Asian Art Museum 200 Larkin; 581-3500, www.asianart.org. Tues-Sun, 10am-5pm (Thurs, 10am-9pm). $10 ($5 Thurs after 5pm), $7 seniors, $6 for 12 to 17, free for 11 and under. "Tibet: Treasures from the Roof of the World." Rare Tibetan sculptures, paintings, textiles, and Buddhist ritual objects. Through Sept 11. "Shadows, Masks and Music: Aspects of the Performing Arts in Asia." Instruments, set designs, costumes, and masks used in or depicting Asian theatrical, dance, or musical performances. Through Jan 22. "In a New Light: The Asian Art Museum Collection." More than 2,500 works from the museum's collection. Ongoing.

California Palace of the Legion of Honor Lincoln Park (near 34th Ave and Clement); 863-3330. Tues-Sun, 9:30am-5pm. $8, $6 seniors, $5 for 12 to 17, free for 10 and under (free Tues). "Manuel Neri: Artists' Books/The Collaborative Process." Art books by Neri. Through Oct 23. "Artwear: Fashion and Anti-fashion." More than 120 objects of wearable art. Through Oct 30. "Flora and Pomona." Tapestries by William Morris and Sir Edward Burne-Jones. Ongoing.

Cartoon Art Museum 655 Mission; CAR-TOON. Tues-Sun, 11am-5pm. $6, $4 students and seniors, $2 for 6 to 12, free for members and children 5 and under. "Small Press Spotlight: Graham Annable." Works by the comic book artists. Through July 24. "Garfield: Meow and Then." Original artwork of the famous comic strip character by Jim Davis. Through Sept 25. "Third Years of Farley." An exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Farley comic strip. Through Sept 25. "An Exploration of Cartoon Art." Ongoing.

Chinese Historical Society of America 965 Clay; 391-1188. Tues-Fri, noon-5pm; Sat-Sun, noon-4pm. $3, $2 seniors and students, $1 for 5 and under. "Trading on Fear – Chinese Images in American Trade Cards." Advertising cards from the 1870s through the 1900s. Through July 31. "The Chinese of America: Toward a More Perfect Union." Works about the history of Chinese in America. Ongoing.

Contemporary Jewish Museum 121 Steuart; 344-8800, www.thecjm.org. Sun-Thurs, noon-6pm. $5, $4 seniors and students, free for 12 and under and members. "Scents of Purpose: Artists Interpret the Spice Box." Works by more than 90 contemporary artists and architects. Through Sept 5.

Exploratorium 3601 Lyon; 563-7337. Tues-Sun, 10am-5pm. $13, $10 students and seniors, $8 youths, free for three and under. "Sculptural Information." Works by American and European artists. Through Sept 11. "The Nobel Prize: 100 Years of Creativity." An historic overview of the Nobel Prize. July 14-Oct 2. "Interactive Live Mouse Stem Cell Exhibit." An exhibit in which the public can witness the development of live mouse stem cells. Through Jan 8.

GLBT Historical Society 657 Mission, Gallery No. 300; 777-5455, www.glbthistory.org. Tues-Sat, 1-5pm. $4, $2 seniors and students. "Many Dykes, Two Photographers: San Francisco Dyke March Photographs By Jane Cleland and Cathy Cade." An exhibition celebrating the Dyke March's 13th year. Through Aug 15. "Sporting Life: GLBT Athletics and Cultural Change from the 1960s to Today." An exhibit focusing on the role of sports in the gay community. Through Dec 31.

Mexican Museum Fort Mason Center, Bldg D, Marina at Laguna; 202-9700. Wed-Sat, 11am-5pm. "MásCaras: Masks of Mexico." Masks made out of wood, clay, animal skin, and papier-mâché. Through Aug 27.

Museum of Craft and Folk Art Fort Mason Center, Bldg A, Marina at Laguna; 775-0991. Sat, 10am-5pm; Tues-Fri, Sun, 11am-5pm (first Wed, 11am-7pm). Free. "Sanctuary in an Age of Commodity: The Art of Tobi Kahn." Various works by Kahn. "Puppets from Around the World." Puppets from North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Through July 24.

Nob Hill Masonic Center 1111 California; 292-9191. Daily, 11am-7pm (Thurs, 10am-9pm). $10-17. "The Universe Within: The Human Body Revealed." An exhibit presented by the Chinese Society for Anatomical Sciences and the Museum of Life Sciences, Beijing of plastinized human bodies and individual organs. Through Sept 4.

San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design 550 Sutter; 773-0303, www.sfmcd.org. Tues-Wed and Fri-Sat, 10am-5pm; Thurs, 10am-7pm; Sun, noon-5pm. $5, $3 students (free First Thurs). "Convergence: Crossing the Divide." Contemporary studio furniture by eight artists from Tasmania and the United States. Through Sept 25.

