(featured image) Eva Bovenzi, Blue Balance, 2024. Acrylic on Wood Panel, 40 x 30 in. *Courtesy of Pastine Projects
San Francisco’s art scene is buzzing this week, and we’ve got the ultimate lineup of must-see events! Whether you’re craving an electrifying conversation between a sci-fi legend and a contemporary artist, a deep dive into Nam June Paik’s mind-bending video installations, or a night of live funk music paired with local artwork, there’s something happening in every corner of the city. From cutting-edge exhibitions to hands-on fiber arts workshops, the coming days are packed with inspiration, creativity, and community vibes you won’t want to miss.
So, what’s on your agenda? Maybe you’ll explore the light-filled abstractions of Liam Everett and Larry Bell, immerse yourself in a 24-hour live-streamed performance, or shop for unique handcrafted pieces at the CCA Spring Fair. Whatever your artistic appetite craves, we’ve got the full scoop. Scroll down for all the details, ticket info, and where to be this week to experience SF’s art scene at its absolute best!
Wednesday, Mar. 12th
*Banner courtesy of Arion Press
Arion Press
Wed, Mar. 12th 6:30-9PM
Arion Press hosts a conversation between artist Ala Ebtekar and acclaimed sci-fi author Kim Stanley Robinson, exploring the intersections of science, nature, and the arts. Inspired by Ebtekar’s upcoming edition of Nightfall by Isaac Asimov, the discussion is followed by a reception, exhibition, and mingling at The Interval at Long Now and the new Arion Press Gallery and Showroom. *Tickets: $20
Thursday, Mar. 13th
Artwork: Nam June Paik, Untitled (Allen Ginsberg), 1985. Laser Generated Color Photograph30 ½ x 35 ¼ in. *Courtesy of Micki Meng Chinatown
Micki Meng Chinatown
Thu, Mar. 13th 11AM-1PM
Micki Meng presents a “Nam June Paik” exhibition in Chinatown, featuring the artist’s playful reinterpretation of Rear Window through a miniature apartment model with video screens looping scenes from the film. Paik’s work distorts scale and perspective, turning Hitchcock’s thriller into a self-aware spectacle of artifice and voyeurism. (Mar. 13th – May 2nd)
Artwork: Liam Everett, Untitled (En Masse), 2025. Ink, Oil, Sand on Linen, 52 ½ x 52 ½ in. *Courtesy of Altman Siegel
Altman Siegel
Thu, Mar. 13th 11AM-5PM
Altman Siegel presents “The Eukaryotes,” a dual exhibition by Liam Everett and Larry Bell exploring light as both energy and form. Everett’s layered paintings investigate light’s role in quantum biology, while Bell’s sculptural works manipulate transparency and reflection, embodying the Light & Space movement’s ethos. This exhibition delves into the interplay between surface and interior worlds, revealing light’s power as a source of illumination, information, and connection. (Mar. 13th – 29th)
Friday, Mar. 14th
*Poster courtesy of Hôtel Biron Wine Bar & Art Gallery
Hôtel Biron Wine Bar & Art Gallery
Fri, Mar. 14th 5PM-12AM
Hôtel Biron presents “Pandora and the Caduceus,” a solo exhibition by neuroscientist and artist Marianna Kiraly, exploring the intersection of science, psychology, and surrealism through encaustic painting. Featuring experimental techniques with molten wax, pigment, and unexpected materials, her work invites viewers into a deeply personal, mind-stretching visual experience. (Mar. 14th – Apr. 12th)
Artwork: Susan Weil. *Poster courtesy of COL Gallery
COL Gallery
Fri, Mar. 14th 6-8PM
COL Gallery presents a solo exhibition of pioneering artist Susan Weil, showcasing works spanning from the 1960s to today. A contemporary of Ruth Asawa and Elaine de Kooning, Weil’s eight-decade career remains a testament to her enduring artistic vision. (Mar. 14th – May 9th)
*Poster courtesy of 5 Olive Gallery
The Search x 5 Olive Gallery
Fri, Mar. 14th 6-10PM
The Search presents the “Ripple” opening event at 5 Olive Gallery, featuring a group exhibition, performances, poetry, and music that explore personal transformation’s impact on society. Showcasing 18 artists, the exhibition delves into themes of hope, struggle, and change. *Tickets: $5-$20
*Banner courtesy of The Faight Collective
The Faight Collective
Fri, Mar. 14th 7-11PM
Experience a high-energy night of live funk music and dynamic artwork at the ‘Zanda’ Art Gallery Opening at The Faight. Enjoy electrifying performances and a powerful exhibition featuring Bay Area artists, blending music, creativity, and community in one unforgettable event.*Tickets: $20
Saturday, Mar. 15th
*Poster courtesy of the Artist
Soul Atlas *Virtual Event
Sat, Mar. 15th 7:26AM
Visual and Performing artist Charles Trapolin presents “Soul Atlas,” a 24-hour live-streamed performance that transforms an 8-foot cube into a living canvas of consciousness. Broadcast live on SoulAtlas.com and performed on YouTube from Bounty, Trapolin blurs the line between art and experience, using drawing, painting, and storytelling to map the unseen dimensions of perception, intuition, and selfhood. (Mar. 15th – 16th)
*Banner courtesy of Heron Arts
Heron Arts
Sat, Mar. 15th 11AM-1PM
Heron Arts presents the closing reception and artist talk for “Metal-morphosis,” a group exhibition exploring the transformation of found metal into surreal sculptures and digital curiosities. Featuring Jeremy Mayer, JoeJoe Martin, Melanie Piech, and Nemo Gould, the event offers a final chance to experience their innovative works, alongside artist discussions and refreshments.
