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Fri, May 24, 2013 - China's Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor's Legacy

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Discover why the terracotta warriors are the eighth wonder of the world. Along with over 100 rare artifacts unearthed from the burial complex of China's First Emperor, the Asian Art Museum presents some of the finest generals, archers, and infantrymen from the life-size terracotta army. The exhibition paints the backdrop for the warriors' creation: the First Emperor's rise to power, his quest for immortality, and his complex legacy. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10am-5pm; open until 9pm on Thursdays. Closed Mondays.

Fri, May 24, 2013 - The Exploratorium Now Open at Pier 15

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Now that the Exploratorium is open at Pier 15, there's more to explore than ever before. Experience 150 brand new exhibits plus hundreds of beloved classics, new outdoor exhibits, a Bay Observatory, a bigger focus on tinkering and social psychology, and much more. The Exploratorium's spectacular new bayside location is easily accessible by public transportation. Advanced ticket purchases are strongly recommended. Closed Mondays except for certain holidays. Visit exploratorium.edu for more information.

Fri, May 24, 2013 - Butterflies & Blooms at the Conservatory of Flowers

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Get eye to eye with a butterfly as the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park brings back one of its most requested shows--Butterflies & Blooms! Stroll a colorful cottage garden, while more than 20 species of colorful North American butterflies flit from flower to flower, demonstrating plant pollination in action. Visitors can also observe the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly, and might even witness the very moment one of these winged beauties emerges! On view through October 20. Closed on Mondays except Memorial Day and Labor Day. Information at ConservatoryofFlowers.org.

Fri, May 24, 2013 - Reverse Rehearsals at Southern Exposure

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Playing on the idea of reverse engineering, Reverse Rehearsals turns the storytelling process inside out. The project begins with the creation of theatrical sets and culminates with a dramatic reading of new written works. Reverse Rehearsals brings together six visual artists and seven writers (Dodie Bellamy, Terry Berlier, Victoria Gannon, Susan Gevirtz, Patrick Gillespie, Julie Henson, Kari Marboe, Pam Martin, Kyle Metzner, Jenene Nagy, Maria Porges, Michael Swaine, and Weston Teruya) who interpret and respond to each other's work in three separate stages of making.

Fri, May 24, 2013 - Chabot Space and Science Center: Telescope Makers Workshop

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Can you build a telescope? Yes! Open to all ages, the Telescope Makers' Workshop is an all-volunteer group committed to helping people build their own telescopes. Bring your interest and curiosity, and the specialists will provide knowledge, enthusiasm, and advice to help you complete your telescope-making projects. No experience necessary. Meets every Friday, Chabot members work at their own pace. Free to attend, but you are required to purchase materials.

Fri, May 24, 2013 - Auerbach World Premiere

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Characterized by its stylistic freedom and juxtaposition of tonal and atonal musical language, featured composer Lera Auerbach's music has been praised for being 'so skillfully constructed and so rich in imaginative beauty' (San Francisco Chronicle). New Century premieres Auerbach's Sinfonia for Strings alongside Wagner's romantic Siegfried Idyll, a tribute to the bicentennial of Wagner's birth, and Haydn's theatrical, touching 'Farewell' Symphony.Open Rehearsal on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 10am the SF Conservatory. Performances on Thursday, May 23 at 8pm at the First Congregational Church in Berkeley; Friday, May 24 at 8pm at the First United Methodist Church in Palo Alto; Saturday, May 25 at 8pm at the SF Conservatory; and Sunday, May 26 at 5pm at the Osher Marin JCC.

Fri, May 24, 2013 - San Jose Repertory Theatre presents The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

This world premiere adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's Faust conjures a darkly bawdy, delightfully mischievous world using stylized, state-of-the art stagecraft and leading-edge light and sound gadgetry to spirit the viewer right out of this world. Leaving behind scholarly pursuits for magic, Faustus sells his soul to Lucifer to quench his thirst for knowledge. With the devil, Mephistopheles, as his servant for 24 years, and the dark arts at his disposal, Faustus travels the globe to satisfy his insatiable desire for power. Through encounters with angels, dragons, the Seven Deadly Sins, and classical figures ranging from Helen of Troy to Alexander the Great, Faustus must determine whether or not he has made the right bargain. Performances daily, except Mondays.

Fri, May 24, 2013 - The Beauty Queen of Leenane at Marin Theatre Company

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Unmarried and embittered, Maureen is locked in a stalemate with her elderly mother, who is as selfish as she is manipulative. Their relationship boils over when Maureen takes a lover and finds hope for escape. International hit by Irish writer Martin McDonagh, known for his plays (such as The Lieutenant of Inishmore, The Pillowman) and films (In Bruges, Seven Psychopaths). 'Gloriously funny; wickedly amusing' -- The Telegraph. Performances now through June 16. Showtimes: 8pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays; 7:30pm on Wednesdays; 7pm on Sundays. Matinees some Saturdays and every Sunday at 2pm.

Wed, May 29, 2013 - Michaan's Auctions: May Events

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

May 4: Saturday Appraisal Event from 10am-1pm by appointment only. Call (510) 227-2530. May 5: Estate Auction featuring Decorative Arts, Asian Art, and Jewelry. May 7, 8 and 9: Annex Auction Every Wednesday from 10am-1pm: Free Appraisal Events. Now accepting consignments for upcoming auctions. More information at michaans.com.

Thu, May 30, 2013 - SFMOMA Future Countdown Live

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Meet Bay Area makers and artists featured in The Making Of... a community collaboration by The Kitchen Sisters and KQED, on Thursday and Friday, May 30 and 31. The Making Of... is funded, in part, by a major grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and AIR, the Association of Independents in Radio.

- Meet Bay Area makers and artists featured in the KQED Public Radio series The Making Of... by The Kitchen Sisters on Thursday, May 30 and Friday May 31.
- View Christian Marclay's 24-hour masterpiece, The Clock.
- Party on the rooftop.
- Catch performances by Bay Area artists in a special 24-hour live variety show.
- Bring the kids to Time to Move Family Day on June 2.
SFMOMA will be on the go, presenting new art experiences around the Bay Area as the SFMOMA building is transformed, from June 3, 2013 through early 2016. Follow them at sfmoma.org/onthego.

Thu, May 30, 2013 - Behind-the-Scenes of Joe Goode Performance Group's Hush

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Joe Goode Performance Group (JGPG) presents Behind-the-Scenes of Hush, a weekend of intimate work-in-progress showings and discussion from Joe Goode's newest project, Hush, set to premiere at Z Space in the fall of this year. A collaboration with sound effects artist Sudhu Tewari and musician/composer Ben Juodvalkis, Hush combines personal stories, dance, visuals, and innovative ambient sound techniques drawn from Foley filmmaking to explore the various ways in which we are 'hushed' by society.