In this time of stress and uncertainty, escape to a unique urban oasis of extraordinary beauty at San Francisco Botanical Garden, showcasing more than 9,000 different kinds of plants from around the world. |
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Phase 1 of Reopening:
People will be required to wear face coverings and the Garden will limit the number of visitors to 25% of its normal capacity to ensure social distancing. Only the Main Gate near Lincoln Way and 9th Avenue will be operating, and the Helen Crocker Russel Library of Horticulture, Garden Bookstore, Plant Arbor, and Children’s Garden will remain closed.
People will be required to wear face coverings and the Garden will limit the number of visitors to 25% of its normal capacity to ensure social distancing. Only the Main Gate near Lincoln Way and 9th Avenue will be operating, and the Helen Crocker Russel Library of Horticulture, Garden Bookstore, Plant Arbor, and Children’s Garden will remain closed.
SF Botanical Garden Reservations & Free Entry
Make your reservation – Garden reopens on June 1st.
Admission is FREE for all Members, School Groups, and San Francisco City & County Residents (with proof of residency).
Admission for Non-Residents: Adults ($9 midweek, $12 weekends), Youth 12-17 ($6), Seniors 65+ ($6), Children 5-11 ($2), Toddler 4 and under (Free)
Free Admission (even for non-residents)
Make your reservation – Garden reopens on June 1st.
Admission is FREE for all Members, School Groups, and San Francisco City & County Residents (with proof of residency).
Admission for Non-Residents: Adults ($9 midweek, $12 weekends), Youth 12-17 ($6), Seniors 65+ ($6), Children 5-11 ($2), Toddler 4 and under (Free)
Free Admission (even for non-residents)
- Daily: 7:30–9am (enter via the Main Gate)
- Monthly: Second Tuesday of every month
- Holiday Free Days: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day
Hours:
Open daily, starting at 7:30am. The Garden closes one hour after last entry.Last entry changes seasonally:
Fall & Winter Last Entry:
Spring & Summer Last Entry:
Open daily, starting at 7:30am. The Garden closes one hour after last entry.Last entry changes seasonally:
Fall & Winter Last Entry:
- October – early November: 5pm
- 1st Sunday in November – January: 4pm
- February – 2nd Saturday in March: 5pm
Spring & Summer Last Entry:
- 2nd Sunday in March – September: 6pm
Location:
San Francisco Botanical Garden is located in Golden Gate Park, near the corner of Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way.
There are two entrances, the Main Gate near Ninth Avenue, just inside the Park, and the Friend (North) Gate on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, just steps from the Japanese Tea Garden, de Young Museum, and California Academy of Sciences.
During phase 1 of the reopening, only the main gate will be open.
Use the Main Gate for early entry. Friend (North) Gate opens at 9am.
San Francisco Botanical Garden is located in Golden Gate Park, near the corner of Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way.
There are two entrances, the Main Gate near Ninth Avenue, just inside the Park, and the Friend (North) Gate on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, just steps from the Japanese Tea Garden, de Young Museum, and California Academy of Sciences.
During phase 1 of the reopening, only the main gate will be open.
Use the Main Gate for early entry. Friend (North) Gate opens at 9am.
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Staying connected and involved during this time of COVID-19 can mean the most to San Francisco seniors.
Community Living Campaign
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): You can get updates and resource info. by calling 311 or at sf311.org. Seniors and people with disabilities can also call Disability and Aging Services at (415) 355-6700 for referrals to services, including take-out meals, home-delivered meals and groceries, and more.
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San Francisco's Community Living Campaign brings greater joy, health and connectedness to seniors and people with disabilities in the City through community-building, empowerment and advocacy. Let's make San Francisco a great city to grow older!
To learn more about CLC and its goings-on activities, visit the online events calendar to see all it offers!
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As our shelter-in-place continues, some seniors and people with disabilities still have to travel. Join us on Thursday, May 14 as we share the latest information on transportation options in San Francisco.
