• Play Ethic Studio @ The Drawing Room Communal Table

    The Drawing Room Annex 599 Valencia St., San Francisco, California, United States
    Friday nights, The Drawing Room Annex hosts a communal art table in their large gallery on Valencia St. It’s a space to create, connect, learn, and inspire one another. Join Shasta Garcia of Play Ethic Studio to wind down your Friday in this Design Week edition of Communal Table. We’ll play with watercolors, handmade palettes,

    tools for after Opening Reception: Touring Exhibition from Rome

    Italian Cultural Institute @INNOVIT 710 Sansome St., San Francisco, CA, United States
    The exhibition tools for after focuses on innovation within the Italian design culture through a display of objects, images and videos. What will the design and architecture of tomorrow look like? tools for after offers solutions to prevent―or to confront―the scenarios that the Anthropocene age has in store for us. The designer’s task is to envision the future. Envisioning

    Step Into History: A Studio Visit & Surrealist Film Experience for SF Design Week

    CIAO ART COLLECTIVE 506 BROADWAY, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, United States
    JOIN US FOR AN EXCLUSIVE SF DESIGN WEEK EVENT WHERE ART, HISTORY, AND CINEMA CONVERGE IN A ONE-OF-A-KIND ART SPACE VISIT. THIS HISTORIC SPACE, ONCE A LEGENDARY NIGHTCLUB FROM THE 1930S TO 1999, NOW SERVES AS A CREATIVE HUB SHOWCASING LOCAL SAN FRANCISCO ARTISTS AND A CURATED COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL OUTFITS FROM THE CLUB’S FORMER

    The Scent of Nostalgia: A Living Green Wall Within Reach

    Aura Tea and Coffee at Rincon Plaza 101 Spear Street Suite B5, San Francisco, CA, United States
    Presented by Ovata   What if a wall could carry memory, scent, and greenery—all at once?   Inspired by the traditional Korean  병풍 Byung-poong (folding screen) , Ovata presents a site-flexible installation: a  portable living wall  composed of hinged, frame-based panels filled with  California native plants. Spread throughout the event venue, these sculptural pieces are

    SFDW Co-Working Space with Rivian X Design Bay Area

    Rivian 340 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States
    Need a workspace during SF Design Week? The Rivian Space in Hayes Valley is opening as a co-working studio with free, strong Wi-Fi and complimentary morning coffee. Plus, when you’re done working, you can get an up-close look at Rivian’s electric adventure vehicles—explore the features and even take one for a spin.     

    Surveying the History of Arts Education in San Francisco

    Problem Library 1288 15th Ave, San Francisco, California, United States
    *** EVENT SOLD OUT*** Join Daniel Lucas (Education Director at Problem Library) and Nicole Meldahl (San Francisco historian and Executive Director of Western Neighborhoods Project) for a presentation and open conversation. Together, they’ll trace the origins, ethos, and contemporary resonance of San Francisco’s homegrown art schools. San Francisco has a storied history of community-led arts

    Marinship Open Studios

    Marinship Studios 265 Gate 5 Rd, Sausalito, California, United States
    Discover the creative visions of Sausalito’s Marinship Studios artists at a unique Open Studio event. This is a special opportunity to explore the historic space and experience the talent that defines its vibrant community. Step into the studios, engage with the artists, and gain insight into their creative processes and sources of inspiration. See how

    Clothing Swap: Rethinking Style & Sustainability at Dolores Park

    Dolores Park Dolores Park, SAN FRANCISCO, California, United States
    Join us for a feel-good afternoon in the sun at Dolores Park as we host a Clothing Swap—a playful and sustainable way to rethink fashion and give garments a second life. Bring clothes you no longer wear and swap them for fresh finds as you connect with fellow design-minded folks over stories and secondhand style.

    Jessica Hische Open Studio

    Jessica Hische Inc 314 15th St, Oakland, United States
    Join us at Jessica Hische Open House! Jessica creates custom lettering artwork for established brands, classic books, postage stamps, and so much more. She has travelled the world speaking at creative conferences and colleges, and  befriended innumerable internet strangers while navigating the depths of social media. Jessica Hische & Friends is an art, books, and

    Umber Talk Show

    Mama Dog Studios 700 26th St, OAKLAND, California, United States
    Where culture’s creatives are the celebrities. Umber is relaunching as a cultural media studio—expanding beyond print into live programming, editorial video, and digital storytelling. The Umber Talk Show serves as our first major step into this new phase, inviting audiences to experience Umber in motion, in real time. The Umber Talk Show is a new