and photographers
converge to make over
30-plus rooms and
outdoor spaces in a
Telegraph Hill mansion. Villa de Martini
(SF). 415.447.5830,
decoratorshowcase.org
MAY 1 Road to
Recovery 5K Partake in
this marathon, a community celebration of
those in recovery and a
day of health and wellness for everyone who
supports recovery from
addiction. Crissy Field
(SF). 415.296.9047,
openrecoverysf.org
MAY 4 Cascade Canyon
Take advantage of an
early start and enjoy the
chorus of breeding birds
that make this preserve
their home. Cascade
Canyon Preserve
(Fairfax). 415.893.9520,
marincountyparks.org
Head to Alcatraz for
this unique behind-
the-scenes tour of
the island’s spring
blooms. Pier 33 (SF).
415.455.5260, magc.org
MAY 4 The Thread:
An Improvisation and
Acting Workshop This
new series of workshops
welcomes actors of
all levels to try their
hand at comedy and
improvisation. Classes
are led by perform-ers/educators Geoff
Bolt, Melissa Jones
Briggs and Michael
O’Brien. Throckmorton
Theatre (Mill Valley).
415.383.9600, throck
mortontheatre.org
MAY 6 Listen to Your
Mother Kick off your
Mother’s Day weekend
with a national live
reading series in cele-
bration of motherhood,
showcasing the voices
of local storytellers.
Brava Theater (SF).
listentoyourmother
show.com/sanfrancisco
MAY 7 Bay Area Human
Race Support your
favorite nonprofit,
school or community
group in this decades-old 5K run/walk/dog
walk. Marin Center
Fairgrounds (San
Rafael). cvnl.org/
bayareahumanrace
MAY 9 Pluto Matters
Professor Renu
Malhotra demonstrates
Pluto’s importance via
the new view of our
solar system’s history,
astronomical evidence
and critical assessment
of current theoretical
models.
California Academy
of Sciences (SF).
415.379.8000,
calacademy.org
MAY 15 Birds of Mount
Burdell All bird lovers are welcome on
this special hike,
which takes place at
the height of breeding
season. Look out for
lazuli buntings, blackheaded grosbeaks,
warbling vireos and
many more — and don’t
forget your binoculars.
Mount Burdell Preserve
(Novato). 415.893.9508,
marincountyparks.org
MAY 15 Design Your
Life with Gestalt Tarot
Develop clarity regard-
ing your finances,
relationships, health,
career and goals by
working with a variety
of wisdom cards,
including those of
Byron Katie, Esther
Hicks, Louise Hay
and Osho. Sunrise
Center (Corte Madera).
415.924.7824,
sunrisecenter.org
MAY 15 Lightroom
and Photoshop for
Beginners: Class
One Photoshop and
Lightroom tutor
Carl Gosline delivers straightfor ward
information-packed
classes revealing
work-flow habits, tips,
tricks and shortcuts
for using and integrating both applications
in this four-part class.
Book Passage (Corte
Madera). 415.927.0960,
bookpassage.com
MAY 21–22 Medical
Cannabis: The Science.
The Truth. The best
minds in the medical cannabis industry
gather to lecture,
share findings and lead
accredited courses in
this unique t wo-day
conference, presented
by United Patients
Group. Dominican
University (San Rafael).
unitedpatients
group.com
MAY 28 McEvoy Ranch
Tour Head north for an
inspiring and informative walking tour of
McEvoy’s olive groves
and vineyards, followed by an optional
wine tasting. McEvoy
Ranch (Petaluma).
707.778.2307,
mcevoyranch.com
298 CHESTNUT STREET APRIL 30 – MAY 30
The West Coast’s premier design showhouse event will
take place in a magnificent Italian Mediterranean-style
villa on Telegraph Hill, which has been transformed by
dozens of the region’s top designers. Built in 1929 by
the Demartini family, the home sits on a triple-wide lot
and features beautiful gardens, sweeping views of San
Francisco Bay, and original architectural details such as
inlaid wood floors, stone columns, and Italian mosaics.
SAN FRANCISCO
DECOR ATOR
SHOWC A SE
HOURS Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Opens at 10 am • Last entry at 3 pm
Fridays
Opens at 10 am • Last entry at 7 pm
Sundays & Memorial Day
Opens at 11 am • Last entry at 4 pm
Mondays
Showcase is closed (except Memorial Day)
TICKETS Available online and at the door
General $35 • Seniors $30
INFORMATION decoratorshowcase.org 415 447 5830
SPONSORED BY San Francisco University High School
BENEFI TING The Financial Aid Program of
San Francisco University High School
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