MATCHA featuring Dhamaal

Thu, Jun 1
6-9pm
FREE with admission (only $5 after 5pm on Thursday evenings)

FREE with museum admission (only $5 after 5pm)!

On Thursday evening, June 1, the Asian Art Museum will launch MATCHA,
a new monthly evening series that brings culture and the cocktail
hour together in one harmonious union.

Named after the vibrant Japanese powdered green tea renowned for its
robust flavor and blends, MATCHA offers the younger urban crowd an
opportunity to not only decompress but to engage themselves with the
bay area's dynamic arts and cultural landscape--all in a hip and
stimulating environs.

Our kickoff MATCHA has a special South Asian flair. DJ Janaka Selekta
from Dhamaal will spin international rhythms accompanied live on
tabla by Ferhan Qureshi and classical Indian vocalist Sukhawat Ali
Kan. Amrita Chatterjee will tell tales of love in the South Asian
galleries. Guests will also be able to check out our Elephants on
Parade display, which showcases many South Asian works of art.

Every month through November on first Thursday evenings there will be
a different theme and feel, led by a different leading local arts org
or group. The exciting 2006 MATCHA lineup includes Kearny Street
Workshop, Intersection for the Arts, Theatre of Yugen, Kularts, and
more!

www.asianart.org/matcha.htm

Venue:

Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin Street
San Francisco
415.581.3500
www.asianart.org

The Asian Art Museum is located at 200 Larkin Street, between
McAllister and Fulton Streets, overlooking Civic Center Plaza.

From the East Bay:
Take exit 9th Street/Civic Center, stay on 9th Street which turns
into Larkin Street. Go two blocks and the Museum will be on your right.

From the Peninsula:
Take 101 and exit at 9th Street/Civic Center. Follow 9th Street which
turns into Larkin Street. Go two blocks and the Museum will be on
your right.

From the North Bay:
From Golden Gate Bridge, take Doyle Drive to Lombard Street. Follow
Lombard to Van Ness Avenue. Turn left at McAllister and go two blocks
to Larkin.

Parking
The Asian Art Museum does not have a parking facility, but it is
served by the following parking facilities-all within walking
distance of the museum.

Civic Center Plaza Garage (840 spaces)
Entrance between Polk and Larkin, Grove and McAllister. Entrance on
McAllister.

Outdoor Self-Park lots (175 spaces total)
2 lots located on opposite corners of Hayes at Polk. One at Polk at
Fell.

Fox Plaza (200 spaces)
1390 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Entrance on Hayes, between Polk and Larkin.

Performing Arts Center Garage (616 spaces)
Entrance on Grove at Gough.

Opera Plaza Garage (150 spaces)
Entrance on Golden Gate at Van Ness.

Public Transportation
The Asian Art Museum is conveniently served by several Bay Area
public transportation systems. The museum is located 1 block west of
the Civic Center BART/Muni station.

To walk to the museum from Civic Center BART/Muni Station: Go to the
west end (Grove Street exit) of the Civic Center BART/Muni Station
and go upstairs to the street level. Walk one block north on Hyde
Street to Fulton. Take a left on Fulton Street. Walk one block west
(toward City Hall) on Fulton Street to Larkin Street. Take a right on
Larkin. Walk north on Larkin and take a right into the doors of the
museum at 200 Larkin Street.

Additional Info:

415.581.3500
www.asianart.org/matcha.htm