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In September 2024, Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson (b. 1967, Copenhagen; lives and works in Berlin) presents a new site-specific installation made for The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. In line with Eliasson’s career-long exploration of light and color, geometry, and environmental awareness, the installation playfully engages with material and immaterial qualities of the museum’s architecture. A series of large-scale optical devices designed specifically for MOCA Geffen will respond to the building itself, as well as to the everchanging atmosphere of Los Angeles. Visitors will encounter a dazzling range of sensory experiences that harness the laws of geometric optics to address feelings and concepts of embodiment, perception, and participation.

Ragnar Kjartansson’s beloved video installation The Visitors (2012) is back at SFMOMA. In this mesmerizing hour-long work projected across nine screens, viewers are transported once again to the serene setting of Rokeby in upstate New York as the Icelandic artist and his musician friends perform together in various rooms of this historic mansion.

A Traveler’s Guide to Mettlach: Villeroy and Boch showcases everyday life in the 1800s Mettlach, Germany. Scenes of everyday life in Mettlach have been documented and celebrated by Villeroy and Boch, a ceramic production company founded in 1836 when Jean François Boch and Nicolas Villeroy merged their ceramic businesses into what is now known as Villeroy and Boch. The workers of the Mettlach factory came from diverse backgrounds, including art studios, archives, and museums. The varied backgrounds of the factory workers contributed to the artistic achievements of the Villeroy and Boch company. The Mettlach collection reflects German cultural experiences, societal interpretations, and mythology. This exhibition shows scenes of love and relationships as well as larger themes of fantasy, offering an all-encompassing snapshot of the myriad facets of human life within Mettlach. A Traveler’s Guide to Mettlach, on view in the Robert and Colette Wilson Gallery through June 2025, presents concepts of life, laughter, relationships, and the day-to-day existence of the German people.

Nov. 11, 2023–Nov. 30, 2027 | Renowned American artist Betye Saar’s large-scale work “Drifting Toward Twilight”—commissioned by The Huntington—is a site-specific installation that features a 17-foot-long vintage wooden canoe and found objects, including birdcages, antlers, and natural materials harvested by Saar from The Huntington’s grounds.

Egypt’s 26th Dynasty (664–526 BCE) was a period of revival and renewal. It marks the last great phase of native pharaonic rule in ancient Egypt and is notable for its exceptional artworks, particularly stone sculpture. The achievements of Egyptian artists of this period are vividly expressed in the sculpted portraits of officials associated with the court and priesthood, which were created to be displayed in tombs and temples. The works in this exhibition are on special loan from the British Museum, London.

This site-specific work explores the fragility of the Earth’s ecosystem, as well as the destruction of the forest and its potential for regeneration. The sculpture celebrates the beauty of wood in its natural state and emphasizes its potential as a reusable and renewable resource.

explores the rise of Futurism in contemporary Indigenous art as a means of enduring colonial trauma, creating alternative futures, and advocating for Indigenous technologies in a more inclusive present and sustainable future. Over fifty artworks are on display, some interspersed throughout the museum, creating unexpected encounters and dialogues between contemporary Indigenous creations and historic Autry works. Artists such as Andy Everson, Ryan Singer, and Neil Ambrose Smith wittily upend pop-culture icons by Indigenizing sci-fi characters and storylines; Wendy Red Star places Indigenous people in surreal spacescapes wearing fantastical regalia; Virgil Ortiz brings his own space odyssey, to life in a new, site-specific installation. By intermingling science fiction, self-determination, and Indigenous technologies across a diverse array of Native cultures, envisions sovereign futures while countering historical myths and the ongoing impact of colonization, including environmental degradation and toxic stereotypes.

Table Manners brings together tableware, flatware, and drinkware from the SFMOMA Architecture + Design collection spanning nearly 100 years. The exhibition celebrates the ways design has shaped our relationship to food, our bodies, and communities, and how dining can be a profound communal and cultural experience. From self-filling wine glasses and teapots made of tea, to crisp modernist spoons and flatware made from discarded CDs, Table Manners explores the performance of dining. The exhibition includes works by Virgil Abloh, Joe Colombo, Zaha Hadid, Roberto Lugo, and many more, accompanied by illustrations and textiles by Lucy Stark.