During the May 14 session, Cathy DeLuca from Community Living Campaign will share the latest information about all transportation options in San Francisco, including Muni, paratransit, SFMTA's new Essential Trip Card program, driving, taxis and Uber/Lyft. And we'll even talk about how to have fun on your local walks.
Cathy will be joined by Natasha Opfell from SF Paratransit's Mobility Management Center, who can answer your questions about City transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities.
How to Get Around San Francisco (Safely) During COVID-19
Sponsored by the Department of Disability and Aging Services
May 14, 2020 (Thursday)
2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Participants can participate via phone or online (captioning provided)
Registration Required:
If you plan to join online, register here or call (415) 638-9183 to register.
Connect with the CLC events calendar to register for this event and learn more.
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San Francisco's Community Living Campaign brings greater joy, health and connectedness to seniors and people with disabilities in the City through community-building, empowerment and advocacy. Let's make San Francisco a great city to grow older!
To learn more about CLC and its goings-on activities, visit the online events calendar to see all it offers!
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As our shelter-in-place continues, some seniors and people with disabilities still have to travel. Join us on Thursday, May 14 as we share the latest information on transportation options in San Francisco.
During the May 14 session, Cathy DeLuca from Community Living Campaign will share the latest information about all transportation options in San Francisco, including Muni, paratransit, SFMTA's new Essential Trip Card program, driving, taxis and Uber/Lyft. And we'll even talk about how to have fun on your local walks.
Cathy will be joined by Natasha Opfell from SF Paratransit's Mobility Management Center, who can answer your questions about City transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities.
How to Get Around San Francisco (Safely) During COVID-19
Sponsored by the Department of Disability and Aging Services
May 14, 2020 (Thursday)
2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Participants can participate via phone or online (captioning provided)
Registration Required:
If you plan to join online, register here or call (415) 638-9183 to register.
Connect with the CLC events calendar to register for this event and learn more.
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San Francisco Senior Beat is a great new effort to get the City's senior voices heard and share their experiences, opinions, stories and all they contribute to this city and place called home! Don't we love it?
You may just read about and see someone you know.
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You may just read about and see someone you know.
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No need to feel lonely: when you need someone to talk to or chat with,
stay connected with:
stay connected with:
- the Institute on Aging Friendship Line, 800-971-0016,
- Covia Well Connected (discussion groups and more) 877-797-7299; and
- the Mental Health Association, Peer-Run Warm Line, Toll-Free, 1-855-845-7415, or connect with a Web Chat
And that's not all! For additional resources, check out the Senior and Disability Action website for resources and more information.
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New Restaurant Food Program: Just announced by Gov. Newsom on April 24, the program will deliver three nutritious meals a day from local restaurants to seniors 65+ who meet other eligibility requirements. This program is still in the planning stages in San Francisco and more information should be out by next week. Call 211 for information.
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Connect with FunCheap SF for all-around free and low cost virtual and live goings-on in San Francisco and around the Bay Area, plus updates you want to know.
Upcoming job and career virtual events at the SFPL include, Career Coaching, Resume Writing, and Interviewing Essentials.
The SFPL is thrilled that so many library lovers have become fans of its extensive eResources during this time, discovering streaming media, eBooks and job and career platforms. In order to serve its visitors better, the SFPL has created a Virtual Library — a one-stop spot that houses the virtual events calendar, staff book recommendations, easy-to-find links to its eResources, and much more.
Career Coaching
Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 3-5 p.m.
Beginning the first week of May, work with a career coach who can help you identify goals, find your passion and guide you through the job search.
Each session is 30 minutes and uses the Zoom platform. Your link for the event will be sent the day of your appointment.
Book an appointment now.
Note: If there are no appointments available at this time, please check back regularly as new appointments open up weekly.
Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 3-5 p.m.
Beginning the first week of May, work with a career coach who can help you identify goals, find your passion and guide you through the job search.
Each session is 30 minutes and uses the Zoom platform. Your link for the event will be sent the day of your appointment.
Book an appointment now.
Note: If there are no appointments available at this time, please check back regularly as new appointments open up weekly.
