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SUMMARY:UNBOUND - Art\, Blackness & the Universe
DESCRIPTION:UNBOUND: Art\, Blackness & the Universe is a groundbreaking exhibition that explores the intersections of Blackness and the cosmos. Curated by Key Jo Lee\, MoAD’s Chief of Curatorial Affairs and Public Programs\, the show invites visitors to reimagine Blackness not as fixed or earthbound\, but as infinite—expansive\, unknowable\, and cosmically rich. \nInspired by Lee’s essay\, “Gesturing Toward Infinitude: Painting Blue/Black Cosmologies\,” the exhibition asks: What if we approached Blackness with the same wonder we bring to the universe? What if\, like a black hole or distant star\, Blackness could be a site of mystery\, power\, and transformation? \nFeaturing a global and intergenerational group of artists—including Lorna Simpson\, Rashaad Newsome\, Gustavo Nazareno\, Harmonia Rosales\, Didier William\, and many more—the exhibition spans painting\, sculpture\, installation\, and video. Works traverse the historical and the speculative\, the scientific and the spiritual. \nInfo & Tickets
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/unbound-art-blackness-the-universe/
LOCATION:MoAD | Museum of the African Diaspora\, 685 Mission Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,San Francisco + South SF Area,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610
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SUMMARY:Demetri Broxton: Ancestral Echoes
DESCRIPTION:Ancestral Echoes explores the role of African Americans in cultivating the South’s foundational cash crops: cotton\, tobacco\, sugar\, and rice. Using archival photographs\, textile-based portraiture\, and ritual adornment\, Demetri Broxton reimagines ancestral figures as icons of labor\, resistance\, and spiritual endurance. At the center of the exhibition is a mobile altar featuring living tobacco plants grown by the artist\, inviting community participation and reflection. \nInfo & Tickets
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/demetri-broxton-ancestral-echoes/
LOCATION:MoAD | Museum of the African Diaspora\, 685 Mission Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,San Francisco + South SF Area,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Downtown First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:MoAD celebrates our dynamic arts & culture neighborhood in conjunction with Downtown First Thursdays. Join us every First Thursday of the month for free admission to the exhibitions and programming at the museum from 4-8pm. Be sure to check out the street party on Second Street between Market & Howard! \nInfo & Tickets
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/downtown-first-thursdays-4/
LOCATION:MoAD | Museum of the African Diaspora\, 685 Mission Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,San Francisco + South SF Area,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Thrive @ MoAD
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Second Saturday for Thrive @ MoAD\, a free community day sponsored by Kaiser Permanente\, with free admission to all exhibitions! Museums across the globe are increasingly recognized for their important role in promoting personal and social well-being. \nInfo & Tickets
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/thrive-moad-5/
LOCATION:MoAD | Museum of the African Diaspora\, 685 Mission Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Health + Wellness,San Francisco + South SF Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T180000
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SUMMARY:Performance | A Ritual for the Flying: Galactic Etchings with Sage Ni’Ja Whitson
DESCRIPTION:Join us at MoAD for aperformance and activation of UNBOUND:Art\, Blackness & the Universe with Poet & Artist Sage Ni’Ja Whitson. \nThe Rituals for the Flying series\, site-specific multimodal conjurings\, activate Whitson’s book\, Transtraterrestrial: Dark Matter and Black Divinities leading witnesses through unworldings that amplify the dark through the aches of what is. At MoAD Whitson\, as Trans Trappist the Extraterrestrial\, activates the halls\, walls\,and works of MoAD’s Unbound: Art\, Blackness\, and the Universe.  \nInfo & Tickets
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/performance-a-ritual-for-the-flying-galactic-etchings-with-sage-nija-whitson/
LOCATION:MoAD | Museum of the African Diaspora\, 685 Mission Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Community,Dance,Performing Arts,San Francisco + South SF Area
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SUMMARY:Diaspora Dinner: Sips & Soul
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of the African Diaspora brings an unforgettable evening to the St. Regis San Francisco — Diaspora Dinner: Sips & Soul\, an intimate culinary gathering where Southern and Gullah Geechee foodways\, exceptional wine\, and the stories that connect generations all come together at one table. \nChef Amethyst Ganaway — food historian\, chef\, and writer with deep roots in African American and Gullah Geechee culinary tradition — curates a menu where every dish carries memory\, land\, and legacy. Sommelier and storyteller Cha McCoy leads global wine pairings that challenge convention and celebrate the full spectrum of African and diasporic wine culture\, with wines featured in partnership with the Association of African American Vintners. Moderating the evening’s conversation is Gabrielle Davenport\, co-founder of BEM | Books & More — the first bookstore dedicated to Black food literature — guiding an intimate dialogue on culture\, storytelling\, and the power of food as memory. \nExpect interactive tastings\, conversation prompts\, and unexpected moments of connection around food\, migration\, and joy. Space is limited and this is a ticketed event — reserve your seat now. \nInfo & Tickets
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/diaspora-dinner-sips-soul/
LOCATION:The St. Regis San Francisco\,  125 3rd St \, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Conversations + Speakers + Conferences,Food + Drink,San Francisco + South SF Area
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
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SUMMARY:SF / Bay Area Black Art Week!
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for updates and be the first to learn about programming\, volunteer opportunities\, and ways to get involved in Nexus 2026. Building on the success of previous years\, Nexus has grown into a regional cultural movement created in collaboration with more than 58 arts organizations\, galleries\, and creative hubs\, alongside more than 70 Black artists and cultural leaders. Together\, they have presented more than 140 exhibitions\, open studios\, events\, programs\, and immersive experiences celebrating the impact of Black art and culture throughout the Bay Area. \nInfo & Tickets
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/sf-bay-area-black-art-week/
LOCATION:San Francisco + Oakland
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Community,East Bay,Fairs + Festivals,Oakland,San Francisco + South SF Area
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
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SUMMARY:Black Cat Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Dorian Reid will create an installation of ceramic sculptures\, printed ephemera\, protest signs\, flags\, and a performance. Reid’s work draws parallels between her familial connection to The Black Panthers and her current fight for civil rights and animal welfare. This collection of objects will tell the story of the “Black Cat Revolution\,” a movement and club Reid founded in 2024 to dismantle prejudices and raise funds for cats and community members. She explains\, “I’m creating my own Black History with cats. \nInfo & Tickets
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/black-cat-revolution/
LOCATION:MoAD | Museum of the African Diaspora\, 685 Mission Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,San Francisco + South SF Area,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T233000
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SUMMARY:Afropolitan Ball 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, October 3\, 2026\, from 6:00 to 11:30 PM at the San Francisco Ferry Building\, Grand Hall\, for the Afropolitan Ball\, MoAD’s signature annual gathering celebrating the African Diaspora and its enduring influence on contemporary art and culture. \nThe 2026 Ball continues a twenty-year legacy while looking toward the next generation of artists\, visionaries\, and cultural leaders shaping the future. Tables and individual seats from $3\,000 are available now. Members receive priority access. \nInfo & Tickets
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/afropolitan-ball-2026/
LOCATION:San Francisco Ferry Building\, 1 Ferry Building\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Community,Galas + Awards + Fundraiser,San Francisco + South SF Area
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