by Magdy Zara
Sponsored by ArtSpan, this year’s annual production of San Francisco Open Studios celebrates its 50th consecutive edition, bringing art to the entire Bay Area community.
For years, ArtSpan’s SF Open Studios has connected local artists with San Francisco residents and visitors, giving testimony to the enduring power of art to unite communities and to the spirit of the artists who have been at the forefront of shaping San Francisco’s cultural identity.
The opening toast was held on Sept. 19 and the exhibitions will be open to the public through October 13 of this year.
For the past five decades, ArtSpan’s SF Open Studios (SFOS) has invited the public to visit the creative spaces of local artists to see where their magic happens and to purchase works directly from the creators.
SFOS’s expansive exhibition features hundreds of works in a variety of media, encouraging art lovers to plan their studio visits on weekends.
Immerse yourself in the creativity of the San Francisco Bay Area and purchase pieces knowing that your patronage directly supports the region’s art ecosystem.
SF Open Studios is completely free to attend.
SOMArts Cultural Center gallery hours are: Thursdays 3-7 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 12 noon-7 p.m., 934 Brannan St. (between 8th and 9th Streets) San Francisco.
For more information on programming and exhibition guides, visit www.artspan.org info@artspan.org https://sfosguide.com/weekends
Jenny y los Mexicanos Showcase Their Talent
The Jenny y los Mexicanos group, known for masterfully combining jazz, flamenco, acoustic folk, and rockabilly, will be performing in concert soon to provide their audience with a unique musical adventure.
Jenny y los Mexicanos will give a demonstration of a fantastic fusion of rhythms, ranging from danceable and comforting songs to sensitive moments of timeless musical expression.
The event will be this Sunday, Sept. 22, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Freight & Salvage, located at 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley.
The play Riding the Currents of the Wild Wind
The Latin American Art and Culture Movement (MACLA) presents the play Riding the Currents of the Wild Wind, which is a theatrical concert that combines narration and live music, based directly on stories and songs from the epic novel Their Dogs Came with Them, by Helena María Viramontes.
The adaptation of this play was led by musical director Martha González (of the GRAMMY Award-winning band Quetzal) together with Alpert Award-winning artist Virginia Grise and directed by Kendra Ware.
The performance showcases an eclectic mix of Mexican and Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz, funk, rock and gospel, performed by Martha González.
Riding the Currents of the Wild Wind delves into themes of gentrification, identity and the search for one’s place in the world.
This is a unique opportunity to witness the fusion of literature and music.
The performances will take place on Sept. 27, 28 and 29 of this year, on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 7:30 p.m., while on Sunday the 29th it will be after 2:30 p.m., in the MACLA theater at 510 South 1st Street, San José. Tickets range from $10 to $45.
