friday/15
The art of science. Are they flower petals or fruit fly cells? Is it an exploding electron or an exploding star? Using microscopes and cameras, Technion-Israel Institute researchers led by Anat Har-Gil have produced a suite of striking microscopic images that meet at the intersection of science and aesthetics. “Labscapes” is presented by the American Technion Society.
Closes Aug. 1 at Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. Free. www.paloaltojcc.org
thursday/28
“Negev Wheel.” Unveiling of original kinetic sculpture containing sand from the Negev Desert by sculptor Ned Kahn. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. Through Jan. 8, 2017. Included with museum admission. www.thecjm.org
“In That Case: Havruta in Contemporary Art.” Latest installation in the long-running CJM exhibit featuring collaboration between local artist Kota Ezawa and contemporary dancer James Kirby Rogers. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. Through Jan. 17, 2017. Included with museum admission. www.thecjm.org
friday/29
“Kubrick’s Camera and Lenses.” Lecture on Stanley Kubrick’s style by filmmaker Mark de Paola. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 12:30 p.m. Included with museum admission. www.thecjm.org