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Here's your SF event calendar for Tuesday, May 26. Hear about tree species that get planted in SF, meet theater makers from the Tenderloin or learn about filmmaking and production design — all from the comfort of your couch.
GUSH: Movement for Humans with Joe Goode
Mission-based Joe Goode Performance Group’s first-ever dance festival at its Annex is adapting to a scaled-back, virtual platform. To kick off the festival, Goode will present an open "Movement for Humans" class on Zoom, an all-levels class for all ages and all bodies that fosters a deeply present state.
The movement sequencing is designed to facilitate an unpacking of the body, bringing it into a state of creative receptivity. Expect a safe and supportive environment — no experience required.
When: Tuesday, May 26, 10 a.m.
How to join: Via Joe Goode's website
Price: Sliding scale signups $0 – $20
Our top 10 most planted tree species
With Friends of the Urban Forest, learn about the top 10 tree species the community group has planted in the past 10 years. Deepen your familiarity with San Francisco's urban forest and learn how to identify popular street trees. There will also be some spot polls to test your tree knowledge.
When: Tuesday, May 26, 4 p.m.
How to join: Via Zoom
Price: Free
See Black Women
During two conversations, held in collaboration with the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and the Museum and the African Diaspora, speakers seek to answer questions including: How do we cite and honor our existence? How do we ensure our labor is acknowledged and our stories are heard for us to receive our fair share, both in civic and artistic arenas?
Hear about how telling one's story, recording a community’s legacy, and creating visual representations of one’s ancestry are methods of resisting erasure.
When: Tuesday, May 26, 4 p.m.
How to join: Via Facebook Live
Price: Free
Theatre Makers in the Tenderloin
Hear from the Tenderloin-based Exit Theater for a conversation with local theater makers Ariel Craft and Rob Ready. Join them for a casual chat about working in the Tenderloin during shelter-in-place and the COVID-19 pandemic.
When: Tuesday, May 26, 7 p.m.
How to join: Via Facebook Live
Price: Free
Cinematography & Production Design Webinar with Jana Sue Memel
Join Academy Award-winning producer and writer Jana Sue Memel for an Academy of Art University online workshop on cinematography and production design. This 90-minute workshop is recommended for anyone interested in filmmaking or production design, which will help you understand the dynamics of the entertainment industry.
When: Tuesday, May 26, 7 p.m.
How to join: Via Zoom
Price: Free
