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 Rupturre 25 (Warp Weft) 2025, Jenifer Wofford |
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage with SFPL’s Weaving Stories! Enjoy music, dance, film, author talks and creative workshops for all ages, both virtually and in-person. This year’s featured artist is Jenifer Wofford, a celebrated San Francisco artist and educator known for her vibrant, thought-provoking work exploring culture, history and identity. |
Feel the pulse of resistance and resilience in Silencing the Drum, an interactive performance where live drumming, dance, and story confront religious racism and celebrate Brazil’s Afro-Brazilian sacred traditions. Sun., May 4, 2 p.m., Main Library, Koret Auditorium |
Lawrence Lindell reads from We All Got Something and talks with Breena Nuñez about trauma, healing, and grace—offering an honest, cartoony take on vulnerability, community, and the power of comics. Tue., May 6, 6 p.m., Virtual Library |
Transform the ordinary into the extraordinary at this World Collage Day party! Initiated by Kolaj Magazine in 2018, this global celebration connects artists through the art of bringing different things together.
Sat., May 10, 1 p.m., Main Library, Steve Silver Center, 4th Flr. |
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Explore traditional Japanese art—from lacquerware to swords—in this dynamic look at the Asian Art Museum’s collection, where history meets innovation and beauty blends with function. Presented by the Community Speakers Program.
Wed., May 14, 6:30 p.m, Virtual Library |
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Kintsugi is the art of repairing broken objects with gold, embracing flaws as part of their story. Symbolizing resilience and transformation, it invites us to find beauty in imperfection and reflect on life’s dual nature—its challenges and its grace. Sat., May 17, 2 p.m., Main Library, Steve Silver Center, 4th Flr. |
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Watch A Scanner Darkly, then join Sezin Devi Koehler—author of Much Ado About Keanu—for a talk on Keanu Reeves, the film and her intersectional take on his iconic career. Thur., May 29, 5:15 p.m., Main Library, Koret Auditorium |
Celebrate the Legion of Honor’s 100th anniversary with a free docent talk exploring Alma Spreckels’ bold vision that brought European art to San Francisco. Discover the museum’s remarkable collection and its fascinating evolution, led by docent Ioli Advani. Wed., May 7, 6 p.m., Virtual LIbrary |
Frankenstein Reimagined: A Collage Exhibition Experience Frankenstein reimagined through contemporary collage. This exhibit explores Mary Shelley's themes—science and AI, queerness and identity, and modern disconnection—through bold, mixed-media works by artists from the U.S. and Europe. Literature and visual art converge to spark reflection on what it means to be human. On view until June 30 |
The Real World: Comic Art From The Schmulowitz Collection of Wit & Humor For over a century, comics have offered humor, insight, and comfort in turbulent times. This exhibit surveys the evolution of comic art—from European roots to American icons, including early strips, women cartoonists, and unforgettable characters. Materials are drawn from SFPL’s Schmulowitz Collection of Wit & Humor (SCOWAH). On view until June 30 |
Skateboarding San Francisco: Concrete, Community, Continuity Experience Frankenstein reimagined through contemporary collage. This exhibit explores Mary Shelley's themes—science and AI, queerness and identity, and modern disconnection—through bold, mixed-media works by artists from the U.S. and Europe. Literature and visual art converge to spark reflection on what it means to be human. On view until July 6 |
Get Busy: LGBTQIA Zines from the Bay and Beyond When mainstream media fell short, LGBTQIA creators made zines—bold, DIY publications that centered queer voices, challenged norms, and sparked activism. Get Busy showcases zines from the 1960s to today, drawn from SFPL collections and community partners. A celebration of queer expression, resistance, and connection. On view until July 27 |
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Art, Music and Recreation Department
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 557-4525
sfpl.org/artmusicrec
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