CounterPulse presents dancer Monique Jenkinson (aka Fauxnique) in a dance performance inspired by an exhibition of dancers’ costumes at the de Young Museum. “Instrument” contemplates the dancing body as container and preserver of culture. Where: CounterPulse, 1310 Mission St. (at 9th Street) Admission: $20 – $30 For more info: www.counterpulse.org

The World Social Forum Free Palestine (an ongoing process of global mobilizing, strategizing, and planning of joint action) will culminate in Porto Alegre, Brazil with a four-day gathering of the international Palestine solidarity movement. The WSF Free Palestine gathering will be historic in its scope with delegations expected from 36 countries from all five continents […]

Enjoy traditional Mexican music with Mariachi Nueva Generacion, Mariachi Nueva Luz de San Marcos and Mariachi Cascabelitos. Special presentation by Zenon Barron’s Mexican Youth Folk Dance Class. / Disfrute de un concierto navideño de mariachis juveniles del Área de la Bahía de San Francisco. Mariachi Nueva Generación, Mariachi Nueva Luz de San Marcos, y Mariachi […]

“Night Makes Dawn / La Noche Despierta al Amanecer” A play by Alma Herrera-Pazmiño and Martin Herrera-Pazmiño. Artistic direction by Edris Cooper-Anfowoshe, Pedro Gómez and Giuliana Blasi. Featuring original music, choreography, narratives and Loco Bloco’s Performance Ensemble and Youth Classes Where: Brava Theater Center, 2781 24th St., (at Bryant Street) Admission: $10 – $20 For […]

Hosted by Barrio Producers Lou Dematteis, Dante Betteo, and Production Designer Rene Yañez. Join the cast and crew of the Noir feature film “The Other Barrio” for an evening of fundraising, Noir costumes, film clips and the best of San Francisco’s edgy entertainment to raise funds for the production completion of the film. Where: Brava […]

One of the most respected master musicians from the Son Jarocho community, Andrés Flores visits the Bay Area to present both old and new compositions. Where: La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley Admission: $12, $10 in advance For more info: (510) 849-2568

The Community Music Center presents a bi-lingual Christmas celebration, featuring the musical traditions of “Las Posadas” and “Las Pastorelas.” Enjoy music, tamales, champurrado and a piñata for the kids. Produced by Círculo Cultural musical director Martha Rodriguez Zalazar and Lisa Quoresimo, with stage director/script writer Carlos Baron as “The Devil” Where: Mission High School, 3750 […]

You are invited to the first fair: new options for financing your business and money management. In this event you will: learn about loans with or without interest costs; participate in a “financial education” workshop; have a consultation to evaluate your personal finances; and get your credit score for free. All services are free and […]

A daylong series of house and hip-hop dance workshops for 50 cents, hosted by the YBCA Young Artists at Work. Where: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 401 Mission St. For more info: www.ybca.org