San Francisco’s gentrification has reached a ridiculous new extreme, making it the most expensive city in the country, outstripping even Manhattan, the home of Wall Street and its corporate tycoons.
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Mission-made film awaits festival premiere
The Mission District-based film, “The Other Barrio,” is ready for public showing if selected for the upcoming San Francisco International Film Festival.
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Three years later, scientists evaluate radioactive contamination
March 11, 2014 marks the three-year anniversary of the disaster in Fukushima, Japan. At 2:46 pm UTC, a 9.0 earthquake shook Japan and spawned a 30-foot tsunami that destroyed their northeastern coast and inundated the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear power plant.
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Brasil celebrates life through Carnaval
On Feb. 28, the celebration that Brazil became known for across the world will commence. For four days, sometimes even a week, every city in the country will dress up to simply celebrate being alive: Carnaval.
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Brasil celebra la vida con Carnaval
A partir del 28 de febrero comienza la celebración con la cual Brasil se hizo conocido en el mundo entero. Durante 4 días, y a veces hasta toda una semana, todas las ciudades del país se visten de fiesta para celebrar el sólo hecho de estar vivos: Carnaval.
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Call for Artists/Call for Entries | Convocatoria para artistas
Artists from all over the globe, we invite you to submit your artwork (any medium or format: music, painting, drawing, spoken-word, photography, video, etc.) for an exhibit promoting breastfeeding in public that will happen in August in San Francisco, CA. This event is sponsored by the The Urban Lactation Project (ULP) and the Center […]
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Saul Landau Memorial Concert ft. Mayito Rivera, 7 Potencias, and Pellejo Seco
Cuban artists Mayito Rivera, Pellejo Seco, and Afro-Cuban dance troupe 7 Potencias perform in celebration of the life of the late filmmaker, author, and human rights activist Saul Landau. Proceeds from this concert will be go Saul’s unfinished film “Cuba: Out of the Closet, Into the Rainbow” about Cuba’s homosexual community and societal changes. Joining […]
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Abuelito Fue Bracero Showcase
Help us honor our farm worker abuelitos, and fight for a just path to legalization rather than a pathway back to the abusive past. This March 7th join 67 Sueño’s fourth generation youth as they showcase their voice and power through the stories of our abuelito Braceros. Bring a friend, some passion, and love for […]
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7 Boxes (7 Cajas)
Co-presented by Cinema Errante and Cine+Mas. It’s Friday night in Asunción, Paraguay and the temperature is sweltering. Víctor, a 17-year-old wheelbarrow delivery boy, dreams of becoming famous and covets a fancy cellular phone in the infamous Mercado 4. He’s offered a chance to deliver seven boxes with unknown contents in exchange for a quick US$100. […]
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My Dinner with Betty
Betty Pazmiño (aka Betty La Bella) is a native SF/Mission District homegirl. This dedicated educator, with a life-long fascination for African-influenced dance and music, describes herself as a teacher whose goal is to educate our community about the importance of learning and laughter in life. She is the mother of two and the wife of […]