Master Artists Art Sale & Exhibit showcasing the works of Michael Rios, Ernie Rivera, Zack Slater, Nick Zalazar, Dogpaw Carrillo and others. Music by The Sosa Sisters and Special Guests Where: Pier 20, East of 3rd and 20th streets For more info: www.mvrios.com  or  www.artspan.org/openstudios

Afoutayi Productions and MCCLA present an original performance that explores the secret power of Haitian history through story and a spectacular display of Haitian traditional dance, music and percussion. “Ayiti: a Story of Love and Resistance” features an all-star cast of Haitian traditional dancers including Fabienne Denis, “Fofo” Pierre, and introducing 8-year old Hassen Ortega […]

The centuries old tradition of building altars to celebrate deceased ones fuses present-day artists’ sentiments on the state of life and politics in the 2012 Day of the Dead Exhibition at SOMArts Gallery. Enjoy music, interactive performance and the unveiling of more than 30 altars and installations. Exhibition was programmed and Curated by René and […]

The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts presents Corazón del Barrio Awards of Excellence to honor outstanding individuals that have significantly contributed to the Latino Arts and Culture of the Bay Area. Awardees: Alejandro Murguía (Poetry/Literature); Zenón Barron (Dance); Metzi Henriquez & José Rivera (Fogo Na Roupa Dance Troupe Directors); Mission District Young Musicians Program […]

Where: Piñata Art Gallery, 4268 Mission St. (near Silver Ave.)

A Tapas and Sangría Tardeada Special Reception honoring Labor and Civil Rights Leader Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the UFW and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Featuring music by Danza Azteca XII, Orgullo Mexicano Mariachi Femenil, and Blanca Sandoval Band • Proceeds benefit the Dolores Huerta Foundation, whose mission is to create a network […]

Featuring Sheila Maldonaldo (NYC) & Paul S. Flores (SF Def Poet) Where: 2857 24th St. Admission: $5 For more info: info@galeriadelaraza.org