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Join in the fun for the Fourth Annual San Francisco Social and celebrate the holiday season by supporting a worthy cause with a special evening at The Fairmont. There will be hors d'oeuvres, a top shelf open bar and the talents of DJ Chris Harnett with an afterparty to follow. All proceeds benefit the de Young and the Legion of Honor.

The de Young is ready to talk street art. To kick off its yearlong series of Friday night art, music, dance and talks, the museum will come together with Precita Eyes Muralists for a book signing of the recently published Street Art San Francisco: Mission Muralismo. Look out for the artists, photographers and writers featured in the book and buy a collector's copy. Dance to live music by Dr. Loco’s Rockin' Jalepeño Band, listen to poetry, watch performances by Lorna Dee Cervantes, Stephen Cervantes, Francisco X, Lori B.

Spark some mid-week magic at the de Young's latest summer offering. On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5 - 7:30 p.m., you're invited to experience Tut at Twilight, a chance to see the entombed king at a discounted admission rate. While you're there, you can enjoy evening views from the de Young's observation tower and a special prix fixe menu at the cafe highlighting Egyptian and Mediterranean dishes.

Explore the political and religious power of nearly 60 sculptures created by artists of four Central African cultures: the Luba, Songye, Chokwe, and Luluwa at the de Young's "Art and Power in the Central African Savanna." Containing rare works that will resonate with modern taste, you'll learn about artistic traditions within the context of historical change through wooden figures that are said to mediate between the human and spirit worlds.

During their month-long residency at the de Young, artists Meklit Hadero and Todd Brown integrate their process with the physical environment of the Kimball Education Gallery in an interactive installation enhanced with musical compositions and two-dimensional art during the exhibition "Light, Shadow and the Quiet Song Between." Their goal? To inspire visitors to integrate art into their own home, work and life.

Young at Art, the nine-day celebration of student creativity in visual, literary, media and performing arts, is back and this year the de Young is hosting. Presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Office of the San Francisco Unified School District, this unique San Francisco event has been a point of destination for families, teachers, artists, and community members in the Bay Area. More than 2,000 works produced by young talent will be on display. Come out and show your support for fostering creativity.

Treat Mom to a special free day at the museum. 17 Bay Area museums are offering admission at no charge for Mother's Day, courtesy of the Koret Foundation. Check out one of many excellent exhibits instead of the usual flowers and brunch. She'll love it.

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