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. "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. "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. Through 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 Mon/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.

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). "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 animation 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. "New Work: Edgar Arceneaux." Selections by the LA artist. Aug 12-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. "Show Business: Irving Berlin's Broadway." Drawings, photographs, designs, posters, sheet music, and newspaper illustrations celebrating Berlin's contributions to Broadway. Through Dec 17. "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, and Fri-Sun, noon-5pm; Thurs, noon-8pm. $6, $3 seniors, students, and youths, free for members (free first Tues). "Toi Maori: Art from the Maori People of New Zealand." An exhibition featuring displays of traditional and contemporary Maori cloaks, woven bags, tattoos, sculptures, and clay works. Through Sun/14. "Bay Area Now 4." Works by 33 Bay Area artists and artist collectives, including Chris Ballantyne, Kate Pocrass, Xylor Jane, Gestalt Collective, Jim Jocoy, Hamburger Eyes, Keegan McHargue, and Stretcher. Through 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

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 (free second Sun.). "The Art of Vivika and Otto Heino." Collaborative ceramic works by Otto Heino and his late wife, Vivika Heino. Through Oct 16. "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 Jose Institute of Contemporary Art 451 S First St, San Jose; (408) 283-8155, www.sjica.org. Tues-Wed and Fri, 10am-5pm; Thurs, 10am-8pm; Sat, noon-5pm. Free. "NextNew." Works by Frank Lobdell, Hung Liu, and Manuel Neri. Through Sept 17. "Clive McCarthy: LCA@ICA." New media works by McCarthy; "Becoming Me." A new media video installation by Shirley Shor. Through Sept 22. "Grid." A window installation by Shirley Shor. Through Sept 23.

San Jose Museum of Art 110 S Market, San Jose. (408) 294-2787. Tues-Sun, 11am-5pm. Free. "Brides of Frankenstein." Works created using video, electronics, robotics, and other digital and traditional media by various female artists. Through Oct 30.

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). "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 Sun/14. "Matrix 217: Haim Steinbach Work in Progress: Objects for People/Snapshots." An installation by Steinbach. Through Sept 4. "Yosemite in Time." An exhibition exploring the history of Yosemite National Park through the works of photographers Mark Klett and Byron Wolfe and historian Rebecca Solnit. Through Dec 23. "Turning Corners." Innovative masterworks from the UC Berkeley Art Museum collection. Through Jan 22. "Figurations." Recent paintings, photographs, and sculptures. Through Jan 22. g

galleries

Art Explosion 2425 17th St; www.theartexplosion.com. "Sneak Peek," works created by Art Explosion studio artists. Sat/13, 2-5pm.

Gallery of Urban Art 1266 66th St, Emeryville; (510) 596-0020, ext 197, info@thegalleryofurbanart.com. Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sun, noon-4pm. "Over the Edge," a group show featuring sculptures and paintings by 12 artists (reception Sat/13, 5-8pm). Aug 13-Sept 24.

Hoover Grove Golden Gate Park, 19th Ave and MLK Dr; 835-0610, www.artistsguildsf.com. "Artists Guild of San Francisco Outdoor Exhibition," works by Bay Area artists. Sat/13, 9:30am-5:30pm.

Luggage Store Gallery 1007 Market; 255-5971. Daily, noon-5pm, and by appt. "Thick Lens," works by Becca Baldwin, Brook Budner, Ethan Hayes-Chute, and others (reception Fri/12, 6-8pm). Aug 12-19.

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 Thurs/11. "Now Playing!," large posters by Kamau Patton (walking tour Aug 20, 1pm, tour begins at the southeast corner of Market and Third St). Aug 15-Nov 10. See 8 Days a Week.

Mission Arts Gallery 744 Alabama; 462-1535. Call for hours. "Sneak Peek," works created by Mission Arts Gallery studio artists. Sat/13, 2-5pm.

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom; 826-2402. Thurs-Sun, 2-7pm. "Armenia in America," works by Sarine Balian. Sat/13, 9pm, $5-10.

SF Camerawork 1246 Folsom; 863-1001. Tues-Sat, noon-5pm. "Solos," works by Luis Deglado, Cynthia Greig, and Tracey Snelling (reception Tues/16, 5-8pm). Aug 16-Sept 10.

San Francisco Women Artists Gallery 3489 Sacramento; 216-9675. Wed-Sat, 1-6pm. "Summertime," an all media show (reception Thurs/11, 5:30-7:30pm). Aug 10-Sept 3.

