Events

The Scent of Nostalgia: A Living Green Wall Within Reach

June 7, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm The Scent of Nostalgia: A Living Green Wall Within Reach

Aura Tea and Coffee at Rincon Plaza 101 Spear Street Suite B5, San Francisco

Presented by Ovata   What if a wall could carry memory, scent, and greenery—all at once?   Inspired by the traditional Korean  병풍 Byung-poong (folding screen) , Ovata presents a

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SFDW Co-Working Space with Rivian X Design Bay Area

June 7, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm SFDW Co-Working Space with Rivian X Design Bay Area

Rivian 340 Fell St, San Francisco

Need a workspace during SF Design Week? The Rivian Space in Hayes Valley is opening as a co-working studio with free, strong Wi-Fi and complimentary morning coffee. Plus, when you’re

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Surveying the History of Arts Education in San Francisco

June 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Problem Library 1288 15th Ave, San Francisco

*** EVENT SOLD OUT*** Join Daniel Lucas (Education Director at Problem Library) and Nicole Meldahl (San Francisco historian and Executive Director of Western Neighborhoods Project) for a presentation and open

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Marinship Open Studios

June 7, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Marinship Studios 265 Gate 5 Rd, Sausalito

Discover the creative visions of Sausalito’s Marinship Studios artists at a unique Open Studio event. This is a special opportunity to explore the historic space and experience the talent that

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Clothing Swap: Rethinking Style & Sustainability at Dolores Park

June 7, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Dolores Park Dolores Park, SAN FRANCISCO

Join us for a feel-good afternoon in the sun at Dolores Park as we host a Clothing Swap—a playful and sustainable way to rethink fashion and give garments a second

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Jessica Hische Open Studio

June 7, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Jessica Hische Inc 314 15th St, Oakland

Join us at Jessica Hische Open House! Jessica creates custom lettering artwork for established brands, classic books, postage stamps, and so much more. She has travelled the world speaking at

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Umber Talk Show

June 7, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Mama Dog Studios 700 26th St, OAKLAND

Where culture’s creatives are the celebrities. Umber is relaunching as a cultural media studio—expanding beyond print into live programming, editorial video, and digital storytelling. The Umber Talk Show serves as

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Reshaping Climate Through Design

June 7, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Pact Studio 1300 S VAN NESS AVE, SAN FRANCISCO

*** EVENT SOLD OUT*** The climate problem must be addressed on all fronts. And while billions of public and private dollars are being poured into groundbreaking projects with the right

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Coleccion Estudio’s North America Launch

June 7, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Private Showroom 273 Church St, San Francisco

The acclaimed Mexican brand makes its North American debut this June during San Francisco Design Week. Join us for an evening of design and conversation with the creators themselves—mezcal cocktails

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Closer Than They Appear

June 7, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

re.riddle (Minnesota Street Project) 1275 Minnesota Street, San Francisco

Join us for Opening Night of “Closer Than They Appear” a group exhibition co-presented by re.riddle and Anand Sheth. Reflections, both literal and metaphorical, have long served as sites of inquiry within

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IDC x Layer Logic: Kickoff Event @ Makelab

June 7, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Makelab 2940 16th St, San Francisco

The IDC x Layer Logic: Kickoff Event @Makelab sets the stage for this year’s International Design Conference (IDC) and officially launches the 2025 Layer Logic Design Competition. Hosted at Makelab’s

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Pact Studio Happy Hour

June 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Pact Studio 1300 S VAN NESS AVE, SAN FRANCISCO

*** EVENT SOLD OUT*** Pact is a creative practice hellbent on building brands that push sustainability, knowledge, and culture forward. And, we’re the proud design partner for San Francisco Design

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