The scope and breadth of the Asian Art Museum can make your head spin, since it covers over 3,000 years of history from the world's most populous continent. Luckily, the museum hosts budget-friendly monthly soirees, and tonight's event speaks to contemporary Asia with Memes, Puns, and Selfies: A Look at Chinese Digital Culture. The panel discussion, hosted by writer and artist An Xiao Mina, explores creative expression online and is followed by a calligraphy workshop that helps demonstrate the puns found in many Chinese-language memes. The event corresponds with the museum's exhibit "28 Chinese," which features work from 28 contemporary Chinese artists including Ai Weiwei and Zhang Huan. With $5 admission after 5 p.m., this is an opportunity to increase your knowledge without decreasing the bank account.
The action starts at 6 p.m. at the Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St., S.F. $5; asianart.org.
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