From awe-inspiring performances to tasty treats, this is what we're loving in San Francisco this month.
Hudson Grace’s new bedding sets include chambray stripes, washed linen and 100% cotton.
DECORATE
Since opening in Presidio Heights in 2012, Hudson Grace has become a one-stop shop for all things home decor. Now, the brand has expanded into bedding, with multiple collections that offer something for everyone, from washed linen and percale sheet sets to ribbed white cotton and more. Says co-founder Monelle Totah, “My career began in Italian bedding, and the passion has always stayed with me. This introductory collection brings that European casualness and elegance to your bedroom.” 3350 Sacramento St., 415.440.7400, hudsongracesf.com
Smuin dancers break out all the right moves for Amy Seiwert’s exciting world premiere.
MARVEL
Former Smuin dancer and first-ever choreographer-in-residence Amy Seiwert pushes the boundaries of dance in her latest world premiere set to the chansons of iconic cross-genre band Pink Martini. The ballet will feature dynamic movements to popular songs like “Dansez-vous,” “Autrefois” and “Où est ma tête?” The incredible work is set to hit San Francisco stages (May 5 to 14) and Mountain View (May 25 to 28). Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 700 Howard St., 415.912.1899; Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View, 650.903.6000, smuinballet.org
The lobby at Kimpton Hotel Enso sets the scene with plenty of relaxing fung shui.
STAY
Looking for the perfect staycation? Kimpton Hotel Enso debuted late last fall in Japantown with a modern wabi-sabi design. The property’s renovation mimics a well-appointed home in the city and offers a peaceful Japanese style that conveys a sense of calm and equilibrium. In addition to exploring the six-block Japantown neighborhood, guests will love the Japanese-style breakfast (asa gohan, Spam donburi and udon) at Mum’s, adjacent to the hotel’s sleek lobby. 1800 Sutter St., 415.921.4000, ensohotelsf.com
This stunning Sea Cliff home will be transformed by the city’s most in-demand interior designers.
DESIGN
Don’t miss the 44th annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase, held this year at a stunning 6,100-square-foot home in the scenic Sea Cliff neighborhood. Built in 1927 by renowned architects Hyman and Appleton, the 18th-century Spanish-inspired abode will feature spectacular designs from some of the city’s hottest interior designers, including Chantal Lamberto, Geoffrey Coy and Miyuki Yamaguchi. Through May 29, 625 El Camino Del Mar, decoratorshowcase.org
Viet Cuong and Sarah Cahill steal the show at California Symphony’s season finale.
HEAR
California Symphony’s triumphant season finale, Fresh Inspirations, starts with “Roman Carnival” by Hector Berlioz followed by “Stargazer” by Viet Cuong, the current Young American Composer-in-Residence. Patrons also will hear a world-premiere piano concerto performed by Sarah Cahill followed by William Walton’s “Symphony No. 1 in B Minor.” May 20-21, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, 925.943.7469, californiasymphony.org
Stunning works like Alessandra Sanguinetti’s “The Necklace” (1999) are now on view at SFMOMA.
SEE
Kinship: Photography and Connection, opening this month at SFMOMA, features six contemporary photographers (four live in California) whose work results from deep relationships including friendship and ties to place, community and beyond. Patrons will discover more than 80 images by Farah Al Qasimi, Mercedes Dorame, Jarod Lew, Paul Mpagi Sepuya, Alessandra Sanguinetti and Deanna Templeton. May 20-Nov. 12, 151 Third St., 415.357.4000, sfmoma.org
Chris Hytha’s Highrises collection showcases great architecture in cities like Chicago and SF.
SHOP
Visual artist Chris Hytha’s Highrises project has taken America by storm, and the Bay Area is no exception. The talent creates incredible high-res elevation scans of the country’s most unique skyscrapers built in the 1930s and earlier available as limited-edition prints and NFTs. Hytha’s latest drop includes the Ferry Building, Hunter Dulin Building and Russ Building in San Francisco, and Oakland City Hall and Tribune Tower in Oakland. highrises.hythacg.com
Ross Travis dons a terrifying mask to portray The Harpy in his latest production.
WATCH
Award-winning actor, physical comedian and circus performer Ross Travis brings his satirical one-man sideshow, Tempting Fate, back to the Bay Area. Delving into the interactions between humans and the earth, Travis tackles climate change as 32 different characters, including a mythological harpy and a former oil executive who’s now a sustainable farmer at a Climate Changers Anonymous meeting. May 17-21, Little Box Theater, 1661 Tennessee St., 415.603.0061, rosstravis.com
The Pavilion at Ink Grade’s sensory tasting experiences are the perfect way to spend an afternoon.
VISIT
Experience wine country like never before with The Pavilion at Ink Grade, a new tasting experience. Sample single-vineyard wines as curators talk about the land’s unique terroir and the winery’s vinification methods. Not to miss: SENSES by Ink Grade is an immersive sensory experience pairing fine wine with art and nature sounds through a 360-degree video projection. 699 Saint Helena Highway, St. Helena, inkgrade.com
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