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 Fun & Educational |
875 Howard Street (between 4th & 5th Streets) San Francisco, CA 94103-3009 United States +1 415 321 8000 http://www.calacademy.org/ info@calacademy.org |
The Academy's Golden Gate Park location is closed for renovation until 2008. It is temporarily located at 875 Howard Street. This is a great place for an inquiring mind. The wonders of the natural world are on display in the Steinhart Aquarium, complete with a penguin colony; the Morrison Planetarium, offers a sky show; and a natural history museum with a hunk of jade the size of a steamer trunk. There is also a collection of artifacts from the local native populations of the Bay Area and Oceania, and a whimsical courtyard display of animal statues by renowned sculptor Buffano. Admission prices vary according to age. Admission is free for children aged 3 and under, and for all guests on the first Wednesday of each month. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Paul Mison |
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 Photo: Paul Mison |
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 Photo: Gretchen Keer |
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 Cartoons by the Comics |
655 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94105 United States +1 415 227 8666 http://www.cartoonart.org/ |
With a collection of over 6,000 original pieces of cartoon art, this museum is the largest museum in the US dedicated to Comic art. It all began in 1984, when a group of artists set up a series of open-air exhibitions of their work. Impressed by the dedication of this group, 'Peanuts' creator Charles M. Schulz helped the group set up a permanent home to display comics and comic art. You can find the works of Bud Fisher (Mutt and Jeff), George Herriman (Krazy Kat) and Charles M. Schulz (Peanuts), and a variety of other comic works on display at this museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Gung Hay Fat Choy! |
Market & Kearny Streets San Francisco, CA 94104 United States +1 415 982 3071 http://www.chineseparade.com cnyparade_ccc@yahoo.com |
Following the discovery of Gold in California, many of the Chinese working on railroads in the area wanted to find a way to celebrate the coming lunar year. In order to expose the locals to their native culture, the Chinese response was a fusion of the typical American parade with their native holiday of the New Year. Today, the Chinese New Year Parade has become a San Francisco and International institution. Snaking its way down Market Street, the parade is the largest of its kind anywhere and has grown to include various other cultures to share in the festivities and perform for over three million spectators each year. With colorful Dragons, ferocious lions, ear-splitting firecrackers, and red envelopes all around, this colorful, noisy, and highly religious event also includes a two week festival with a spectacular flower show and community fair. Gung Hay Fat Choy! Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Amy Cardoza |
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The waxing hotspot |
166 Geary Boulevard Suite 900 San Francisco, CA 94108 United States +1 415 391 8929 http://www.flyingbeauticians.com/ flyingbeauticians@comcast.net |
The Flying Beauticians is a popular salon and spa located in San Francisco's Union Square as well as at Mill Valley. Around since 1981, this establishment is known for their amazing eyebrow shaping, waxing and skin treatments. Dare if you must and try the "Designs Down Under", where they wax intricate designs in your nether regions; another favorite service! If that thought leaves you a little squeamish, don't worry, they have a range of treatments like facials, body treatments, massages, manicures and pedicures. Check the website for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Promoting German Heritage |
530 Bush St 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94108 United States +1 415 391 8715 www.goethe.de/sanfrancisco director@sanfrancisco.goethe.org |
The Goethe-Institut- named for German writer Johann Wolfgang Goethe (1749 - 1832)- is a premier cultural center promoting awareness of German culture and heritage. The Institut (with offices world-wide) has a year round calendar with artistic and educational events fostering cross-cultural dialogs throughout the Bay Area. The Goethe-Institut offers comprehensive German language courses for beginners as well as fluent speakers looking to maintain their skills. In addition to language courses, the Institut features film shows, contemporary art exhibitions, and performing arts events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mystical comforts |
240 Stockton Street, 7th floor San Francisco, CA 94108 United States +1 415 217 7700 http://www.kamalaspa.com peace@kamalaspa.com |
This day spa and salon uses the principles of Ayurveda to further your well being. The Indian ambience, plush cushions and rich textiles will have you feeling better as soon as you walk in. Find out what personality type you are, your physical characteristics like the thickness of your hair and quality of your skin, and choose your spa treatments accordingly. Select from the exotic facials, massage treatments, hair treatments and more. You can also pick up a little something to take back home from the plethora of lotions, masks, serums, oils and the like available. Check the website for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic Chinese temple |