Sculpturesite Gallery 201 Third; 495-6400. Tues-Sat, 10am-6pm; Thurs, 10am-8pm. "Vernissage," sculptures by 22 artists (reception Thurs/11, 5-8pm). Aug 11-Oct 8.

SomArts Cultural Center Bay Gallery 934 Brannan; 552-2131, www.bayennale.com. Tues-Fri, 2-7pm; Sat, 1-5pm. "Perceptions/Precepciones," works by Nathalia Orozco, Pauline Crowther Scott, Marta Salazar, and Karen Wegner. Through Aug 25. "The Cafe Show," visual art, performances, and live entertainment by more than 100 painters, photographers, and performing artists (opening reception Thurs/11, 5-8pm; performances Aug 13 and 20, 1-5pm; closing reception Aug 25, 5-8). Aug 11-25.

Southern Exposure 401 Alabama; 863-2141. Tues-Sat, 11am-5pm. "The Living City Lab," works created at the Mission Voices Summer arts program by local youth (reception Thurs/11, 5-7pm). Aug 11-20. See 8 Days a Week.

Bay Area

Boontling Gallery 4224 Telegraph, Oakl; www.4leagueindustries.com. Sat-Sun, noon-5pm. "Holding Hands," works by Adam 5100 and Bruk Dunbar (reception Fri/12, 7:30-10pm). Aug 12-Sept 4.

Ego Park 492 23rd St, Oakl; (510) 823-8045. Call for appt. "A Monument to Dead Skin and Facial Hair," an installation of photos and memory by Tim Kunze (closing reception Aug 20, 7-10pm). Aug 16-20.

Giorgi Gallery 2911 Claremont, Berk; (510) 848-1228. Wed-Fri, 1-6pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm. "Luminance," works by 10 women artists (reception Sat/13, 1-4pm; Aug 18, 6-9pm). Aug 12-Sept 4.

John F. Kennedy University Arts and Consciousness Gallery Berkeley Business Center, 2956 San Pablo, Berk; (510) 649-0499. Mon-Fri, 11am-5pm. "Authentic Selves," works by Alika Cooper, Clare Hebert, Rebecca Katz, Virginia Lecker, and others (reception Sat/13, 5-8pm). Through Aug 31.

Pro Arts 550 Second St, Oakl; (510) 763-4361. Tues-Sat, noon-6pm; Sun, noon-5pm. "New Visions: Introduction 2005," works juried by Catharine Clark and Jack Hanley (reception Aug 18, 6-8pm). Aug 13-Oct 2.

San Pablo Arts Gallery San Pablo Civic Center, 13831 San Pablo, San Pablo; (510) 836-2663. Sat-Sun, noon-4pm. "Local Talent," works by students from the Contra Costa Community College (reception Aug 27, 1-3pm). Aug 13-Sept 11.

33 Grand 33 Grand, Oakl; www.33grand.com. Sat-Sun, noon-5pm. "Making Traces," recent works by local and national artists (reception Fri/12, 6-9pm). Aug 12-Sept 4.

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 Sat/13.

Adobe Books 3166 16th St; 864-3936. Daily, 10am-10pm. "Goonies was Filmed in Astoria, Oregon," an installation by Brittany Powell; works by Valerie George and Clint Taniguchi. Through Aug 26.

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 nonmilitary life in the border region between the North and the South during the Civil War. Through Sept 11. "... And They Were Fruitful," figurative wooden sculptures by Nena St. Louis. Through Oct 6.

Andrea Schwartz Gallery 525 Second St; 495-2090. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 1-5pm. "Summer in South Park," a group show. Through Aug 26.

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

Aurobora Press 147 Natoma; 546-7880. Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. "Summer Select," recent works on paper by various artists. Through Aug 27.

Baxter Chang Patri Fine Art Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason; 397-2000. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm., and by appt. "Summer Group Exhibition," works by various artists. Through Aug 30.

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

Blue Gallery 731 Polk; 606-7170. "El Vuelo del Mago Jaguar," works by Willow. Through Sept 12.

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 28.

Braunstein/Quay 430 Clementina; 278-9850. Tues-Sat, 11am-5:30pm. "Life Frames of Bonnie Ora Sherk, A Living Library - Past, Present, Future," works by Sherk. Through Aug 27.

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. "Veloflaneur," works by Charles Linder. Through Nov 18.

Caffe Sapore 790 Lombard; 235-4993. Daily, 7am-8:30pm. "Moon Pond: Reflections of China," black-and-white photography by Jo Farrell. Through Aug 23.

