The summer season is just getting started in the Bay Area, so get out of your house and check out these openings, closings, and other artsy events in July. The Renegade Craft Fair and Stern Grove Festival (with Mitski, thanks Noisepop!) are also returning later this month, not to mention SF Pride 2019!
This mural by SF artist Crystal Vielula, will appear at SF Pride this year in front of the T-Mobile installation at the Civic Center!
SF PRIDE 2019 2019 San Francisco Pride, Generations of Resistance! Will hold everything from rallies to dance parties in Civic Center, as well as a parade down market street. This year the Broke-Ass Stuart team worked with Pride sponsor T-Mobile to help decorate their booth with Pride-themed artwork from a SF artists. So swing by the T-mobile booth at the Civic Center and checkout SF artist Crystal Vielula‘s awesome, queer, inclusive, mural while you’re down there : ).
SF Pride 2019Saturday & SundayCivic CenterRally & Parade Details
MUSEUM OF THE MOON – OPENING WEEKMuseum of the Moon opens at the Exploratorium July 1–31, 2019. Wonder at the majesty of the 16-foot photorealistic spherical sculpture of the moon that shows every cliff and crater. Created exclusively for the Exploratorium by UK artist Luke Jerram.
MUSEUM OF THE MOON – OPENING WEEKMONDAY, JULY 1, 10AMEXPLORATORIUMINFO
FUNDRAISE FOR THE FUTURE OF AGGREGATE SPACEArtists need space, money, and community to make their best work, asking critical questions that help our society thrive– support Aggregate Space at this upcoming fundraiser before they move into their new space. There will be a cocktail reception with a silent auction, artist programming, and live dance performances.
TEN-FORWARD: A FUNDRAISER FOR THE FUTURE OF AGGREGATE SPACETUESDAY, JULY 2, 6 – 9PMZ SPACEINFO
IN A FLASHIn a Flash is an exhibition of works by San Francisco Art Institute alumni whose practice encompasses the art or history of tattooing and tattoo aesthetics. This exhibition aims to showcase the range of imagery that comes from the realm of tattoo art and its variety of applications.
OPENING RECEPTION: IN A FLASHTHURSDAY, JULY 4, 5 – 7PMSAN FRANCISCO ART INSTITUTEINFO
AFTER DARK: THINGS THAT GO BOOMWhat’s the science behind fireworks? When has space exploration made —or had—a big boom? Head to the Exploratorium’s After Dark event to we celebrate July 4th with rumbling, roaring thunder, the explosive potential of science demonstrations, space travel, and spectacular explorations of other booming activities and exhibits.
AFTER DARK: THINGS THAT GO BOOMTHURSDAY, JULY 4, 6 – 10PMEXPLORATORIUMINFO
FRIDA KAHLO’S BIRTHDAYCome celebrate Frida Kahlo’s 112th birthday by supporting strong women artists & artisans at Frida’s Birthday Tianguis at La Peña! There will be over 40 vendors selling handmade crafts, art, imported goods from Mexico, Guatemala and beyond, and delicious food stands.
FRIDA KAHLO’S BIRTHDAY TIANGUIS CELEBRATING STRONG WOMEN ARTISTSSATURDAY, JULY 6, 11AM – 5PMLA PEÑA CULTURAL CENTER, BERKELEYINFO
SUMMER OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCESJoin the celebration at the Minnesota Street Project to meet other arts and culture enthusiasts at the largest gathering of young professional cultural groups in the Bay Area. Discover more ways to get involved while enjoying light bites, drinks and new experiences.
SUMMER OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCESTUESDAY, JULY 6, 6 – 9PMMINNESOTA STREET PROJECTINFO
ELEMENTAL ARTS EARTHSCAPE EXPERIENCECommune with nature and create ephemeral art on the beach at this part meditation, part collaboration event. You will be able to work together with other attendees to develop a temporary artwork that works within the constraints of the beach’s landscape.
