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Conversation Lounge Series

Weekly starting Wednesday, May 6, 6:30 pm

North Building, Level 2

Tune in and turn on! Chat with people whose knowledge and experience of the psychedelic ‘60s brings you to Haight-Ashbury.

Setting the Stage: Crafting an Exhibition

Join curator Darrin Alfred for a behind-the-scenes look into how The Psychedelic Experience came together.

Wednesday, May 6, 6:30–8 pm

Warming Up: The Folk Music Revival

Trace the journey of the musicians and cultural figures who allowed iconic bands and the "hippie movement" to flower in the era.

Wednesday, May 13, 6:30–8 pm

Taking the Stage: Live at the Fillmore

Twist and Shout owner Paul Epstein brings in records, memorabilia, and video footage sure to make you feel like you are "live at the Fillmore."

Wednesday, May 20, 6:30–8 pm

From the Soul: Poetry
Trace a path from Allen Ginsberg to the dreamlike interiors of surrealistic poets W. S. Merwin and Mark Strand.

Wednesday, May 27 6:30–8 pm

To register for individual Conversations, follow the links above or call 720-913-0051.

To make arrangements for wheelchairs, ASL interpreters, or other access services, call 720-913-0059.