Arts & Culture :: Art
‘Isaac Julien: I Dream a World’ - de Young Museum’s Black queer visionary exhibition
Sir Isaac Julien's art is the subject of the first comprehensive retrospective survey in a U.S. museum setting, the largest exhibition focusing on his film, video, and photographic work, “Isaac Julien: I Dream a World,” at the de Young Museum.
SF Indigiqueer artist Tricia Rainwater digs deep into personal, cultural histories
In one of her Instagram posts, multimedia artist Tricia Rainwater stands inside a picnic shelter at Cadron Settlement Park in Cadron, Arkansas.
'Art' from another age: Revisiting the '90s comedy at Shotgun Players
A staple of stages worldwide since its 1994 Paris debut, and now being mounted by Shotgun Players, French playwright Yasmina Reza's 'Art,' is a spiky, urbane comedy aimed precisely at audiences who consume art to be "classy."
Going Out, March 20-28, 2025 arts & nightlife events
Sing out at your local karaoke night, or leave the vocals to the professionals at concerts and recitals. For more music, theater and nightlife pleasures, check out Going Out each week, right here.
The Fab Four in photos: Paul McCartney's personal collection documents the Beatles' rise to fame
'Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm,' the touring exhibit of the early years of The Beatles' leap to pop music stardom, are presented in an entertaining layout at the de Young Museum.
These eyes: Mosaic artist Michael Kruzich auctions portraits for a cause
Dozens of portraits of local drag artists are part of a new series of beautiful mosaics by gay artist Michael Kruzich. He'll be auctioning them off for various nonprofits, online and at special events in February at The Academy.
For Bay Area artist Marcel Pardo Ariza, representation matters
It's a sunny Sunday afternoon in San Francisco's Mission District – a welcomed reprieve from the more frequent chilly, overcast, windy and rainy conditions in the city this time of the year.
Going Out, Jan. 23-31, 2025 arts & nightlife events
DoublePlusGood arts and nightlife still exist in the bubble of Bay Area liberalism amid these stultifyingly absurd times. Art explores, nightlife endures. Check out Going Out.
'Black Box: A Photographic Memoir' Dona Ann McAdams' intimate collection of stories and images
From urban protests to plaintive animal farm imagery, Dona Ann McAdams collection of photos and brief essays in "Black Box: A Photographic Memoir" offer a view into the artist's life and work, their parallels, as well as her artistry.
'Hockney's Pictures' - More work by the master in a new book
"Hockney's Pictures" is an updated and expanded version of the volume from 2004, edited and with a minimum of texts by Andrew Brown, and packed with 522 illustrations. Artist David Hockney's droll wit is also on display.
Ajuan Mance's 'Gender Studies: True Confessions of an Accidental Outlaw'
Talented local artist and cartoonist Ajuan Mance recently published "Gender Studies: True Confessions of an Accidental Outlaw," a graphic memoir that gives plenty of food for thought.
Going Out, Jan. 2-11, 2025 arts & nightlife events
Here's an idea for a New Year's resolution. See a show in a theater you've never been to. Attend a music concert without checking out the band on YouTube first. Stop by a gallery you haven't been to and see some art. All these options in Going Out.
Going Out, Dec. 12-21, 2024 arts & nightlife events
There's something in the air besides pollutant particulates, and that's the holiday spirit. Whether you're a "Come all ye faithful" type or a downright Scrooge, it's inescapable, so dig in and enjoy it.
High spirits, wild rides & queer curiousities: Last-minute gifts for the holiday season
Belly up to the bar for a round of potable last-minute gifts, and some choice boozeless booty as well. We've checked our list twice with online purveyors to make sure anything you order by Dec. 15 will arrive in time for Christmas.