive family friendly show that you experience from the comfort of your room on your computer device. SEE - Comedy, magic, and juggling and crazy stunts. Fred's traveled the world over... Learn More The Awakening When: Tuesday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Hosfelt Gallery, 260 Utah Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 What: May 1, 2021-June 12, 2021 | Gallery Hours: Hours: Tu, W, F, Sa 10-5:30, Th 11-7Patricia Piccinini creates some of the most surprising,  provocative and pertinent artworks of our time. Famous for her life-like, chimeric creatures, anthropomorphic sculptures made of fiberglass a... Learn More The Small Matter When: Tuesday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Hosfelt Gallery, 260 Utah Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 What: May 1, 2021-June 12, 2021 | Gallery Hours: Hours: Tu, W, F, Sa 10-5:30, Th 11-7Isabella Kirkland directs her technical proficiency towards illuminating the acute threat to Earth's smallest creatures.  In the world of environmental activism and nature documentaries, much attent... Learn More Everything You Need to Know About Google My Business When: Tuesday, May 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/everything-you-need-to-know-about-google-my-business-tickets-152038149197 What: Join the SF LGBT Center Small Business Services for a free ONLINE workshop on Google My Business.   In this comprehensive workshop, you will learn how to claim and optimize your Google My Business listing. This will include how to add rich content and generate reviews for grea... Learn More Hope & Belonging in the Bayview: Bridging the Post-COVID Divide When: Tuesday, May 18th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Friends of the Children - SF Bay Area What:  Friends of the Children - SF Bay Area, an organization dedicated to supporting children in and around Bayview Hunters Point as they break the generational cycle of poverty, is pleased to announce details for Hope & Belonging in the Bayview - Bridging the Post COVID Divide... Learn More Earth Karma - LIVE WITH TERRY TAMMINEN - Virtual Book Tour When: Tuesday, May 18th at 5:00 p.m. Where: ONLINE EVENT What: What is the connection between karma and the environment?Is climate change our karma?Can we restore our planet?Environmentalist Terry Tamminen joins Sadhguru on the virtual stage to venture into the connection between karma and the life of the Earth. How does our individual an... Learn More Free Home Buying Webinar When: Tuesday, May 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Online What: Learn about defining your home ownership objectives and how to achieve them; how to find and buy a home with the most favorable terms; understand the home buying process and your financing options. Speakers include a Realtor and a Mortgage Consultant. Presented by Stanford Fed... Learn More gather 'round: A Saint Mary's College Short Musical Film When: Tuesday, May 18th at 8:00 p.m. Where: LeFevre Theatre What: When a group of young strangers join a new online meeting space during a once-in-a-lifetime mystical event and a-once-in-a-century pandemic, will they find the connection they seek, and will they unravel the mysteries of love, life and adulting before the stars appear to colli... Learn More San Francisco Magic Studio on ZOOM When: Tuesday, May 18th at 8:30 p.m. Where: Frisco Fred's ZOOM Theater What: May 1-31, 8:30pm Pacific timeA magic show on ZOOM?  - YES! Frisco Fred hosts a fun-filled, interactive family friendly show that you experience from the comfort of your room on your computer device. SEE - Comedy, magic, juggling and crazy stunts. Fred's traveled the world over... Learn More Featured Event: Sustain-a-Palooza! When: Wednesday, May 19th at 2:00 p.m. Where: https://sustain-a-palooza.eventbrite.com What: Sustain-a-Palooza! A Celebration of the Next New Normal (FREE virtual event) Designed for Bay Area residents interested in living our best healthy, sustainable, equitable, civically-engaged Bay Area lives.Schedule: https://tinyurl.com/PaloozaSch...Register: https://sustain-a-... Learn More Featured Event: Sustain-a-Palooza! (Dennis Murphy) The Awakening When: Wednesday, May 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Hosfelt Gallery, 260 Utah Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 What: May 1, 2021-June 12, 2021 | Gallery Hours: Hours: Tu, W, F, Sa 10-5:30, Th 11-7Patricia Piccinini creates some of the most surprising,  provocative and pertinent artworks of our time. Famous for her life-like, chimeric creatures, anthropomorphic sculptures made of fiberglass a... Learn More The Small Matter When: Wednesday, May 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Hosfelt Gallery, 260 Utah Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 What: May 1, 2021-June 12, 2021 | Gallery Hours: Hours: Tu, W, F, Sa 10-5:30, Th 11-7Isabella Kirkland directs her technical proficiency towards illuminating the acute threat to Earth's smallest creatures.  In the world of environmental activism and nature documentaries, much attent... Learn More Garden Feast When: Wednesday, May 19th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Online from San Francisco Botanical Garden What: Wed, May 19, 5:30-6:30pm Pacific timeWhile we won't be able to feast together at the Garden this year, we look forward to celebrating this annual tradition with you online.  