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Here's your SF event calendar for Tuesday, April 28. Learn about the Roman Empire from an ancient art curator, join a pub quiz or work out to a live DJ — all from the comfort of your couch.
Ibrahim Mahama and Sarah Ladipo Manyika
Join the Museum of the African Diaspora for an online conversation between internationally acclaimed Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama and best-selling Nigerian novelist Sarah Ladipo Manyika. They'll discuss Mahama’s 2016 installation inspired by Manyika’s debut novel "In Dependence," which is comprised of hundreds of shoemakers' boxes.
When: Tuesday, April 28, 12 p.m.
How to join: Register online
Price: Free
Louise Chu: Hadrian's Wall
Stuck at home with wanderlust? Join the Legion of Honor Museum for one of its "travelogue" talks, with a rotating cast of curators discussing their pre-pandemic journeys to view art around the globe. In this edition, Louise Chu will discuss and show photos of her 2018 trip to Hadrian's Wall, a stone and turf fortification in Northern England. Built by the Roman Empire to stop attacks by Scottish tribes, it spans 91 miles, which Chu explored on a 10-day walking tour.
When: Tuesday, April 28, 2 p.m.
How to join: Via Facebook Live
Price: Free
Halcyon Workout Club
Local nightclub Halcyon is hosting a biweekly "workout club" every Tuesday and Thursday during the shelter-in-place, with trainer Precious Star Moreno leading a sweat session as a rotating local DJ spins. Each edition is live-streamed from the (otherwise empty) club, for maximum light and sound impact. Tonight's edition features music from BAKR, while Thursday's will spotlight Dominic M.
When: Tuesday, April 28, 6 - 7:15 p.m.
Price: Free; donations accepted
Terry Beswick: The Need For an LGBT History Museum
While the GLBT Historical Society has a small museum in the Castro, plans for opening a much larger, more comprehensive space dedicated to San Francisco's rich LGBTQ+ history have taken decades to develop. In this talk hosted by Mission community space Manny's, the society's executive director, Terry Beswick, will discuss the obstacles to opening a museum, and how the public can help.
When: Tuesday, April 28, 6 p.m.
How to join: Via Zoom
Price: Free, donations are welcome
Virtual Elixir Quiz
Miss bar trivia? While you'll have to provide your own drinks, you can still enjoy Elixir's quiz night from the comfort of your own home. Hosts Ed and Nick will host six rounds of 10 questions on Facebook Live. Support the bar by ordering drinks in advance — Elixir will deliver bottles, cocktail kits, beer and wine straight to your door.
When: Tuesday, April 28, 8 p.m.
How to join: Via Facebook Live
Price: Free
Midday break
Paint something you love about Golden Gate Park for a crowd-sourced art project, or learn to draw a bird with a park ranger.
