Month: July 2020

Shiyao Lin’s “Whisper” Art Kiosk Installation Comes to Redwood City’s Courthouse Square Start Date: Friday 7/17/2020 — End Date: Sunday 8/9/2020 Admission:free The Redwood City Improvement Association, in partnership with Fung Collaboratives, has unveiled the latest Art Kiosk Installation exhibit by interdisciplinary artist, Shiyao Lin. Lin uses her installation “Whisper” to explore the intimate aspect of communication, connection, and attachment between human beings. “Whisper” is a sculpture showcasing two figures on golden pedestals facing one another while standing six-feet apart. The two figures are connected by a single red string with two metal cans on each end as a reminder that even with social distancing in place, we can show our vulnerabilities and seek to build deeper connections with others. You can view this exhibit 24/7 from the Art Kiosk windows from Saturday, July 11 through Sunday, August 9. When viewing the exhibit through the windows, please remember to practice social distancing by staying at least six-feet away and wearing a mask. Location: 2208 Broadway Centennial Redwood City Contact: Redwood City Improvement Association info@visitrwc.org URL: https://visitrwc.org/event

TRUTH TO POWER: BARBARA LEE SPEAKS FOR ME, Jewish Film Institute’s Opening Night of Cinegogue Summer Start Date: Thursday 7/16/2020 — End Date: Thursday 7/16/2020 Admission:$22 members; $25 general public. The Jewish Film Institute presents Abby Ginzberg’s TRUTH TO POWER: BARBARA LEE SPEAKS FOR ME on Thursday, July 16, 8:30pm at the West Wind Drive-In Theater in Concord. This powerful documentary about Congresswoman Lee opens the Jewish Film Institute’s summer festival, Cinegogue Summer Days, running July 16-19 in drive-in theaters and virtual screenings online. Get a front row seat to dynamic documentaries and dramas at this 4-day cinematic event showcasing the best of Jewish film in a reimagined festival experience.Cinegogue Summer Days, July 16-19, 2020— Tickets Now On Sale! Many of the virtual screenings are free of charge.Opening Night Tickets: $22 members; $25 general public. Please note only one ticket per vehicle is required.Tickets must be purchased in advance. Location: 1611 Solano Way Concord Concord Contact: Jewish Film Institute jewishfilm@jfi.org URL: https://jfi.org/summer-days

Texture of Moments Virtual Reception featuring works by Shauna Rosenblum Start Date: Saturday 7/18/2020 — End Date: Saturday 7/18/2020 Admission:Free The texture of a moment produces that indescribable, special, unnamable quality that elicits an emotional response, a feeling or a vibe. These little pieces of time, place and energy are the fabric and texture of the human experience. Artist Shauna Rosenblum’s “Texture of Moments” series is a study of human emotion and conscious experience. The paintings are feelings, captured in visual form. Virtual Reception: Saturday, July 18th at 7:30pm (on Zoom) RSVP for Zoom link https://rhythmix.secure.force.com/ticket/#sections_a0F1K00000FxWicUAF Online Exhibition: Begins July 18, 2020 – Sept 10 Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Contact: Rythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/texture-of-moments-reception/

Safest Way to Meet New Friends: Masked Face-to-Face Speed Dating Party Start Date: Sunday 7/19/2020 — End Date: Sunday 7/19/2020 Admission:25-30 While nothing is 100% safe, experts all agree that face-to-face socializing is safest when four precautions are taken: 1. Outdoors. A study of 6,000 Covid-19 positive people in China revealed that only one of the 6,000 is believed to have contracted the virus outdoors! 2. Masked. We provide free masks and require they be worn in order to be admitted to our speed dating parties. 3. Social distancing. Tables are spaced apart. 4. Limited Exposure. With speed dating you only interact with the same person for 5 minutes. Sunday, July 19, 2020. 3:00-5:00pm – Advanced Degrees Speed Dating, ages 35-55 5:00-7:00 – Young Single Professionals Speed Dating, ages 30-45 7:00-9:00pm –Single Professionals Speed Dating, ages 45-60 LOCATION: Off the Rails Brewing Co., 111 S Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale CA. Our party is on the lovely and spacious back patio, with social distancing. Free parking! TICKETS: $25/Advance or $30/Door (If space permits), per session. We recommend you prepay on www.thepartyhotline.com, as some sections are likely to sell out. We especially need men 45-60. That age group always sells out early for women (women please DON’T sign up for the men’s section, as that destroys the male-female balance!) Food and drink available at additional cost. PLEASE NOTE: We don’t have a 60+ section because unfortunately most men over 60 will not speed date with women their own age. A sad fact of life, nothing we can do about it. MORE EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. CLICK on the date(s) you want to attend. Co-sponsored by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization. All events are fundraisers for The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. Saturday, July 18, White Water Rafting Sunday, July 19, Face-to-Face Masked Speed Dating Saturday, July 25, Russian River Wine Tasting & Canoe Friday, Aug 21 – Sunday, Aug 23, Waterfalls Hiking Weekend Location: 111 S Murphy Ave Heritage District Sunnyvale Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com