Canvas Gallery 1200 Ninth Ave; 504-0060. Sun-Thurs, 8am-midnight; Fri-Sat, 8am-2am. "I Heart SF," works by Nicole Frelier, Niana Lui, Adan Wier, Ursula Young, and others. Through Aug 22.

Catharine Clark 49 Geary, second fl; 399-1439. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5:30pm. "Social Insecurity: The Future Ain't What It Used to Be," works by Chester Arnold, Ray Beldner, Sandow Birk and Elyse Pignolet, Andy Hope Diaz, Christoph Draeger, and others. Through Aug 27.

Creativity Explored 3245 16th St; 863-2108. Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm; Sat, 11am-6pm. "Face to Face with Peggy Spillane," a retrospective exhibition of work by the veteran Creativity Explored artist. Through Sept 1.

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.

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 Sat/13.

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 and Fri, 1-5pm. Sculptures by Billie Mandel. Through Aug 26.

Fort Mason Center Main Office Fort Mason, Bldg A, Marina at Laguna; 235-4993. Daily, 9am-5pm. "Shambhala: Spirit of Tibet," photographs by Jo Farrell. Through Aug 19.

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 Wed/10.

Galería de la Raza 2857 24th St; 826-8009. Wed-Sat, noon-6pm. "Trazos: Myth and Memory," an exhibit celebrating the gallery's 35th anniversary. Through Sept 4.

Gallery Paule Anglim 14 Geary; 433-2710. Tues-Fri, 10am-5:30pm; Sat, 10am-5pm. Works by Joan Brown. Through Aug 27.

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.

George Krevsky Gallery 77 Geary; 397-9748. Tues-Sat, 11am-5:30pm. "Back in the Day," works by Raphael Soyer. Through Sept 10.

Glama-Rama! 417 S Van Ness; 861-4526, www.glamarama.com. Tues-Sat, 10am-6pm. "In a World with So Many Things," works by Katie Bush. Through Sept 24.

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 Sat/13.

Hackett-Freedman 250 Sutter, fourth fl; 362-7152. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. "New Still Life Paintings," recent works by James Aponovich. Through Aug 27.

Haines 49 Geary, fifth fl; 397-8114. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 10:30am-5pm. "Ad Infinitum: The Aesthetics of Repetition II," a group show focusing on abstract repetition in painting, photography, and sculpture. Through Aug 20.

Hang 556 Sutter; 434-4264. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, noon-5pm. "Traces," works by Catherine Saiki. Through Aug 29.

Hang Annex 567 Sutter; 544-0610. Tues-Sat, 10am-6pm. "Synesthesia," works by Anthony May. Through Aug 29.

Heather Marx Gallery 77 Geary, second fl; 627-9111. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. "Beautiful Debris," new work by Cristina Lei Rodriguez, David Hevel, and Tara Giannini. Through Aug 20.

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.

Istituto Italiano di Cultura 425 Washington; 788-7142. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. "Terra e Acque," watercolors by Alberto Cristini. Through Aug 19.

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. Through Aug 31.

Jenkins Johnson Gallery 464 Sutter; 677-0770. Tues-Sat, 10am-6pm. "Celebrate Summer," photographs by Lori Nix, Olivia Parker, Eikoh Hosoe, Allen Ginsberg, and others, and new abstract paintings by Katherine Chang Lui and Doug Trump. Through Sept 3.

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.

Lee Gallery 577 Geary; 674-9500. Tues-Sat, noon-5pm. "Trees of Angkor: Photographs from Cambodia," large-scale black-and-white photographs by Eric Alan Pritchard. Through Sept 5.

Limn Gallery 292 Townsend; 977-1300. Wed-Sat, 11am-5:30pm; Sun, 9am-3pm. "Pinpoints in the Pacific," works by Dean De Cocker; "Beyond Plastic," a group show featuring works by artists working in plastic, vinyl, rubber, and tape. Through Sept 10.

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

Low Gallery 487 14th St; 522-4057. Wed-Sun, noon-7pm. "Daily Dose," changing solo shows by more than 28 artists including Daniel Tierney, Bigfoot, Kelly Tunstall, and Alika Cooper (closing party Aug 20, call for hours). Through Aug 20.

Madrone Lounge 500 Divisadero; 241-0202. Call for hours. "The Shape of Things," works by Joel Barber, Robin Coomer, Ryan Donegan, Matt Melamad, and Rob Racine. Through Oct 1.

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 Sat/13.

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

Mezzanine Gallery Hotel Triton, 342 Grant; 673-3080. Call for hours. "Coastal Connection," paintings and sculptures of the California coast by Victoria Doria. Through Wed/10.