This past year has made us long for travel, so we invite you to travel the world in 55 acres at the Gar... Learn More gather 'round: A Saint Mary's College Short Musical Film When: Wednesday, May 19th at 8:00 p.m. Where: LeFevre Theatre What: When a group of young strangers join a new online meeting space during a once-in-a-lifetime mystical event and a-once-in-a-century pandemic, will they find the connection they seek, and will they unravel the mysteries of love, life and adulting before the stars appear to colli... Learn More San Francisco Magic Studio on ZOOM When: Wednesday, May 19th at 8:30 p.m. Where: Frisco Fred's ZOOM Theater What: May 1-31, 8:30pm Pacific timeA magic show on ZOOM?  - YES! Frisco Fred hosts a fun-filled, interactive family friendly show that you experience from the comfort of your room on your computer device. SEE - Comedy, magic, juggling and crazy stunts. Fred's traveled the world over... Learn More Featured Event: Every Day Heroes - Three Award-Winning Photographers. One Night. When: Thursday, May 20th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Looking Glass Photo & Camera What: Whoa. This is a pretty big deal. Three award winning Nikon Ambassadors join together for one incredible Online Live (via Zoom) evening with Looking Glass Photo in Berkeley. One of which is a 4 time Pulitzer Prize winner! Hear their stories of transformation and connection as ... Learn More Featured Event: Every Day Heroes - Three Award-Winning Photographers. One Night. (Jon Freel) The Awakening When: Thursday, May 20th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Hosfelt Gallery, 260 Utah Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 What: May 1, 2021-June 12, 2021 | Gallery Hours: Hours: Tu, W, F, Sa 10-5:30, Th 11-7Patricia Piccinini creates some of the most surprising,  provocative and pertinent artworks of our time. Famous for her life-like, chimeric creatures, anthropomorphic sculptures made of fiberglass a... Learn More The Small Matter When: Thursday, May 20th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Hosfelt Gallery, 260 Utah Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 What: May 1, 2021-June 12, 2021 | Gallery Hours: Hours: Tu, W, F, Sa 10-5:30, Th 11-7Isabella Kirkland directs her technical proficiency towards illuminating the acute threat to Earth's smallest creatures.  In the world of environmental activism and nature documentaries, much attent... Learn More Celebrate Clinical Trials Day with AWARE for All - Northwest When: Thursday, May 20th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Online What: This Clinical Trials Day, May 20, join fellow San Francisco community members for CISCRP's AWARE for All - Northwest free virtual event on the process and importance of clinical research. As clinical trial awareness continues to rise across the nation, due in part to conversat... Learn More Karma - Confusion to Clarity - WITH PHILIP GOLDBERG When: Thursday, May 20th at 4:00 p.m. Where: ONLINE EVENT What: How are karma and memory connected?Do my actions determine my karma?Can I go beyond my karma?A new perspective on the overused and misunderstood concept of "karma" that offers the key to happiness and enlightenment, from the New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned... Learn More Karma Inclusive - LIVE WITH KUNAL NAYYAR - Virtual Book Tour When: Thursday, May 20th at 4:00 p.m. Where: ONLINE EVENT What: Is karma the cause of human suffering?Does collective karma exist?Can I break free from the karmic cycle?Sadhguru and actor Kunal Nayyar will explore the most compelling questions surrounding karma: Where did it all begin? How is it related to human suffering? Can karma be col... Learn More gather 'round: A Saint Mary's College Short Musical Film When: Thursday, May 20th at 8:00 p.m. Where: LeFevre Theatre What: When a group of young strangers join a new online meeting space during a once-in-a-lifetime mystical event and a-once-in-a-century pandemic, will they find the connection they seek, and will they unravel the mysteries of love, life and adulting before the stars appear to colli... Learn More San Francisco Magic Studio on ZOOM When: Thursday, May 20th at 8:30 p.m. Where: Frisco Fred's ZOOM Theater What: May 1-31, 8:30pm Pacific timeA magic show on ZOOM?  - YES! Frisco Fred hosts a fun-filled, interactive family friendly show that you experience from the comfort of your room on your computer device. SEE - Comedy, magic, juggling and crazy stunts. Fred's traveled the world over... Learn More The Awakening When: Friday, May 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Hosfelt Gallery, 260 Utah Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 What: May 1, 2021-June 12, 2021 | Gallery Hours: Hours: Tu, W, F, Sa 10-5:30, Th 11-7Patricia Piccinini creates some of the most surprising,  provocative and pertinent artworks of our time. Famous for her life-like, chimeric creatures, anthropomorphic sculptures made of fiberglass a... Learn More The Small Matter When: Friday, May 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Hosfelt Gallery, 260 Utah Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 What: May 1, 2021-June 12, 2021 | Gallery Hours: Hours: Tu, W, F, Sa 10-5:30, Th 11-7Isabella Kirkland directs her technical proficiency towards illuminating the acute threat to Earth's smallest creatures.  