How did Americans come to elect Barack Obama—and then Donald Trump? Those choices capture what Paul Starr calls the American contradiction. Join Professor Paul Starr for this riveting talk that will touch on - America's Core Rift: A deep, ongoing contradiction between a changing people and a resisting nation, rooted in slavery, drives current conflicts […]

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents WAND Thu Jan 22 The Lodestones Doors at 7:00PM / Show at 8:00PM All Ages,

We invite you to the opening reception for Hardy Hanson: In the Spring on Friday, January 23, 5-7p. Hardy Hanson worked passionately and prolifically for 55 years, painting, sculpting, printmaking, and teaching, generally at the same time. He found a positive synergism in working across disciplines, all at once, and pieces often took years to […]

‘THE HOWELLMAN COMES HERE’ will feature a full new body of work by artist, Jay Howell, most known for his creative design on ‘Bob’s Burgers’ JAY HOWELL IS BACK!!!!! Jay will be doing a full two gallery exhibition at 111 Minna Gallery in both our Zappa and 2nd Street Galleries!!!!! Former curator of 111 Minna […]

Join 826 Valencia, Youth Speaks, the San Francisco Public Library, and Mayor Daniel Lurie for a celebratory evening to announce San Francisco’s next Youth Poet Laureate! ✍️ Throughout the fall, a cohort of young poets have been developing their craft alongside talented instructors, including other Bay Area Poet Laureates. Hear from all of the students […]

Don’t miss out on the hottest new improv show to hit the Mission! Join us for a night of non-stop laughs. Join us for a night of side-splitting improv comedy! Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime show that’s never been seen before and will never be seen again! We take your suggestions […]

For almost 19 years now, Bawdy has featured true stories of sex, kink, body image, gender and more to build community, educate, entertain, and bring people together. We do regular live storytelling events in multiple cities, but there are plenty of ways to get Bawdy: Our Podcast and YouTube channel are fantastic ways to get […]

A celebration of the release of the recording by David James’s GPS of “Mission Rebel No. 1: Looking for Rev. Jesse James”, composed by David James. The culmination of a […]

Soul Brass Band Fri Jan 23 Doors at 8:00PM / Show at 9:00PM All Ages,

Friday, January 23rd, 9pm - 2:30am Main Room / 21+ / Limited Capacity Want free entry? Check out the PW Union where members get event access, drinks, skip the line, […]