(featured image) Janey Fritsche, One! Two! Three!. Oil on Birch Panel, 36 x 36 in. *Courtesy of the Artist
San Francisco’s art scene is bursting with brilliance this week, and we’ve got your backstage pass to the most exciting moments! Whether you’re vibing with poetic abstraction at Berggruen Gallery or feeling the pulse of protest and queer resilience at MAG Galleries and Galería de la Raza, this citywide lineup is all about connection, courage, and creativity. Pride Month is in full swing—from poignant tributes at City Hall to memory-rich storytelling at Harvey Milk Photo Center. Looking to slow down and reflect? Don’t miss the artist walkthroughs and climate narratives unfolding at ICA SF and Hunters Point Shipyard.
But hold up—we’re just getting started. Catch summer in full bloom at ArtSpan x Ferry Building, celebrate pet love at SOMArts, or soak in generational stories at Hugomento. From tiled stairways in the Portola to bold mixed media at Moth Belly Gallery, there’s something for every mood and moment. Add in big energy from Jack Fischer Gallery, CK Contemporary, Altman Siegel, and FOR-SITE, and this week’s art crawl becomes a choose-your-own adventure across the city’s most vibrant spaces. Scroll down to explore every event, artist, and gallery—we’ve got all the details ready for your next art outing.
Wednesday, Jun. 4th
*Banner courtesy of Harvey Milk Photo Center
Harvey Milk Photo Center
Wed, Jun. 4th 4-5:30PM
Meet artists Harvey Castro and Izzi Valencia along with curator Ann Trinca for a walk-through of “Echoes of Resilience: Reclaiming History,” exploring climate disaster impacts and cultural preservation. Castro’s Los Olvidados highlights marginalized communities affected by natural disasters, while Valencia’s work focuses on Indigenous community unity and activism.
Photo by Shaun Roberts. *Courtesy of Berggruen Gallery
Berggruen Gallery
Wed, Jun. 4th 5-6PM
Join Berggruen Gallery for an artist walkthrough with Val Britton as she discusses her solo exhibition “Ghost Coast,” a poetic exploration of memory, mapping, and transformation. Known for her improvisational, multilayered approach, Britton weaves personal and planetary histories through abstract compositions and reclaimed materials.
Thursday, Jun. 5th
*Flyer courtesy of Jeremy Novy
San Francisco City Hall
Thu, Jun. 5th 4-6PM
Celebrate Pride Month with the District 8 Artist Showcase, featuring “PRIDE TWENTYFIVE,” a group exhibition curated by Joseph Abbati in Room 268 at San Francisco City Hall.
*Flyer courtesy of ArtSpan x Ferry Building
ArtSpan x Ferry Building
Thu, Jun. 5th 5-8PM
ArtSpan and the SF Ferry Building present “BRIGHTSIDE,” a vibrant summer pop-up exhibition celebrating the glow of summer with large-scale works by five local artists. The show captures the warmth, playfulness, and glow of the season in the iconic Grand Hall. (Jun. 6th, 8AM–6PM – Jun. 7th: 8AM–3PM) *Tickets ~$10
*Photo courtesy of Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco (ICA SF)
Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco (ICA SF)
Thu, Jun. 5th 5:30-6:30PM
Join Lyra Foundation curator Meghan Smith and Curatorial Assistant Samantha Hiura at ICA SF for a special walkthrough of current exhibitions, including works by David Antonio Cruz, Masako Miki, and Tau Lewis. Enjoy an evening of art, conversation, and hands-on crafts—free and open to the public.
*Banner courtesy of Hunters Point Shipyard
Hunters Point Shipyard
Thu, Jun. 5th 6-8PM
“DECOMMISSIONED,” curated by Stacey Carter, reveals 20 years of research into Hunters Point Shipyard’s military, social, and environmental history through artwork, historic materials, and oral histories. The exhibit highlights the shipyard’s roles from WWII to Cold War radiation experiments, Black workforce contributions, and environmental impacts.