Artwork: Dr. Esther Mahlangu, Untitled, 2019. Acrylic on Canvas, 39 ⅜ x 59 in. *Courtesy of Jenkins Johnson Gallery
Jenkins Johnson Gallery
Sat, Mar. 15th 11AM-2PM
Jenkins Johnson Gallery presents “When Heart and Mind Agree,” a solo exhibition of legendary South African artist Dr. Esther Mahlangu, known for her vibrant, freehand Ndebele paintings. The exhibition highlights Mahlangu’s decades-long mastery and cultural impact, featuring a special presentation by curator Natasha Becker. (Mar. 15th – May 3rd)
*Banner courtesy of California College of the Arts (CCA)
California College of the Arts (CCA)
Sat, Mar. 15th 12-4PM
Support local artists at the Spring Fair 2025 at CCA, featuring handcrafted goods, artwork, and one-of-a-kind pieces from students, faculty, and alumni. Enjoy a lively marketplace filled with creativity, community, and springtime energy.
*Photo courtesy of Museum of Craft and Design
Museum of Craft and Design
Sat, Mar. 15th 12-5PM
The Museum of Craft and Design presents “Fiber Fest,” a hands-on celebration of textile arts featuring expert-led workshops in knitting, felting, crochet, embroidery, and punch needling. Part of the new Craft Connections series, the event invites all skill levels to explore fiber arts while engaging with local artists—tickets include museum admission. *Tickets: $10 general, $8 students/seniors, free for kids 12 & under and MCD members.
Artwork: Deborah Roxie Reed, Courtship. Acrylic, 24 x 20 in. *Courtesy of Far Out Gallery
Far Out Gallery
Sat, Mar. 15th 1-4PM
Far Out Gallery presents “Embracing Nature,” featuring works by Brigid Horgan, Deborah Corsini, and Deborah Roxie Reed, with artists’ talks at 2PM. (Mar. 14th – Apr. 20th)
*Banner courtesy of Hunters Point Shipyard
Hunters Point Shipyard
Sat, Mar. 15th 2-4PM
Hunters Point Shipyard presents “Hard Hat Heroes & Black Labor: Behind the Scenes,” an artist talk featuring Stacey Carter, William Rhodes, and three artists in residence exploring Black labor through art. This event offers personal insights, historical context, and a deeper look at the creative process behind the exhibition
*Banner courtesy of National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS)
National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS)
Sat, Mar. 15th 2-4PM
The National Japanese American Historical Society presents “Topaz Collages,” featuring Eugenia “Jeanie” Kashima’s mixed-media works that revisit her family’s incarceration during World War II. Combining historic photographs with artistic interpretation, Kashima’s collages offer a poignant reflection on memory, resilience, and life in the Topaz Concentration Camp.
*Photo courtesy of Gallery 16
Gallery 16
Sat, Mar. 15th 2-4:30PM
Join Gallery 16 founder Griff Williams for an intimate walkthrough of Rex Ray: Eternal and Bill Ward: Paintings, featuring a discussion on Ray’s artistic legacy and a conversation with Ward about his vibrant, layered works. This free event includes live music by Marc Capelle and complimentary drinks, offering an engaging exploration of two dynamic exhibitions.
