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Ages 18+

At the JCCSF, we’re always on a quest for something intangible but ever-so valuable: ideas! As a community, sharing thoughts and ideas is part of our core mission. Fresh dialogue fuels our sense of discovery. And it brings us even closer together.

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Joe Biden: American Promise Tour at the JCCSF

To keep the ideas coming and the conversations going, we bring you thought leaders, entertainers, authors and innovators.

Whether in panel discussions, intimate chats or virtual workshops, these distinguished guests offer diverse perspectives and windows into other cultures and mindsets.

Over the years, we’ve welcomed many luminaries to our stage. Some are well known. Others are rising stars and ones to watch. All are making an impact and elevating our sense of purpose.

Alice Waters at the JCCSF
Neil Patrick Harris at the JCCSF

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March 2023
Tue
28

Arts & Ideas

The Who: From Mod Rockers to Rock Operas

Date
Tue, March 28
Time
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Dig mind-blowing footage of the Who in their ‘60s-’70s prime, from classics like “My Generation” to the first ever rock operas "Tommy" and "Quadrophenia."
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Free
Wed
29

Arts & Ideas

The Bountiful Benefits and Uses of Lavender

Date
Wed, March 29
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
From luscious chocolate, soap and bouquets to cleaning products, lavender, which is both a flower and an herb, plays a multifaceted role in our lives.
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Free
Thu
30

Arts & Ideas

WANDER WOMAN 3 GALLERY RECEPTION

Date
Thu, March 30
Time
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Celebrate this thought-provoking interdisciplinary show featuring local women-of-color artists who address issues of immigration, misrepresentation, acceptance or intolerance with an honest voice to fight for equity. Just in time for some Passover inspiration!
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Free
April 2023
Sun
2

Arts & Ideas

Alison Roman – SWEET ENOUGH

Date
Sun, April 2
Time
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
A simple, stylish cookbook full of desserts that come together faster than you can eat them – from the New York Times bestselling author of Dining In and Nothing Fancy.
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$42 Includes signed book
Tue
11

Arts & Ideas

Pure Listening Pleasure: Passover Piano Concert

Date
Tue, April 11
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Enjoy a wide-ranging musical performance featuring Jewish sacred and secular melodies, classical works and songs honoring Earth Day.
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Tue
18

Arts & Ideas

Hollywood Shakes San Francisco: The Great Earthquake in Movies

Date
Tue, April 18
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
See fascinating clips from Hollywood films recreating the 1906 earthquake and fire, arguably the most dramatic event in the city’s rich history.
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Free

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