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Going Out: Top 20+ arts & nightlife events, April 16-24

The Haight Street Art Center is hosting 'I-Beam: Disco, Dancing and Modern Rock in the Haight,' an exhibition exploring the visual culture of San Francisco's historic nightlife and music scene. Other visual art highlights in the Bay Area include 'Hot Draw!', an erotic figure drawing session at the Mark I Chester Studio, and various community exhibits hosted at the SF LGBT Center.

While the regional calendar is dominated by performing arts and theater, these visual art events highlight the intersection of subculture, community identity, and local history. The Haight Street Art Center’s focus on disco and rock posters preserves the graphic legacy of San Francisco’s counterculture, while community-led workshops and drawing sessions emphasize the city's ongoing commitment to accessible, identity-focused artistic practice.