In the world of environmental activism and nature documentaries, much attent... Learn More A Virtual Taste of TEL HI When: Friday, May 21st at 6:00 p.m. What: You're invited to A Virtual Taste of TEL HI, on Friday, May 21, 2021 from 6:00-7:30PM! Join us for an evening of special performances, fabulous silent auction prizes, and a whole lot of fun! The proceeds raised during our virtual fundraiser will go towards essential programs ... Learn More gather 'round: A Saint Mary's College Short Musical Film When: Friday, May 21st at 8:00 p.m. Where: LeFevre Theatre What: When a group of young strangers join a new online meeting space during a once-in-a-lifetime mystical event and a-once-in-a-century pandemic, will they find the connection they seek, and will they unravel the mysteries of love, life and adulting before the stars appear to colli... Learn More San Francisco Magic Studio on ZOOM When: Friday, May 21st at 8:30 p.m. Where: Frisco Community Theatre What: May 1-31, 8:30pm Pacific timeA magic show on ZOOM?  - YES! Frisco Fred hosts a fun-filled, interactive family friendly show that you experience from the comfort of your room on your computer device. SEE - Comedy, magic, juggling and crazy stunts. Fred's traveled the world over... Learn More Featured Event: Gold and Black Unity Rally When: Saturday, May 22nd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Embarcadero Plaza What: Join us to unite our Asian and Black community! We must stand up together! Organized by middle schooler Ashlyn So.Let's unite our two communities together in solidarity. The Black community and the Asian community need to come together. It is important that instead of solving ... Learn More Featured Event: Gold and Black Unity Rally (Ken So) Featured Event: Barret & Spector: Funny How It Happens: Feinstein's, SF When: Saturday, May 22nd at 8:00 p.m. What: Kelli Barret & Jarrod Spector: Funny How It Happens Thursday- Sunday, May 20–23, 2021  Thursday - Saturday 8 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. Feinstein's at the Nikko, 222 Mason St., San Francisco, CA From Feinstein's at the Nikko: "Hitched in 2014, Kelli Barret & Jarrod Spector... Learn More Featured Event: Barret & Spector: Funny How It Happens: Feinstein's, SF (Susan C. Schena) New Perspectives Presented by Decorator Showcase and Steelblue When: Saturday, May 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: San Francisco University High School What: University High School and the San Francisco Decorator Showcase is delighted to announce a special offering for 2021: New Perspectives Presented by Decorator Showcase and Steelblue, a stunning conceptual, all-virtual tour event. Ten of the West Coast's leading interior design ... Learn More Inner Richmond Cleanup When: Saturday, May 22nd at 9:30 a.m. Where: Frank McCoppin Elementary What: We will be cleaning up the blocks between Geary Blvd and Fulton St from Arguello Blvd to Park Presidio Blvd. Meet at 7th Ave entrance of Frank McCoppin Elementary (640 7th Ave). All supplies provided. Sign up on this Contact Form or email [email protected] with event name. Learn More The Awakening When: Saturday, May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Hosfelt Gallery, 260 Utah Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 What: May 1, 2021-June 12, 2021 | Gallery Hours: Hours: Tu, W, F, Sa 10-5:30, Th 11-7Patricia Piccinini creates some of the most surprising,  provocative and pertinent artworks of our time. Famous for her life-like, chimeric creatures, anthropomorphic sculptures made of fiberglass a... Learn More The Small Matter When: Saturday, May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Hosfelt Gallery, 260 Utah Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 What: May 1, 2021-June 12, 2021 | Gallery Hours: Hours: Tu, W, F, Sa 10-5:30, Th 11-7Isabella Kirkland directs her technical proficiency towards illuminating the acute threat to Earth's smallest creatures.  In the world of environmental activism and nature documentaries, much attent... Learn More Ben Aronson: Sightlines When: Saturday, May 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Minnesota Street Project, 1275 Minnesota Street, #200, San Francisco, CA 94107 What: May 15 - July 2, 2021; Virtual Exhibition Walk-through May 15, 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm PTJenkins Johnson Gallery, San Francisco, is thrilled to present Sightlines, Ben Aronson's sixth solo exhibition with the gallery. Ben states, "While we now move ahead, beyond a difficult year... Learn More Ingleside Neighborhood Cleanup When: Saturday, May 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Unity Plaza What: Help us cleanup the Ingleside Neighborhood. Meeting point is Unity Plaza (next to Philz Coffee - 1110 Ocean Ave). All supplies provided. Sign up on this Contact Form or email [email protected] with event name. Learn More Watercolors: paintings from our workshops When: Saturday, May 22nd at 12:00 p.m. Where: HVAW Gallery, 295 