San Francisco Museum and Historical Society Pier 45, Embarcadero and Taylor; 775-1111. Daily, 10am-8pm. "Amusing America." An interactive exhibition on the history of American popular amusements. Ongoing.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art 151 Third St; 357-4000. Fri-Tues, 10am-6pm; Thurs, 10am-9pm. $12.50, $8 seniors, $7 students, free for 12 and under and members (free first Tues; half price Thurs, 6-8:45pm). "New Work: Marilyn Minter." Paintings that examine the relationship between the body, photography, and painting. Through July 24. "Taking Place: Photographs from the Prentice and Paul Sack Collection." More than 280 vintage prints from the 1840s-1975 by various photographers. Through Sept 6. "Jeremy Black: Winchester." Digital animations by Blake. Through Oct 10. "The Art of Richard Tuttle." Almost 300 paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by Tuttle. Through Oct 16. "2X4 Design Series 3." Books, custom wallpaper, and video by New York design firm 2X4. Through Nov 27. "Matisse and Beyond: The Painting and Sculpture Collection." Works from 1900 through 1969. Ongoing. "Between Art and Life: The Contemporary Painting and Sculpture Collection." Works from 1960 to the present exploring post-minimalism and conceptual art. Ongoing. "Paul Klee: Wit and Wordplay." Fifteen works focusing on Klee's sense of humor. Ongoing.

San Francisco Performing Arts Library and Museum 401 Van Ness, fourth fl; 255-4800. Tues-Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat, 1-5pm. Free. "San Francisco 1900: On Stage." Ongoing. "San Francisco in Song." Ongoing. "Maestro: Photographic Portraits of Tom Zimberoff." Portraits of national and international conductors. Ongoing.

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 701 Mission; 978-ARTS. Sun, Tues-Wed, noon-6pm; Thurs-Sat, noon-8pm. $6, $3 seniors, students, and youths, free for members (free first Tues). July 15-Nov 6. "Bay Area Now 4." Works by 33 Bay Area artists and artists collectives including Chris Ballantyne, Kate Pocrass, Xylor Jane, Gestalt Collective, Jim Jocoy, Hamburger Eyes, Keegan McHargue, Stretcher, and others (reception Fri/15, 8-11pm, $12). July 16-Sept 25.

Zeum Yerba Buena Gardens, 221 Fourth St; 777-2800, www.zeum.org. Wed-Sun, 11am-5pm. $7, $6 seniors and students; $5 youths 4-18. "Green Cities: International Children's Art Competition on the Environment." Children's paintings from around the world. Through Aug 28.

Bay Area

Judah L. Magnes Museum 2911 Russell, Berk; (510) 549-6950. Sun-Wed, 11am-4pm. $4, $3 students and seniors. "Sephardic Horizons." An exhibition focusing on Sephardic culture and influence. Through Fri/15. "Shtetl." A multimedia exhibit by Naomie Kremer. Through July 31. "Acting Out: Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore." An exhibit examining the collaborative works of Cahun and Moore. Through July 31.

Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak, Oakl; (510) 238-2200. Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, noon-5pm (first Fri, 10am-9pm). $8, $5 seniors and students. "Sculpture by Bruce Beasley: A 45-Year Retrospective." Approximately 75 sculptures by Beasley. Through July 31. "Plant Portraits: The California Legacy of A.R. Valentien." Eighty watercolor/gouache paintings by Valentien. Through Dec 4. "El Splinter Esplendido." An exhibit focusing on baseball player Ted Williams and his Latino lineage. Through Feb 26.

Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology 103 Kroeber Hall, Room 3712, UC Berkeley, Berk; (510) 643-1193. Wed-Sat, 10am-4:30pm; Sun, noon-4pm. $4, $3 seniors, $1 students, free for 12 and under. "Tesoros Escondidos: Hidden Treasures from the Mexican Collections." More than 200 artifacts from the 17th to 20th centuries. Through Dec 23.

San Mateo County Historical Museum 777 Hamilton, Redwood City; (650) 299-0104. Tues-Sun, 10am-4pm. $1-2. "Fleeting Fashions." Costumes from the 19th and 20th centuries, many from local Peninsula residents. Through Sept 9.

UC Berkeley Art Museum 2626 Bancroft Way, Berk; (510) 642-0808. Wed and Fri-Sun, 11am-5pm; Thurs, 11am-7pm. $4-8 (free first Thurs). "Blind at the Museum." An exhibition exploring blindness and the visual arts. Through July 24. "Narrative Moral Models in Chinese and Japanese Painting." An exhibition demonstrating the influence of Confucian thought on Chinese and Japanese painting. Through July 24. "Eureka: The Eureka Fellowship Awards 2002-2004." Works by 12 Bay Area artists who received the Fleishhacker Foundation's Eureka Fellowship between 2002 and 2004. Through Aug 14. "Matrix 217: Haim Steinbach Work in Progress: Objects for People/Snapshots." An installation by Steinbach. Through Sept 4. "Turning Corners." Innovative masterworks from the UC Berkeley Art Museum collection. Through Jan 22. "Figurations." Recent paintings, photographs, and sculptures. Through Jan 22.

galleries

Opening

Aurobora Press 147 Natoma; 546-7880. Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. New monotypes by Joanne Greenbaum. Through Sat/16. "Summer Select," recent works on paper by various artists. July 18-Aug 27.

Badfish Gallery 4618 Third St; 216-3647. Sat-Sun, 2-5pm. "Bad Neighborhood," works on canvas, paper, and sculptures by local artists (reception Fri/15, 6-10pm). July 16-17.

Balazo18 Art Gallery 2183 Mission; 430-7091. Call for hours. Rock photography by Heather Renee Russ. Sat/16, 8pm, $5.

Galería de la Raza 2857 24th St; 826-8009. Wed-Sat, noon-6pm. "Hijas de Coyolxauhqui," a mixed-media group show featuring works by queer Latina artists. Through July 29. "Trazos: Myth and Memory," an exhibit celebrating the gallery's 35th anniversary (reception Sat/16, 7:30-10:30pm). July 16-Sept 4.