Resume Writing
Thursday, 4/30/20
10-11 a.m.
A representative from the California Employment Development Department covers the essentials to creating a winning resume in today's job market.
This is an online event using the Zoom platform. The link for the event will be sent the day of the event.
Reservations required.
Register now.
Interviewing Essentials
Thursday, 4/30/20
2-3 p.m.
A representative from the California Employment Development Department covers everything you need to know to win the interview and land the job.
This is an online event using the Zoom platform. The link for the event will be sent the day of the event.
Reservations required.
Register now.
See the upcoming events at the SFPL: Events and Exhibits
For the first time in its 40-year history, Restaurant Depot – a restaurant supply store for people in the food service industry, now allows the public to shop and buy bulk goods there.
Restaurant Depot is like a Costco for restaurants, selling cleaning supplies, fresh produce, dry groceries, fresh and frozen meat and tons more.
Restaurant Depot Bay Area Locations are Open 7 days, with no minimum purchase required:
Note: this story is evolving. Hours may change, and future changes to non-members access may be coming, but for now public access is the status.
*See Update message on Covid-19 safety practices
- San Francisco – 20145 Evans Ave.(Bayview) – M-F 6a-6p, Sat 7a-4p, Sun 8a-3p
- Oakland – 400 High St. – M-F 6a-6p, Sat 7a-4p, Sun 8a-3p
- San Jose – 520 Brennan St. – M-F 6a-6p, Sat 7a-4p, Sun 8a-3p
Note: this story is evolving. Hours may change, and future changes to non-members access may be coming, but for now public access is the status.
*See Update message on Covid-19 safety practices
Here's the good news: this opportunity gives people another place to do infrequent, but high quantify shopping to stock up should they want to.
The bad news is that there is already a big backlash of Restaurant Depot’s existing restaurant-owner customer base who now have to compete for goods with the general public, making it harder for them to stock up their restaurants.
As Restaurant Depot becomes more popular with the general public expect some potential limitations on hours should they choose to appease their existing member base.
The bad news is that there is already a big backlash of Restaurant Depot’s existing restaurant-owner customer base who now have to compete for goods with the general public, making it harder for them to stock up their restaurants.
As Restaurant Depot becomes more popular with the general public expect some potential limitations on hours should they choose to appease their existing member base.
Thanks to SF Gate and FuncheapSF
The de Young and Legion of Honor Museums offer learning and activity resources not as prompts to bring parents and young learners joy, wonder, and respite from the everyday routine.
- The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are the de Young and Legion of Honor Museums. In reflecting on their commitment to cultivating curious and resilient mindsets, the museums have assembled resources around three central skills: Look, Explore, and Create, specifically for children and students in grades K-8.
- The museums hope these material ideas may provide quick and tangible ways to integrate the museum collections into parent lesson plans and activities for their children and students while they shelter in place.
 de Young Museum |  Legion of Honor Museum |
From the museums' information pages:
Look:
All the explorations at the de Young and Legion of Honor begin with close looking. Creating time and space to share our observations and develop interpretations provides an opportunity to consider multiple points of view rather than finding a single correct answer. Our K–3rd-grade Learning to Look materials integrate Visual Thinking Strategies to develop rich vocabulary, student-generated interpretations, and improved writing skills.
You can quickly incorporate these techniques by exploring a work of art using the following questions:
Explore:
The context of an artwork expands the connections students can make to what they are learning in school and to their own lived experiences. In creating our 4th–8th-grade Get Smart with Art curriculum, we developed resources that put the historical context in the hands of our students so that they can analyze, question, and interpret works of art. When exploring the history behind artwork, ask questions that help students analyze the information.
Create:
Discover new artwork via our permanent collection Discovery Guides. These short, open-ended activities spark conversation and invite creativity as you look together.
Here is one to try: choose a window to look out of, paying special attention to the basic shapes you see and the noises you hear. What kinds of lines show these shapes and noises best? Try combining the sights and sounds into a drawing, and reflect on how these change during the day.
