Intellectual Events & Talks in SF Bay Area

Acclaimed Armenian pianist Tigran Hamasyan brings his virtuosic, improvisation-driven jazz—featuring material from 'Manifeste'—to the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco on 2026-03-05.

Join Morrisania Library for Reel Connections: Lucha (2023), an educational documentary screening about Taft High School followed by a class discussion and book recommendations exploring community and schooling in the South Bronx.

San Francisco Bay Area premiere of Anthony McCall’s pioneering early-1970s “solid light” works, an immersive media-art installation presented at Fort Mason Center.

Beginner-friendly computer workshop at SF Public Library for adults and older adults offering hands-on instruction in basic computer skills and digital literacy.

Free one-on-one meetings with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ at SF Public Library (Virtual Library) on 2026-03-05 offering personalized personal finance guidance for adults.

Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design offers free admission on the first Thursday of each month to explore rotating craft and design exhibitions, welcoming families, students, and visitors.

Haines Gallery presents Reversals & Revolutions, a solo exhibition of photographer Chris McCaw at Fort Mason Center showcasing his experimental photographic work.

Haines Gallery presents Crown Of Flames, Shiva Ahmadi's second solo exhibition at Fort Mason Center showcasing new contemporary works by the Iranian American artist.

Celebrate International Women’s Day at Moraga Library with a free panel and networking morning for women entrepreneurs—gain real-world insights, make connections, and grow your community.

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive offers free admission to exhibitions and film programs, inviting campus and community audiences to explore rotating contemporary art and screenings.

Join Don Narin for a guided breath meditation at the SF Public Library (Richmond) to learn calming techniques and support mental well‑being in a relaxed, adult-focused session.

Solo exhibition by Iranian-born photographer Nasim Moghadam at Fort Mason presenting immersive photographic installations that probe visibility, agency, and resilience in the face of erasure.