Gallery of Urban Art 1266 66th St, Emeryville; (510) 596-0020, ext 197, info@thegalleryofurbanart.com. Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sun, noon-4pm. "In Other Words: Vital Signs from the Road Less Traveled," prints and photographs by Brion Sprinsock (reception Sat/16, 5-8pm). July 16-Aug 9.

Mission Cultural Center 2868 Mission; 821-1155. Tues-Fri, 10am-10pm; Sat, 10am-5pm. "Imagine the Mission: Photography Exhibition II," an exhibit celebrating the Mission District (reception Fri/15, 7-9pm). July 15-Aug 22.

Modernpast Gallery 675 Chenery; 333-9007. By appt only. "Tribal," photographs by Kalle Pieper (reception Fri/15, 6-9pm). July 15-Aug 10.

Playspace Gallery California College of the Arts, 1111 Eighth St, second fl; 551-9213, www.cca.edu. Tues-Sat, noon-6pm. "A Set of Elements," works by Jason Jagel, Isaac Lin, Seth Childs, David Bensler, Jarrett Mitchell, Jay Nelson, and others. Through Thurs/14. "You Can Have It All," works by Tammy Rae Carland, Lynn Declemente, Lori Gordon, Hope Hilton, and others. July 19-July 30.

Tart 47 Lusk; 606-3158, 606-3158. Sat, noon-6pm, and by appt. "Transformations," video work by Stephen Sutcliffe (reception Thurs/14, 6-9pm). July 14-Aug 6.

2255 Third Street 2255 Third St; www.genart.org. "NewFangle," Gen Art's new-media art exhibition featuring works by emerging Bay Area artists (Ignite! party/reception, Sat/16, 6:30-8pm, $35). July 17-31. Bay Area

ACCI 1652 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 843-2527, www.accigallery.com. Mon-Fri, 11am-6pm; Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, noon-5pm. "2005 New Member Show," works by ACCI's newest artists (reception Wed/13, 6-8pm). July 15-Aug 12.

Ames 2661 Cedar, Berk; (510) 845-4949. Mon-Fri, 10:30am-3:30pm. "Jon Serl: Recent Acquisitions," paintings by Serl. July 18-Sept 17.

Berkeley Art Center 1275 Walnut, Berk; (510) 644-6893. Wed-Sun, noon-5pm. "22nd Annual BACA National Juried Exhibition," works by various artists (reception Sun/17, 2-4pm). July 17-Aug 27.

Crafts and Cultural Arts Gallery Elihu M. Harris State of California Office Bldg, 1515 Clay, Oakl; (510) 238-6952. Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm. "More Than Expected," works by 30 printmakers (reception July 21, 5-8pm). July 18-Aug 26. Ongoing

Academy of Art University Galleries 79 New Montgomery; www.academyart.edu. Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm. "Emerging Artists," the Academy of Art University's annual spring show. Through Aug 13.

African American Center San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin, third fl; 557-4400. Sun, noon-5pm; Mon, 10am-6pm; Tues-Thurs, 9am-8pm; Fri, noon-6pm; Sat, 10am-6pm. "Liberty on the Border: A Civil War Exhibit," an exhibit focusing on non-military life in the border region between the North and the South during the Civil War. Through Sept 11.

Amaru 510 Valencia; 424-9663. Tues-Sun, noon-10pm. "Joto," a group show celebrating queer men in San Francisco featuring works by Tony De Carlo, Clinton Fein, Javier Rocabado, and others. Through July 31.

Andrea Schwartz Gallery 525 Second St; 495-2090. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 1-5pm. "Mixed Messages," works on paper. Through July 29.

Anthony Meier 1969 California; 351-1400. Tues-Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat, by appt. "Overpainted Photographs," works by Gerhard Richter. Through Aug 19.

Arspace 1286 Folsom; 621-4438. Mon-Wed, 10am-5pm, and by appt. "Land Funk," works by Brad K. Alder. Through July 31.

Atrium 600 Townsend; 490-4877. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. "Strange Days," works by various members of the Pacific Rim Sculptors Group. Through July 22.

Back to the Picture/Latin American Gallery 934 Valencia; 826-2321. Call for hours. "Memories and Dreams," works by Alexandra Blum, Patricia Rodriguez, Xavier Viramonters, and Sarah Newton. Through Sun/17.

Bistro Yoffi 2231 Chestnut; 885-5133. Call for hours. Nude paintings and drawings by Elliott. Ongoing.

Blue Gallery 731 Polk; 606-7170. "Here and Now," works by five local artists. Through July 31.

Blue Room Gallery 2331 Mission; 282-8411. Wed-Sun, 1-9pm. "California Art Metal Now!," a juried exhibition featuring works by 43 artists. Through Aug 14.

Braunstein/Quay 430 Clementina; 278-9850. Tues-Sat, 11am-5:30pm. "On Site and Beyond," works by Paul Pratchenko. Through July 30.

Brian Gross Fine Art 49 Geary; 788-1050. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. "(re)collections," works by Michele Pred. Through Aug 20. 1 Post; 788-1050. Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm. New paintings by Donald Feasel. Through Fri/15.

Bucheon 389 Grove; 863-2891. Wed-Sat, 11am-6pm; Sun, noon-5pm. The Happiest Day," works by Hilary Harp and Suzie Silver. Through July 30.

