Join artists Paulette Traverso and Diane Komater in an informal conversation as they share their work in State of the Union, a pop-up exhibition exploring creativity in turbulent times.
111 Minna Gallery and Studio Fallout are proud to present I Saw but I Did Not See, the first San Francisco solo exhibition by legendary collage artist Winston Smith since 2023.
“Black Eyes On Black Art,” is an open-ended conversation, investigating the importance of Black people witnessing and creating Black art during times of uncertainty and conflict.
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC or Fort Mason) presents the late-summer world premiere of DIASPORADICA, a three-hour immersive performance by experimental collective RUPTURE, running from August 22 to 30, 2025 at the Pier 3 Festival Pavilion
The Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, the very popular fine art and entertainment festival along nine blocks of downtown’s tree-lined University Avenue, returns for its 42nd year from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 23-24, 2025.
Join Creativity Explored on Saturday, August 23rd, for an open studio sale at their 16th Street location in San Francisco. For one day only, they will extend normal gallery hours and offer 25% off all original artwork within the artists' studio.
Pamela Walsh Gallery is proud to present Cloud Songs, an exhibition of new paintings by Don Scott Macdonald and Jeffrey Beauchamp—two artists attuned to both sight and sound, who offer lyrical interpretations of the landscape, where clouds, color, and light move like notes of music.
FourSquared 2025 is a unique exploration of the works of sixteen Bay Area artists. Each of the artists has produced sixteen small works, presented in sixteen clusters giving the audience the experience of sixteen micro solo exhibitions.
Heron Arts is pleased to present RECLAMATION, a duo exhibition featuring about forty artworks by Augustine Kofie and Erik Otto. The opening reception is August 23rd, 2025 from 6-9pm. It is free and open to the public. The exhibition will be on view until September 18th, by appointment only.
She Isn’t a Metaphor reimagines mythological women not as symbols or ideals, but as powerful, complex women. Drawing from Hindu mythology and other traditions, this series of mixed media by artist Nimisha Doongarwal challenges how women have been used as symbols—Sita for purity, Draupadi for sacrifice, or Medusa for fear—while their own voices have been erased.
Join us for a vibrant exhibition celebrating the intersection of performance, memory, and global perspective through the work of two multidisciplinary artists: Yingri Guan and Cristina Miraflor Ibarra.
General admission is free to Bay Area residents, and tickets are available two weeks in advance. Surcharged exhibitions are not included and require separate paid tickets.
The First Thursday Art Walk is a monthly self-guided walking tour of Downtown San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood and adjacent areas, during which time galleries, performance spaces, and other businesses hold their openings and other events which are open late to the public.
This outdoor market transforms the historic FMCAC campus into a dynamic showcase of local artisans, cuisine, and entertainment. Running from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., this free public event combines the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier craft vendors with outstanding food offerings against a backdrop of stunning waterfront views.
The Castro Art Walk is a monthly event every First Friday that brings the artistic spirit of the Castro neighborhood in San Francisco to life. Check website for monthly events and participants.
Free First Sunday invites visitors to not only experience the world-renowned collections, but also to actively participate in group tours, cultural performances, and other community-based activities.
Explore rotating gallery exhibitions the first Saturday of every month at Minnesota Street Projects. Check gallery listing for special events and openings.
For one day only, experience Ragnar Kjartansson: The Visitors in a whole new way as dancers from San Francisco’s world-renowned Alonzo King LINES Ballet perform live in conversation with the video installation.
Hashimoto Contemporary is pleased to present What Holds Us, a solo exhibition by Brooklyn-based artist Scott Albrecht. The exhibition marks Albrecht's fifth solo exhibition at Hashimoto Contemporary.
Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art, History, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6.
Music Director Eun Sun Kim leads the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and stars from San Francisco Opera’s 2025–26 Season in an afternoon of glorious music.