*Flyer courtesy of Moth Belly Gallery
Moth Belly Gallery
Thu, Jun. 5th 6-10PM
Moth Belly Gallery presents “(In)Visibility,” a solo exhibition by Mila Moldenhawer (aka Dadadoodles) featuring new paintings and mixed media works. Part of the SF First Thursday Art Walk, the show explores themes of presence and perception and will be on view throughout the summer. (Jun. 6th – Aug. 2nd)
*Flyer courtesy of Yerrie Choo & Low Key Skate Shop
Low Key Skate Shop
Thu, Jun. 5th 6-10PM
As part of the Tenderloin First Thursday Art Walk, Low Key Skate Shop presents “Kissy Kissy Huggy Huggy,” a solo exhibition by Yerrie Choo. The show explores the intoxicating highs and painful contradictions of romance through deeply personal visual and written works.
*Flyer courtesy of Rosebud Gallery SF
Rosebud Gallery SF
Thu, Jun. 5th 6-10PM
Rosebud Gallery and Sal Steiner present the 2nd Annual PRIDE SHOW, featuring 55 local artists and vibrant queer art. Celebrate Pride Month with bold works, good vibes, and a whole lot of community spirit. (Jun. 5th – 27th)
*Banner courtesy of 836M
836M
Thu, Jun. 5th 6:30-8:30PM
836M launches the soft opening of “Multisensory Dialogue,” a summer residency featuring a collaboration between composer Danny Clay, perfumer Yosh Han, and designer Naomi Rosenberg. The project explores the interplay of sound, scent, and touch through themes of labyrinth, navigation, and discovery. (Jun. 5th – Aug. 21st)
Friday, Jun. 6th
*Photo courtesy of Castro Art Walk
Castro Art Walk
Fri, Jun. 6th 5-8PM
Explore the Castro’s vibrant art scene during the Castro Art Walk, featuring 17 galleries and merchants hosting extended-hour exhibitions. Choose between guided or self-guided tours to experience the neighborhood’s creative spirit—RSVP for the digital map and details.
Artwork: René Smith, White Cactus, 2025. Pastel on Paper, 28 x 32 in. *Courtesy of Et al.
Et al.
Fri, Jun. 6th 5-8PM
Et al. presents “Better than Normal!,” a retrospective of Charlie Tweddle’s eccentric and genre-blurring work—from lo-fi country ballads and whimsical sculptures to ornate cowboy hats—curated by Zully Adler. Also on view: René Smith’s “Pacific Daylight Time.” (Jun. 6th – Jul. 12th)
Artwork: Truong Tran. *Courtesy of MAG Galleries
MAG Galleries
Fri, Jun. 6th 5-9PM
MAG Galleries presents “LOUD: because sometimes you just have to live!,” a solo exhibition by Vietnamese-American poet and visual artist Truong Tran, opening during the Castro ArtWalk. Tran’s deeply personal and political works—crafted from upcycled materials and gay pornography—explore protest, queerness, and identity as acts of resistance and reclamation. (Jun. 6th – Nov. 2nd)
Artwork: Nathan Lynch, Another Knot, 2021. Glazed Ceramic, 19 x 17 x 14 in. *Courtesy of Morgann Trumbull Projects
Morgann Trumbull Projects at 1912 Market St.
