Coming to San Francisco in 2016

Capp Street Project Opens  Jan. 16, 2015
David Ireland's Mission district house at 500 Capp Street – the late conceptual artist's enigmatic residence and site-specific art installation  opens its doors to the public as San Francisco's first historic artist's home.   500cappstreet.org.

San Francisco Arts Commission Opens of New Main Gallery in War Memorial Veteran's Building  Jan. 22, 2016
A new 3,000 sq. ft. gallery space on the main floor in the historic War Memorial Veterans Building introduces the inaugural group exhibition Bring it Home: (Re)Locating Cultural Legacy through the Body, curated by SFAC Galleries Director Meg Shiffler and independent curator Kevin B. Chen.   sfartscommission.org

The Bay Lights  Jan. 30, 2016
This art installation becomes a permanent fixture in the new year. The Bay Lights, Leo Villareal's monumental light sculpture comprised of 25,000 LED lights, will add shine and sparkle to the western span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge from dusk to dawn, year-round. thebaylights.org

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archives Opens  Jan. 31, 2016
Visitors will experience innovative art exhibitions, film screenings and live performances in a cutting-edge building designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
bampfa.berkeley.edu

Super Bowl 50 - Feb. 7, 2016
The action and celebration will be in San Francisco, Super Bowl City, at Justin Herman Plaza and the NFL Experience at Moscone Center, San Francisco
sfbaysuperbowl.com

Oscar de la Renta Retrospective  March 12-May 30, 2016
Wearable works of art created by one of the most celebrated designers, Oscar de la Renta, will be on display at the de Young Museum in this exhibit. Featuring more than 100 outfits, the collection is curated by noted Vogue editor  André Leon Talley.
deyoung.famsf.org

Minnesota Street Project Phase 1 Opens  March 16, 2016
Affordable space for art galleries, artists and related nonprofits and retail, as well as a location in the heart of the historic Dogpatch district to put down roots and build a dynamic arts hub.  Location: 1275 Minnesota St. in the city's Dogpatch Neighborhood. 
minnesotastreetproject.com

Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution  March 17-July 5, 2016 comes to the Contemporary Jewish Museum.
 Graham launched the careers of countless rock and roll legends Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Led Zeppelin, and the Rolling Stones in the 1960s at his famed Fillmore Auditorium.   thecjm.org

San Francisco Giants - April 7, 2016
It's an even-numbered year; could another World Series title be in store for San Francisco's beloved Giants? Find out when the season gets started with the home opener at AT&T Park against the dreaded Dodgers.
sfgiants.com

The New SFMOMA - May 14, 2016
The expanded, 235,000 square foot building includes seven levels of diverse art experiences, indoor and outdoor galleries, and nearly 15,000 square feet of free, art-filled public space.
sfmoma.org

Zappos Bay to Breakers - May 15, 2016
Runners traverse the city from the Financial District to Ocean Beach, passing through San Francisco's many neighborhoods. 
zapposbaytobreakers.com

Strandbeest: The Dream Machines of Theo Jansen  May 27–Sept. 5, 2016
The first North American traveling exhibition of Strandbeests—giant, wind-powered, kinetic creatures by celebrated Dutch artist Theo Jansen is on view at the Exploratorium from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends in 2016.    exploratorium.edu

Emperors' Treasures: Chinese Art from the National Palace Museum, Taipei - June 17-Sept. 18, 2016
Feast your eyes on a rare presentation of more than 150 imperial artworks, many of which are making their U.S. debut, from the National Palace Museum, Taipei. Thirty extremely rare masterpieces, some created by the emperors themselves will be on view who reigned from the early 12th through early 20 centuries. The exhibition will feature paintings, calligraphy, bronze vessels, ceramics, lacquer, jades, textiles, enamelware and documents. See them all at the Asian Art Museum.
asianart.org

San Francisco Pride - June 25–26, 2016
The annual celebration of LGBT pride will focus on economic and racial equality this year, as the community and its allies gather to commemorate the successes of the past and the struggles of the present. Expect a variety of events tailored to all types, from parades to panel discussions to parties.
sfpride.org

Eat Drink SF - Aug. 18-21, 2016
San Francisco's annual celebration of everything edible will be back at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture next summer. Expect a who's who of Bay Area chefs, cocktail creators and brewmasters showing off their greatest achievements, discussing the latest trends, and offering more than enough samples to share.
eatdrink-sf.com

San Francisco International Airport Control Tower - Summer 2016
San Francisco International Airport opens the new torch-shaped Control Tower featuring a ribbon of glass reflecting sunlight during the day and illuminated by interior lighting at night. Visitors will have the ability to stand in the Pre-security Public Corridor at the base of the tower and look straight up the tower through the skylight glass roof to enjoy the LED light waterfall.
flysfo.com

50th Anniversary of the Black Panthers - Oct. 8, 2016–Feb. 12, 2017
The Oakland Museum of California presents We Want; We Believe: The Black Panthers. The exhibition, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Black Panther Party, explores the how the legacy of Black Panthers continues to resonant with identity and racial concerns in the U.S. today.
museumca.org/exhibit/black-panther-50th-anniversary-exhibition

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