Clubs
Many fascinating clubs and groups meet at the Randall Museum. All welcome visitors and new members. Call the club number to confirm meeting times and dates before you attend a meeting.
CLUBS AND GROUPS INCLUDE:
Bay Area Audiophile Society
Members share an interest in recorded music and audio equipment. For information and meeting announcements, contact Dennis at (415) 381-4228.
The Buddy Club
The Buddy Club Children's Shows, presented on select Sundays October through April in the Randall Museum Theater, offer the best in live family entertainment. The Buddy Club also coordinates birthday parties. Visit www.TheBuddyClub.com or call (510) 236-SHOW for more information.
Cine Club
A program of classic film screenings and other arts-related activities for teenagers. Screenings are held most Fridays, October to April, at 7 p.m. in the Randall Museum Theater. Call Ron Chase at (415) 864-2026 or visit www.chaseartfilm.com for more information.
Deutscher Musik Verein (The German Band)
New players are invited to join this 30-member concert band. Rehearsals are Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:45 p.m. Visit their website at www.sfgermanband.org or contact Bill Bates at (415) 309-0953 for more information.
Galileo Gem Guild
For the gem, mineral and jewelry hobbyist. Teaches classes in basic and advanced lapidary, silver casting and construction, and faceting in the museum's lapidary studio. See descriptions inside the current class flyer. For more information, contact Ken Litchfield at (415) 863-7618.
Golden Gate Model Railroad Club
Maintains and operates one of Northern California's most extensive model railroads. Members' work-night is Wednesday, 7 - 9:45pm. The public may visit the model on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The third Saturday of every odd month is Junior Engineer Day, when club members allow kids to run the huge train layout. For more information, call (415) 346-3303 or visit their website at www.ggmrc.org.
MUSICAL THEATRE WORKS
Thrilled to be a part of the dynamic Randall Museum programs, MTW is a Theatre Academy and Performance Company offering students, in grades K-12, an opportunity to learn about and experience all aspects of Musical Theatre by working with professional Directors, Designers and Instructors. MTW produces two full-scale Broadway Musicals each year and offers classes in Acting, Voice and Dance as well as 3 three-week Summer Programs. For further information regarding our programs, classes and performances, please visit our website at www.musicaltheatreworks.org.
Mycological Society of San Francisco
For the mushroom enthusiast. Sponsors monthly lectures and culinary feasts, seasonal walks and camping forays, a Fungus Fair, and cultivation classes. Meets the third Tuesday of the month, 7-9:45 p.m. No meetings in June, July, August, and December. For more information, call toll-free (866) 807-7148 or visit www.mssf.org.
San Francisco Amateur Astronomers
The San Francisco Amateur Astronomers (SFAA) is an association of people who share a common interest in astronomy. SFAA sponsors regular public lecture programs and star parties at the Randall Museum and elsewhere. For more information call (415) 289-6636 or visit www.sfaa-astronomy.org.
San Francisco Beekeepers Association
For those simply interested in, and those actively keeping, honey bees. Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. For more information and contacts, visit www.sfbee.org.
San Francisco Microscopical Society
This organization, devoted to the teaching of microscopy, offers meetings where members can share their experiences and techniques. Meets the second Tuesday of each month, September through May, at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.sfmicrosoc.org or email info@sfmicrosoc.org.
San Francisco Natural History Series
Offers monthly presentations with expert naturalists: lectures, slide shows and field trips. See program listings here. Meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:15 p.m. Contact Margaret at (415) 554-9604 ext. 16 for more information.
San Francisco Naturalist Society
Dedicated to the exploration and preservation of natural areas in the San Francisco Bay Area. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. Contact Patrick at (415) 681-7290 or visit www.sfns.org for more information.
San Francisco Vultures
Promotes model aviation. Build & fly model planes (electric, radio, & glider). Ages 12 - adult. Meets the second Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Contact Ralph Voorhees at (415) 566-6393 for more information.
Tube Audio Enthusiasts
Members share an interest in do-it-yourself audio electronics using vacuum tubes. For information and meeting announcements, call Dan Norman at (831) 335-2655.
Young People's Teen Musical Theatre Company
YPTMTC is a long-running and beloved program of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. It offers opportunities for young performers from throughout San Francisco to shine in performances at the Randall Museum Theater and elsewhere. Visit www.yptmtc.org or call (415) 554-9600 ext. 12 for show dates and times, advance ticket sales, and audition information.