Fri, Jun. 6th 6-9PM
Morgann Trumbull Projects presents “…before you become forest again…,” a pop-up exhibition featuring works by Conrad Guevara, Nathan Lynch, Anna Kunz, and Karla Wozniak that explore cycles of growth, collapse, and regeneration. Inspired by a Rilke poem, the show brings together sculpture, painting, and print to reflect on the rhythms of nature, time, and transformation. (Jun. 6th – Jul. 5th)
Artwork: April Bey, Miss Bilquis! How is Your Life? / Up and Not Crying. *Courtesy of Jonathan Carver Moore
Jonathan Carver Moore
Fri, Jun. 6th 7-8PM
Jonathan Carver Moore presents “TO BE SEEN,” a multigenerational group exhibition celebrating Pride Month and spotlighting Black queer artists. The show boldly explores the complexities of visibility, assimilation, and identity, affirming the right to be fully seen and unapologetically oneself. (Jun. 5th – Aug. 16th)
Artwork: Lisa Knoop, Dancing with Myself. *Flyer courtesy of City Art Cooperative Gallery
City Art Cooperative Gallery
Fri, Jun. 6th 7-10PM
City Art Cooperative Gallery presents its June exhibition featuring artwork from over two dozen Bay Area artists. The show offers a vibrant selection of local talent with works available for purchase. (Jun. 4th – 29th)
*Flyer courtesy of Opera Parallèle x YBCA
Opera Parallèle x YBCA
Fri, Jun. 6th 7:30PM (& Sun, Jun. 7th 5PM)
This is the final weekend to see Opera Parallèle’s “Harvey Milk Reimagined” at the Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA, a new adaptation of the acclaimed opera tracing Harvey Milk’s journey from his early life to becoming a heroic LGBTQ+ leader. The production captures his transformative story with music by Stewart Wallace and libretto by Michael Korie. *Tickets $50–$188; Young Creatives 30 and Under: $35
Saturday, Jun. 7th
*Courtesy of FOR-SITE
FOR-SITE at Fort Point National Historic Site
Sat, Jun. 7th 10AM-5PM
FOR-SITE celebrates the Public Opening day of “Black Gold: Stories Untold,” featuring an engaging lineup of artist talks, music, and performances at Fort Point National Historic Site. Over fifteen artists from the Bay Area and across the globe converge at San Francisco’s Fort Point, activating the Civil War-era site with newly commissioned and recent artworks that highlight the resilience, struggles, and triumphs of African Americans who lived in California from the Gold Rush to the era of Reconstruction following the Civil War (c. 1849–1877). (Jun. 6th – Nov. 2nd)
Artwork: Yuttana Chompupuen. *Flyer courtesy of CK Contemporary
CK Contemporary
Sat, Jun. 7th 10AM-6PM
CK Contemporary presents “Dreamscapes,” the first U.S. solo exhibition of Thai artist Yuttana Chompupuen, featuring luminous, meditative landscapes that blend Thai cultural motifs with Western techniques. His serene compositions reflect a harmonious balance of nature, imagination, and Buddhist influence. (Jun. 7th – 21st)
*Photo courtesy of Phillip Hua
Block Party at 699 Goettingen St.
Sat, Jun. 7th 1-4PM
Celebrate the unveiling of San Francisco’s newest art-tiled stairway, “Steps to Wisdom,” with a ribbon cutting and all-ages block party featuring music, food, and kids activities in the Portola District. Designed by artist Phillip Hua, the vibrant stairway features engraved community reflections and mirrored tiles symbolizing wisdom and personal growth.
*Banner courtesy of Minnesota Street Project (MSP)
SquareCylinder at Minnesota Street Project (MSP)
Sat, Jun. 7th 1-4PM
Celebrate the relaunch of SquareCylinder.com, a leading Northern California platform for art criticism, at Minnesota Street Project with keynote talks, a panel on Bay Area art and journalism, and a tribute to Artweek founder Cecile McCann. Stay for follow-up interviews with SquareCylinder contributing writers in MSP galleries from 4-7PM.
