Mbongui is the kongo word that refers to the central square in traditional Congolese villages. The Mbongui served as a communal meeting place where neighbors and families passed on stories and legends that served to teach and to preserve knowledge, The Kiandanda theater is bringing The Mbongui to San Francisco. •

Where: African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street

Admission: $10–$20 adult / $5–$10 children

For more info: (415) 922-2049 / www.mbonguisquare2013.eventbrite.com