Sat, December 5 - The Nutcracker at the Zeum

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Don't miss Mark Foehringer Dance Project's new holiday show! Specifically designed for young families and children, 'The Nutcracker' at the Zeum is a new version of the classic ballet 'Nutcracker' with a contemporary twist. Featuring music direction by Michael Morgan, set design by Peter Crompton, costume design by Richard Battle, and Magik*Magik Orchestra , 'The Nutcracker' at the Zeum is an affordable, 50-minute, fun and zany rendition of this popular holiday tradition.

Sun, November 22 - Soul Sunday Brunch

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Farmerbrown is about supporting local and African-American farmers, using organic, biodynamic, and/or sustainably raised foods, and beverages whenever possible. Our focus is Southern food, a gift that is often mis-represented. We love our food and want you to love it, too.

Wed, December 2 - From Their Studios: Stanford University

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800

This exhibition includes 48 works by 13 artists who teach studio art at Stanford University: Kevin Bean (painting), Matt Kahn (paintings/design), Terry Berlier (sculpture and media), Jan Krawitz (film), Enrique Chagoya (paintings, prints, and mixed media), Joel Leivick (photography), Robert Dawson (photography), Jamie Meltzer (film), Paul DeMarinis (interactive new media), Kristine Samuelson (film), John Edmark (interactive kinetic sculpture), Gail Wight (new media), and Lukas Felzmann (photography).

Sun, November 22 - Sendak on Sendak

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The man who brought you 'Where the Wild Things Are' tells his life story through a retrospective that includes original watercolors, drawings, and sketches.

Fri, March 5 - Tutankhamen and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800

See the 3,000-year-old 'boy king' along with over 100 artifacts from his tomb and ancient Egypt.

Sun, November 22 - Smuin Ballet Fall Program at Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Smuin Ballet's Fall Program opens with a world premiere by choreographer-in-residence Amy Seiwert, accompanied by music from Grammy Award-winning group Kronos Quartet's album Pieces of Africa. The program continues with Michael Smuin's 'Medea,' and 'Fly Me to the Moon,' which pays homage to the songs made famous by Frank Sinatra.

Mon, November 23 - Thanksgiving and the Future of Food

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

For a year Jonah Raskin worked on farms with farm workers, sold fruits and vegetables at farmers' markets, and met many of the most innovative chefs in the Bay Area. Field Days: A Year of Farming, Eating and Drinking Wine in California recounts his odyssey across Northern California, and his discoveries about small, local, organic farms and about sustainability. The author will talk about his experiences and about Thanksgivings past and present.

Sun, November 22 - A Sense of Place: Location/Inspiration at the de Saisset Museum

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The works in this group exhibition represent are executed in a variety of media, most of the pieces represent actual locales that one can find on a map. For some artists, such as Michael Mazur, Nathan Oliveira, and Gregory Edwards, the objective was to capture a feeling, rather than specific geographic details. Photo: detail of Thomas Moran's East Hampton, Long Island.

Sun, November 22 - Tiny Kushner: Berkeley Rep

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The Pulitzer Prize winner who wrote 'Angels in America' now brings us five one-act plays featuring characters like Laura Bush and the queen of Albania. Showtimes very. For details, please visit the Berkeley Repertory Theatre website.

Sun, November 22 - Celebrating 50 Years of the SF Mime Troupe

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

This exhibit includes photographs, props, costumes, scripts, and other eccentric ephemera culled from the San Francisco Mime Troupe's vast archive. Leading a path to the Yerba Buena exhibit will be a street gallery of troupe's photographs, featured in display windows along the Mission Street side of the Fifth & Mission Parking Garage, between 4th and 5th Streets. Hours: Thursday & Friday from 2-8pm; Saturday from 12-8pm; Sunday from 12-6pm; First Tuesdays from 12-8pm.

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Sat, December 5 - The Nutcracker at the Zeum

Sun, November 22 - Soul Sunday Brunch

Wed, December 2 - From Their Studios: Stanford University

Sun, November 22 - Sendak on Sendak

Fri, March 5 - Tutankhamen and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs

Sun, November 22 - Smuin Ballet Fall Program at Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Mon, November 23 - Thanksgiving and the Future of Food

Sun, November 22 - A Sense of Place: Location/Inspiration at the de Saisset Museum

Sun, November 22 - Tiny Kushner: Berkeley Rep

Sun, November 22 - Celebrating 50 Years of the SF Mime Troupe