Mechanics' Institute remains closed, but our "Library To Go" service is in full swing! Get the full scoop here.
The Old Devils follows the misadventures of a pickled group of retired Welsh couples.
Henri Cole returns to Mechanics' Institute with his new collection of poems of lyrical beauty and ethical depth. He will be in conversation with local poet D.A. Powell.
If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member the Virtual Tour of the Mechanics' 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.
Join us for a virtual presentation of Jim Schein's new book about Ken Cathcart's 1947 illustrated map of San Francisco's Chinatown.
A Zoom salon of Ugetsu: A ghost story set in 16th Century Japan.
San Francisco since its birth has been a literary town. The thousands of people who came to California during the Gold Rush were voracious readers – eager to catch up on the news of the day and to while away the time between shifts in the gold fields with a good book. While many were as simple as a bookshelf of titles in a boarding house; there was a great need for true libraries to serve the needs of the city’s growing population.
This online presentation with respected architects will re-examine and re-imagine the nature of work, the "work force," and the spaces we work in. Co-presented by AIA San Francisco & the Center for Architecture + Design and Gray Area.
Are you a crafty member of the Mechanics' Institute? Knit happens, but we'd love to see your crochet too! Bring a project and get to know your fellow Mechanics' Institute members and staff over Zoom. Knit Happens bimonthly: every second and last Tuesday. All skill levels welcome — join us!
A sweeping look at the messy and contentious past of US presidential pre-election polls and why they aren't as reliable as we think.
A Zoom salon of Woman on the Run: A woman searches San Francisco for her missing husband in this striking and tense drama.
An alternative history and geography of the Bay Area that highlights sites of oppression, resistance, and transformation.
A Zoom salon of Sudden Fear: An ambitious actor is up to no good when he weasels his way into the life of a playwright.
Are you a crafty member of the Mechanics' Institute? Knit happens, but we'd love to see your crochet too! Bring a project and get to know your fellow Mechanics' Institute members and staff over Zoom. Knit Happens bimonthly: every second and last Tuesday. All skill levels welcome — join us!
Multi-talented poet/playwright Dan Harder and well-known writer/illustrator Paul Madonna present their intriguing novels combining lost and discovered love, hidden identities and disappearances. Come join an evening of delicious mystery and romance!
A Zoom salon of The Hitch-Hiker: Two men on a fishing trip to Mexico pick up a murderous hitch-hiker in this nail-biting crime classic.
If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member the Virtual Tour of the Mechanics' 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.
A Zoom salon of The Bigamist: Ida Lupino's direction paints a surprisingly sympathetic portrait of a man who falls into infidelity.
Are you a crafty member of the Mechanics' Institute? Knit happens, but we'd love to see your crochet too! Bring a project and get to know your fellow Mechanics' Institute members and staff over Zoom. Knit Happens bimonthly: every second and last Tuesday. All skill levels welcome — join us!
In Trieste, Italy, a military doctor finds an unidentified sailor who he believes is Finnish, like himself.
You’ve written a great book, or you have an idea for a great story and believe it will also make a great movie. But how do you make that transition from publishing to film? In this 90 minute workshop, learn simple yet powerful steps to get a jump start on your new career.
A Zoom salon of The Naked Kiss: A prostitute tries to start a new life in a small Midwestern town.
Are you a crafty member of the Mechanics' Institute? Knit happens, but we'd love to see your crochet too! Bring a project and get to know your fellow Mechanics' Institute members and staff over Zoom. Knit Happens bimonthly: every second and last Tuesday. All skill levels welcome — join us!
A lot can be learned about writing and self-editing from watching an editor in the trenches. It can also calm your trepidation about submitting your own writing for editorial scrutiny. With four writing samples and/or structural concerns in front of you, you’ll track how an editor explores the specific challenges in live conversation with a writer, and maybe a chance to ask questions.
If you have been wondering where to start when it comes to building a meaningful platform, this 90 minute workshop will give you a specific, practical roadmap.
Are you a crafty member of the Mechanics' Institute? Knit happens, but we'd love to see your crochet too! Bring a project and get to know your fellow Mechanics' Institute members and staff over Zoom. Knit Happens bimonthly: every second and last Tuesday. All skill levels welcome — join us!
In this workshop, we’ll talk about how to come up with feature article ideas, and how to find and interview expert sources.
Are you a crafty member of the Mechanics' Institute? Knit happens, but we'd love to see your crochet too! Bring a project and get to know your fellow Mechanics' Institute members and staff over Zoom. Knit Happens bimonthly: every second and last Tuesday. All skill levels welcome — join us!
Are you a crafty member of the Mechanics' Institute? Knit happens, but we'd love to see your crochet too! Bring a project and get to know your fellow Mechanics' Institute members and staff over Zoom. Knit Happens bimonthly: every second and last Tuesday. All skill levels welcome — join us!