Cafe Tartine 244 Gough; 553-4595. Call for hours. "King Pig Is Dead," paintings and drawings. Through July 30.

Canvas Gallery 1200 Ninth Ave; 504-0060. Sun-Thurs, 8am-midnight; Fri-Sat, 8am-2am. "Urban Bird II," original bird imagery by various artists. Through Thurs/14.

La Casa del Libro 973 Valencia; 285-1399. Mon-Sat, noon-7pm. "Paisajes Hipoteticos," works by Javier Manrique and Carolina Lucero. Through Aug 2.

Catharine Clark 49 Geary, second fl; 399-1439. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5:30pm. "Indexcision," works by Scott Roberts. Through Sat/16.

Creativity Explored 3245 16th St; 863-2108. Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm; Sat, 11am-6pm. "Wear to Go," one-of-a-kind wearable works by artists with developmental disabilities. Through Thurs/14.

Crown Point Press 20 Hawthorne; 974-6273. Tues-Sat, 10am-6pm. "Richard Tuttle: Seven Years at Crown Point Press," a full-scale retrospective of Tuttle's art. Through Sept 17.

diPietro Todd 2239 Fillmore; 674-4366. Tues-Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. "Ramblin Worker Art Work," embroidered paintings by Steve MacDonald. Through Aug 31.

Dolby Chadwick 210 Post, Ste 205; 956-3560. Tues-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. "In the Abstract: 2004-2005," works by Kim Frohsin. Through Aug 27.

Don Soker Contemporary Art 49 Geary; 291-0966. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. "Horizon," works by Judith E. Maloney. Through July 30.

Edgewise Arts 3481 19th St; 970-9515. "Sidewalk Candy," pressed, pigmented, and sewn street impressions by Daisy Eneix. Through Sun/17.

871 Fine Arts 49 Geary, Ste 235; 543-5155. Tues-Sat, 10:30am-5:30pm. "Assemblage in California in the 1960s," works by various artists. Through Aug 31.

Elins Eagles-Smith Gallery 49 Geary, Ste 520; 981-1080. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. "Gravity," works by Pia Stern. Through Aug 13.

Ellard Hall Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 100 Diamond; (650) 994-6405. Sun, 11am-1pm, and by appt. "AIDS in Africa: A Journey Through Photographs," photographs by Karen Ande; in conjunction with Pride 2005. Through Sun/17.

Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Branch Library 3555 16th St; 355-5616. Mon, noon-6pm; Tues, 10am-9pm; Wed, noon-9pm; Thurs, 10am-6pm; Fri-Sat, 1-6pm. "Out at the Library," an exhibition on display at three galleries celebrating the James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center; also on display at the Jewett Gallery and the James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center. Through Oct 16.

Femina Potens Gallery 465 S Van Ness; 217-9340, www.feminapotens.com. Mon-Wed, Fri, 1-5pm. "Minor Demons," works by Eliot K. Daughtry. Through July 29.

Fifty24SF Fine Art Gallery 248 Fillmore; 571-0187. Thurs-Sun, noon-3pm. Works by Sam Flores. Through July 31.

Fraenkel Gallery 49 Geary, 981-2661. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. "John Gutmann at 100," works by Gutmann. Through Aug 20.

Future Primitive Sound Headquarters 597 Haight; 551-2328, www.futureprimitivesound.com. Mon-Thurs. noon-6pm; Fri-Sun, 11am-7:30pm. "Old Soul," new works by Kelly Tunstall. Through Aug 10.

Galleria Tempest 1742 Polk; 567-7452. Wed-Sat, 11am-6pm; Sun, noon-5pm. "Jung and Restless - Gender Performance Autoportraits," photographs by Alan Dismuke. Through July 23.

Gallery Paule Anglim 14 Geary; 433-2710. Tues-Fri, 10am-5:30pm; Sat, 10am-5pm. New works by Jim Melchert; new paintings by Laura Dufort. Through July 30.

Gallery 16 1616 16th St, third fl; 626-7495. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, and by appt. "Flipside," works by Lowell Darling from 1979 to the present. Through Aug 26.

Glama-Rama! 417 S Van Ness; 861-4526, www.glamarama.com. Tues-Sat, 10am-6pm. Works by Kim Winters. Through July 30.

Gregory Lind Gallery 49 Geary, fifth fl; 296-9661. Tues-Sat, 10:30am-5:30pm. "Traumhaus," sculptures by Randy Dixon; "Sometimes It Takes Ice to Cut Ice," works by Will Yackulic. Through Aug 13.

Hackett-Freedman 250 Sutter, fourth fl; 362-7152. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. "Still Lifes and Narratives," works by Richard Ryan; "Select Modern Works," various works. Through July 30.

Haines 49 Geary, fifth fl; 397-8114. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 10:30am-5pm. "Terminal Mirage," works by David Maisel. Through Sat/16.

Hang 556 Sutter; 434-4264. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, noon-5pm. "Dark to Light," paintings by Jenny E. Balisle. Through Aug 1.

Hang Annex 567 Sutter; 544-0610. Tues-Sat, 10am-6pm. "Up and Coming," a mixed-media group show by emerging artists. Through Aug 1.

Heather Marx Gallery 77 Geary, second fl; 627-9111. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. "Love, Life, and What We Wore," works by Jennifer Faist. Through Sat/16.

Hosfelt Gallery 430 Clementina; 495-5454. Tues-Sat, 11am-5:30pm. Works by Susan Marie Dopp; paintings by Catherine McCarthy. Through July 30.

