September 24, 2020
Homing's In: Sept 24-Oct 2
Jim Provenzano READ TIME: 2 MIN.
From Folsom fetish fun to literary loveliness, you can find online arts, nightlife and community events to suit whatever your mood may be.
ARTS
Amy Siewert: Imagery
Dance is the most vibrantly physical of art forms, and we miss it. Until we can enjoy it live, check out some amazing short dance films by Siewert's beautiful deft dancers. Oct 1 6:30pm PST: the tenth anniversary Sketch series presents Red Thread a new documentary dance film project. www.asimagery.org https://www.eventbrite.com
Artspan's Open Studios
Online version of the annual multi-artists weeks-long exhibits and studio tours, with talks, panels, live studio tours. https://www.artspan.org/home
Author Events at Alley Cat Books
The bookstore, while physically closed, hosts online events with acclaimed authors. the store is also taking mail order book purchases. www.alleycatbookshop.com
Author Events at Booksmith
The popular Upper Haight bookstore hosts talks and readings with mainstream fiction, nonfiction authors. https://www.booksmith.com
Benjamin
Quirky, anxiety-fueled gay rom-com directed by Simon ("Nevermind the Buzzcocks") Amstell and starring Colin Morgan (Merlin, The Happy Prince), is now available on DVD and digital platforms including Kino Now.
A Boy and His Tiger
The Cartoon Art Museum pays tribute to the comic art of Bill Watterson, creator of the popular Calvin and Hobbs series. Bid on print, T-shirts, bags and more. Artwork created by professional artists, graphic novelists, illustrators and animators was created and auctioned off on eBay, and the remainder will be sold throughout the spring. www.cartoonart.org
Broadway on AirBnB
Promotional-sponsored performances by a variety of talents: Tittus Burgess, cast members from Moulin Rouge, Mrs. Doubtfire, and more, plus dance, yoga, tarot and circus classes. $10-$50. www.airbnb.com
Broadway Performers
For Broadway fans, Tony-winning performers and the super-sexy Broadway Bares benefits, visit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' YouTube channel for hours of amazing performances. Donation options are linked as well. https://www.youtube.com/channel/
Caitlin Doughty
Author of the popular hilarious book, Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs?: And Other Questions About Dead Bodies reads from her book (a copy included with ticket. Sept 30. 7pm. PST. www.booksmith.com
Cal Performances at Home
Watch videos of classical and modern music concerts, and artist conversations courtesy of the Berkeley-based performing arts organization. The 2020-2021 season starts Oct. 1 with Tessa Lark (violin) and Andrew Armstrong (piano)�performing works by Bart�k, Ysa�e, Schubert, Grieg and Ravel. Oct. 6, Alex Ross and composer John Adams (Nixon in China) in Conversation. Oct. 8, Tetzlaff Quartet performing works by Beethoven. $5-$60 and up. Full new season schedule at www.calperformances.org
Contemporary Jewish Museum Events & Exhibits
View virtual exhibits (like Predicting the Past: Zohar Studios, The Lost Years) and online events. https://thecjm.org/
Dance Brigade
Hemorrhage: An Ablution of Hope will be performed outdoors in real space! Dance Brigade is known for its use of drumming, text, explosive modern dance, and content-driven art. Sept 26, 2pm. at 24th St. BART Station Plaza. https://dancemissiontheater.org/2020/08/30/sept-27-hemorrhage-an-ablution-of-hope/
Dancing Together Apart
Women's dance-film project with 20 Dancers over 40 days from all up and down the West Coast of the United States, from Portland to L.A., who participated in the work focusing on our current struggles with the COVID pandemic, Black Lives Matter protests and police violence. https://www.dancingtogetherapart.org/