View A Discovery Guide
Look:
All the explorations at the de Young and Legion of Honor begin with close looking. Creating time and space to share our observations and develop interpretations provides an opportunity to consider multiple points of view rather than finding a single correct answer. Our K–3rd-grade Learning to Look materials integrate Visual Thinking Strategies to develop rich vocabulary, student-generated interpretations, and improved writing skills.
You can quickly incorporate these techniques by exploring a work of art using the following questions:
- What is happening in this work of art?
- What do you see that makes you say that?
- What more can you find?
Explore:
The context of an artwork expands the connections students can make to what they are learning in school and to their own lived experiences. In creating our 4th–8th-grade Get Smart with Art curriculum, we developed resources that put the historical context in the hands of our students so that they can analyze, question, and interpret works of art. When exploring the history behind artwork, ask questions that help students analyze the information.
- How does the information change the way you look at the work of art?
- What perspective or point of view does the work of art represent?
- What information do you think is most important to share with someone else?
Create:
Discover new artwork via our permanent collection Discovery Guides. These short, open-ended activities spark conversation and invite creativity as you look together.
Here is one to try: choose a window to look out of, paying special attention to the basic shapes you see and the noises you hear. What kinds of lines show these shapes and noises best? Try combining the sights and sounds into a drawing, and reflect on how these change during the day.
View A Discovery Guide
K-12 students across California are out of school due to the coronavirus with little initial guidance on ways to learn at home.
SF Bay Area school resources and California guidelines are now available, with tips for parents on creativity in being proactive.
With schools closed to K-12 students due to the COVID-19 crisis, it's been difficult for some parents to tackle home schooling, initially due to a lack of available resources along with the stressful situation the shelter in place mandate has created. Now that we're resettling into this new reality, there are more learning tools available.
The SFUSD, individual schools, and CA state guidelines now offer a collection of resources for learning.
The SFUSD, individual schools, and CA state guidelines now offer a collection of resources for learning.
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See the resources below. The CA Dept of Education mandates compulsory
free education for all students, including classes at home with online schools approved by the state.
Below are links to helpful information for parents and students. Plus, many Bay Area museums adhere to homeschooling parameters during regular school sessions and now some offer virtual classrooms/lessons for home learning. Also, be sure to check specific school websites as lesson plans and guidance are generally there.
free education for all students, including classes at home with online schools approved by the state.
Below are links to helpful information for parents and students. Plus, many Bay Area museums adhere to homeschooling parameters during regular school sessions and now some offer virtual classrooms/lessons for home learning. Also, be sure to check specific school websites as lesson plans and guidance are generally there.
California Department of Education:
"The CDE does not provide guidance on how to home school; however, a lot of information on all aspects of home schooling is available online to assist those who are educating their children at home. In addition there are other resources such as California homeschool organizations and possibly local homeschool groups or meet-ups."
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD):
Search this site for information and resources (two linked below)
Education Week, California:
Review this publication for information and resources.
San Francisco Public Library (SFPL):
The newly updated site creates a virtual classroom and resource center for kids, teens, and educators.
Many Bay Area museums adhere to homeschooling parameters during regular school sessions and now some offer virtual classrooms and lessons for home learning. Below are links to museums that have something to offer now, and may have updated resources for extended stay-in-place. Be creative in using what you find here along with additional materials and/or interactive tools.
California Academy of Sciences:
Exploratorium: Explore the Education menu here for resources.
De Young Museum: A range of useful art-centered resources and materials, including set-guided gallery visits for K-12
Red Tricycle: A variety of tools and links to educational, learning, and exploratory adventures around the Bay Area. Spend time looking around this site for the sheer amount of resources, activities, ideas, and links it provides.
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose: A wonderful discovery-land for the little ones
Oakland Museum of CA: Prepare for an in-person visit when this excellent museum reopens.
"The CDE does not provide guidance on how to home school; however, a lot of information on all aspects of home schooling is available online to assist those who are educating their children at home. In addition there are other resources such as California homeschool organizations and possibly local homeschool groups or meet-ups."
