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15th Artists Against Rape

 The Women’s Building hosts a night of healing and liberation through the arts! Artists Against Rape features spoken word, music and art from local poets, artists and activists, who are speaking out against and healing from sexual violence. This year’s event showcases work that makes connections between youth culture, sexual violence and social issues by […]

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MCCLA Community Meet and Greet

The Mission Cultural Center’s first community meeting of 2014.  Community members can learn about programing and activities as well as upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and more. MCCLA also welcomes your feedback, ideas and suggestions. Where:  Mission Cultural Center for the Latino Arts, 2868 Mission St. Admission: Free For more info: www.missionculturalcenter.org/

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Latino Heritage Fair

The fair will showcase the SF Latino Historical Society and SF Heritage’s “Nuestra Historia,” including a project to create a city-wide historic context statement; the Latino Digital Archive Group, which is preserving Latino History into the digital future Where: San Francisco Public Library, main branch (Latino Community room), 100 Larkin St. Admission: Free For more info: http://www.sfheritage.org/october-11-sf-latino-heritage-fair/

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MEX Collects: Recent Gifts & Acquisitions

 An exhibition featuring a dramatic selection of over 30 pieces recently gifted to The Mexican Museum. Exhibit runs through Jan. 18, 2015; Visuals are available upon request. Where: Fort Mason Center, Building D, Marina Blvd. and Buchanan Street Admission: Free For more info: www.mexicanmuseum.org / (415) 202-9700

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The fight for the 16th St. BART plaza continues

Protesters in the Mission District rallied on Oct. 4 to mark the one-year anniversary of the fight against a proposed market-rate development at the 16th Street BART plaza, an area where the Mission’s low-income and homeless have found sanctuary for many years. Activists and locals fear that the project at 1979 Mission Street threatens to displace the neighborhood’s historically working-class and minority residents.