The Natural History Museum’s historic diorama halls are the largest exhibitions at the museum, showcasing over 75 incredibly detailed habitats ranging from arctic tundra to tropical rainforest. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dioramas, NHM is restoring and reopening a diorama hall that has been closed for decades. There, visitors will experience immersive new installations — by artists RFX1 (Jason Chang), Joel Fernando and Yesenia Prieto (working as a three-artist team), as well as Saul Becker and Lauren Schoth — that call attention to dioramas as a unique combination of art and science and explore biodiversity, ecology, conservation, colonialism, and changing museum display techniques. NHM maintains an active diorama program where staff continue to update and build dioramas, keeping this art form alive. Visitors can examine these illusions of wilderness through a series of displays, engaging programs, and a new book that sheds light on the previously untold history of NHM’s dioramas.

Mesoamerican artists held a cosmic responsibility: as they adorned the surfaces of buildings, clay vessels, textiles, bark-paper pages, and sculptures with color, they (quite literally) made the world. The power of color emerged from the materiality of its pigments, the skilled hands that crafted it, and the communities whose knowledge imbued it with meaning. Color mapped the very order of the cosmos, of time and space. By engineering and deploying color, artists wielded the power of cosmic creation in their hands. We Live in Painting: The Nature of Color in Mesoamerican Art explores the science, art, and cosmology of color in Mesoamerica. Histories of colonialism and industrialization in the “color-averse” West have minimized the deep significance of color in the Indigenous Americas. This exhibition follows two interconnected lines of inquiry—technical and material analyses, and Indigenous conceptions of art and image—to reach the full richness of color at the core of Mesoamerican worldviews.

Amy Sherald quickly came to the public eye with her portraits of former US President Barack Obama and his wife. She defined her portrait subjects as "Americans" to express that black people are also an integral part of American identity. The nearly 50 paintings on display continue her figurative representation of the black experience, placing the characters in historically typical and everyday environments, inviting the audience to participate in a more complex debate about the recognized concept of American identity.

Over the last four decades, image-editing software has radically transformed our visual world. The ease with which images and text can be digitally generated and altered has enabled new forms of creative experimentation, while also sparking philosophical debates about the very nature of representation. Digital Witness: Revolutions in Design, Photography, and Film examines the impact of digital manipulation tools from the 1980s to the present, for the first time assessing simultaneous developments and debates in the fields of photography, graphic design, and visual effects. Featuring over 150 works, the exhibition traces the emergence of distinctive digital aesthetic strategies, relationships to realism, and storytelling modes. The nearly 200 artists, designers, and makers in Digital Witness illuminate today's visual culture where digital editing tools are easier to access than ever before.

This site-specific work explores the fragility of the Earth’s ecosystem, as well as the destruction of the forest and its potential for regeneration. The sculpture celebrates the beauty of wood in its natural state and emphasizes its potential as a reusable and renewable resource. California-based Japanese American artist Mineo Mizuno’s site-specific sculpture, titled Homage to Nature, is crafted from fallen timber gathered in the forests of the Sierra Nevada, where the artist lives and works. Views of the San Gabriel Mountains in the background will frame the work. The sculpture explores the fragility of the Earth’s ecosystem, as well as the destruction of the forest and its potential for regeneration. Homage to Nature celebrates the beauty of wood in its natural state and emphasizes its potential as a reusable and renewable resource. Using yakisugi (shou sugi), a traditional Japanese method of wood preservation known in the West as burnt timber cladding, the charred surfaces of the reclaimed timber in the sculpture speak not only to fire’s destructive power but also to its ability to reinvigorate the land. As a companion and response to the sculpture, a “fire landscape” will be planted near the sculpture to mimic new growth that occurs naturally after a fire. This new sculpture marks the culmination of a series of installations by the artist designed to reflect on The Huntington’s collections and link the gardens and art galleries. Homage to Nature will be unveiled on May 25, 2024, and will remain on view for five years.