855 Stockton Street (at the corner of Clay Street) San Francisco, CA 94108 United States +1 415 788 1339 |
This old temple (founded 1857) housed in a new building (built in 1977) that also houses the Chinatown Post Office is located on the fourth floor. It is a large light-filled room with stark white walls and a pyramid-shaped ceiling with a skylight at its apex. The elaborate altar displays the deity Kuan Ti with attendant deities. The altar and other carved panels were moved from the original temple nearby and are beautifully gilded and carved in amazing detail. The view from the balcony, one of the nicest in Chinatown, includes the Transamerica Pyramid. A temple story has it that Harry Truman visited the temples old location just before the 1948 election and made an offering for good luck. It may have done the trick. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Trevor Attridge |
 Photo: Trevor Attridge |
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Brushed chrome diversion! |
101 Fourth Street (at the corner of Mission Street) San Francisco, CA 94103 United States +1 415 567 1004 http://www.metreon.com/ information@metreon.com |
This gleaming mass of brushed-chrome, plate-glass and 21st century attitude is one of The City's best shopping and entertainment complexes with first-rate shops, restaurants, attractions, and state-of-the-art cinemas (including an IMAX. Sony Playstation store in the whole wide world, plus hyper-cool video arcades. The food court is a cut above what you will find in a typical mall, featuring outposts of such San Francisco restaurants as Sanraku. Hands-on is the house rule. Look through colorful coffee table books. Touch Sony's biggest touchscreen remote. Capture alien invaders at the PlayStation store, and then bring home the latest band's CD spinning inside the listening station. You'll also find other great places to browse and shop like: Sony Style letting you kick back in one of the "living rooms," and watch a movie on the biggest television, or try out the latest HandyCam. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Josh Mock |
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 Photo: Sarah Rimkus |
 Photo: Warren Chu |
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The Craft of Design for San Francisco |
550 Sutter St San Francisco, CA 94102 United States +1 415 773 0303 http://www.sfmcd.org/ info@sfmcd.org |
An important cultural venue in the Bay Area, the San Francisco Museum of Craft + Design celebrates the areas of contemporary craft and design, assembling under one roof an eclectic array of artifacts, exhibits, and educational resources for the general public as well as experts and aficionados. The museum plays an active public role by offering innovative community outreach programs. For more information on inaugural activities and upcoming events, visit the website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pablo Picasso & Matthew Barney |
151 3rd Street (between Howard & Mission Streets) San Francisco, CA 94103 United States +1 415 357 4000 http://www.sfmoma.org artistsgallery@sfmoma.org |
Opened in 1995, this museum houses a permanent collection of over 15,000 works, including 4,700 paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and 9,000 photographs. The museum has exhibited the works of Henri Matisse, Richard Diebenkorn, Dorothea Lange, Paul Klee, Cindy Sherman, Matthew Barney and many contemporary artists. Designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta, the space itself is a wonder to behold. The lobby floor, for instance, is a massive chessboard. Gargantuan sculptures hang from above. Free admission every first Tuesday of the month. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Barusch Benitez |
 Photo: Jennifer Hattam |
 Photo: John Keehler |
 Photo: Mark Interrante |
 Photo: Koji Yatani |
 Photo: Scott Hughes |
 Photo: Stan Szwalbenest |
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 Photo: Adam Eckert |
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Historic Chinatown church |
660 California Street San Francisco, CA 94108 United States +1 415 288 3800 http://www.oldsaintmarys.org/ jennifer@jenniferduartedesign.com |
At one time, the spire of this cathedral was the tallest structure in San Francisco. There may be buildings taller than this cathedral these days, but none offers more San Francisco history. The church foundation is granite cut in China. The exterior is composed of red bricks made in New England and brought around Cape Horn. Inside, the white plaster sanctuary has some nice stained glass and exhibits the ribbed-vault arches typical of neo-gothic architecture. The lighting is kept low, giving the shrines along the walls, lit with indirect spots and votive candles, an ethereal glow. Display cases house a collection of drawings, photographs, and artifacts from St. Marys rich history, including dramatic photos of the devastation caused by the 1906 earthquake and fire. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Kathleen Franklin |
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