The screening of the movie “Rivera in America”.
In conjunction with their ongoing Richmond Art Center exhibit Emmy Lou Packard: Artist of Consciousness, the center will host a film screening of Rivera in America by director and exhibit curator Rick Tejada-Flores. The film traces Rivera’s artistic legacy in America and features interviews with artist Emmy Lou Packard. The event will be held at 2540 Barrett Avenue in Richmond, CA. The show is free and open to the public. More information on the event can be found here.
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts turns 45
The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts will host a gala this Friday to celebrate their 45th anniversary. The gala will unveil the center’s new exhibit “Mayan Rulers in the Heart of the Mission – Reyes Mayas en el Corazón De La Mission.” The exhibit portrays the relief masterpieces created by the Mayan people in the 9th and 10th centuries, connecting the Mission residents who trace their roots to Guatemala and southern Mexico with the iconography of their ancestors.
Tickets for the gala are sold out, but residents can still visit the exhibit on Mission and 24 streets. Business hours vary by day. Visit their website for more information.
Black & Pink Lettering + Candle Making Workshop
Stop by Sour Cherry Comics, located at 16th and Valencia streets, this Saturday to write birthday cards for incarcerated queer and trans people. The activity will last from 13:00 to 17:00 and all materials will be provided.
On Wednesday, August 17th at 6pm, Sour Cherry Comics will also host a candle making workshop with Maya – a Bay Area artist. Learn how to make your own magic candle!
Night of Jam!
Do you like music? Do you like dancing? Do you like jamming? What about all three?
Head to the Drawing Room Annex at 19th and Valencia streets this Friday for a night of Latin and Cuban music. Eduardo Corzo, a longtime Mission native, will be joined by other Mission District musicians. Drop by to join the jam session or just hang out! Further event details can be found here.
Rep. Adam Schiff Comes to Manny’s
Adam Schiff, Representative for California’s 28th Congressional District, will celebrate the release of his book “Midnight in Washington” at Manny’s on Thursday, August 18th.
The memoir is an eyewitness account of treacherous moments during Trump’s presidency, with a strong focus on Trump’s first impeachment trial. You can buy tickets for the event here.
Manny’s is located at 16th and Valencia streets. The event will take place from 17:00 to 18:30
Creative Discovery Workshop
Registration for the Mission Arts Center’s Creative Discovery Workshop opens on August 20 at 10am. The workshop features a range of exciting tools and skills to explore topics in science, technology, engineering, nature and robotics for ages 7-12. The after school program will take place every Wednesday at Treat Avenue and 20th Street from 4 to 5:30 pm from September 7th to October 5th. The link to register is here. Places are limited.
Bicycle upgrades in Valencia
As part of an ongoing project to improve bicycle safety on Valencia Street, the SFMTA is finalizing designs this month for its rapid construction projects. After the projects are completed, SFMTA will host an open house in September where community members can share input on the projects before they are implemented. More information about the Valencia Bicycle Upgrades can be found here.
Call for Artists
BART is seeking California-based artists who create anime/manga-style digital media to help promote public transportation in the Bay Area and engage younger audiences. The budget for artist fees will range from $500 to $5,000. The call for applications is open until August 24. To learn how to submit your work, click the link here.
The City Reawakens
Galeria Luna Rienne at 22nd and Valencia streets will be showing a new art exhibit from August 20th to September 25th. The exhibit, titled “The City Rises,” talks about San Francisco during the Covid lockdown and the city’s reawakening process. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, August 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. Visit the Luna Rienne Gallery website to find out more information.
