Presentation: Legacy in Lights

The Art, History and Culture of San Francisco's Neon
Thursday, 7/16/2026
6:00 - 7:30
Steve Silver Music Center - 4th Fl
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Explore the vibrant history and evolving cultural significance of San Francisco’s neon signs in this illustrated talk. Learn how neon has shaped the visual identity of San Francisco’s neighborhoods and commercial corridors. Vintage signs have evolved from advertising to beloved works of public art and symbols of local history. San Francisco Neon authors Al Barna and Randall Ann Homan share stories of craftsmanship, preservation and the enduring glow of neon.

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This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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