Monumental Shevchenkiana and Art Bike Ride: How to Spend a Weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area (April 16-18)

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What: Exhibition "Frida Kahlo: Appearance is Deceiving"

When: Friday-Sunday, April 16-18

Where: de Young museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118

More: On the day of Frida Kahlo's death in 1954, the treasury of the artist's very personal belongings, including jewelry, clothes and prostheses, was locked. And only 50 years later, these things were printed - now they are on display for the first time on the West Coast. Find out what these items have to say about their now legendary owner.

Cost: $ 0-15

What: Exhibition about poison

When: Friday-Sunday, April 16-18

Where: California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118

More: Find out how often dangerous but biologically important animals, namely spiders, scorpions, jellyfish and snakes, bite and stun with venom to capture prey and provide themselves with deadly protection from predators. They will also tell you how scientists are studying poison in order to use compounds that can become the key to curing human diseases.

Cost: From $ 5

What: Monumental Shevchenkian by Ruslan Telipsky

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When: Saturday, April 17, from 10:00

Where: Online

More: Ruslan Telipsky is a Shevchenko scholar who personally visited and photographed over 1400 monuments of Kobzar throughout Ukraine in more than 30 countries of the world on 5 continents of the planet.

He held at least 50 of his photo exhibitions and lectures abroad on the topic of the monumental legacy of Taras Shevchenko. Telipsky founded a walking patriotic pilgrimage called “Tarasovo farewell” (Ukrainian - “Tarasiv dorogovkaz”). He walked twice from Lutsk (Western Ukraine - 1000 km) and Slavyansk (Eastern Ukraine - 800 km) to Chernecha Mountain in Kaniv.

Cost: Free options

What: Exhibition "Consequences of the pandemic"

When: Friday-Sunday, April 16-18

Where: SFMOMA 151 Third St San Francisco, CA 94103

More: This exhibition features a series of works by local artists that portray the COVID-19 pandemic and the unfolding crises of 2020 from different angles. The artwork on display across the museum's three floors demonstrates the far-reaching implications of these events for the Bay Area communities.

Cost: $ 0-25

What: Exhibition "Disney and World War II"

When: Friday-Sunday, April 16-18

Where: The Walt Disney Family Museum, 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129

More: When Walt Disney received word that his studio site in Burbank had been requisitioned as an army anti-aircraft base following the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, he and his staff pledged to support the war effort without hesitation - and without profit. This original exhibition illustrates how the Walt Disney Studios dedicated over 90% of their wartime production to educational, propaganda, entertainment and community films, advertising and print campaigns, over 1200 insignia, and recruited a group of talented artists, notably Walt Disney himself. , in Latin America as part of a goodwill tour.

Cost: $ 0-25

What: Art bike ride

When: Sunday, April 18, from 10:00

Where: 22nd Street & Martin Luther King Junior Way Oakland, CA 94612

More: Every month everyone can go cycling through the Auckland Arts District. Sometimes the route is changed so that those who have already been on the walk are also interested. Enjoy all the murals and other street art on this leisurely ride.

Cost: Free options

What: Master class on making Russian pancakes

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When: Sunday, April 18, from 10:30

Where: Online

More: In this master class, you will not only learn how to cook traditional Russian pancakes, but also learn a lot about the traditions and culture of Russia, where pancakes came from and why Russians love them so much. In addition, you can take part in a prize draw.

Cost: Free options

Dear readers! Please note that due to the epidemic of coronavirus infection, some activities may be canceled or rescheduled for other dates. Therefore, before visiting, we recommend checking the information on the sites of the organizers.

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In addition, look for interesting events for every day of the week in our calendar... Come in, find out, share with your friends. Before visiting, check the organizer's websites for details and locations of events, as they may change.

Keep us informed about what is happening in your city. Send information about events for the Russian-speaking diaspora by mail [email protected].

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