Artwork: Adriana Camacho, Introspection 2020 / Introspección 2020. Acrylic Painting, 19 x 15 in. *Courtesy of SFWA Artists Gallery
SFWA Artists Gallery
Sat, Jun. 7th 2-4PM
SFWA Artists Gallery presents “Pattern, Shape and Form,” a juried exhibition showcasing the work of Bay Area artists. Juried by Kiara Paninos, Media, Marketing, and Events Coordinator at Arts & Crafts Cooperative, Inc., the exhibition celebrates diverse interpretations of form and design. (Jun. 3rd – 27th)
Image Credit: Christy Chan, large scale public video projection. *Courtesy of Telematic Media Arts
Telematic Media Arts
Sat, Jun. 7th 2-4PM
Telematic Media Arts hosts a closing reception for “ANTI-AUTHORITARIAN,” a group exhibition featuring politically charged works by Nic[o] Brierre Aziz, Christy Chan, Nicólas González-Medina, Doug Hall, and Kal Spelletich. The exhibition confronts white supremacy and authoritarianism in American politics through powerful acts of artistic resistance.
Artwork: Janet Jones and Alison Woods. *Courtesy of Hugomento
Hugomento
Sat, Jun. 7th 3-5PM
Hugomento presents “Continuum,” a mother-daughter exhibition featuring mixed media and paintings by Janet Jones and Alison Woods, marking their first show together. The showcase highlights their unique artistic voices while exploring connection through generational creativity. (Jun. 7th – 20th)
Artwork: Dennis Leon, Dune Cliff, 1985. Color Pastel on Paper, 30 ¼ x 44 ½ in. *Courtesy of Paul Thiebaud Gallery
Paul Thiebaud Gallery
Sat, Jun. 7th 3-5PM
Paul Thiebaud Gallery presents “Dennis Leon: Collage, Pastels, and Sculpture 1975-1990,” featuring works that highlight his distinctive Land Art interventions through collages, pastels, and bronze sculptures. The exhibition celebrates Leon’s legacy as a pioneering artist whose site-specific installations uniquely engaged with natural landscapes. (May 17th – Jul. 3rd)
Artworks: (left) Jonathan Parker, SC #459, 2024. Acrylic on Canvas, 14 x 11 in. (right) Lauren Davis, Mending, 2022. Deconstructed Photographic Weaving, Hand-cut and Dyed, Mended, 28 x 46 in. *Courtesy of Jack Fischer Gallery
Jack Fischer Gallery
Sat, Jun. 7th 4-6PM
Jack Fischer Gallery presents “Mended,” a two-person exhibition featuring Lauren Davies and Jonathan Parker. Davies’ photo weavings reflect on the trauma of incarceration, while Parker’s sewn canvas collages explore abstraction through material and process. (Jun. 7th – Jul. 12th)
Artwork: Brian Dettmer, Spellage, 2020. Hardcover Book, Acrylic Varnish, Epoxy Putty, Acrylic, Wood, 35 x 16 x 5 in. *Courtesy of Nancy Toomey Fine Art
Nancy Toomey Fine Art
Sat, Jun. 7th 4-6PM
Nancy Toomey Fine Art presents “Turning the Page,” a group exhibition curated by Donna Seager featuring innovative, book-inspired works by Gale Antokal, Renée Bott, Brian Dettmer, Andrew Hayes, Emily Payne, and Barbara Wildenboer. The show explores the intersection of material mastery and narrative form, with a curator talk at 5PM featuring Seager in conversation with art writer DeWitt Cheng. (Jun. 5th – Aug. 4th)
Artwork: Charlo, Shadow Parade, 2020. Pigment Pen, Acrylic Paint on Wood Panel, 36 x 48 in. *Courtesy of Themes+Projects
Themes+Projects
Sat, Jun. 7th 4-6PM
Themes+Projects presents “Shadow Parade” by Charlo, a vibrant summer exhibition featuring bold new works and a live drawing experience during the artist reception. The show invites viewers into Charlo’s dynamic world of playful characters and imaginative scenes. (Jun. 7th – Aug. 30th)
