Free Think Globally / Act Poetically. In response to a call from the World Poetry Movement, to celebrate Leap Day with a reading that connects the Mission with poets and poetry lovers in 131 countries. This reading is dedicated to our recently passed friends Piri Thomas and Daniel del Solar. Featured poets include: Devorah Major, […]
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We Connect Resource Fair
Free Services: healthcare application assistance, flu shots, tax preparation, dental screenings, healthy food giveaway and other money saving services. Spanish and Chinese translators will be there to assist. Venue: John Oâ Connell High School, 2355 Folsom St. âą For more info: (888) 235-1541 or www.weconnect.net
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Support your local artists
Local San Francisco artists and crafters from Bernal Heights, the Mission and Noe Valley, display their work in a sidewalk bazaar. Participating artists: Michael Roman, Patrick Piazza, Robin McLean, Calixto Robles, Dan Arcos and many more. Radio Habana will be serving coffee and beer. An excellent espresso will set you back $2 and a chicken […]
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Pat Parker tribute
Featuring: Akinyele Sadiq; Melanie DeMore & Mary Watkins; Judy Grahn; Mamacoatl; Blackberri; Leslie Simon; âThe Troublemakers Unionâ w/ Maria Medina, Bill Crossman, Henry Mobley, Gail Meadows, Adam Raskin, Marshall Trammell, Tory Carter; Avotcja and ModĂșpue w/Sandi Poindexter and Val Serrant. Proceeds from this benefit event go to Patâs Daughter, Anastasia Dunham-Parker. Admission: $10 â $20 […]
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YeYe suarez
Singer and dancing storyteller Johanna âYeYeâ Suarez is an interdisciplinary, Red Poppy Resident artist and arts-educator: Fear for Love / Pain for Sound / Songs for Healing / Explorando el Sin Fin / Exploring Endlessness. Admission: $12 â $20 Venue: Red Poppy Art House, 2698 Folsom St. @ 23rd Street For more info: (415) 826-2402 […]
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A Celebration of Black Music
In honor of Black History Month, ArtInternationale! Gallery and Art Lounge will feature traditional African music and drumming, blues, jazz, hip-hop and music from the Caribbean. Some of the Bay Areaâs best African/African American performers will be in the house as well as those honoring the music that is the heart of all the music […]
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Fat Tuesday
Featuring San Francisco Carnaval champions âFogo na Roupaâ and the blazing Samba Funk of âMondo Loko,â plus resident DJs Carioca and P-shot Admission: Free Venue: Elbo Room, 647 Valencia St. For more info: (415) 552-7788
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Powerful vocalist reimagines pop
Lila Downs will perform in San Francisco Feb. 23 at the Herbst Theater. The California Institute of Integral Studies is organizing the show. Because of her experience, her sensuality and mostly because of her voice, Downs will be a sure success.
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Cantante poderosa reimagina mĂșsica popular
Lila Downs actuarĂĄ en San Francisco este 23 de febrero, en el Herbst Theater. El concierto lo organiza el California Institute of Integral Studies. Por su experiencia, sensualidad y sobre todo por su voz, Downs es un espectĂĄculo seguro. âMe concibo mucho en el escenarioâ, dice. âEs importante variar. El pĂșblico quiere moverse, luego escuchar algo profundo, llorar.â
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Latin artists create Grammy alternative
The controversial elimination of 31 musical categories from the Grammy Awards, including Latin Jazz, has created a cultural divide, which has led many ethnic artists to skip the Grammys and attend the Alternative Grammy Celebration instead.