Summer in San Francisco can be on the cool side which is why it’s such a great escape from soaring temperatures in other destinations. There’s plenty to do by the bay including traditional Memorial Day commemorative ceremonies May 23-26, 2014, a rousing Carnaval celebration May 23-25 and an opportunity to see two major art exhibitions before they close.
Yoga: The Art of Transformation
Through May 25, 2014
“Yoga: The Art of Transformation” closes on May 25, 2014. Borrowed from 25 museums and private collections in Europe, the U.S. and India, the artworks featured in the exhibition date back to the second century. Images ranging from benevolent deities and gurus to Tantric goddesses and sinister yogis reveal how yoga practices — and perceptions of them — have transformed over time and across communities. Exhibition highlights include stunning masterpieces of Indian sculpture and painting; pages from the first illustrated book of yoga postures (asanas); and a Thomas Edison film, Hindoo Fakir (1902), the first American movie ever produced about India. The Asian Art Museum is the only U.S. West Coast venue for this exhibition.
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Admission: Exhibition tickets are $17.
Location: 200 Larkin St.
Mark di Suvero at Crissy Field
Through May 26, 2014
Presented by SFMOMA in partnership with the National Park Service and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, eight monumentally scaled sculptures by Mark di Suvero have been installed at historic Crissy Field for the past year. Set against the backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge, a structure that has inspired the artist throughout his career, di Suvero’s dynamic steel sculptures frame and reframe the surrounding landscape in surprising new ways. The exhibition which closes on May 26 brings together works from across the country, dating from 1967 to 2012.
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Location: Crissy Field
Carnaval
May 23-25, 2014
Bursting with soccer, international music, dance, global cuisine and arts & crafts from the many countries that celebrate Carnaval, Carnaval San Francisco will be celebrated in San Francisco’s Mission District on the Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25, 2014. This year’s theme is “La Rumba de la Copa Mundial – Celebration of the World Cup.” Carnaval San Francisco kicks off at AT&T Park with the San Francisco Giants on May 23; the pre-game party includes a ticket to the game, collector’s edition Carnaval-themed Giants item. Partial proceeds benefit community non-profits. A free two-day family festival in the Mission District as part of festivities on May 24-25 on Harrison Street between 16th and 24th Streets. The Grand Parade on Sunday, May 25, starts at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of 24th and Bryant streets, where it will proceed west to Mission Street. From there, the parade heads north on Mission down to 17th Street, where it will turn east and flow into the festival area. BART offers easy access to all events.
For more information visit www.carnavalsanfrancisco.org or call 415-206-0577.
Admission: Festival and parade are free; grandstand parade seating ($30) is available.
