Talleres de Poesía—a group of bilingual poets, writers and cultural workers from San Francisco, Los Angeles and El Salvador—will host the Mission’s first bilingual, children’s poetry festival, “Flor y Canto para nuestros niños y niñas,” on Sept. 15.
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Caravan travels through U.S. denouncing violence in Mexico
Peace is a concept that holds more weight for some than others. The 80 families traveling with the Caravan for Peace through 26 U.S. cities are carrying with them the memories of their loved ones, ripped from their lives as consequence of the drug-related violence in Mexico.
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“Celebrating Birth and Renewal” Precita Eyes Muralists 35th Anniversary Gala Benefit and Art Auction
Honoring master muralist Susan Kelk Cervantes and Guest of Honor Estria Miyashiro. Live music by Bruno Pelletier-Bacquaert Jazz Trio, DJ Special K, Butoh dancers, magic, mural performances and much more. Proceeds will benefit Precita Eyes Muralists and low-cost community education programs and culture for all ages. Venue: Meridian Gallery, 535 Powell St. Admission: $35 adv., […]
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Latino Film Festival Friendraiser
Latin Grammy nominee “La Santa Cecilia,” plus Candelaria and DJ Julicio kick off the 2012 SF Latino Film Festival with a cumbia party. Venue: The Blue Macaw, 2565 Mission St. Admission: $12 adv., $15 door For more info: santacecilia.brownpapertickets.com
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Yo Soy #132 Marcha Anti-Imposición
Comienza en la calle 24 y Mission, SF. La marcha terminará en el Parque Dolores calle 18 y calle Dolores., con diversas actividades, y será trasmitida en vivo por ustream.tv/yosoy132bayarea o visite a facebook.com/yosoy132bayarea
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Mijo de la Palma Canto é Live Recording Session
As the group Mijo de la Palma embarks on their U.S. tour, “Canto E’ Jíbaro,” they find new ways to feed their soul as they try to bring it to those who experience it. They will be presenting their unique fusion of Puerto Rican “jíbaro” music and contemporary acoustic sounds. Their “fusión jíbara” is a […]
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Developement proposed for empty lot in Excelsior
The Balboa Park station is the most heavily trafficked station in the BART system, but the large asphalt lot alongside it—the size of a soccer field—stands nearly empty during the day.
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Tattoo stories precede theater play presentation
The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts held a “Tell your Tattoo Story” video party Aug. 18 to promote “Placas: The Most Dangerous Tattoo,” a Play by Paul S. Flores that will premiere at the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre Sept. 6-16.
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Latino businesses forced to adapt along 24th Street
The atmosphere is changing along the Lower 24th Street corridor, where Latino-owned businesses are being replaced by those with non-Latino ownership.