Artwork: (left) Margo Wolowiec, Midnight Sun, 2025. (right) Andrea Bowers, We Must Change For the Land to Be Free (Passage from Deena Metzger, “Desperate Acts of Imagination.”), 2025. *Courtesy of Jessica Silverman Gallery
Jessica Silverman Gallery
Sat, Jun. 7th 5-7PM
Jessica Silverman Gallery presents “Midnight Sun” by Margo Wolowiec, a solo exhibition of tapestries exploring cycles of healing and ecological renewal, alongside Andrea Bowers’ “Hope Is Never Silent,” featuring mixed-media works inspired by Harvey Milk that advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and ecofeminism. (Jun. 7th – Jul. 19th)
Artwork: Yaaqee Studio x Saint, Zajr (Untitiled I-VI), Fine Silver and Borosilicate Glass. *Courtesy of re.riddle
re.riddle at Minnesota Street Project (MSP)
Sat, Jun. 7th 5-7PM
“Closer Than They Appear,” co-presented by re.riddle and Studio Anand Sheth at Minnesota Street Project (MSP), explores the philosophical and optical dimensions of reflection through works by over a dozen Bay Area artists and designers. Opening during SF Design Week, the show uses mirrors and reflective surfaces to examine identity, perception, and the gaze. (Jun. 7th – Jul. 19th)
Artwork: Thierry Carrier, Untitled (Code 1947). Oil on Canvas, 78.7 x 63 in. *Courtesy of Ryan Graff Contemporary
Ryan Graff Contemporary
Sat, Jun. 7th 5-9PM
Ryan Graff Contemporary presents “Contemporary Symbolism,” featuring international artists exploring myth, memory, and modern iconography through deeply symbolic and evocative works. The exhibition bridges the sacred and the secular, inviting viewers into a rich dialogue between tradition and contemporary vision. (Jun. 7th – Jul. 19th)
Artwork: Stephen Pace, Bettys Back Yard, 1986. Oil on Canvas, 50 1/2 x 80 1/2 in. *Courtesy of Altman Siegel
Altman Siegel
Sat, Jun. 7th 6-8PM
Altman Siegel presents two compelling exhibitions: “Stephen Pace: Nudes & Birds,” highlighting the artist’s joyful and sensual depictions of the human form and nature, and “Punk Leaf” by Tyler Ormsby, featuring atmospheric paintings that merge minimalist figuration with textured, Post-Impressionist-inspired abstraction. Together, the shows celebrate expressive approaches to form, color, and narrative across generations. (Jun. 4th – Jul. 19th)
*Flyer courtesy of Bane Gallery
Bane Gallery
Sat, Jun. 7th 6-9PM
Bane Gallery presents “Nobody.Everywhere,” a photography installation by Brett d Cline.
*Banner courtesy of Punk Majesty
Punk Majesty
Sat, Jun. 7th 6-9:30PM
The Punk Majesty Fashion & Art Showroom debuts its first group art exhibition, featuring 20 diverse artists in a bold, mixed media showcase. Known for its eco-conscious punk fashion and rock ‘n’ roll aesthetic, the space now spotlights a wide range of visual styles united by authentic, independent expression. (Jun. 7th – 30th) *RSVP required
*Flyer courtesy of Galería de la Raza
Galería de la Raza
Sat, Jun. 7th 7-10PM
Galería de la Raza presents “The Q-Sides: 10th Year Anniversary,” a reimagining of East Side Story LP covers that centers queer identity within lowrider culture. Originally created by Vero Majano, Brown Angel, and Kari Orvik, the exhibition celebrates queer resilience and challenges the erasure of queerness in the Latiné community. (Jun. 7th – Aug. 2nd)
Sunday, Jun. 8th
*Flyer courtesy of ArtSpan
ArtSpan at the Ferry Building
Sun, Jun. 8th 12-1:30PM
Join ArtSpan for a celebratory Midday Mimosa Collector Tour of “Brightside,” a summer pop-up exhibition at the Ferry Building featuring five Bay Area artists. Enjoy a complimentary mimosa, light bites, and a guided walkthrough with the exhibiting artists as they share works exploring joy, memory, and transformation. *Tickets $100