France 101
Saturday, March 6th, 2pm to 4pm
Location: Curiosities for Kids
FREE

An afternoon en Francias! Em will cover the basics such as greetings, numbers and simple phrases.

Paxton Gate Hosts NightLife at the Academy of Sciences
Thursday March 11th, 6pm to 10pm
Location: The California Academy of Sciences
Fee: General $12, Members $10

Night Life.
We will be showcasing such wondrous oddities as fossils, plants and taxidermy and relating them to specimens and science at the Academy.  Learn the history and significance of taxidermy with a live demonstration by San Francisco-based artist Jeanie M, explore fossils that are millions of years old, and see a truly bizarre and beautiful plant selection that will highlight the interdependence of plants and

animals in their natural habitats. Paxton Gate joins The Academy of Science for an evening of Taxidermy, Fossils and music from DJ Smiley.

The World is Your Oyster Book Reading and Signing
Friday March 12th, 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Location: Curiosities for Kids

Story Hour
Bay Area based illustrator Emma Sancartier reads her newly released children’s book The World is Your Oyster, a collaboration with writer, Tamara James.  This inspirational book features a cast of whimsical characters elegantly worked in watercolor.  The book also accompanies an exhibit of the artist’s work titled “Stories Told," a collection of

illustrations based on birds and beasts from fables and tales running March 3rd – April 13th .  Emma will be signing copies of her book after the reading and answering questions.

Free Activity Assemblage Assemble
Sunday March 20th, 2pm to 4pm
Location: Curiosities for Kids
FREE

Local Artist Aaron Rodriguez hosts a workshop on the art of collage. Bring in your favorite magazine and leave with fine art!

Zoomania with Live Specimens!
Sunday April 24th, 2pm to 4pm
Location: Curiosities for Kids
FREE

Representatives from the San Francisco Zoo will be at Paxton Gate's Curiosities for Kids for crafts, games and of course, animals! They will be bringing a few friends along from the Zoo's education animal collection for a day that is sure to be wild.