ELEMENTAL ARTS EARTHSCAPE EXPERIENCESUNDAY, JULY 7, 8 – 11AMOCEAN BEACHINFO
ARTIST TALK: FIRELEI BÁEZ WITH PAMELA JOYNERJoin New York-based artist Firelei Báez, who casts cultural and regional histories into an imaginative realm, in a conversation with art collector Pamela Joyner. Báez’ work is in the current exhibition Coffee, Rhum, Sugar & Gold: A Postcolonial Paradox at the Museum of African Diaspora.
ARTIST TALK: FIRELEI BÁEZ IN CONVERSATION WITH PAMELA JOYNERTUESDAY, JULY 9, 6 – 7:30PMMUSEUM OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORAINFO
CLOSING WEEKEND – LOUISE BOURGEOIS SPIDERSAfter nearly 2 years of captivating SFMOMA visitors of all ages, Louise Bourgeois’s Spiders is coming to a close. Don’t miss your last chance to experience this awe-inspiring, larger-than-life exhibition.
CLOSING WEEKEND – LOUISE BOURGEOIS SPIDERSJULY 11 – JULY 14SFMOMAINFO
ED HARDY: DEEPER THAN SKIN PUBLIC OPENINGCelebrate the public opening of “Ed Hardy: Deeper than Skin,” the first museum retrospective of the renowned tattoo artist, and local legend, Ed Hardy. The opening night celebration in collaboration with Juxtapoz Magazine features a DJ set by Chances with Wolves, and a specialty cocktail featuring Sailor Jerry Rum concocted by San Francisco’s own Trick Dog Bar, and the opportunity to share your own tattoo testimonials.
ED HARDY: DEEPER THAN SKIN PUBLIC OPENINGTHURSDAY, JULY 11, 7:30 – 10PMDE YOUNG MUSEUMINFO
LIVE TATTOOING AT THE ASIAN ART MUSEUMTo celebrate the Asian Art Museum’s current exhibition on Tattoos in Japanese Prints, there will be guest tattoo artists showing off their skills on live models using electric and hand-engraving techniques. The artists will be tattooing original designs inspired by the works in the exhibition.
LIVE TATTOOING AT THE ASIAN ART MUSEUMSATURDAY, JULY 13, 1 – 4PMASIAN ART MUSEUMINFO
ARTIST-LED TOUR: CATE WHITEOakland-based artist Cate White will guide visitors through the gallery and share insight about her creative process. White is primarily a painter, but also makes books, videos, and the occasional sculpture.
ARTIST-LED TOUR: CATE WHITESATURDAY, JULY 13, 3 – 4PMMILLS COLLEGE ART MUSEUMINFO
COLORISM: THE SPECTRUM OF INTERNALIZED BIASColorism: The Spectrum of Internalized Bias analyzes the phenomenon of appearance-based discrimination among members of the same identity group. Interrogating this topic through contemporary media including photography, installation, animation, video and performance art, this ambitious exhibition will include a wide range of programming including the opening reception, panel discussion, a film screening, as well as closing reception and catalog release.OPENING RECEPTION: COLORISMSATURDAY, JULY 13, 7 – 10PMROOT DIVISIONINFO
RENEGADE CRAFT FAIRRenegade Craft brings together over 200 incredible Makers + Designers, interactive features, creative installations, small-batch food and drink, and good vibes. Come out and enjoy festive art installations and immersive experiences, grab a seasonal drink while workshopping with bayside views, groove to DJ sets, eat from local food trucks, and more.
RENEGADE CRAFT SAN FRANCISCOSATURDAY, JULY 13 – 14FORT MASON FESTIVAL PAVILIONINFO
SEE MITSKI AT STERN GROVE FESTIVALNoise Pop co-presents the next generation of indie-rockers takes the stage when acclaimed singer-songwriter Mitski performs at Stern Grove Festival. Opening the show is the “twang-haze” stylings of Oakland-based artist Madeline Kenney. The concert is free and open to the public. Concert meadow seating is available on a first come, first served basis.
STERN GROVE FESTIVALSUNDAY, JULY 14, 2 – 4:30PMSIGMUND STERN RECREATION GROVEINFO
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