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD):
Search this site for information and resources (two linked below)
Education Week, California:
Review this publication for information and resources.
- 7 Tips for Remote Teaching (video)
San Francisco Public Library (SFPL):
The newly updated site creates a virtual classroom and resource center for kids, teens, and educators.
- The redesigned Children's Website offers Read, Play, Events, and Learn resources that cover a range of subjects, along with materials that kids and teens will enjoy. There is so much here to view and choose from, and the site is helpful and easy to navigate for parents and students. Teens have their own pages named The Mix that includes Kanopy Thoughtful Entertainment movie streaming, eBooks, music and more. The Mix at the SFPL will resume its teen events when the library reopens, but for now the new site is a good virtual option.
Many Bay Area museums adhere to homeschooling parameters during regular school sessions and now some offer virtual classrooms and lessons for home learning. Below are links to museums that have something to offer now, and may have updated resources for extended stay-in-place. Be creative in using what you find here along with additional materials and/or interactive tools.
California Academy of Sciences:
- Virtual Programs: Click on Resources and Grades for a variety of materials; search though site for additional educational pages.
Exploratorium: Explore the Education menu here for resources.
De Young Museum: A range of useful art-centered resources and materials, including set-guided gallery visits for K-12
- Teen Programs: Teen studio Gallery Guides
Red Tricycle: A variety of tools and links to educational, learning, and exploratory adventures around the Bay Area. Spend time looking around this site for the sheer amount of resources, activities, ideas, and links it provides.
- A Parents Guide to Virtual Classroom Resources, by Subject
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose: A wonderful discovery-land for the little ones
- Explore the Virtual Purple Museum for a wide assortment of at home activities, educational videos, virtual walks, recipes for cooking fun, and much more.
Oakland Museum of CA: Prepare for an in-person visit when this excellent museum reopens.
- Education, Teacher Resources: Web resources, curriculum, guides + worksheets linked to current and past museum exhibits, with downloadable pdfs to support learning about the people and subjects of the exhibits. Here's an opportunity to be proactive and create your own lessons! Digital images of the exhibits are available at the online collection.
Learning continues amid coronavirus imposed limitations with a myriad of educational and activity-based eLearning options
While formal learning venues like colleges, extended ed, and even community centers are closed and lights out that doesn't mean learning and social connections are out of reach for San Francisco residents eager to learn and pump up those skills.
Though familiar concrete sites have disappeared for now, adult learning options are abundant in the San Francisco Bay Area with remote, digital, and virtual options for classrooms and workshops, museums, and interactive activities.
Though familiar concrete sites have disappeared for now, adult learning options are abundant in the San Francisco Bay Area with remote, digital, and virtual options for classrooms and workshops, museums, and interactive activities.
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The possibilities are as endless as your interests. Here is a partial listing of classes, and workshops, exercise, dance, exhibitions and whatnot for learning and fun while taking care at home.
While distance learning lets you connect with offerings across the country and the world, this listing highlights local, well loved venues to keep some connection with the familiar in our lives.
While distance learning lets you connect with offerings across the country and the world, this listing highlights local, well loved venues to keep some connection with the familiar in our lives.
Alonzo King Lines Ballet, Virtual Dance Center. San Francisco's premier dance destination for dance education for more than 35 years, has been an incredible gift for adult dance students at all levels offering workshops and master class instruction by elite choreographers, artists, and companies.
Virtual Wellness and Classes at San Francisco YMCA for wellness resources including live virtual classes led by Y of SF instructors.
Attention seniors: Connecting with others for both social and learning opportunities is at the core of the amazing range of classes offered at San Francisco's Community Living Campaign.
The San Francisco Public Library offers robust access to books and media, research and articles, SF Historical photos, and much more, plus many (but not all) eLearning resources including Lynda.com for tech learning you can access for free with your SFPL card.
Kanopy is a streaming movie site that offers thousands of films for free through our public library via your library card or university login.
California Academy of Sciences offers its Museum at Home, #MuseumFromHome, a new and connective way to tour everyone's favorite science museum and keep tabs on their favorite Academy creatures!