Micaela 333 Hayes; www.micaela.com. Tues-Sat, 11am-7pm; Sun, by appt. "Salon d'eté," works by 26 artists in homage to Parisian art salons of the 19th and 20th centuries. Through Sept 30.

Mission Cultural Center 2868 Mission; 821-1155. Tues-Fri, 10am-10pm; Sat, 10am-5pm. "Imagine the Mission," a photography exhibit celebrating the Mission. Through Aug 22.

Mission 17 2111 Mission; 336-2349. Tues, 3-6pm; Sat, 2-5pm, and by appt. "Comfort," installations, sculptures, and photographs by Monica Canilao, Jay Nelson, Ahndraya Parlato, and Gabrielle Wolodarski. Through August 27.

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

Modernpast Gallery 675 Chenery; 333-9007. By appt only. "Tribal," photographs by Kalle Pieper. Through Wed/10.

National Product 1845 Market; 255-1920. Fri-Sat, 11am-7pm; Sun, noon-5pm. "No Retreat No Surrender," works by Lark Pien and Thien Pham. Through Sat/13.

Newmark Gallery 251 Post, No. 412; 392-3692. Tues-Sat, 11am-6pm, and by appt. "San Francisco Cityscapes," contemporary paintings and drawings by Larry Morace, Paul Madonna, Anna Conti, and Toru Sugita (reception Sat/13, 4-6pm). Through Oct 1.

ODC Theater Gallery 3153 17th St; 626-6745. Wed-Sat, 2-5pm. Photographs by Andrea Flores. Through Aug 29.

111 Minna Gallery 111 Minna; 974-1719. Tues-Fri, noon-5pm; Sat-Mon, by appt. "Thanks for Nothing: Losers, Lucky Breaks, and Lost Causes," prints by Mike Houston and Martin Mazorra. Through Aug 28.

One Taste Gallery 1074 Folsom; 503-1100. "Nudes," new works by photographer Durwood Zedd. Through Sept 12.

Otsu 3253 16th St; 255-7900. Wed-Fri, noon-7pm; Sat, 11am-8pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. "Animal Sleep Stories," silk-screen 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. Mon-Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat, noon-4pm. "Paper! Awesome!," drawings, paintings, cutouts, and collages by more than 150 artists, including Kottie Paloma, Andrew Vogt, Jovi Schnell, Jill Bliss, and Suzanne Husky; curated by Brion Nuda Rosch. Through Aug 31.

Place Pigalle 520 Hayes; 552-2671. Sun-Wed, 4pm-midnight; Thurs-Sat, 4pm-2am. "Androgynous Amateur," paintings by Miros Ozark. Through Aug 31.

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

Polarity Post Production 69 Green; 673-3080. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. "Source and Inspiration," an exhibition about the motivations for artistic expression. Through Oct 15.

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

Receiver Gallery 1314 Eighth Ave; 504-RCVR. Call for hours. New work by Gregory Euclide. Through Sept 26.

Rena Bransten Gallery 77 Geary; 982-3292. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. Recent work by Ron Nagle; "Take Shape," works by Libby Black, Margarita Cabrera, Rachael Neubauer, and others. Through Aug 20.

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.

Rx Gallery 132 Eddy; 860-6455, www.rxgallery.com. Thurs-Fri, 2pm-midnight; Sat, 9pm-2am, and by appt. "Simnuke Art Exhibit," a memorial exhibit about the atomic age. Through Wed/10.

Salon 377 Guerrero; 552-5160. "Let's Be Friends," multimedia works by V. Shimmin. Through Oct 2.

San Francisco Art Institute 800 Chestnut; 351-3535, 441-2650, www.eldergivers.org. Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm. "Elder Arts Celebrations," visual works by alumni, faculty, and students over the age of 65. Through Thurs/11.

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 Sat/13.

SF Black and White Gallery 619 Post; 929-9424. Daily, 9am-9pm. "Fifth Anniversary Limited Edition Series," 25 photographs of popular San Francisco images. Through Oct 31.

SF LGBT Community Center 1800 Market; 554-4297. Call for hours. "War on Labels," works by Tina Butcher, Heather Catalinich, and Lauren Anderson. Through Sat/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.

Sargent Johnson Gallery African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton; 922-2049. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm. "…And They Were Fruitful," figurative wooden sculptures by Nena St. Louis (reception Thurs/11, 5-7pm). Through Sept 17.

Simmons Gallery 565 Sutter; 986-2244. "After the Dreamtime," contemporary aboriginal works. Through Aug 30.

