Events on Monday, February 22

Kay Ryan

Books: Poetry

Kay Ryan

Monday 2/22 @ Jewish Community Center of San Francisco

In addition to being among the most renowned poets of the last decade, Kay Ryan also earned the title of US... 

Fanfarlo

Music

Fanfarlo

Monday 2/22 @ Great American Music Hall

Emerging from London, England, in the mid- to late 2000s as an up-and-coming indie pop band, Fanfarlo got their name out... 

TARA AUSTEN WEAVER / The Butcher and the Vegetarian

Books: Reading

TARA AUSTEN WEAVER / The Butcher and the Vegetarian

Monday 2/22 @ The Booksmith

Ongoing Events

<em>Chain Reaction 11 / Replay: SFAC Gallery 1970 &ndash; Present</em>

Art

Chain Reaction 11 / Replay: SFAC Gallery 1970 – Present

Monday 2/22 @ Various locations

SFMOMA isn't the only cultural institution in town celebrating a milestone this year. In honor of its 40th anniversary the city-run... 

<em>Tiger Leaping Gold Mountain</em>

Art

Tiger Leaping Gold Mountain

Monday 2/22 @ Creativity Explored

Hold that tiger! Creativity Explored's new exhibit, inspired by the Chinese Lunar New Year's regal symbol, has plenty of tigers burning... 

<em>Doubt: A Parable</em>

Theatre

Doubt: A Parable

Monday 2/22 @ New Conservatory Theatre

Doubt drags so much award hardware behind it, each new staging seems gilded-by-association. Now, the LGBT-friendly New Conservatory Theater is generating... 

<em>Our Struggle: Responding to Mein Kampf</em>

Art

Our Struggle: Responding to Mein Kampf

Monday 2/22 @ Contemporary Jewish Museum

The exhibition is the result of French painter and photographer, Linda Ellia's, encounter with a copy of Mein Kampf in 2005. The... 

Outdoor Exploratorium

Special Event

Outdoor Exploratorium

Monday 2/22 @ Fort Mason Center

Since 1969, the Exploratorium has merged science and fun with its hands-on collection; now, it brings that curatorial savvy outdoors, with... 

Luc Tuymans

Art

Luc Tuymans

Monday 2/22 @ SFMOMA

Influenced by the Northern European painting tradition as well as by photography, television, and cinema, Luc Tuymans blends filmic techniques with... 

<em>Our Struggle: Responding to Mein Kampf</em>

Art

Our Struggle: Responding to Mein Kampf

Monday 2/22 @ Contemporary Jewish Museum

When French photographer and painter Linda Ellia picked up Mein Kampf five years ago, she saw potential — for healing, discussion,... 

<em>Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs</em>

Special Event

Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs

Monday 2/22 @ de Young Museum

"Wonderful things." So said Howard Carter when the archaeologist was asked what he saw upon peeking into the just-opened tomb of... 

<em>My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done</em>

Film

My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done

Monday 2/22 @ The Castro Theatre

More recently known for visceral documentaries with strong central characters like Grizzly Man (2005), Werner Herzog's latest foray into narrative is... 

<em>Jews on Vinyl</em>

Art

Jews on Vinyl

Monday 2/22 @ Contemporary Jewish Museum

Jews on Vinyl is a unique exhibition based on Roger Bennett and Josh Kun's new book: And You Shall Know Us by... 

LEONARD COHEN LIVE AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT 1970

Film: Documentary

LEONARD COHEN LIVE AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT 1970

Monday 2/22 @ Roxie Theater

Rated: NR    Runtime: 64 mins.
Fri, Feb 19 - Thu, Feb 25.

Director Murray Lerner IN PERSON!... 

People's Torah

Art

People's Torah

Monday 2/22 @ Contemporary Jewish Museum

It is said that every one of the 304,805 letters in the Torah corresponds to a soul. CJM visitors both to... 

The Anniversary Show

Art

The Anniversary Show

Monday 2/22 @ SFMOMA

On January 18, SFMOMA marked its 75th year as a pioneering force in art, locally and globally. From mounting Jackson Pollock's... 

Long Play: Bruce Conner and the Singles Collection

Art

Long Play: Bruce Conner and the Singles Collection

Monday 2/22 @ SFMOMA

In Bruce Conner's electric Three Screen Ray ('06), a new acquisition that premieres in this exhibition, Ray Charles' '59 hit... 

Dispatches from the Archives

Art

Dispatches from the Archives

Monday 2/22 @ SFMOMA

How does a museum best known for showing the work of others choose to publicly present itself? This exhibition showcases museum-produced... 

PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL 'Push' BY SAPPHIRE

Film

PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL 'Push' BY SAPPHIRE

Monday 2/22 @ Roxie Theater

Rated: R Runtime: 109 mins.

"Given the sheer audacity and utter authenticity, it comes as no surprise... 

Art

Dispatches from the Archives

Monday 2/22 @ SFMOMA

How does a museum best known for showing the work of others choose to publicly present itself? This presentation in the... 

Focus on Artists

Art

Focus on Artists

Monday 2/22 @ SFMOMA

From its early days, SFMOMA has been devoted to fostering close relationships with artists, and these ties often have led to... 

THE COVE

Film: Documentary

THE COVE

Monday 2/22 @ Roxie Theater

Rated: PG-13    Runtime: 90 mins.
"Flipper was one of the most beloved television characters of all time. But ironically, the... 

<em>Jews on Vinyl</em>

Art

Jews on Vinyl

Monday 2/22 @ Contemporary Jewish Museum

Jews on Vinyl is a unique exhibition based on Roger Bennett and Josh Kun's new book: And You Shall Know Us by... 

Ewan Gibbs: <em>San Francisco</em>

Art

Ewan Gibbs: San Francisco

Monday 2/22 @ SFMOMA

This suite of drawings, commissioned by SFMOMA, offers an evocative glimpse of San Francisco's urban landscape and landmarks. British artist Ewan... 

As It Is Written: Project 304,805

Art

As It Is Written: Project 304,805

Monday 2/22 @ Contemporary Jewish Museum

It begins with parchment, ink, a hand-sharpened feather quill, and a scribe who states out loud the intention to write a... 

The View from Here

Art

The View from Here

Monday 2/22 @ SFMOMA

Just as photography has been instrumental in shaping California's popular image, the state — and San Francisco, in particular — has...