What’s Happening This Month: Lectures / Seminars / Conferences

Friends of Calligraphy: Square Capitals

Explore historical examples of these characters resembling formal Roman incised letters & in use for centuries -- then create a modern, yet classic, writing style

Apr 20th through Jun 1st
Bldg C

Turning Trash Into Cash

What would you do with some extra cash? Travel? New gadget? New piece of jewelry? This two-hour class gives you all the information you need!

May 18th
Gatehouse

The Norway Day Festival 2013

Join us for the largest family-friendly Norwegian festival in the US, showcasing the best of Norwegian culture, food & music! Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the festival in 2013

May 4th through May 5th
Festival Pavilion

The Decameron

The Decameron: 10 days. Dozens of artists & performers. 100 unique stories. The Decameron transforms the Fort Mason Center Firehouse into The Oekolos, a post-disaster enclave where artists, actors, dancers & aerialists take refuge from the chaos outside

May 29th through Jun 9th
Firehouse

Museo ItaloAmericano Discover Italy Sunday -- Lucca: City To Discover

Attend an Illustrated lecture by Dr. William Tognotti followed by a tasting of regional wine & food

May 19th
Museo ItaloAmericano, Bldg C

Blue Bear School of Music: Spring 2013

Private & group instruction in rock, jazz, blues, reggae & other popular music styles. Instrument & voice, all ages & levels, day & evening programs

Apr 1st through Jun 8th
Blue Bear School of Music, Bldg D

An Introduction To Ship Modeling (Maritime Library Lecture)

Learn about building ship models and about the hobby today

May 14th
SF Maritime National Historical Park / J. Porter Shaw Library, Bldg E

Museo ItaloAmericano: Puccini Night At The Movies

Illustrated lecture by San Francisco Opera’s Director of Music Administration, Kip Cranna

May 2nd
Museo ItaloAmericano, Bldg C

Museo ItaloAmericano: Italian Matters Because ...

The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the Museo Italo Americano, presents this program to raise interest & motivation in learning Italian

May 4th
Museo ItaloAmericano, Bldg C

On The Commons: CoFED Soiree

Please join On The Commons & CoFED for an evening celebrating interconnectedness in our food & economy

May 8th
Bldg B, Room B-301

On The Commons: The Kepler Project Fundraiser

Please join On The Commons for an event to support The Kepler Project, an immersive theater piece about the harmony of the universe, as seen through the eyes of 17th-century astronomer & mystic Johannes Kepler

May 16th
Bldg B, Room B-301

Thursdays At Readers Poetry Series

Readers Bookstore is the place to be to hear poetry & lots of it

May 2nd through May 30th
Readers Bookstore, Bldg C

Marriage Prep 101

Marriage Prep 101 Workshop for engaged, newlywed & seriously dating couples

May 17th through May 18th
Fort Mason Center

California Lawyers For the Arts -- The Business of Making and Distributing a Film

Covers the business of making and distributing a film

May 30th
California Lawyers for the Arts, Bldg C

LLGA | Cities Pilot the Future

Global cities invite urban & social innovators to pilot their solutions & view solutions

May 14th through May 16th
Conference Center, Bldg A

Tai Chi Morning Workout

Zach Ma's Tai Chi classes appeal to both beginners & experts to help reduce stress & improve overall health

May 23rd through Jun 27th
Bldg C, Room C-260