Oakland-based Erin Fong has lived in the Bay Area for a decade, and as a continual seeker of inspiration, has created a monthly “Fun List” to inspire others to get out, experience something new, and connect with people in their community.
From art to design, there’s no shortage of inspiration in the area. June presents some major openings including West Coast Craft, an exhibit from Windy Chien and Serena Mitnik-Miller, and a not-to-be missed sample sale, so grab a friend and get out there!
‘Homme 147’ is Loribelle Spirovski’s second piece for the Moleskin Project at Spoke Art. (Courtesy of @loribellespirovski)
The Moleskine Project VIII
Now in its 8th year, this dynamic group exhibition features over 50 artists from around the world working in a variety of media offering a peek inside the artists’ sketchbooks. The gallery opens Saturday June 1st from 6 to 9pm and will be on view until June 22nd. // Spoke Art 816 Sutter Street, San Francisco; spoke-art.com
(Courtesy of Liana Mikah)
The Prop House Sale
This is your chance to wander through the 15,000 sq. foot prop warehouse that has provided props for film and tv shows like The Matrix, Milk, and Sorry to Bother You. You will find everything from everyday household decor to vintage items and even the unusual dental chairs and juke boxes. If you’re intrigued, check out their highly entertaining Craigslist posting for a full list of what to expect! // May 31 – June 2, 10am-4pm, 80 Industrial Way, Brisbane
Elemental by Waterlily Pond (Courtesy of Erin Beach Photography)
Bouquets to Art
Bouquets to Art is a weeklong display of floral designs that take inspiration from the works of art in the de Young galleries. // June 4-9, De Young Museum, 50 Hagiwarta Tea Garden Dr., San Francisco; tickets ($28) can be purchased at deyoung.famsf.org
(Courtesy of Nade Studio)
Capturing Color with Maggie Pate
Transform your food scraps into natural dyes with expert Maggie Pate. You will dye a cotton bandana, silk ribbon and various swatches to create a dye book. Plus, you’ll receive Maggie’s Natural Dyeing E-Course to continue at home. // Saturday, June 8, Bricolage Press, Vallejo; tickets ($150) can be purchased at nade-studio.com
A spread of goods from Franca via @westcoastcraft
West Coast Craft
West Coast Craft features the best artists, designers, and craftspeople inspired by the cultural and natural histories of the West Coast. Get your wallets ready for some of the best slow fashion clothing designers, handmade ceramics, jewelry and so much more. Yours truly will be there with my participatory project, The Friendship Project. // June 8 and 9, 10am-6pm, Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco; westcoastcraft.com
(Courtesy of @orliegrams)
Gay Area Showcase
Little Lodge Gallery is bringing together some of their favorite queer artists for their first annual Gay Area Showcase. Join them for the opening at Perdita Shop and kick off Pride Month by supporting local artists. // June 13, 6-10pm, Perdita Shop 323 Divisadero Street, San Francisco; facebook.com
(Courtesy of Bolinas Museum)
In Parallel: Windy Chien and Serena Mitnik-Miller
This exhibition celebrates the power and simplicity of the line by pairing Windy Chien’s sculptural knot hangings with Serena Mitnik-Miller’s geometric watercolors. There will be a knot tying station, an artist talk at 4pm and a courtyard concert until 7pm. // Opening June 15 at 4pm, Bolinas Museum 48 Wharf Road, Bolinas; bolinasmuseum.org
(Courtesy of @only_child)
Only Child Sample Sale
Stop by the Only Child studio for some discounted pieces from past seasons, samples, and gently worn returns. There will be drinks from Flashlight Coffee and a mending/hemming station. // June 15, 11am-2pm, 5621 Lowell Street, Unit K, Oakland; onlychildclothing.com
(Courtesy of @lance.brewer via @chandrangallery)
“Street Art” — A solo show by Mark Gonzales
Mark Gonzales, aka The Gonz, is a pro skateboarder and artist who will be showcasing a new body of work at Chandran Gallery. // Opening June 26, 7-9 pm, Chandran Gallery 459 Geary Street, San Francisco; instagram.com
(Courtesy of @sanfranciscopride)
SF Pride Weekend
San Francisco Pride is one of the largest gatherings of the LGBTQ Community in the nation bringing in local and international leaders for a weekend long celebration. The Pride Parade starts at 10am on Sunday and spans from Embarcadero Center to the Civic Center Main Stage. Be sure to check SFpride.org for all the celebrations, performers and fun. // June 29, 12pm-6pm and June 30, 11am-6pm; sfpride.org
For even more fun events, pop over to erinloves.fun/funlist or see what I’m up to at @erinlovesfun.
Feature image courtesy of @vala_rae via @westcoastcraft
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