Good afternoon!
Just a couple quick things:
A new documentary about the poet Alejandro Murguia, ‘Keeper of the Fire,’ is a history of Mission activism and culture, writes Liliana Michelana. Archival footage and interviews show the roots of the community’s “poetic resistance” over decades. The film premieres at the Brava Theater this Friday at 7PM.
And speaking of poetry, read Alice Finno‘s story about Daniel Melรฉndez and how he found work โand a community of readersโat Dog-Eared Books.
More soon,
Sara
Latest News
S.F. poet Alejandro Murguรญa in new documentary
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“The bookstore has given me a job, friends, community โ a girlfriend one time, too.”
Arts Roundup
Whatโs on now at San Francisco museums, January 2026
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SNAP
A kitty loaf
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Events
Today: Mike Rinta & the Swing Therapists at the Woodchopper’s Ball, Verdi Club, January 20, 9-11:30PM
Tomorrow: Basic Knife Skills, at 18 Reasons, January 21, 6-9PM
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