Spectrum 14 is a calibrated array of prisms that cast a dazzling display of luminous color across the Museum’s rotunda. Bands of spectral light traverse the space in relation to the sun, which follow a slightly different arc through the sky every day. Over time, Ross’s work changes in response to Earth’s rotational orbit, connecting us to the premodern experience of astronomical observation and calculation that defined cycles of days, seasons, and rituals. This project was commissioned for PST ART as part of the exhibition Lumen: The Art and Science of Light. This is the second “Rotunda Commission,” a series of art installations inspired by the Getty Museum’s collection, architecture, and site.

In the early decades of the 20th century, automobile ownership saw tremendous growth in the United States—with one motor vehicle per every five Americans by 1929—and a new motoring landscape evolved to accommodate the increase in car travel. For over a century, civil engineers, automotive designers, architects, and graphic artists have worked, often without credit, to create highway systems and the vehicles that traverse them, along with standardized signage and roadside amenities that have become so commonplace that they are largely taken for granted. Modern and contemporary artists, however, have long noticed and been inspired by the world in which the automobile operates and have responded to it in their work. Eyes on the Road brings the often-overlooked “art” of the highway together with artistic representations of this visual culture, highlighting the role of the car in shaping the country’s built environment and drawing new attention to the world around us.

Conversations at a party in Oakland in 1932 changed the history of photography. At that gathering, several now-iconic Bay Area figures — including Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham, and Edward Weston — banded together to form Group f.64, a collective dedicated to “true” photography and the rejection of the prevailing style of Pictorialism, which mimicked painting. The group’s name was technical, referring to the camera lens setting that permits the greatest depth of field, but their mission was creative: to make photographs of startling clarity and beauty that rivaled art made in other mediums. Although Group f.64 lasted for less than a year, its legacy endured, marking the Bay Area as an epicenter for modernist photography.

The exhibition explores the aesthetic connections between nearly 60 artists from Africa, Europe and America. The 70 paintings, sculptures, photographs and works on paper are divided into several different themes, including speech and silence, movement and transformation, imagination and expression.

Get ready to tap your feet and sway to the rhythm at Gypsy's Speakeasy presents Hootenanny! This vibrant arts event is set to take place on March 30, 2024, at the Utopia Art Gallery in Auburn. Immerse yourself in a night filled with live music, talented performers, and a welcoming atmosphere that will transport you back to the golden age of speakeasies and hootenannies. With ticket prices ranging from $25 to $50, this is an affordable opportunity to experience the magic of Gypsy's Speakeasy. Located at 895 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, the venue provides the perfect backdrop for an evening of entertainment and celebration. Don't miss out on this unique cultural experience that promises to leave you enchanted and inspired. Mark your calendars and secure your tickets for Gypsy's Speakeasy presents Hootenanny!

Get ready to witness the epic showdown between Haney and Garcia at the highly anticipated Haney vs Garcia Watch Party in San Diego. The event will take place at Casablanca Lounge located at 836 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 on April 20, 2024. With ticket prices ranging from $0 to $40, this is an affordable opportunity to catch all the action live on the big screen. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the thrill and excitement of this incredible match with fellow boxing fans. Whether you're rooting for Haney or Garcia, this watch party promises to be an unforgettable night filled with suspense and adrenaline. So mark your calendars and secure your tickets for the Haney vs Garcia Watch Party at Casablanca Lounge in San Diego. It's going to be a night to remember!

Get ready for a thrilling experience at the SLO SHERIFF’S RODEO & CONCERT BY ANNIE BOSKO in Paso Robles. This action-packed event is set to take place on May 11, 2024, at the Paso Robles Event Center - Outdoor Arena. Located at 2198 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles, CA 93446, this venue is the perfect setting for a night of excitement and entertainment. With ticket prices ranging from $0 to $150, this event offers something for everyone, from rodeo enthusiasts to music lovers. Whether you're cheering on the rodeo riders or dancing along to Annie Bosko's electrifying performance, this event promises to be a memorable occasion. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the thrill of the rodeo combined with the magic of live music. Mark your calendars and get ready for a night to remember at the SLO SHERIFF’S RODEO & CONCERT BY ANNIE BOSKO.

