Capital Eyewear Pop-Up Shop

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When we're contemplating what items to carry at the Curiosity Shoppe, there are a lot of factors we consider. Beauty is a big one, Utility not far behind, and then of course there is that all important, totally ineffible "special something" about an object that convinces us we need it. The sunglasses created by our friends at Capital eyewear perfectly exemplify all of those things. They're obviously beautiful, their fancy Karl Zeiss Vision Lenses with 100% UV protection make them extremely useful, and the fact that they are handmade from renewable resources (wood or plant-based acetate) right here in San Francisco more than qualifies as that "special something" we so keenly seek.

We are thrilled that Capital will be taking over our gallery space for the next few weeks. We highly encourage you to come down and check out the glasses in person. They are truly unique and we're sure you'll look great in them!

(Pictured above are 2 of our personal favorites, and HOLY MOLY!, check out the amazing promo video they put together!)

WHAT: Capital Eyewear Pop-Up Shop!

WHEN: 10/1-10/15

WHERE: The Curiosity Shoppe, 855 Valencia Street, San Francisco

We've got ISSUES!!!!!!

We have a little problem with magazines. Once upon a time we had over a dozen subscriptions, (we've since pared down) and we've been known to leave our favorite bookstores and news stands with armloads of new publications, you know, for "research".

ISSUES is one of the best magazine stores we've ever stepped foot in, and having a mini ISSUES pop up shop at the Curiosity Shoppe has been a dream come true! Only open until the end of the month, so come by soon!

We're planning a little party to celebrate ISSUES and all it's awesomeness, so if you're in SF next Friday evening, please stop by!

WHAT: ISSUES Pop Up shop celebration

WHEN: Friday, September 28th, 6-8pm

WHERE: At the Curiosity Shoppe, 855 Valencia St. San Francisco

Here's are just a few of the titles that the ISSUES team has brought to the shoppe: Colors, Lula, Domino, Dice, Cabinet, Lapham's Quarterly, California Northern, Clutter, Ugly Things, Esopus, Oh Comely, Diaspora + more!

Books: Time Bomb Snooze Alarm, Make Your Place, Rad Dad, How To Be A Man (A Guide to Style and Behavior for the Modern Gentleman), Secret Stairs East Bay, Ritual America, The Art of Daniel Clowes + more!

There are shirts and pins and cassettes (!!!) for sale too!!

Alite Pop Up Shop and Party!

We don't know about you, but we take our leisure very seriously. We find it necessary and helpful (and productive even) to drop everything every now and again and head out in search of sunburns, grass stains, a campfire, a swimming hole, and an insect bite or two. And whenever we do these things we are invariable accompanied by something made by the wonderful geniuses at Alite. We're always looking for the next excuse to bust out our "Sexy Hotness" sleeping bags, or our "In-Law Outlaw" tent...so we figured it would be fun to offer up some of their magnificent merchandise at the Curiosity Shoppe! Beginning this Friday, July 27th, our gallery space will be home to a wonderful assortment of Alite wares, from backpacks to monopods to chairs to utensils, PLUS they've even designed some very special, limited-edition outdoor games! Just for us! And for you!! We can't wait!! Come celebrate the opening!!

WHAT: Alite Designs Pop Up Shop

WHEN: Opening celebration Friday, July 27th, 6-9pm

WHERE: The Curiosity Shoppe, 855 Valencia Street, San Francisco

WHY: Alite goodness, drinks, snacks, games, FUN! 

In Haus Press Pop Up Shop!!

We're thrilled to have the fine folks of In Haus Press in our gallery for the next two weeks. They've brought in a wide array of beautifully letterpressed cards, prints, coasters, and more!! We're especially excited to see the new super swanky leather journals...Man, is there anything they can't do?!?!

Anzfer Farms!!

If you've happened by the Shoppe recently you no doubt noticed the amazing installation we've got in our gallery and windows. The multi-talented artists behind this multi-faceted interactive installation of art, furniture, lighting, and sculpture are none other than Joseph Ferriso and Jonathan Anzalone of Anzfer Farms fame! We've been obsessed with the work these guys have been making ever since we visited their live/work/exhibition space in the outer Richmond a couple years ago. Everything they create—from their light fixtures and bud vases to their furniture and decorative pieces—is so magnificently modern, and organic, and wonderfully thoughtful and brilliantly crafted...it's a huge pleasure to be living with this stuff in the Shoppe for a couple weeks! And it's also for sale! So swing by the Shoppe and pick up your own piece of Anzfer Awesomeness.

To celebrate the great work Joe and Jon have created, we'll be hosting a little get-together at the Shoppe on Friday, February 20th from 6-9pm. There will be snacks and drinks and Joe and Jon and all their great wares...we hope you'll come join us!

WHAT: ANZFER FARMS CELEBRATION

WHEN: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 6-9PM

WHERE: THE CURIOSITY SHOPPE, 855 VALENCIA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO