PLANTS UNDER GLASS, AND MUCH MORE, AT THE CONSERVATORY OF FLOWERS IN GOLDEN GATE PARK. The Conservatory of Flowers has captivated guests for more than a century. This gem of Victorian architecture has a long and storied history, and is the oldest public wood-and-glass conservatory in North America. As a city, state and national historic landmark, the conservatory remains one of the most photographed and beloved attractions in San Francisco. In addition to offering an intimate up-close experience with rare and endangered plants, the conservatory has become a stage for a variety of displays and events.
PHOTOSYNTHESIS: FLOWERS POWER THE NIGHT AT THE CONSERVATORY OF FLOWERS IN GOLDEN GATE PARK. Every night this summer, the Conservatory of Flowers becomes the canvas for a spectacular light art installation. This free nightly spectacle transforms the all-white landmark with a series of exquisitely illuminated scenes inspired by the rare tropical flowers within and the legacy of San Francisco’s flower children. Developed in partnership with San Francisco Recreation and Parks by Illuminate, the nonprofit arts group behind the famed Bay Lights, and Obscura Digital, a creative studio specializing in large scale light-based art, the installation was first launched in honor of San Francisco’s 2017 celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love. The outside of the conservatory is illuminated at dusk with designs that run as a loop throughout the night. The best viewing areas are on JFK Drive and in Conservatory Valley. Parking is available along JFK Drive.
MURDER IN THE CONSERVATORY. The game is afoot in “The Mystery of the Immortal Elixir.” At the turn of the 20th century, a mysterious manuscript containing a bizarre botanical encyclopedia of otherworldly plants has surfaced. It is written in a language unknown to anyone alive, defying all attempts of brilliant linguists and genius cryptographers to lay bare its secrets. One of the many theories about the manuscript is that its pages hold a recipe for the Elixer of Life, granting immortality to those who consume it. Now, a brilliant young cryptographer claims to have deciphered the enigmatic codex and soon afterward is discovered murdered in the recently completed Conservatory of Flowers. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 31 don your sleuthing cap and help Detective Burdock Loames crack the case. General Admission: $85. Victorian Tour: $15 Add-on — arrive an hour early to experience an exclusive guided tour of the Conservatory’s Victorian history. The Conservatory of Flowers is located at 100 John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park. For ticket information visit conservatoryofflowers.org.
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SAN FRANCISCO OPERA IN GOLDEN GATE PARK ON SEPT. 9. Join San Francisco Opera for arias al fresco in celebration of the opening of the Opera’s 96th Season. Featuring the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and stars from the fall season. Bring friends and family to Robin Williams Meadow in Golden Gate Park for a fantastic free afternoon of opera. At 1:30 p.m. Sept. 9. An accessible seating section and restrooms are provided at the Opera in the Park performance. Pedestrian drop-off area is on Bowling Green Drive. There is limited accessible parking. For more information visit sfopera.com.
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I MUA: HULA IN UNUSUAL PLACES. Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakāne and his award-winning dance troupe Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu return to the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre (3301 Lyon St., San Francisco) with their entirely new show, I Mua: Hula in Unusual Places. Na Lei Hulu’s newest production takes audiences on a journey from the Black Rock Desert and San Quentin Prison to New York City’s Times Square and the San Francisco Opera House. Founded in 1985, Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu (“the many feathered wreaths at the summit, held in high esteem”) is committed to teaching and preserving the Hawaiian culture through hula. For further information on Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu, visitnaleihulu.org. Oct. 20 and 27 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 21 and 28 at 3 p.m. Tickets through City Box Office at (415) 392-4400 and at cityboxoffice.com.
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