It’s a week of ghosts, galas, monsters, and pups. Halloween fun ramps up with a spooky fashion show, gourmet murder mystery dinner, corgi costume contest, and your pick of haunts. Give back and get treats with glamorous fundraisers for the Asian Art Museum and Root Division. The rest is a grab-bag of fun: giant sandcastles, immersive art, and gumbo. Jump ahead to this week's top events: Deliciously defend women’s rights at the “My Taco, My Choice!” taco competition at Merkado. Usher i...| 7x7 Bay Area
Infused with color and sculptural audacity, contemporary Japanese ceramics reveal a boundless reimagining of clay. In New Japanese Clay at the Asian Art Museum, some rugged forms recall stone and soil, while others unfold with the delicacy of paper or the airiness of billowing cloth. Vibrant, elegant, and unconventional, these ceramic works will surprise you with a variety of diverse, experimental techniques. Together, they push the boundaries of a centuries-old tradition. --- “The artists ...| 7x7 Bay Area