Lucie Scanlon’s solo art show ‘Guardian Angel’ opens
Where: Adobe Books Backroom Gallery, 3130 24th St.
When: Friday, Feb. 24, 5 to 9 p.m.
Lucie Scanlon is an Oakland-grown artist based between the Bay Area and Chicago, Illinois. She received her Bachelors of Fine Arts from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2019 focusing on painting and ceramics.
Her passion comes from a belief that art expresses feelings, memories, and experiences in unique ways. She believes that these ways of visual communication can provoke new conversations, share personal stories, spur someone to explore their imagination, and help discover creativity in our daily life.
David Boyce and Friends at Medicine for Nightmares
Where: Medicine for Nightmares, 3036 24th St.
When: Friday, Feb. 24, 7 to 9 p.m.
Boohabian multi-reed player extraordinaire David Boyce continues his semi-regular Friday residency at Medicine for Nightmares tonight. Each week, David will be inviting different musical guests to join him in the galeria for a night of sonic sustenance and musical medicina.
Tonight David presents his very special guests Bristol: Lisa Mezzacappa on bass, Cory Wright on reeds, Murray Campbell on violin and Randy McKean on reeds.
Black Choreographers Festival
Where: Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th St.
When: Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
This weekend’s Black Choreographers Festival celebrates its 19th year of programming in the East Bay and in San Francisco, highlighting award-winning Bay Area Choreographers and companies and featuring unique and dynamic performances! BCF is a great way to celebrate Black History Month and African American heritage and culture. Buy tickets to the show here.
Featuring:
- Gregory Dawson, dawsondancesf (Sunday only)
- Shawn Hawkins
- Robert Moses, Robert Moses’ KIN
- Justin Sharlman
- Natalya Shoaf
- Raissa Simpson, PUSH Dance Company
- Dazaun Soleyn with Jordon E. Dabney
Jigsaw puzzle swap
Where: 22nd and Guerrero Streets
When: Sunday, Feb. 26, 2 to 4 p.m.
Community puzzle swap. Come swap your old puzzles for new ones! Have fun for free.
Missing dog in the Mission
Lost dog! Cute and small. Keep eyes out and call 415-438-0128 if seen.
Greater San Francisco
FREE SF street photography show
Where: 1086 Howard St.
When: Feb. 25 and 26, 12 to 3 p.m.; March 4 and 5, 12 to 3 p.m.; March 11, 12 to 3 p.m.
This vibrant and expansive show features street photography from the zine Who Are We?, an exploration of San Franciscans seen through the lens of leading San Francisco street photographers.
The show is a one of a kind survey of the current state of SF street photography, covering 40 years of SF street photography, from Lou Dematteis’ lowrider photos from 1978 to 1980 to the current era. It’s one of the most diverse and dynamic street photography scenes in the world.
In addition to photos from Who Are We? the show includes individual photographers representing the SF instant photography and experimental photography communities, as well as Lou Dematteis, Troy Holden and Jake Ricker. Contact: Adam, @capp_street.
Black History Month fashion show
Where: Honey Art Studio, 1981 Sutter St.
When: Sunday, Feb. 26, 1 to 5 p.m.
Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak! Come and celebrate Black culture through fashion. You will experience fashion highlighting 1970s and current styles like no other. High energy, great people!
Hosted by the renowned Mario B and introducing new designers who create Fashion with a message: URBANVALLEY, Cloud Surfin and REAL TRUE LEADERS. Come in your unique fashion style, support local stylists and Celebrate Black History!