Events for March 3 - February 7, 2016
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San Francisco History Days
At first glance, San Francisco History Days might seem like a rote learning experience, as community historians, archivists, many different -ologists, educators and re-enactors set up shop at the Old Mint for two days of all things Bay Area history. But the free event is far more than a weekend of staid lectures on a dusty, distant past. Happenings include one-act plays, a sea shanty concert, a talk on the history of drag in San Francisco, a screening of Rick Prelinger’s ever-changing Lost Landscapes…
Find out more »Public Docent Tours at the Old Mint
Join California Historical Society at the historic Old Mint Walk through over 150 years of history with a expert docent who will share unique stories, discuss the architecture, and answer questions about the Old Mint. Docent tours are one hour long and meet at the ground level of the building at Mint Plaza. If you have accessible needs, please contact ppforte@calhist.org.
Find out more »THE MASQUERADE BALL
The Original, Most Famous, Longest Running “Masquerade Party” in San Francisco Returns!!! One of San Francisco’s most famous annual traditions returns for its 8th debaucherous year at the 136 year old San Francisco historical landmark: The San Francisco Mint (Built in 1874). This is an elegant Venetian masked event in the spirit of Carnival of Venice requesting people hide their identities and reveal their true characters… Saturday, June 24, 2017 9pm-2am San Francisco’s 8th Annual THE MASQUERADE BALL A Sexy…
Find out more »Gold Tie Gala
FLIPPING THE LIVES OF OUR COMMUNITY’S MOST AT RISK YOUTH Project Wreckless is a capacity development program targeting youth in our community who are more likely to drop out of school, abuse substances, and/or engage in criminal activity. Project Wreckless provides tools for life through an immersive curriculum centered around the restoration of badass cars. We don’t just provide tools and support. We expect more of our youth so they gain the confidence to expect more of themselves. SAVE THE…
Find out more »Graduating MFA artists – 2017 Graduate Exhibition
Join us in celebration of this year's Graduate Exhibition. Graduating MFA artists transform The San Francisco Mint into a dynamic, large-scale gallery of contemporary installations, painting, sound, video, sculpture, photography, printmaking, performance, and more. Open Exhibition Dates and Hours: May 18–21 | 11am–6pm Free and open to all.
Find out more »San Francisco History Days 2017
FREE and Open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, March 4 & 5, 2017, this year's Annual San Francisco History Days expects to be an even greater success than years past! Visit The Old Mint the first weekend in March and join dozens of organizations celebrating and telling the stories of the City's unique past. Community historians, archivists, genealogists, archaeologists, researchers, educators, re-enactors and other history enthusiasts will enjoy a FREE Community Open House on Saturday and Sunday at…
Find out more »Once In a Lifetime 10 Hour Dance Event
Limited tickets available at the door. Early arrival highly recommended. Once in a Lifetime...You may find yourself...in a projection-mapped brick courtyard, under the sun, enveloped in the dreamy sounds of Monolink. You may find yourself...in an edison bulb lit hallway passing through a series of Vaulted rooms. Each one filled with different treasures, performances, and more. You may find yourself...ushered into the Sub-Treasury Basement to dance into the early morning with techno legend, Robert Babicz (Kompakt) You may find yourself...witnessing The…
Find out more »UNA BELLA SERA
Una Bella Sera was created by Nicole Ha Designs and amazáe | events as an exclusive design showcase bringing together highly talented professionals along with their creativity and hard work to create an evening full of the latest trends, tabletop design, exquisite floral work, and much more. You will not want to miss this evening filled with endless details and entertainment. Our goal is to engage our guests and leave them fully inspired.
Find out more »San Francisco History Days
FREE and Open to the public, on Saturday and Sunday, March 5 & 6, 2016, San Francisco History Days was a success beyond anyone's imagination! Over 6500 people visited The Old Mint and joined dozens of organizations celebrating and telling the stories of the City's unique past. Community historians, archivists, genealogists, archaeologists, researchers, educators, re-enactors and other history enthusiasts enjoyed a FREE Community Open House on Saturday and Sunday at the historic site. Friday, March 4 was Education Day, exclusively…
Find out more »Nike Superbowl 50
In the week leading up to Super Bowl 50, February 1 through 7, Nike invites San Franciscans to participate in Nike+ Training Clubs (N+TC), Nike+ Run Clubs (NRC) and elite athlete experiences around the city. THE NIKE+ THE OPENING EXPERIENCE AT THE MINT Among the opportunities is the Nike+ The Opening experience at “The Mint,” an interactive Super Bowl and Nike Football hub, that enables football-obsessed athletes and fans to trial Nike Football product innovations in the Arena, such as…
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