There’s no more urgent time to be in community than now. Amid the fear, shock, and uncertainty surrounding Trump’s reelection — and the significant role Latinx people played in the outcome — many of us are left asking: what can we do moving forward?
Our recommendation? Get more involved with our local Latinx communities and grassroots organizations. In a city full of immigrants, workers, artists, and students, it’s essential to strengthen our networks and seek new ones. Here are a few upcoming events that center on community building, education, and solidarity.
Organizing gatherings or demonstrations? We’d love to include them, especially those centered on immigrants and Latinx lives. Send us an email at calendario@eltecolote.org.
La Rumba No Para
A heartfelt salsa love story about growing up in San Francisco’s La Misión, La Rumba No Para by Andrea Rodriguez explores love, loss, and addiction, inviting audiences to ask: How do we heal? This multimedia performance blends dance, spoken word, and original music, with artists from the Bay Area Salsa/Mambo community. Tickets are available on a sliding scale, $10-$75.
When: November 8-9, 7:30 pm; November 10, 5:00 pm
Where: ODC Theater, 3153 17th Street
How to Get Over [And Through]: Movement for this Moment
Join a workshop hosted by FLACC2024, focused on movement and community care in a time of upheaval. Led by Amara T. Smith, this session fosters resilience and self-care through movement. Register here.
When: November 10
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Where: Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th Street
El Grito Por Thawra (A Cry for Revolution)
Hosted by the Festival of Latin American Contemporary Choreographers (FLACC), this event features eleven performances representing social justice issues, centering local immigrant, queer, feminist, and Indigenous perspectives on Palestine. Join FLACC for a weekend of performances, workshops, discussions, and community. Get tickets here.
When: November 8-9, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm; November 10, all day
Where: Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th Street
Art as Resistance: A free block printing workshop
This free workshop, led by Sarai Montes, explores block printing as a tool of resistance. Create your own print while learning about the role of art in liberation movements. Open to all adults 18+, no experience needed; materials provided. Visit galeriadelaraza.org for more information.
When: November 15
Where: The Women’s Building, 3543 18th Street #8
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Pop-Up Event: Small Business Sunday with Mobbligated
This pop-up event brings together local vendors and community entrepreneurs. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of food, music, and local goods at Indian Basin Shoreline Park. Visit ibwaterfrontparks.com for more information.
When: November 17
Where: Indian Basin Shoreline Park
Time: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Community mural arts workshop
Gain hands-on experience in community-based mural-making with Precita Eyes Muralists founder Susan Cervantes. This two-hour workshop introduces participants to Precita Eyes’ unique approach to visual storytelling and collaboration. Learn about the full mural-making process — from budgets and contracts to planning, design, and painting. Open to ages 18 and up. Visit precitaeyes.org for more information.
When: November 19
Where: Precita Eyes, 2981 24th Street
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: $75 (full fee), $67.50 (members), $127.50 (course fee + membership)
Forum: In Honor of the 55th Anniversary of the Occupation of Alcatraz
San Francisco State University’s American Indian Studies department hosts this day-long event featuring panels, discussions, and a benefit concert. Registration for in-person attendance is limited; sign-up soon.
When: November 20
Time: 11:00 am – 8:30 pm
Where: SFSU, Ethnic Studies & Psychology, 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA
The Indigenous Peoples Thanksgiving Sunrise Gathering on Alcatraz
Hosted by the International Indian Treaty Council, this annual gathering honors ancestors through cultural celebration, commemorating the 1969 Alcatraz Occupation that sparked the Indigenous People’s movement. Get tickets at cityexperiences.com.
When: November 28
Where: Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing; Alcatraz Island – Yelmanu, Ohlone Territory
Departure Times: 4:15 am, 4:30 am, 4:45 am, 5:00 am, 5:15 am, 5:30 am, 5:45 am, 6:00 am