Hotel des Arts 447 Bush; www.start-inc.com. Call for hours. "Women of the Israel Defense Force," photographs by Ashkan Sahihi. Through Dec 31.

Intersection for the Arts 446 Valencia; 626-2787. Wed-Sat, noon-5pm; Tues, by appt. "Blueprints," Intersection's 40th anniversary exhibition. Through July 30.

Istituto Italiano di Cultura 425 Washington; 788-7142. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Paintings by Sandro Sanna. Through Fri/15.

James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin, third fl; 557-4400. Mon, 10am-6pm; Tues-Thurs, 9am-8pm; Fri, noon-6pm; Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, noon-5pm. "Out at the Library," an exhibition on display at three galleries celebrating the James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center; also on display at the Jewett Gallery and the Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library. Through Oct 16.

James Snidle Fine Arts 1190 Bryant; 850-7898. Thurs-Sat, 10am-5pm. Recent works by Tony Natsoulas (reception Thurs/14, 6-8pm). Through Aug 31.

Jenkins Johnson Gallery 464 Sutter; 677-0770. Tues-Sat, 10am-6pm. "Seventh Annual Realism Invitational," works by various artists. Through Sat/16.

Jewett Gallery San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin, lower level; 557-4277. Sun, noon-5pm; Mon and Sat, 10-6pm; Tues-Thurs, 9am-8pm; Fri, noon-6pm. "Out at the Library," an exhibition on display at three galleries celebrating the James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center; also on display at the James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center and the Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library. Through Oct 16.

John Berggruen Gallery 228 Grant; 781-4629. Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 10:30am-5pm. "The Late Abstractions," works by Elmer Bischoff; "Prints," works by Wayne Thiebaud. Through July 30.

John Pence Gallery 750 Post; 441-1138. Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat, 10am-5pm. "Introductions 2003," recent drawings and oil paintings by Nicholas Raynolds. Through July 30.

The Lab 2948 16th St; 864-8855. Fri-Sat, 1-6pm. "Material Matters," works by Lisa Davidson, Matt Flegle, David Hevel, Seth Koen, and Megan Wilson; curated by Michael Schoolnik. Through Sat/16.

Latin-American Club 3286 22nd St; 647-2732. Sun-Thurs, 6pm-2am; Fri, 5pm-2am; Sat, 4pm-2am. "A Year at the Latin," works by Adam Connelly. Through Aug 6.

Ligne Roset 162 King; 777-1030. Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat-Sun, 11am-6pm. New work by Brandi Brooks. Through Aug 7.

Limn Gallery 292 Townsend; 977-1300. Wed-Sat, 11am-5:30pm; Sun, 9am-3pm. "Lines and Curves," a multimedia group exhibition on the theme of a line. Through July 30.

Linc Real Art 1632C Market; 503-1981. Wed-Sun, noon-6pm. "Correspon-dance," postal art by various artists. Through Aug 28.

Luv-A-Java Cafe 1300 Dolores; 401-6444. "Water," photographs by Brandon Vance. Through Sun/17.

Madrone Lounge 500 Divisadero; 241-0202. Call for hours. "Tesseract," works by seven female artists. Through Aug 31.

Madusalon 300 Divisadero; 626-4784. Tues-Sun, noon-5pm. Photographs by Ana Barrado. Through July 30.

Market Street Kiosks along Market Street between Van Ness and Embarcadero; www.sfgov.org/sfac/pubart. "Women Pickpockets on Market Street," six posters based on paintings by Maria Forde. Through Aug 11.

Mechanics' Institute Library 57 Post, fourth fl; 393-0100. Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm. "After the Gold Rush: A 150-Year Photographic History of San Francisco's Mechanics' Institute," more than 80 photographs. Ongoing.

Meridian Gallery 545 Sutter; 398-7229. Tues-Sat, 11am-5pm. "Stitches and Other Connections," handmade sewing and knitting by Susan Field. Through Aug 13.

Mezzanine Window display, 444 Jessie; 841-1959. Daily, 24 hrs. "City of Glass," works by Gary Clemenceau. Through Sept 2.

Micaela 333 Hayes; www.micaela.com. Tues-Sat, 11am-7pm; Sun, by appt. Glass sculpture and mixed media by Pamina Traylor. Through July 31.

Mission 17 2111 Mission; 336-2349. Tues, 3-6pm; Sat, 2-5pm, and by appt. "The Diorama Show," small works by various artists. Through Sat/16.

MixedUSE Gallery 2917 24th St; 970-0560. Tues-Thurs, noon-6pm; Fri, noon-7pm; Sat-Sun, 11am-7pm. "Better Than Real," works by Lauren Davies, Tara Tucker, and Kyle Williams. Through Aug 7.

Modernism 685 Market; 541-0461. Tues-Sat, 10am-5:30pm. "Illusions," recent paintings by Mark Stock; "Syncopations," works by Naomie Kremer. Through Aug 17.

National Product 1845 Market; 255-1920. Fri-Sat, 11am-7pm; Sun, noon-5pm. "Dust Bunnies," new paintings by Brian Behnke. Through Sat/16.

New Langton Arts 1246 Folsom; 626-5416. Tues-Sat, noon-6pm. "Double Take: A Billboard Project," an ongoing public art project mounted on eight billboards throughout San Francisco; go to www.newlangtonarts.org for locations. Through fall 2005. "Psyche Wall," works by Jacob Hartman; "Django Chapel," works by Jarrett Mitchell and Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough. Through Aug 6.

