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.
Wed. June 3rd, 6pm In 1955, Allen Ginsberg began attending weekly therapy sessions at the Langley Porter Clinic in San Francisco. His therapist was a young psychiatrist named Dr. Philip Hicks. It was in these sessions that Allen related to Hicks his dissatisfaction with his job in advertising, and his desire to write poetry instead; […]
Ann Cohen with Jesse Block Fri. May 29th, 3pm Many people believe the birth of the counterculture can be traced back to the San Francisco Oracle, which is why we chose it as CCM’s first special exhibition. The Oracle spoke to three major constituencies: the local Haight-Ashbury community, the burgeoning counterculture spreading across the country, […]
Video Presentation by Jerry Gainor Thurs. June 4th, 6pm Allen Ginsberg died in New York City on April 5th, 1997. On April 20th, a memorial service was held at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco, attended by many of Allen’s closest west coast friends: Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Gary Snyder, Diane di Prima, Andrew Schelling, Anne Waldman, Joanne […]
In Celebration of his 100th BirthdayHosted by Steve Heilig Wed. June 3rd, 8pm Allen Ginsberg’s life and work continues to inspire generations of creative people. As we mark the poet’s centenary, we’ve reached out to some local poets to lend their voices and read some of Allen’s work.
The Haight-Ashbury Switchboard, the Free Clinic, and more — with Jim Siegel, Linda Kelly & Steve Heilig Fri. May 29th, 6pm Jim Siegel has been a Haight Ashbury resident since 1972. As a teenager he volunteered and lived communally with the Haight Ashbury Switchboard, a drop-in resource center for the counterculture offering advice on how […]
A weeklong celebration of the CCM’s First Anniversary and Allen Ginsberg’s Centennial!
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.
An evening with the Merry Prankster, in conversation with Bridget Clancy
Celebrate the Beat legacy at the 2025 ruth weiss Poetry Awards , a night of art, film, and fearless poetic expression.
Vic Ruggiero (The Slackers) and Lauren Napier (PunkRockDoll, AnUngulate) join us at the Counterculture Museum for an early evening performance.