Film about Egypt’s poorest and neglected neighborhoods. “Eye of the Sun” Friday February 18, 2011. $10 – 7:30pm La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley. 510-849-2568 • www.lapena.org Dir. Ibrahim El Batout. Feature Film. Egypt. 2008. 90 min. To be followed by panel discussion about the latest events in Egypt and North Africa. Through the […]
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Lunar New Year celebration at City Hall
Mayor Edwin Lee, President of the Board of Supervisors David Chiu, Supervisors Carmen Chu, Eric Mar and Jane Kim and Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting request the pleasure of your company at the civic celebration of Lunar New Year, Year of the Hare Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 5:30 pm The Rotunda at San Francisco City Hall • 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco Light refreshments […]
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St. Valentine’s weekend at Peña Pachamama
Join us for a special St. Valentine’s Day weekend!: Friday, Feb. 11 • 8:00 – 10:00pm • CUBAN with Fito Reinoso and Pachamama Band • $15-18. Saturday, Feb. 12 • 8:00 – 10:00pm • World Music Peña Eddy Navia & Pachamama special guest magician Noah Levine • $15-18. Sunday, Feb. 13 • 7:30-10:00pm • Bolivian […]
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Salsa Sundays at Casa Sanchez
Great music at a community institution. Casa Sanchez • 2778 24th Street (at York Street) Every Sunday • 1:00 – 4:00/
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Romero Vive! The 25th anniversary of CARECEN
San Francisco War Memrial & performing Arts Center z• 410 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco Thursday, March 31, 2011 • 6:00 – 9:00 PM Celebrating the life of Monsignor Oscar Romero and the 25 anniversary of CARENCEN. Also honoring three community leaders: Father Jon Sobrino (S.J. Liberation Theologian); Maria E. Gallo (VP, Union Bank); Eric […]
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One-on-one tutoring for K-8 students
Teachers and Parents! Students who are significantly below grade level in reading and writing can get one-on-one tutoring at THE LAB, a new project of the Mission Learning Center. Who: K to 8 grade students Where & when: Fridays 3-6 p.m. Mission Learning Center • 474 Valencia Street Room 210 • San Francisco Mon – […]
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Free consultations with experienced immigration attorney
Do you have an immigration question? Wondering about petitioning for a family member? Have you been a victim of a crime or are you a victim of domestic violence? Are you afraid to return to your country of origin? Ask your questions at a free consultation with experienced immigration attorney, Cecliy E. Clements in the […]
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La NBA se centra en ampliar la afición latina al basketball
Como si se tratase de un contraataque a media cancha, la National Basketball Association (NBA) está desarrollando una campaña a nivel nacional para captar a la fanaticada de origen hispano. La NBA acaba de anunciar que el embajador de esta campaña es el pívot dominicano Al Horford , jugador de los Atlanta Hawks, quien participó […]
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NBA focuses on building Latino fan base
A national campaign to build the National Basketball Association’s Latino fan base is underway like a fast break down center court. National Basketball Association All-Star and Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford from the Dominican Republic has become the campaign’s ambassador, the NBA recently announced. It is also expanding its marketing efforts directed at U.S. Latino […]
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Spooky Mexican genre film “We Are What We Are”
We Are What We Are, (“Somos lo que hay”, Jorge Michael Grau, México, 2010, 99 min) Friday, February 4, 7pm, Roxie Theater, 3117 16th Street, San Francisco Papa’s never brought anything but misery to his wife and three kids. His inability to pay off his debts has led to the loss of their stall at […]