Newmark Gallery 251 Post, No. 412; 392-3692. Tues-Sat, 11am-6pm, and by appt. "Apparent Opposites," contemporary abstract paintings by Ilan Laks, Theo den Boon, Hans Vanhorck, and Paula Evers. Through July 30.

Octavia's Haze 498 Hayes; 255-6818. Wed-Sat, noon-6pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. "White Clippers on a Sea of Grass," paintings by Clare Carver. Through Aug 7.

ODC Theater Gallery 3153 17th St; 626-6745. Wed-Sat, 2-5pm. "More to Give Than You Can Take," oils on wood and canvas by Carol Nelson Ceres. Through July 31.

Otsu 3253 16th St; 255-7900. Wed-Fri, noon-7pm; Sat, 11am-8pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. "Animal Sleep Stories," silkscreen prints and lithographs by Daria Tessler. Ongoing.

Pasquale Iannetti 531 Sutter; 433-2771. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm. "35 Year Anniversary," works by Dürer, Rembrandt, Piranesi, Goya, and others. Through Aug 27.

Pigman Gallery 72 Tehama; 546-7441. Tues-Fri, 11am-5pm. "When I Grow Up," works by Kathy Vortyras. Through July 23.

Dragonfly Ink Custom Tattoo 3409 23rd St; 550-1445. Wed-Sat, noon-7pm; Sun, 1-6pm. "Mother-Themed Art Show," works by queer visual artists addressing the theme of "mother." Through Sun/17.

Plaza Gallery Bank of America Center, 555 California; 627-9111. Mon-Fri, 8am-5:30pm. "Trinkets," large-scale sculptures by Matt Gil. Through Aug 13.

Polarity Post Production 69 Green; 673-3080. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. "Road Trip," works by 17 artists. Through Sat/16.

Presidio Officer's Club Exhibition Hall 50 Moraga; 561-5500, www.presidio.gov. Wed-Sun, 11am-5pm. "From Above," aerial photographs by Robert Cameron. Through July 31.

Ratio 3 903 Guerrero; (646) 732-2767. Sun, noon-5pm, and by appt. "Looking for Ixtlan," works by Jose Alvarez. Through Aug 21.

RayKo Photo Center 428 Third St; 495-3773, www.raykophoto.com. Photographs by Lori Nix. Through July 24.

Receiver Gallery 1314 Eighth Ave; 504-RCVR. Call for hours. "The Boys' Club," works by 12 female Canadian and American illustrators about the term "boys' club." Through Aug 3.

Rena Bransten Gallery 77 Geary; 982-3292. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. Three solo photography shows by Uta Barth, Philip Kwame Apagya, and Eirik Johnson. Through July 23.

Robert Koch Gallery 49 Geary, fifth fl; 421-0122. Tues-Sat, 10:30am-5:30pm. "Homeland, USA," black-and-white photographs by Elliott Erwitt. Through Aug 27.

Rocket World Gallery 660 22nd St; 318-8258. Call for hours. "Pop vs. Soda," contemporary art and objects from various international artists including Ferris Plock, Sun Min Kim, Patrick Ma, and Mr. Pickles. Ongoing.

San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery 401 Van Ness; 554-6080. Wed-Sat, noon-5pm; Tues, by appt. "10X10: 8 Week Lease (Reluctant Monument)," an installation by Bari Ziperstein; "Marking Time Mapping Thought," a group show featuring Michael Banicki, Brad Brown, Nigel Poor, Christina Ray, and Lee Walton. Through Aug 13.

San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery at City Hall City Hall, lower level, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Pl; 554-6080, www.sfacgallery.org. Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm; Sat, noon-4pm. "Making Connections: Career Waitresses of San Francisco," an exhibit documenting career waitresses; "Stories of the City: Sixth Street Photography Workshop," a photographic exhibition documenting the community living in and around single room occupancy hotels in San Francisco; "A Kids Eye View," more than 300 black-and-white images by children ages five to 15. Through July 22.

San Francisco Center for the Book 300 De Haro; 565-0545. Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm. "Swiss Impressions," works by Romano Hänni. Through Aug 5.

SF LGBT Community Center 1800 Market; 554-4297. Call for hours. "Second Annual Fresh Meat in the Gallery," works by transgender, intersex, and genderqueer artists. Through July 30. "War on Labels," works by Tina Butcher, Heather Catalinich, and Lauren Anderson. Through Aug 13.

San Francisco Main Library 100 Larkin; 786-2500, ext 228. Daily, 9am-6pm. "Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933-1945," two hundred fifty photographs and documents exploring the Nazi regime's attempt to eradicate homosexuality and materials documenting the work of German gay rights pioneer Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld. Through Aug 18.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Artists Gallery Fort Mason, Bldg A, Marina at Laguna; 441-4777. Tues-Sat, 11:30am-5:30pm. "Thirty Something," works by Donna Brookman, Kathy Aoki, Jessica Dunne, Carrie Lederer, John Edwards, Livia Stein, and Toru Sugita. Through July 29.

San Francisco Photo Center Harvey Milk Recreational Arts Building, 50 Scott; 554-9522. Tues-Thurs, 3-10pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-5pm. "A View from the Bridge," photographs by Joseph A. Blum documenting the construction of the Bay Bridge. Through July 30.

San Francisco Women Artists Gallery 3489 Sacramento; 216-9675. Wed-Sat, 1-6pm. "USA 2005," works by San Francisco women artists. Through Aug 6.

Scott Nichols Gallery 49 Geary, fourth fl; 788-4641. Tues-Sat, 11am-5pm, and by appt. "Zoo," photographs by Kim Steele (reception July 20, 7:30pm). Through Aug 2.

SomArts Cultural Center Main Gallery 934 Brannan; 864-4126. Tues-Fri, 3-7pm; Sat, noon-4pm. "Braided Lives," visual art and spoken word by artists from Taos, NM, Los Angeles, and the Bay Area. Through July 28.

SomArts Cultural Center Bay Gallery 934 Brannan; 673-3080, www.artworksf.com. Tues-Fri, 1-7pm; Sat, 1-5pm. "Eye of the Beholder," works by various artists. Through Thurs/14.

Squat and Gobble 1428 Haight; 673-3080. Daily, 8am-10pm. "Body Language," works by various artists about nonverbal communication. Through Aug 9.

Stray Fish 3299 Mission; 920-9430. Mon-Thurs, 5:30-10:30pm; Fri-Sat, 5:30-11pm. "A Rose is a Rose is a Rose is a Rose," an installation by Lora Finelli. Through Thurs/14.

Strybing Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Golden Gate Park, Ninth Ave at Lincoln Way; 661-1316, ext 303. Daily, 10am-4pm. "Fascinating Flowers," macro-photography by Joan Linn Bekins (reception Thurs/14, 5-7pm). Through Sept 30.

Studio Gallery 1718A Polk; 931-3130. Wed-Fri, 11am-8pm; Sat-Sun, 11am-6pm. "City Streets," works by 11 Bay Area artists. Through Sun/17.

Thacher Gallery University of San Francisco, 2130 Fulton; 422-2660. Mon-Fri, noon-5:30pm. "Sense the Raw: The Sixth Annual Thacher Student Showcase," works by 33 juniors and seniors enrolled in the visual arts and media studies programs at the University of San Francisco. Through Sun/17.

Thoreau Center for Sustainability 1016 Torney; 561-7823, www.thoreau.org. Mon-Fri. 9am-5pm. "Ecovisions - Bay Area Artists Exploring Global Ecological Issues," ecological art by 21 artists from the Women Environmental Artists Directory. Through Aug 12.

Tinhorn Press and Gallery 511 Laguna; 621-1292, www.tinhorngallery.com. Wed-Sun, 11:30am-7pm. A group exhibition featuring works by nine artists. Through Sun/17.

Toomey-Tourell Fine Art 49 Geary; 989-6444. Tues-Fri, 11am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. "Double Happiness," works by Monika Jm. Lin. Through Fri/15.

Triptych 1155 Folsom; www.triptychsf.com. Call for hours. Works by Hugh D'Andrade and Mati McDonough. Through Fri/15.

Urbis Artium Gallery 140 Second St, sixth fl; 369-9404, www.urbis-artium.com. Daily, 9am-5pm. "Departure," paintings, sculptures, and photographs by San Francisco emerging artists. Through July 23.

Variety Preview Room 582 Market; 781-3894. "AIDS, Orphans, and Education," photographs by S. Blake Farrington. Through Aug 31.

Walter and McBean Galleries San Francisco Art Institute, 800 Chestnut; 749-4563. Tues-Sat, 11am-6pm. "Tournesol Award Exhibition," works by Chris Ballantyne; "Adaline Kent Award Exhibition," works by Scott Williams. Through July 30.

World Affairs Council Library 312 Sutter; 293-4647. Mon-Fri, noon-5pm (Thurs, noon-8pm). "From Where I Stand," works by various Middle Eastern photographers. Through July 28.

Zinc Details 1905 Fillmore; 776-2100. "Things Imperfect and Impermanent," works by Edie Chaska. Through Aug 31. Bay Area

African American Museum and Library 659 14th St, Oakl; (510) 637-0200. Tues-Sat, noon-5:30pm. "Trying to Find My Way Home - A Black Male Speaks of the Father," works by Milton Bowens. Through Sept 24. "Golden Road to Freedom: The African Legacy in California, 1775-1900," various pieces focusing on the role of Africans in the expeditions to and settlements of California. Ongoing. "The West Oakland Senior Citizen Oral History Project," an exhibition of 51 black-and-white photographs and recorded conversations of West Oakland seniors. Ongoing.

Badè Museum Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic, Berk; (510) 849-8200. Tues and Thurs, 10:30am-3:30pm. "Wholly Grace," works by Susan Duhan Felix (reception July 21, 4-7pm). Through Sept 29.

Bedford Gallery Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic, Walnut Creek; (925) 295-1417. Tues-Sun, noon-5pm (also Thurs-Sat, 6-8pm), $2-3. "Pots: Objects of Virtue, a National Juried Exhibition," works by more than 150 local and national artists. Through Aug 28.

Berkeley Historical Society 1931 Center, Berk; (510) 848-0181. Thurs-Sat, 1-4pm. "Berkeley Police Department: A Century of Innovation," an exhibit dedicated to the "center of scientific policing." Through Sept 25.

Boontling Gallery 4224 Telegraph, Oakl; www.4leagueindustries.com. Sat-Sun, noon-5pm. "Insomnia," a painting by 10 artists. Through Aug 7.