Witness the exhilarating excitement of 12 non-stop bouts of intense Muay Thai action at the highly anticipated Urijah Faber's A1 Muay Thai 3 Professional Muay Thai event. Taking place on Saturday, January 13th, this thrilling event will be hosted at the prestigious Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in the heart of Sacramento, California. Prepare to be captivated as the doors open at 4:00PM, with the first bell ringing at 5:00PM sharp. As with any live event, please note that all bouts are subject to change or cancellation, however, rest assured that our team is committed to providing you with an unforgettable experience. Unfortunately, refunds will not be available. We invite you to join us at the renowned Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, located at 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA 95815. Immerse yourself in the world of professional Muay Thai as talented fighters showcase their skills in an electrifying atmosphere. To secure your place at this extraordinary event, ensure you purchase your tickets in advance. Ticket prices range from $68 to $180, providing various options to suit your preferences. Don't miss this chance to witness the power, technique, and dedication of these elite fighters as they battle it out in the ring. Mark your calendars for January 13th, 2024, and get ready for a night of unparalleled athleticism and excitement at Urijah Faber's A1 Muay Thai 3 Professional Muay Thai.

Coronation 52 "Broadway Babies" is an upcoming community charity event in San Diego. This event, taking place at the San Diego Marriott Mission Valley, promises to be a truly memorable experience for all attendees. From February 1st to February 4th, guests will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Broadway while supporting a great cause. With a ticket price range of $15 to $175, this event offers something for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned theater enthusiast or simply looking for a fun and charitable night out, Coronation 52 "Broadway Babies" is the perfect event for you. The San Diego Marriott Mission Valley, located at 8757 Rio San Diego Drive, provides an elegant and convenient venue for this occasion. By attending this event, you'll not only have a wonderful time but also contribute to the community. The proceeds from this event will go towards supporting local charities and initiatives, making a positive impact on the lives of those in need. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy an enchanting evening while giving back to the community. Mark your calendars for Coronation 52 "Broadway Babies" and join us in making a difference.

LIL PETE IS COMING LIVE TO SANTA CRUZ - it's gonna be lit! LIL PETE LIVE IN SANTA CRUZ ON THE MONEYBAGZ TOURCome join us for an epic night with Lil Pete as he performs live in Santa Cruz on his Moneybagz Tour! Get ready to vibe to his hottest hits and enjoy an unforgettable experience. Date: Sat Sep 07 2024 Time: 7:00 PM (Pacific Daylight Time) Location: Veterans Memorial Building Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to see Lil Pete up close and personal. Grab your friends and get ready to party all night long! Information Source: Ibookshows | eventbrite

Experience the excitement of the 2024 Champions League Final at the SF Official Watch Party hosted by Kickit365 Events. Taking place on Saturday, June 1 at 12:00 PM at the Golden Gate Tap Room in San Francisco, this event promises an unforgettable day filled with soccer action. With 20 HD screens, a full bar, and a 400-person capacity spread across 8,000 sq. ft and two floors, fans can immerse themselves in the game surrounded by fellow enthusiasts. Doors open at 11 am for this free event, but please note that entry is on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the venue reaches capacity, doors will close, so arrive early to secure your spot. Whether you're celebrating with party favors, entering raffle prizes, or joining the after-party trophy lift celebrations, this is the ultimate way to experience the thrill of the Champions League Final in San Francisco. Remember to wear your team jersey and colors and register promptly to reserve your space. Don't miss out on this exclusive event - space is limited!

Experience a summer of volleyball excitement at the Lemoore College Summer Volleyball Camp for Grades 7-12. Taking place at the esteemed Golden Eagle Arena in Lemoore, California, this in-person camp offers a week of skill-building, drills, and friendly competition. Ideal for students looking to enhance their volleyball abilities, the camp provides expert coaching tailored to players of all skill levels. With a focus on fun and camaraderie, participants will have the opportunity to grow their game while forming new friendships. Don't let this chance to elevate your skills and enjoy the court slip away. Join the camp from June 14 to June 16, 2024, for a registration fee of $100. Sign up now to secure your spot at the Lemoore College Summer Volleyball Camp Grades 7-12 at the Golden Eagle Arena.

