From a rock supergroup to a farm and ranch fest, there's plenty to enjoy in San Francisco this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Filthy Friends, Eyelids at Swedish American Hall
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Filthy Friends (members of R.E.M., Sleater-Kinney, The Fastbacks, King Crimson) is the product of like-minded individuals with nothing to prove getting together and making a heroic racket that finds space for their many influences and interests.
When: Monday, May 13, 7 p.m.
Where: Swedish American Hall, 2174 Market St.
Admission: $28
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Global Challenge to Prevent Breast Cancer — Idea Showcase and Competition
From the event description:
Don’t miss this exciting event at which the finalists from the Global Challenge to Prevent Breast Cancer present their bold ideas for breast cancer prevention research in a live competition. This competition is the culmination of a months-long challenge, sponsored by the California Breast Cancer Research Program (CBCRP), to surface ground-breaking prevention research ideas. Two grand prize winners (one advocate and one researcher) will be selected by a panel of respected experts and announced at the event.
When: Wednesday, May 15, 9 a.m.–noon
Where: Public Policy Institute of California, Bechtel Conference Center, 500 Washington St.
Admission: Free
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Picture This at Slim's, with Future Feats (solo-acoustic)
From the event description:
The biggest-selling Irish act in both 2017 and 2018, and the nation’s hottest musical export in decades, Picture This arrived as a phenomenon with their self-titled 2017 full-length debut, "Picture This." Certified triple-platinum in Ireland, it held the no. 1 spot overall in the country for four weeks, while topping the streaming chart for seven weeks.
When: Wednesday, May 15, 7 p.m.
Where: Slim's, 333 11th St.
Admission: $15
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Farms and Ranches Forever Fest
From the event description:
The Bay Area's best farms and ranches are coming to downtown San Francisco for our annual happy hour, Farms and Ranches Forever Fest. Join us to enjoy local food and drinks while supporting local farmers. Local farmers and ranchers will share samples — from cured meats to locally sourced cocktails — and interactive demonstrations of their work. As you explore the space, enjoy tastings of our lead sponsor McEvoy Ranch's acclaimed wines, olive oil and other locally grown items. You'll also be treated to live music, hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer and cocktails.
When: Thursday, May 16, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Where: 633 Battery St.
Admission: $75
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IIDA San Francisco Forums | Design for the Future: Space Unprecedented
From the event description:
International Interior Design Association (IIDA) San Francisco City Center is proud to present our annual Forums panel discussion. This year's conversation centers on designing for the future and unprecedented built environments in this world and beyond. Come and engage with our esteemed panel of designers and researchers as they bring their various areas of expertise and viewpoints to this conversation around the frontier of design as we know it. The “out-of-this-world” evening is complete with drinks and light hors d'oeuvres.
When: Thursday, May 16, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Gensler, 45 Fremont St., Suite 1500
Admission: $10 students; $15 IIDA members; $25 nonmembers. More ticket options available.
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