February 23

Swiss-French Artist on display at the SFMOMA

Julian Charrière's speculative quest into the realms of science and cultural history capture the fraught relationship we have with place today. His exhibition Erratic, which captures the ice landscapes from hostile polar regions across the Arctic and Antarctic, is currently on display on the 7th Floor of the SFMOMA, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Charrière's work combines artistic and scientific approaches to explore humankind's interconnection with these otherworldy environments and how they have come to represent the precariousness of our future.

In this event Charrière will be conversing with Jodi Roberts of the Art+Climate Action collective to discuss the cultural, environmental, and political aspects of his art.

February 23, 6:30 PM (PST)

151 3rd Street, San Francisco

In celebration of La Francophonie, the Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco will participate once again with the Lycée Français in Los Angeles for A Week of French Language Cinema. In collaboration with the Consulates General of Belgium, Canada, France, Luxembourg, and the Quebec Government Office, the 14th edition of the festival will be held from March 18-23 and will present films from each participating country, in addition to Mali.

Each ticket includes a free, pre-screening cheese and charcuterie tasting at 7:00 PM and access to an exhibition of works by Swiss actor and photographer Carlos Leal.

PRESQUE (BEAUTIFUL MINDS) (2022)

By Bernard Campan & Alexandre Jollien

Switzerland - France, 92 min. 

The Swiss film, Presque, tells the story of two men who embark on a journey in a hearse to the south of France. Throughout their unconventional trip, the two men reflect on their lives and discover new perspectives.

A collaboration between Acropolis Cinema and the Locarno Film Festival, the sixth annual Locarno Film Festival in Los Angeles returns from March 16-19 at 2220 Arts + Archives. Featuring a hand-curated selection of highlights from the 75th Locarno Film Festival, this year's edition promises a wide-ranging program of audience favorites and prize-winning titles from across the globe. 

The Berlin & Beyond Film Festival is the largest festival of contemporary German cinema in the Americas in terms of both audience size and programming scope. Over the past decade, it has shown over 500 motion pictures from German-speaking countries that have been produced in over 30 different countries, including Switzerland.

The Swiss Window, a permanent section of the festival, has been presenting German language films from Switzerland since the first edition of the Berlin & Beyond Film Festival in 1996.

Be prepared to feel inspired and empowered to make a meaningful impact: Hear from an artist, a scientist, and an architect about the impact of rising sea levels in the Bay Area and explore strategies for a more resilient future.

Pier 17, Suite 800, San Francisco

Join Swissnex in San Francisco for a dynamic night featuring pitch presentations and product demonstrations from Switzerland's four top cleantech startups: Eturnity, Gaia Technology, Regli Energy System, and Swistor.

For more information and to register, please click here.

Pier 17, Suite 800, San Francisco

SF Salon Music invites you to celebrate and explore the music and traditions of two unique cultures. First, you'll be whisked away to the Swiss Alps' snowy hills to hear the alphorn's sound. Then, experience the traditional Japanese way of tea from an experienced tea practitioner.

Drinks and hors d'eouvres will be served before the performance, including an array of Swiss wines provided by the Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco.