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"Paintings" Exhibition by Udo Nöger
Dolby Chadwick Gallery presents Paintings, a new exhibition by Udo Nöger, running from February 6 to March 1, 2025. The opening reception will be held on Thursday, February 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Nöger’s large-scale paintings explore the elusive nature of perception, inspired by optical illusions and the mirages seen from his studio in Temecula, California. Through shifting colors and forms, his work evokes the presence of the Djinn—shapeshifting entities from folklore that appear only as fleeting glimpses. Alongside expansive landscapes, smaller paintings offer glimpses of semi-figurative shapes, capturing transformation and the intangible. This marks Nöger’s fourth exhibition at Dolby Chadwick Gallery.
Celebrate Lunar New Year at SF Centre!
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at SF Centre on Saturday, February 8, from 2-4 PM on Level 2 near H&M! This free event offers an exciting mix of entertainment, activities, and giveaways to ring in the Year of the Wood Snake.
- Live Entertainment: Witness a stunning 60-foot golden snake lion dance—one of the first of its kind in the U.S.!
- Giveaways: Receive a parasol and red envelope filled with surprises, plus five lucky envelopes containing $50 gift cards to Asian-owned businesses (while supplies last)!
- Complimentary Food & Drinks: Enjoy Panda Express bites, fortune cookies, and Zero& boba drinks (while supplies last)!
- Interactive Fun: Take a photo at the festive Lunar New Year backdrop, relax with free hand massages, get personalized calligraphy, and enjoy face painting and balloon twisting for all ages!
Don’t miss out on this exciting afternoon of culture, food, and festivities for the whole family!
New Openings
Chotto Matte
50 O'Farrell St
Starlite
450 Powell Street
Parthenon Mediterranean Wine Bar & Mezzes
582 Sutter St
Bombay Brasserie
340 Stockton St
Fanoos Grill
533 Sutter St
Biscuits & Blues
401 Mason St
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Powell Street Improvement Project
In 2023, Mayor Breed and Board of Supervisors President Peskin announced $4 million in funding for the Powell Street Improvement Project. The City asked the Union Square Alliance to lead the initial design phases of the project. On June 10, 2024, the Union Square Alliance, in partnership with the City of San Francisco unveiled a new design proposal and robust vision for Powell Street that would allow it to retain its status as the pre-eminent gateway to Union Square, Downtown and all of San Francisco.
The Alliance is proud to announce that this phase has been completed on time and on budget with the remaining $3.5 million going towards an initial phase of the revitalization.
The design, led by San Francisco-based firms Field Operations and SITELAB Urban Studio, reimagines a three-block stretch of Powell Street with practical and aesthetic upgrades to welcome residents and visitors, offer a more enjoyable transit experience and spur economic development in the area. The proposal celebrates and centers the iconic cable cars as well as Powell’s beautiful historic architecture.