The Asian Art Museum welcomes you to its myriad of digital experiences "designed to help you find some inner peace." Nice, and just what you need right now. The means to this peaceful end takes you on an art-filled journey with art videos, virtual hikes, and even a creative stress-releaser with adult coloring pages that you can print out at home! Learn how at the museum website.
The Museum of Modern Art has a lot to offer us "homebodies" with #MuseumFromHome, as the museum's content is now available 24/7.
The Legion of Honor and De Young Museums are worth an online visit.
The Oakland Museum of California: Stay connected with this terrific museum that highlights the best of and the real Oakland, the Bay Area, and California. Although closed, the Oakland Museum is committed to staying connected with the community.
- While the Dance Center is closed due to the coronavirus crisis, a wide range of virtual dance classes are offered via Zoom. Live steam a dance class, including contemporary, ballet, hip-hop, fusion and more. Prices: $8, $15, or $25 with $8 recommended; higher fees are appreciated to support the Dance Center.
Virtual Wellness and Classes at San Francisco YMCA for wellness resources including live virtual classes led by Y of SF instructors.
- Classes include Strength, Yoga, and HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)
Attention seniors: Connecting with others for both social and learning opportunities is at the core of the amazing range of classes offered at San Francisco's Community Living Campaign.
- Community Connectors have organized and created a wide range of classes, activities, and events to engage seniors, people with disabilities, and neighbors of all ages for social connections and amazing learning opportunities that are enjoyable and enriching. See the Calendar listings.
The San Francisco Public Library offers robust access to books and media, research and articles, SF Historical photos, and much more, plus many (but not all) eLearning resources including Lynda.com for tech learning you can access for free with your SFPL card.
Kanopy is a streaming movie site that offers thousands of films for free through our public library via your library card or university login.
- Simply by using your local library card or university login you will have access to an awesome range of films of every genre, including classics, documentaries, foreign films and a whole lot more! Don't have a library card? No problem, you can apply for one here!
California Academy of Sciences offers its Museum at Home, #MuseumFromHome, a new and connective way to tour everyone's favorite science museum and keep tabs on their favorite Academy creatures!
- It's all here to Learn and Explore and there is no ceiling to the unlimited options. Plus, Thursday NightLife, the Academy's popular adult weekly funfest hasn't gone away, but has simply morphed into a virtual event to fit into where we are now, Watch live Thursday April 2, 7 pm PDT; Check the Academy website for more details.
The Asian Art Museum welcomes you to its myriad of digital experiences "designed to help you find some inner peace." Nice, and just what you need right now. The means to this peaceful end takes you on an art-filled journey with art videos, virtual hikes, and even a creative stress-releaser with adult coloring pages that you can print out at home! Learn how at the museum website.
- #MuseumMomentofZen, is the museum's compilation of calming moments in art and join the flow. Visit the website to see more offerings for elearning at #MuseumDifferently.
The Museum of Modern Art has a lot to offer us "homebodies" with #MuseumFromHome, as the museum's content is now available 24/7.
- Take in the exhibits, podcasts, artist interviews, photography and so much more such as a preview of the painlessly educational "Alcatraz is Not an Island," a highly informative and engaging look into the history of our nearby neighbor across the Bay.
The Legion of Honor and De Young Museums are worth an online visit.
- Although these San Francisco fine arts museums have not set up museums at home, but have limited-to-in depth access to museum exhibits, collections, and learning how-to resources, such as a link to Caring For Your Treasures with downloadable manuals. Visit the websites to explore more.
The Oakland Museum of California: Stay connected with this terrific museum that highlights the best of and the real Oakland, the Bay Area, and California. Although closed, the Oakland Museum is committed to staying connected with the community.
- OMCA at Home lets you view and select a range of videos, past exhibitions, and events, including Friday Nights Online, a digital party time respite in the OMCA tradition.
