Dancing, camping, making art or watching it: it’s a busy weekend out there.
Wild Nights Family Overnight
Take a tour through the zoo at night, when nocturnal animals are awake and prowling. Attendees will meet with a zookeeper, go on a guided ramble through the park, and then camp indoors (in a heated building, thank God. It’s foggy out there). In the morning, warm drinks and a continental breakfast is available before early-morning tours of the zoo. Those who prefer to sleep in their own beds can take the evening tour and then bug out, for a reduced fee.
When: Sat., 5/24, 6pm-10am (5/25); All ages; $65-85 (pre-registration required).
Where: San Francisco Zoo, Great Highway (between Sloat and Skyline), San Francisco, 415-753-8124 sfzoo.org.
Break Out Dance Project
The Center’s noted KidSpace classes make a return with this free six-week series of dance classes for kids aged 5-6. Kids will dance to world music and incorporate movements from a variety of cultures; the class ends with a performance.
When: Saturdays, 5/24-6/29 (no class May 31), 10-11am; Age 5-6; Free.
Where: The Center, 1800 Market St. (at Octavia), San Francisco, 415-865-5553, sfcenter.org.
Photo Workshop
Learn how to coax natural expressions and poses from your infants or young ones in this free photo class for parents. Our tip: set your camera on the fast-capture “sports” setting to freeze that perpetual motion. Free snacks and beverages are provides, and kids are welcome to attend with parents.
When: Fri., 5/23, 11am; All ages; Free.
Where: Fima Photography, 1414 Castro (at 25th St.), San Francisco, 415-641-1010, fimaphotography.com.
And If We Shadows
Performers as young as 14 enliven the thrilling urban-themed “hip hop circus,” which features breakdancers, aerialists, contortionists and other folks who can do crazy things with their bodies. This is the show’s final weekend.
When: Fri.-Sun., 5/23-25, 8pm (Fri.), 3pm and 8pm (Sat.) and 3pm (Sun.), Age 4+; $12.50-$25.
Where: Brava Theater Center, 2780 24th St. (at Portrero St.), San Francisco, 415-665-2276, citycircus.org.
Red Poppy Art House Family Art
Wander past the Outer Mission classroom and studio any Saturday afternoon to find that the art has taken over the sidewalk, and passers-by are free to take part in projects utilizing glitter, glue, paper, paint, clay and all other manner of supplies.
When: Saturdays, 1-4pm; All ages; Free.
Where: Red Poppy Art House Family Art 2698 Folsom St. (at 22nd St.), San Francisco, 415-826-2402, redpoppyarthouse.org.