In an effort to protect you and those in our community, Mechanics' Institute (MI) will CLOSE our library, chess room, and meeting rooms effective 6pm on Friday, March 13, 2020. We will remain CLOSED through April 7, 2020.LEARN MORE
The intimate class welcomes all beginner and intermediate levels — from not knowing how the pieces move to those who play casual chess with friends and family. You will have the opportunity to solve some puzzles/combinations, followed by a lecture (always something difference!) and last 30 minutes reserved for free play.
Our monthly knitting and crochet group, Knit Happens, is moving online. Share your projects, and chat with fellow Mechanics’ Institute members and staff over Zoom.
This class is designed for newer players looking to develop their skills and players with some playing experience looking to tune their skills and transition to scholastic tournaments.
The intimate class welcomes all beginner and intermediate levels — from not knowing how the pieces move to those who play casual chess with friends and family. You will have the opportunity to solve some puzzles/combinations, followed by a lecture (always something difference!) and last 30 minutes reserved for free play.
This class is designed for newer players looking to develop their skills and players with some playing experience looking to tune their skills and transition to scholastic tournaments.
The intimate class welcomes all beginner and intermediate levels — from not knowing how the pieces move to those who play casual chess with friends and family. You will have the opportunity to solve some puzzles/combinations, followed by a lecture (always something difference!) and last 30 minutes reserved for free play.
This is the first of two meetings discussing A Word Child. Hillary Burde is a brilliant wordsmith who too quickly plunged into obscurity by disappointment over his love life.
The 150th Anniversary of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park is commemorated with a new edition of this elegant and delightful guide. San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park is a green space of grassy meadows, wooded bike trails, secluded lakes, open groves, formal gardens, and museums.
Join us for an illustrated presentation and discussion by map expert Jim Schein about his new book Gold Mountain, Big City.
Celebrate National Poetry Month with four women poets - one native San Franciscan, and 3 long time residents, who ask themselves (and you): “How do we know when we’re home?”
Claude Rains plays a dapper angel in this charming romantic comedy of reincarnation.
This class is designed for newer players looking to develop their skills and players with some playing experience looking to tune their skills and transition to scholastic tournaments.
The intimate class welcomes all beginner and intermediate levels — from not knowing how the pieces move to those who play casual chess with friends and family. You will have the opportunity to solve some puzzles/combinations, followed by a lecture (always something difference!) and last 30 minutes reserved for free play.
Chris Carlsson peels back the layers of San Francisco’s history to reveal a storied past: behind old walls and gleaming glass facades lurk former industries, secret music and poetry venues, forgotten terrorist bombings, and much more.
A socialite mistakes her mother-in-law for a hired cook, with deception and chaos ensuing.
This class is designed for newer players looking to develop their skills and players with some playing experience looking to tune their skills and transition to scholastic tournaments.
The intimate class welcomes all beginner and intermediate levels — from not knowing how the pieces move to those who play casual chess with friends and family. You will have the opportunity to solve some puzzles/combinations, followed by a lecture (always something difference!) and last 30 minutes reserved for free play.
Our monthly knitting and crochet group, Knit Happens, is moving online. Share your projects, and chat with fellow Mechanics’ Institute members and staff over Zoom.
Now in its second season, Rising Writers offers a series of readings and conversations about the art of writing fiction, poetry, short story, narrative and essay. The first program features Steinbeck Fellows Yalitza Ferreras, Gabriela Garcia and Meron Hadero, moderated by Oscar Villalon, Managing Editor, ZYZZYVA.
This class is designed for newer players looking to develop their skills and players with some playing experience looking to tune their skills and transition to scholastic tournaments.
The intimate class welcomes all beginner and intermediate levels — from not knowing how the pieces move to those who play casual chess with friends and family. You will have the opportunity to solve some puzzles/combinations, followed by a lecture (always something difference!) and last 30 minutes reserved for free play.
This is the second of two meetings discussing A Word Child. Hillary Burde is a brilliant wordsmith who too quickly plunged into obscurity by disappointment over his love life.
This class is designed for newer players looking to develop their skills and players with some playing experience looking to tune their skills and transition to scholastic tournaments.
The intimate class welcomes all beginner and intermediate levels — from not knowing how the pieces move to those who play casual chess with friends and family. You will have the opportunity to solve some puzzles/combinations, followed by a lecture (always something difference!) and last 30 minutes reserved for free play.
Enjoy three storytellers and their personal tales!
This class is designed for newer players looking to develop their skills and players with some playing experience looking to tune their skills and transition to scholastic tournaments.
The intimate class welcomes all beginner and intermediate levels — from not knowing how the pieces move to those who play casual chess with friends and family. You will have the opportunity to solve some puzzles/combinations, followed by a lecture (always something difference!) and last 30 minutes reserved for free play.
If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.
The intimate class welcomes all beginner and intermediate levels — from not knowing how the pieces move to those who play casual chess with friends and family. You will have the opportunity to solve some puzzles/combinations, followed by a lecture (always something difference!) and last 30 minutes reserved for free play.
Our monthly knitting and crochet group, Knit Happens, is moving online. Share your projects, and chat with fellow Mechanics’ Institute members and staff over Zoom.
This class is designed for newer players looking to develop their skills and players with some playing experience looking to tune their skills and transition to scholastic tournaments.
The intimate class welcomes all beginner and intermediate levels — from not knowing how the pieces move to those who play casual chess with friends and family. You will have the opportunity to solve some puzzles/combinations, followed by a lecture (always something difference!) and last 30 minutes reserved for free play.
This class is designed for newer players looking to develop their skills and players with some playing experience looking to tune their skills and transition to scholastic tournaments.
The intimate class welcomes all beginner and intermediate levels — from not knowing how the pieces move to those who play casual chess with friends and family. You will have the opportunity to solve some puzzles/combinations, followed by a lecture (always something difference!) and last 30 minutes reserved for free play.
This class is designed for newer players looking to develop their skills and players with some playing experience looking to tune their skills and transition to scholastic tournaments.
The intimate class welcomes all beginner and intermediate levels — from not knowing how the pieces move to those who play casual chess with friends and family. You will have the opportunity to solve some puzzles/combinations, followed by a lecture (always something difference!) and last 30 minutes reserved for free play.
This class is designed for newer players looking to develop their skills and players with some playing experience looking to tune their skills and transition to scholastic tournaments.
The intimate class welcomes all beginner and intermediate levels — from not knowing how the pieces move to those who play casual chess with friends and family. You will have the opportunity to solve some puzzles/combinations, followed by a lecture (always something difference!) and last 30 minutes reserved for free play.
This class is designed for newer players looking to develop their skills and players with some playing experience looking to tune their skills and transition to scholastic tournaments.
The intimate class welcomes all beginner and intermediate levels — from not knowing how the pieces move to those who play casual chess with friends and family. You will have the opportunity to solve some puzzles/combinations, followed by a lecture (always something difference!) and last 30 minutes reserved for free play.
Our monthly knitting and crochet group, Knit Happens, is moving online. Share your projects, and chat with fellow Mechanics’ Institute members and staff over Zoom.
Our monthly knitting and crochet group, Knit Happens, is moving online. Share your projects, and chat with fellow Mechanics’ Institute members and staff over Zoom.
Our monthly knitting and crochet group, Knit Happens, is moving online. Share your projects, and chat with fellow Mechanics’ Institute members and staff over Zoom.
Our monthly knitting and crochet group, Knit Happens, is moving online. Share your projects, and chat with fellow Mechanics’ Institute members and staff over Zoom.