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 What: April 18 - June 15, Sat & Sundays 12-4, opening reception April 18, 1-4WATERCOLORS: Paintings from Our Workshops  April 18-June 15   Opening Reception Sunday, April 18, 1-4 pm  295 Oak St. at Octavia * Hayes Valley, San Francisco  Katherine Chen * Lucia Gonnella * Blandina... Learn More Gold and Black Unity Rally When: Saturday, May 22nd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Embarcadero Plaza What: Let's unite our two communities together in solidarity. The Black community and the Asian community need to come together. It is important that instead of solving our problems separately and separating our communities into two, we unite to become one and solve them together to... Learn More Gold and Black Unity Rally When: Saturday, May 22nd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Embarcadero Plaza, Market St and Steuart Street, San Francisco, California, 94105, United States What: Let's unite our two communities together in solidarity. The Black community and the Asian community need to come together. It is important that instead of solving our problems separately and separating our communities into two, we unite to become one and solve them together to... Learn More Seasonal Kids Cartooning: Animation & Animals (Online) When: Saturday, May 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Cartoon Art Museum What: Have a young artist interested in animation? This workshop uses a free online animation program to teach basic vocabulary, skills and tools that can be used to make their own hand drawn 2D animations. Every student will complete the workshop with a short looping animation of a... Learn More Hayes Valley Neighborhood Cleanup When: Saturday, May 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Patricia's Green In Hayes Valley What: Help us cleanup Hayes Valley. Meeting point is Patricia's Green across from Ritual Coffee. All supplies provided. Sign up on this Contact Form or email [email protected] with event name. Learn More A Light At The End Of the Tunnel: A COVID-19 Wrap Up Workshop. When: Saturday, May 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Zoom Meetings What: Consider this the fifirst (or last?!) of COVID19 wrap-ups or maybe time to psychically unpack from the ultimate staycation of our lives....that most of us experienced...on some level....globally. Join us as we consider reintegration into social settings and life without the sa... Learn More Edward Albee's Occupant When: Saturday, May 22nd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Three Embarcadero Center, Three Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, California, 94111, United States What: Too Soon Old Productions announces its premiere live site specific performance of Edward Albee's Occupant. This fascinating play about the life and career of groundbreaking artist, Louise Nevelson, will take place Saturday May 22 and Sunday May 23 and Saturday May 29 and Sunda... Learn More Cartooning Basics: Intro to Digital Animation (Online) When: Saturday, May 22nd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Cartoon Art Museum What: Interested in animation? This workshop uses a free animation program to teach basic vocabulary, skills and tools that can be used to make hand drawn 2-D animations using digital tools. Every student will complete the workshop with a short looping animation and basic understand... Learn More The Well Known Strangers at Amado's When: Saturday, May 22nd at 6:00 p.m. What: The Well Known Strangers are thrilled to announce a string of Bay Area shows and play to live audiences once again – outdoors and socially distanced, of course. Fresh off of the release of their new EP King Tide, The Well Known Strangers will be bringing their brand of Califor... Learn More gather 'round: A Saint Mary's College Short Musical Film When: Saturday, May 22nd at 8:00 p.m. Where: LeFevre Theatre What: When a group of young strangers join a new online meeting space during a once-in-a-lifetime mystical event and a-once-in-a-century pandemic, will they find the connection they seek, and will they unravel the mysteries of love, life and adulting before the stars appear to colli... Learn More San Francisco Magic Studio on ZOOM When: Saturday, May 22nd at 8:30 p.m. Where: Frisco Community Theatre What: May 1-31, 8:30pm Pacific timeA magic show on ZOOM?  - YES! Frisco Fred hosts a fun-filled, interactive family friendly show that you experience from the comfort of your room on your computer device. SEE - Comedy, magic, juggling and crazy stunts. Fred's traveled the world over... Learn More Watercolors: paintings from our workshops When: Sunday, May 23rd at 12:00 p.m. Where: HVAW Gallery, 295 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 What: April 18 - June 15, Sat & Sundays 12-4, opening reception April 18, 1-4WATERCOLORS: Paintings from Our Workshops  April 18-June 15   Opening Reception Sunday, April 18, 1-4 pm  295 Oak St. at Octavia * Hayes Valley, San Francisco  Katherine Chen * Lucia Gonnella * Blandina... Learn More Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on the San Francisco Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information. 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