Out of Town: San Francisco

What’s happening the next few weeks:

* “The Golden Age of Chinese Archeology: Celebrated Discoveries From the People’s Republic of China,” a show of more than 200 ancient artifacts, is on view through Sept. 11 at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, near Kennedy Drive and 10th Avenue in Golden Gate Park. (800) 965-4827.

* The musical “Titanic” runs Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. through Aug. 20 at the Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market St. (415) 551-2000.

* The 2000-01 season at American Conservatory Theatre begins Aug. 31 with the world premiere of Frank Loesser’s “Hans Christian Andersen,” directed and choreographed by Martha Clarke. Tickets will be available Sunday. Geary Theater, 405 Geary St. (415) 749-2228.

* The San Francisco Blues Festival is Sept. 23-24 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Great Meadow, Fort Mason. Scheduled performers include Keb’ Mo, Joe Louis Walker and the New Blue All-Stars, Roy Gaines, Koko Taylor and Elvin Bishop. (415) 979-5588.

* “The Kingdom of Edward Hicks,” a survey of paintings by the 19th century Quaker minister, and “Great Nature: The Transcendent Landscapes of Chiura Obata” open Sept. 23 at the De Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, near 10th Avenue and Fulton Street. (415) 863-3330.