Experience the ultimate Year End Bash with The SoCal Sound featuring performances by Ben Gibbard and Trousdale at the renowned Alex Theatre in Glendale. Get ready for a night of unforgettable music in a historic venue located at 216 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale, CA, 91203. Mark your calendars for December 7, 2024, and immerse yourself in an evening filled with incredible live music and entertainment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness these talented artists in action at this exclusive event.

Welcome to the pre-reservation page for premium overnight parking at the Mini Monsters West by SEVEN 2024 event. This year, the event will be held at the renowned Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California. With a spacious and challenging track featuring great elevation, it's going to be an awesome experience for our mini riders. We have made some exciting additions to our youth event schedule, including the AMA Featured #1 plates and 125 and Supermini Classes. This page is specifically for the limited trackside premium parking spaces. General parking will be available at the gate on a first-come, first-served basis. We have divided the premium parking spaces into five different areas for your convenience. These areas include Indian Dunes Way, The Launch, The Woods, Lower and Upper Hillside, and The Patio. All overnight parking is dry camping with no hookups. The size of the spaces ranges from 20'x50' to 20'x60', although they may not be perfectly level. We recommend bringing leveling jacks for a comfortable stay. The Indian Dunes Way spaces, averaging 20'x50', offer close proximity to the vendor row and start gate. The Launch spaces, averaging 20'x60', provide a front-row seat to the starting gate and Talladega, the famous first turn at Glen Helen Raceway. The Woods spaces, also averaging 20'x60', are ideal for smaller RVs due to their narrow layout. The Lower and Upper Hillside spaces offer a fantastic elevated view of the track, but leveling will be required. Finally, The Patio area, with its unique layout, can accommodate two to three RVs or provide a spacious area for a single RV. Please note that there are no refunds or rain checks for the parking spaces. However, you are allowed to transfer the space to another user. The original confirmation must be presented at check-in. We would like to thank everyone for their participation in the 8th Annual Mini Major West by SEVEN event, presented by Gel Blasters. Stay tuned to our website for more event details. Please be aware that pit bikes are prohibited at the facility due to safety concerns. For more information and images of the overnight parking map, please visit the links provided. We look forward to welcoming you to Mini Monsters West by SEVEN 2024 at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California!

Explore the rich tapestry of Russian history through the captivating visual stories of renowned Artist/Historian Anne Bobroff-Hajal at the upcoming event, "Russian History Through Visual Stories with Anne Bobroff-Hajal." Held at The Wende Museum in Culver City, attendees will delve into the intricate layers of Russian autocracy depicted in Bobroff-Hajal's monumental artwork, Darling Godsonny. With over a thousand vividly colored 3-inch high portraits, the artwork portrays a diverse range of Russian individuals, from serfs to princes, and from Soviet nomenclatura to gulag inmates. Each portrait, meticulously painted as a unique character in a moment of profound interaction, is brought to life through satirical narrations by characters inspired by Russian autocrats. During the event, participants will select two painted figures that resonate with them, leading to engaging conversations with the artist about the interconnectedness of these individuals within the painting. Through this exploration, a deeper understanding of Tsarist and Soviet autocratic structures, and their relevance in contemporary Russian society, including Putin and his oligarchs, will be achieved. Don't miss this enlightening journey into Russian history on March 17, 2024, at The Wende Museum in Culver City, CA. Admission is free.

Catch the eight-time World Series champions, the San Francisco Giants, live at Oracle Park for an unforgettable experience during the 2024 season. Vivid Seats offers a variety of SF Giants tickets, starting at $6, with an average price of $71. Witness thrilling matchups against teams like the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, and Baltimore Orioles. Easily navigate through the 2024 SF Giants schedule using filters like opponent, day of the week, and month to find the perfect game. Secure your seats by selecting from a range of ticket prices and seating options, with the lowest prices displayed first. Don't miss out on key matchups like Giants vs. Dodgers or the Bay Bridge series against the Oakland Athletics. Whether you prefer home games at Oracle Park or away games, Vivid Seats has you covered. Purchase your San Francisco Giants tickets today and prepare to support the team at Oracle Park for a season filled with excitement and memorable moments.