Counterculture is all about bringing people together. Because when we have each other, we can accomplish far more than any of us can do on our own. So in the spirit of the movements that came before us, we believe that given our location at the corner of Haight & Ashbury, it’s our privilege and responsibility that the Counterculture Museum should be a gathering place for our community. From readings and book events to art, music, history, discussions, and a lot more, there’s something for everyone.
Past Events
The Diggers: Hippies, Handbills & the Haight
Artifacts from the Birth of the American Counterculture with Bob Dvonch Fri. May 29th, 8pm Bob Dvonch began collecting Haight-Ashbury ephemera during his freshman year at Knox College in the fall of 1966, when the San Francisco Mime Troupe performed on campus — a deliberately provocative performance that left a lasting impression on its audience. […]
Trips Festival 60th Anniversary
Join us in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Trips Festival, featuring a screening of The Trips Festival Movie (2007) and Q&A with director/producer Eric Christensen.
George “Hardly Visible” Walker
An evening with the Merry Prankster, in conversation with Bridget Clancy
2025 ruth weiss Poetry Awards
Celebrate the Beat legacy at the 2025 ruth weiss Poetry Awards , a night of art, film, and fearless poetic expression.
Vic Ruggiero & Lauren Napier
Vic Ruggiero (The Slackers) and Lauren Napier (PunkRockDoll, AnUngulate) join us at the Counterculture Museum for an early evening performance.
David Amram Live
Legendary virtuoso musician, composer, jazzman, and raconteur extraordinaire, David Amram appears at the Counterculture Museum for a very special performance.