- Check out the OMCA blog, and share your Oakland Story too (hint: be part of building an Atlas of Oakland via a downloadable Oakland map template)
Pop Culture Con & Art Show: Disney, Harry Potter, Marvel, Anime & Star Wars, San Francisco, FREE
2/22/2020
This awesome FREE event began Friday,
but no need to fret, there's still today & tomorrow to enjoy. Get on down!
Join the 3 day free Pop Culture Art Con with multiple exhibits of Harry Potter, Disney, Marvel, DC Comics, Star Wars, Anime & parody art on display featuring a variety of artists & available to purchase at affordable pricing along with Show Specials.
Plus get a chance to meet nationally recognized artists Christopher Clark, Dominic Glover & Bucket. Original oil on canvas paintings will also be available for purchase!
Plus get a chance to meet nationally recognized artists Christopher Clark, Dominic Glover & Bucket. Original oil on canvas paintings will also be available for purchase!
Pop Culture Con & Art Show
- Friday, February 21, 2020 | 6 pm- 9 pm
- Saturday, February 22, 2020 | 12 pm- 6 pm
- Sunday, February 23, 2020 | 12 pm – 5 pm
FREE Tickets: RSVP via Eventbrite
Please only select tickets for adults 18+ as kids do not need a ticket
Featuring the Art of:
Tickets good for all days & simply required to help track attendance.
Superheroes, Jedi, wizards, princes, princesses & muggles of all ages are welcome to attend. Kid & Stroller Friendly.
- Friday, February 21, 2020 | 6 pm- 9 pm
- Saturday, February 22, 2020 | 12 pm- 6 pm
- Sunday, February 23, 2020 | 12 pm – 5 pm
FREE Tickets: RSVP via Eventbrite
Please only select tickets for adults 18+ as kids do not need a ticket
Featuring the Art of:
- Disney
- Harry Potter
- Marvel
- Dc Comics
- Anime’
- Star Wars
- Parody
Tickets good for all days & simply required to help track attendance.
Superheroes, Jedi, wizards, princes, princesses & muggles of all ages are welcome to attend. Kid & Stroller Friendly.
92nd Academy Awards Viewing Parties, Sunday Feb 9, 2020, San Francisco & Oakland, FREE and fair-cost
2/5/2020
It's Oscar time again, film lovers!
Don't sit home alone eating junk and talking to yourself... come to an Oscar party near you and share
the glitz and the glamour with your people!
Oscar viewing parties around town! comedy, costumes, trivia games, popcorn, appetizers, drinks... there's something for everyone.
Katherine Hepburn's Four Oscars, Public Domain
And the winner is:
Oscar Party 2020: Academy Awards Live
Sunday, February 9 – 3:00 pm, Cost: $15, Balboa Theatre, SF
2020 Novela Oscars Party: Costumes & Popcorn, SF
Sunday, February 9 – 3:00 pm, Cost: FREE*, Novela
92nd Academy Awards Viewing Party w/Carnie Asada, The Port Bar, Oakland
Sunday, February 9 – 3:00 pm, Cost: FREE, The Port Bar
Up The Awards Benefit Bash 2020, Roxie Theater
Sunday, February 9 – 3:30 pm, Cost: $16, Roxie Theater, SF
Academy Awards Viewing Party: Oscars Trivia & Ballot Game, The Knockout
Sunday, February 9 – 4:00 pm, Cost: FREE, The Knockout, SF
Annual Academy Awards Party & All-You-Can-Eat Appetizers, The New Parkway, Oakland
Sunday, February 9 – 4:00 pm, Cost: $25*, The New Parkway
Oscar Party 2020: Academy Awards Live
Sunday, February 9 – 3:00 pm, Cost: $15, Balboa Theatre, SF
- Once again, the Balboa Theatre celebrates the Academy Awards with a live broadcast on the big screen. With your host, Dominique Gelin. Dominique enjoys offering strong opinions on stupid things, -isms, and jerks. It’s all very fascinating.
2020 Novela Oscars Party: Costumes & Popcorn, SF
Sunday, February 9 – 3:00 pm, Cost: FREE*, Novela
- Come to Novela to celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night full of glitz, glamour and selfies on 2 large projection screens and 5 HD flat panels along with full audio and captions so you don’t miss a moment or word at 3:30 pm on Sunday, February 9, 2020,
92nd Academy Awards Viewing Party w/Carnie Asada, The Port Bar, Oakland
Sunday, February 9 – 3:00 pm, Cost: FREE, The Port Bar
- The 92nd Academy Awards viewing party returns on Sunday, February 9th at 3 pm, with your host Carnie Asada. To be followed immediately by a very Hollywood-inspired #Blessed Cabaret and Latina Cantina.
Up The Awards Benefit Bash 2020, Roxie Theater
Sunday, February 9 – 3:30 pm, Cost: $16, Roxie Theater, SF
- The crowd-pleasing, bargain basement broadcast of Hollywood’s annual attempt to bark you back into multiplexes by giving shiny statues to prestige pictures. Beer-Snacks-Ballots-Attitude. Your $16 donation goes directly to the operations of the independent, nonprofit, historic theater.
Academy Awards Viewing Party: Oscars Trivia & Ballot Game, The Knockout
Sunday, February 9 – 4:00 pm, Cost: FREE, The Knockout, SF
- This year the Oscars turns 92. Join in at the Knockout and watch the show in HD on their big screen. KJ Omar will return to host Oscars trivia during the commercials. Alex will pour your drinks until you fade to black..Show up early to play the Oscar Ballot Challenge. Whoever selects the most Oscar winners gets the grand prize.
Annual Academy Awards Party & All-You-Can-Eat Appetizers, The New Parkway, Oakland
Sunday, February 9 – 4:00 pm, Cost: $25*, The New Parkway
- The 92nd Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will honor the best films of 2019. Your ticket includes the red carpet show, the main event, and all-you-can-eat appetizers. You’re on your own for drinks, but got a great selection of local wine, beer, and other non-alcoholic treats.
Free and low cost weekend specialty hikes, docent guided tours, readings, Valentine's Day concert, photography workshops and more at beautiful
Jack London State Historic Park,
Glen Ellen, CA
located about 1.5 hours north of San Francisco
- Walk, hike, mountain bike ride, horseback ride, bird watch, take pictures, paint, picnic, relax, learn, enjoy nature!
- The main attraction to the Park is certainly the man and the legend—Jack London, famous for his literary accomplishments as well as his dramatic exploits, exotic travels and adventures.
Located 1.5 hours north of San Francisco, between Sonoma and Santa Rosa
Directions, Hours & Fees
Upcoming Events:
The Cruise of the Snark- Part 1, Sunday, February 9th, 2:30-4:30
The first in a series of readings, illustrated with photographs, concerning the
Cruise of the Snark as told by Jack London, Charmian London and fellow adventurer, Martin Johnson. Tickets, $20, includes parking, buy tickets
Valentine's Day Concert, Saturday, February 15th, 2:00-4:00
The Jack London Piano Club will present their Valentine's Concert with selections to please every taste. Tickets, $20, includes parking, buy tickets
Discovery Nature Hikes, Sunday, February 16th and March 22nd, 10:00-noon
Join Kate and experience the wonders of nature as we explore the woods and openings of the park. Free (parking fee applies) Register online for this event
Saturday Redwood Fitness Hike, March 7, 2020 10:am - noon
Free monthly fitness hike to the Jack London Lake and Ancient Redwood while enjoying exercise, stunning scenery, and fresh air. Free (parking fee applies) Register for this event
Wildflowers and Trillium Hike, March 7, 2020 11:00am -2:00pm
The wait is over and the wildflowers are back. Let naturalist John Lynch guide you on an early spring wildflower hike. Tickets, $10 (parking fee extra) tickets
Great Photography With a Phone? March 14, 2020 9:00am -2:00pm
Your friends will ask "You shot that will your phone?" Learn how to get a much BETTER photo with your phone with improved techniques, Instructors Susan and Neil of Silverman's Photography (learn more here)
Specialty Tours
Free Weekend Docent-Guided Tours
Purchase a Park Pass, $49/year
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