Space 743 743 Harrison; 777-9080. Wed-Sat, noon-5pm, and by appt. "Iconography and Trans-formation," works by Richard Bolingbroke, Gregg Cassin, David King, and Marcia Weisbrot. Through Sat/13.

Stephen Wirtz Gallery 49 Geary; 433-6879. Tues-Fri, 9:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 10:30am-5:30pm. "Rrose Sélavy," works examining the various presentations of the rose. Through Aug 27.

Steven Wolf Fine Arts 49 Geary; 263-3677. Mon-Sat, noon-6pm. "Pop Spelled Backwards is Pop," pop art from the 1960s by Joe Goode, Ed Kienholz, Robert Dowd, and others; "Ghost Signatures," a video installation by Jose Ruiz. Through Sept 24.

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. Through Sept 30.

Studio Gallery 1718A Polk; 931-3130. Wed-Fri, 11am-8pm; Sat-Sun, 11am-6pm. "Salvaged," art made with recycled materials by 16 Bay Area artists. Through Aug 28.

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 Fri/12.

Tinhorn Press and Gallery 511 Laguna; 621-1292, www.tinhorngallery.com. Wed-Sun, 11:30am-7pm. Color woodcuts by Carol Summers. Through Sept 11.

Toomey-Tourell Fine Art 49 Geary; 989-6444. Tues-Fri, 11am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. "Past|Present: South African Photography," photographs by Jurgen Schadeberg, Andrew Tshabangu, Jan Verboom, and Dale Yudelman. Through Sat/13.

Triangle Gallery 47 Kearny, fifth fl; 392-1686. Tues-Sat, 11am-5pm. Paintings and watercolors by Patrick Humble; "Passages," works on paper by Jacqueline Thurston (reception Sat/13, 3-5pm). Through Sept 17.

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

Velvet da Vinci 2015 Polk; 626-7478. Tues-Sat, noon-6pm; Sun, noon-4pm. Jewelry and sculptures by William Clark. Through Aug 21.

World Affairs Council Library 312 Sutter; 293-4647. Mon-Fri, noon-5pm (Thurs, noon-8pm). "Shades of Africa," photographs by Gloria Upchurch. Through Oct 28.

Zinc Details 1905 Fillmore; 776-2100. "Things Imperfect and Impermanent," works by Edie Chaska. Through Aug 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. Through Fri/12.

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.

Alameda Art Center 1701 Webster, Alameda; (510) 748-7888. Tues-Sat, 11am-6pm; Sun, noon-5pm. Works by Collective 9. Through Aug 25.

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

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

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.

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

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. Through Aug 26.

Creative Growth Art Center 355 24th St, Oakl; (510) 836-2340. Mon-Fri, 11am-5:30pm, and by appt. "Dialogues," collaborations between Creative Growth artists with disabilities and contemporary visual artists. Through Aug 26.

Julie's Coffee and Tea Garden 1223 Park, Alameda; (510) 865-2385. Oil paintings by Sasha Weigel. Through Sept 30.

Kala Art Institute 1060 Heinz, Berk; (510) 549-2977. Tues-Fri, noon-5:30pm; Sat, noon-4:30pm, and by appt. "Residency Projects: 2004-2005 Kala Fellowship Exhibition, Part I," works by Inga Dorosz, Kin Kwock, Gwen Meyer, and Laura Splan. Through Sept 3.

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. "After Dark and in the Streets," photographs by Joe Reifer. Through Aug 31.

Lucky Tackle 6608 San Pablo, Oakl; (510) 484-4373. Sat, 1-5pm, and by appt. "Amazing Luminous Fountains," works by Tim Sullivan. Through Tues/16.

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.

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 Wed/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 Sat/13.

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.

Photolab 2235 Fifth St, Berk; (510) 644-1400. Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Black-and-white photographs by Charles Reilly. Through Sat/13.

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 Sun/14.

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.

Trax Gallery 1812 Fifth St, Berk; (510) 540-8729. Wed-Sun, noon-5:30pm, and by appt. Pottery by Tim Crane, Maren Kloppman, Matt Metz, and Mark Pharis. Through Sept 9.

21 Grand 416 25th St, Oakl; (510) 444-7263. Thurs, 4-8pm; Fri, 4-6pm; Sat-Sun, 1-6pm. "New Works on Site," works by Justin Artifice and Steve Lambert. Through Sun/14.

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.

Women's Cancer Resource Center Gallery 5741 Telegraph, Oakl; (510) 601-4040, ext 11. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. "Dream Life," works by Alexandra Blum and Mariana Garibay R. Through Aug 31.