Cecile Moochnek 1809D Fourth St, Berk; (510) 549-1018. Wed-Sun, noon-5pm. "Last Light," oil paintings on aluminum by Yvette Molina. Through Aug 15.

Creative Growth Art Center 355 24th St, Oakl; (510) 836-2340. Mon-Fri, 11am-5:30pm, and by appt. "Who Is an Outsider?," works by artists with disabilities. Through July 31.

East Wing Gallery Sanchez Art Center, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica; (540) 355-1894. Fri-Sun, 1-5pm, and by appt. Works by John Andreas, Seth Eisen, and Tanya Lin Jaffe. Through July 30.

George Kaye's 4044 Broadway, Oakl; (510) 547-9374. Drawings and works on paper by Damon Smith. Through July 25.

Jamaican Soul 2057 San Pablo, Berk; (510) 704-4083. Series photographs by George Agnew. Through July 27.

John F. Kennedy University Arts and Consciousness Gallery Berkeley Business Center, 2956 San Pablo, Berk; (510) 649-0499. Mon-Fri, 11am-5pm. "MFA Graduate Exhibition," works by Kate Moore (reception Thurs/14, 6-9pm). Through July 21.

Kala Art Institute 1060 Heinz, Berk; (510) 549-2977. Tues-Fri, noon-5:30pm; Sat, noon-4:30pm, and by appt. "The Real World," works by Libby Black, Ian Everard, Noah Lang, Sasha Petrenko, Tracey Snelling, and Justin Walsh. Through Sat/16.

Latham Square Office Building 1611 Telegraph, Oakl; (510) 238-3843. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Works by Lea Feinstein. Through Sept 16.

Lucky Ju Ju 713 Santa Clara, Alameda; (510) 205-9793. Fri-Sat, 6pm-midnight. "Cars and Characters," photographs by Scott Schroeder. Through Aug 3.

Marin County Civic Center 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael; (415) 499-8350, ext 17. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. "2005 Members' Exhibit," various works. Through Aug 25.

Mills College Art Museum 5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakl; (510) 430-2164. Tues and Thurs-Sat, 11am-4pm; Wed, 11am-7:30pm; Sun, noon-4pm. "Improving the Bow Tie: African-American Improvisational Quilts," works by 10 quilt-makers whose works are based on the popular bow-tie pattern; "Second to the Gods: Recent Gifts from the Collection of William K. Ehrenfeld M.D.," three exhibitions of African art; "Oakland Picture Lady," an installation by Traci Bartlow; "Spike," a portrait by Keba Konte. Through Aug 7.

Oakland Museum of California at City Center Sculpture Court, 1111 Broadway, Oakl; (510) 238-6836. Mon-Fri, 7am-7pm (third Thurs, 8pm). "Jane Grimm: The Chess Set," sixteen monumental chess pieces, inspired by themes of femininity, war, and frivolity of life. Through Aug 10.

Olive Hyde 123 Washington, Fremont; (510) 791-4357. Wed-Sun, noon-5pm. "Members Only," works by members of the Olive Hyde Art Guild. Through Aug 13.

Pacific Art League of Palo Alto 668 Ramona, Palo Alto; (650) 321-3891. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 10am-4pm. "Lisbeth M. Kraft: A Retrospective," more than 100 works by Kraft. Through July 29.

Paulson Press 1318 10th St, Berk; (510) 559-2088, www.paulsonpress.com. Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm. "Guilt Free Zone," works by Squeak Carnwath. Through Sat/16.

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 849-2568. Wed-Sun, 9am-2pm, 5:30-10pm. "¡Feliz Cumpleaños!," recent paintings and prints by Andrés Cismeros Galindo. Through Aug 29. "Cuba! A Photographic Retrospective," more than 40 photographs by Roberto Salas and Francisco Rivero. Through Aug 31. Original paintings by Peruvian artists. Through Aug 31.

Pro Arts 550 Second St, Oakl; (510) 763-4361. Tues-Sat, noon-6pm; Sun, noon-5pm. "A Girl's Life," video installations by Kristy Guevara-Flanagan and Dawn D. Valadez. Through July 26. "The Siamese Twins Series," an installation by Brooke Thomas. Through Aug 7.

Richmond Art Center 2540 Barrett, Richmond; (510) 620-6772, www.therichmondartcenter.org. Tues-Sun, noon-5pm. "Ballybaba," works by four artists inspired by Samuel Beckett's Molloy; "Chicksilog," an installation by Jenifer K. Wofford; "Aggregate Entities," sculptural installations and drawings by Ben Diller; "Awakening the Artist Within," pieces by artists working with the Expressive Arts Component of the West County Day Treatment Center in Richmond. Through Aug 14.

San Pablo Arts Gallery San Pablo Civic Center, 1 Alvarado Square, 13831 San Pablo, San Pablo; (510) 836-2663. Sat-Sun, noon-4pm. "Accumulated Allusions," paintings, prints, mixed media, photographs, and installations by members various artists. Through Sun/17.

Schurman Fine Art Gallery 1659 San Pablo, Berk; (510) 524-0623. Wed-Sat, 2-6pm; Sun, 11am-3pm. Japanese master of fine etching by Ryohei Tanaka. Through Aug 31.

Twiga Gallery 3333 Sacramento; 292-8020. Mon-Sat, 11am-6pm; Sun, noon-4pm. "Africa by Twiga," African tribal art and designer jewelry. Through Sept 1.