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Robert Kuo’s own story presents a life that partakes of the best of Chinese and 20th century traditions. Kuo cultivated a clientele that appreciated the way he “opened up” Chinese tradition. Utilizing the influences of Art Noueau and Art Deco.Robert Kuo offers a wide variety of decorative objects, from small tabletop pieces to furniture and large landscaping elements. The work can be seen around the world. He is inspired by organic forms the timeless “motifs” of the Chinese Han and Ming dynasties, and often combining them with Deco and Nouveau influences. Gump in San Francisco sells special pieces and holds Kuo exhibition twice a year.Through April 18

Artistic Director Brenda Way/Co-Artistic Director KT Nelson

Through March 28 at the Novellus Theater, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

Known for its exhilarating speed, fierce athleticism, and probing social comment, ODC/Dance returns fresh from a tour of Asia to present their 39th contemporary dance season in San Francisco. “ODC glitters…a style built on risk and nerve.” —New York Times. ODC/Dance 415-863-6606

Friday /Saturday March 19 & 20 @8:00 pm, Saturday March 20- 2:00 pm  Family Matinee  www.odcdance.org

More San Francisco fun facts…Washington Square Park at Columbus & Union is not actually a square because it has five sides. North Beach isn’t a beach and the statue in the middle of the park is Ben Franklin not George Washington…Behind New York, Moscow and London, San Francisco is 4th in the world in terms of numbers of billionaires living within its city limits, while having less than 10% the population of the the other three cities…On Mar 14,1896, 7000 people gathered at Ocean Beach to celebrate the official opening of the Sutro Baths, an extravagant public bathhouse envisioned and developed by our eccentric one-time mayor, Adolph Sutro. He also built the Cliff House.

A wild and wacky adaptation of the classic Greek fables for the whole family. Meet the tortoise, the hare, the fox, the stag, and three time travelers who learn from Aesop and these charming centuries-old stories. Great for ages 4+. Saturdays 2pm & 4pm and

Sundays 2pm.  www.nctcsf.org

The BooM BooM RooM gigs will always strive to represent the consistency of high quality production value and “good-time party” that is the hallmark of the Boom Boom Room itself.  The Afrofunk Experience, recent nominees for The NAACP Image Award’s Outstanding World Music Album “Black President” and winners of The SF Weekly Music Award’s Best International Act, have been the band behind Victor Sila Mutungi, and dubbed “The Bay Area’s Dance Kings” in the process. Home grown Afrofunk, AFROBEAT, REGGAE, AND ORIGINAL BAY AREA FUNK” A taste of The Golden era of Funk, R&B , Hip hop, rock, reggae, and afrobeat “It’s all FUNK to us!” www.boomboomblues.com $10 (adv) www.boomboomtickets.com

Disney Innovator Don Iwerks discusses the Nodal Point Camera invented by his legendary father, Ub, at 3:00 pm in the theater. You see, before he was James Bond, actor Sean Connery was Michael Murphy, an Irishman caught up in the magical adventures of Darby O’Gill and the Little People (1959). Follow Darby (Albert Sharpe) as he tries to out trick the King of the Leprechauns and reach that pot of gold. Does he succeed? You will have to come to one of our screenings to find out. The making of Darby O’Gill and the Little People (1959) presented particular challenges. Disney wanted the audience to believe that Darby was talking and singing with the King at the Leprechauns but the scale had to be perfect. To tackle this problem, he turned to Ub Iwerks. Join Don Iwerks, and son of Ub on the Nodal Point Camera. Tickets available at www.waltdisney.org

Time: 11 AM – 4 PM Cost: $55.00 per person. Join 22 Wineries throughout Sonoma Valley showcasing 2009 vintage wines straight from the barrels. New releases, and award-winning wines paired perfectly with culinary creations prepared by local chefs and restaurants. Meet winemakers, mingle with wine lovers behind-the-scenes, peruse art from local artists and listen to live music. Tickets are available at the door of participating wineries the weekend of the event. Tix: Weekend Pass $55 & Designated Driver Weekend $20. Sunday Only Pass $40 & Designated Driver Sunday $10.

Participating Wineries Include: Audelssa Estate Winery, Benziger Family Winery, Deerfield Ranch Winery, Family Wineries of Kenwood, Imagery Estate Winery, Kenwood Vineyards, Kunde Family Estate, Landmark Vineyards, Ledson Winery & Vineyards, Little Vineyards, Loxton Cellars, Mayo Family Winery, Paradise Ridge Winery, and Wellington Vineyards and more. www.heartofsonomavalley.com

It’s important to book ahead for Alcatraz. For advance tickets go to Www.AlcatrazCruises.com or call 415-981-7625. Tours depart from Pier 33 at Fisherman’s Wharf. If they are sold out, 150 tickets (total) are released each day at 8am for the first three tours. Every passenger must be present at the time tickets are purchased. BART service begins later in the morning on Sundays and holidays. BART is not recommended if you have flights before 9:30am.