*Poster courtesy of Chung 24 Gallery
Chung 24 Gallery
Sat, Mar. 15th 2-5PM
Chung 24 Gallery presents “some window, somewhere,” a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Ebti, whose work explores the layered nature of memory through photographic collages of domestic spaces. Living between Cairo and San Francisco, Ebti merges time, space, and personal narratives to evoke universal emotions behind every window. (Mar. 12th – May 3rd)
*Poster courtesy of Harvey Milk Photo Center
Harvey Milk Photo Center
Sat, Mar. 15th 2-5PM
Harvey Milk Photo Center presents “Salt of the Earth,” featuring Barbara Boissevain’s aerial, landscape, and underwater photography, curated by Melissa Castro Keesor. This striking visual narrative explores the transformation of San Francisco’s South Bay salt ponds, documenting the impact of human activity and the resilience of nature. (Mar. 15th – Apr. 19th)
Artwork: Eva Bovenzi, The Traffic Between Heaven and Earth #3, 2022. Collage: Acrylic on Yupo Paper Mounted on Toned Arches Paper, 24 x 22 in. *Courtesy of Pastine Projects
Pastine Projects
Sat, Mar. 15th 3-5PM
Pastine Projects presents “The Traffic Between Heaven and Earth,” a solo exhibition by Eva Bovenzi exploring the intersection of the spiritual and the physical. Inspired by her residency in Assisi, the works reflect on sacred space through paintings and collages influenced by Giotto and Lorenzetti’s frescoes. (Mar. 15th – Apr. 26th)
Artworks: (left) Mary Ijichi, Assemblage #28, 2024. Colored Pencil, Mylar, Plastic, Beads, Acrylic, Linen Tape, and Museum Board, 27 ⅝ x 27 ⅜ in. (right) Kim Frohsin, Her Appreciation, 1998. Acrylic on Canvas, 36 x 48 in. *Courtesy of Paul Thiebaud Gallery
Paul Thiebaud Gallery
Sat, Mar. 15th 3-5PM
Paul Thiebaud Gallery presents “Mary Ijichi: Upon Reflection” and “Kim Frohsin: Selected Figures from the 1990s“, showcasing distinct yet meditative approaches to abstraction and figuration. Ijichi’s assemblages explore light, space, and simplicity through layered mylar and colored pencil, while Frohsin’s expressive paintings capture the energy of human movement and emotion through bold figurative compositions. (Mar. 15th – May 10th)
Artwork: Jane Springwater, Timed Exposure, 2024. Ink on Paper, 46 ⅝ x 46 ⅝ in. *Courtesy of Municipal Bonds
Municipal Bonds
Sat, Mar. 15th 4-6PM
Municipal Bonds presents “Parallax,” Jane Springwater’s debut solo exhibition with the gallery, exploring perception through repetition, structure, and variation. Using ink on paper, her intricate drawings and prints balance precision and fluidity, revealing movement within geometric and organic forms. (Mar. 8th – Apr. 26th)
Artworks: (left) Toru Sugita, Going, 2025. Reduction Wood Cut, 12 x 9 in. (right) Fumiyo Yoshikawa, Rasen 8, 2024. Sumi-Ink, Iwaenogu, Gold on Mashi Paper, 9 x 9 in. *Courtesy of Inclusions Gallery
Inclusions Gallery
Sat, Mar. 15th 5-7PM
Inclusions Gallery presents “Between Worlds, Within Memories,” a duo exhibition by Bay Area artists Toru Sugita and Fumiyo Yoshikawa, exploring time, memory, and connectedness through printmaking and painting. Their works evoke a sense of nostalgia and reflection, blending traditional techniques with contemporary expression. (Mar. 15th – Apr. 20th)
*Banner courtesy of Tenderloin Tapestry x City Hope Community Center
Tenderloin Tapestry at City Hope Community Center
Sat, Mar. 15th 5-8PM
“Tenderloin Tapestry” at City Hope Community Center showcases the resilience and creativity of the Tenderloin through art, storytelling, and community engagement. Featuring six local artists, a documentary screening, live poetry, and discussions, this exhibition diversifies the narrative of the neighborhood while supporting its artists. (Mar. 8th – Apr. 26th)
Sunday, Mar. 16th
*Poster courtesy of Arc Studios & Gallery
Arc Studios & Gallery
Sun, Mar. 16th 11AM-4PM
Arc Studios & Gallery hosts a “Pop-Up Basket Sale” featuring eight Bay Area artists showcasing woven creations in various materials and techniques. Held alongside “Intertwined: The Art of Basketry,” the event offers baskets, woven sculptures, textiles, and more.
Artwork: Lynn Sondag, Lobos Creek III, 2025. Watercolor, 13 x 20.5 in. *Courtesy of Avenue 12 Gallery
Avenue 12 Gallery
Sun, Mar. 16th 2-4PM
Avenue 12 Gallery presents “Presidio Path,” an exhibition of 49 watercolor paintings by Lynn Sondag celebrating the landscapes of the Presidio, Lake Street, and the Great Highway. Through delicate light and shadow, Sondag captures the tranquil beauty of San Francisco’s natural environment, evoking a contemplative sense of place and belonging.
Artwork: Sandra Yagi. *Poster courtesy of Modern Eden Gallery
Modern Eden Gallery
Sun, Mar. 16th 2-4PM
Modern Eden Gallery presents “The Faerie Realm,” featuring ten new oil paintings by Sandra Yagi that explore the delicate balance between life and death through ethereal skeletal beings. With masterful detail, Yagi invites viewers into a fantastical world where beauty, decay, and spirit intertwine. (Mar. 16th – May 3rd)
*Photo courtesy of Birdhouse Gallery SF
Birdhouse Gallery SF
Sun, Mar. 16th 2-6PM
Birdhouse Gallery SF hosts the closing reception for “6 Feet Apart,” a reflective exhibition marking the fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdown, featuring Ari Salomon’s photography series and new installations. The event includes a book launch, an artist talk, and presentations by curator Renny Pritikin, epidemiologist Christopher Lee, and arts recovery liaison Meg Shiffler.
*Photo courtesy of The Girly Pop-Up Shop
The Girly Pop-Up Shop
Sun, Mar. 16th 7-10PM
Celebrate creativity at the Girly Art Mart, a vibrant pop-up where local women artists bring creativity to life with handmade paintings, ceramics, textiles, and more. Enjoy live art demos, great music, and a lively atmosphere as you sip, shop, and support independent female creatives. *Tickets: $15