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SUMMARY:Blood pressure clinic at the Women's Building
DESCRIPTION:The Golden Gate chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses is running a blood pressure clinic on the third Monday of every month. This service benefits those at risk of heart disease by offering early warning and prevention education. The event is held at the Women’s Building and is free
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/blood-pressure-clinic-at-the-womens-building/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:The Women’s Building\, 3543 18th St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:GLBT History Museum: Exploring Lesbian Economies in the Archive
DESCRIPTION:Join the GLBT Historical Society Archive for an intimate night of archival exploration into the lesbian economic networks that inspired Directory of Dreams: Bay Area Lesbian Economies and Radical Care\, 1970-1995. This is a unique opportunity to engage with a selection of archival collections in a group setting\, meet the archive staff\, get familiar with our reading room\, and learn about utilizing our digital collections!  \nParticipants will have an opportunity to flip through issues of Women’s Yellow Pages\, read meeting minutes that document how the Old Wives’ Tale collective discussed the politics of running a bookstore\, explore how legendary lesbian performers like Gwen Avery\, Marga Gomez\, and Mimi Fox lined up consistent gigs at the BayBrick Inn\, and see how the Women’s Press Project utilized poster printing to transform feminist organizing into a visual culture.  \nThis is a free event that will be limited to 12 participants. First time visitors to the archive are especially encouraged to attend!
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/glbt-history-museum-exploring-lesbian-economies-in-the-archive/
LOCATION:GLBT History Museum\, 4127 18th St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94114\, United States
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SUMMARY:18 Reasons: Homestyle Vietnamese Cooking
DESCRIPTION:We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Chef Paulette to our teaching team. When they are not busy running their beloved Vietnamese cafe in Fruitvale (3 Bottled Fish\, recently rated as one of the best 100 restaurants in the bay)\, they love to teach and share their culture. The dishes Chef Paulette will share in this class cannot be found at your average Vietnamese restaurant. These are homestyle dishes\, beloved in the comfort they give and rarely known by those who have not spent time in Vietnam. In this class students will learn about ingredients they may never have encountered before – morning glory\, special Vietnamese squash and more! Balance flavors and textures at the table with these homestyle dishes that highlight a communal way of eating together\, because at the end of the day\, who you eat with is just as important as what you’re eating.  \nMENU  \nCANH BI – Vietnamese Squash Soup with Slow Cooked Spareribs in a Clear\, Nourishing Broth  \nRAU MUNG XAO BO – Morning Glory Sauteed with Flank Steak  \nGA RAM GUNG – Caramelized Ginger Chicken in a Sweet and Savory Fish Sauce Glaze \nSalad of Minced Cucumbers\, Bean Sprouts and Shredded Red Lettuce with Garlic Vinegar Dressing  \nSteamed Rice
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/18-reasons-homestyle-vietnamese-cooking/
LOCATION:18 Reasons\, 3674 18th St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:Verdi Club: Tuesday Night Lindy Hop and Balboa Classes
DESCRIPTION:In May 2026\, the Woodchopper’s Ball is offering  monthly class series in LINDY HOP and BALBOA.  All May 2026 monthly class series run on Tuesdays for 4 weeks: May 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26. \nCheck the class descriptions and schedule below to decide which class series to take.  By registering in advance (by Sunday\, May 3\, 11:59pm)\, you guarantee yourself a spot in class and pay only $90/person for the full monthly class series\, saving $20! \nYou can also register for any of the full monthly class series (space permitting) at the door on the first day of class\, but you’ll need to pay the full price\, $110/person. \nEither way\, enrollment includes admission to the live music Dance Parties immediately following each week’s classes for the whole month!  Leader and Follower dance roles are non-gender specific.  Newcomers\, singles\, all genders\, and all ages are welcome!
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/verdi-club-tuesday-night-lindy-hop-and-balboa-classes-2/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Verdi Club\, 2424 Mariposa Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:SOMArts Cultural Center: BAVC Media 50th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:🎂 BAVC Media turns 50 this year!\nCelebrate by joining us for our 50th Anniversary Gala\, an evening to mark five decades of supporting artists\, expanding access\, and building mediamaking careers in the Bay Area.\n📍 SOMArts in San Francisco\n🗓️ Wednesday\, May 20\n⏰ 5:00–9:00 PM\n🎟️ Tickets are limited\, we hope to see you there!
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/somarts-cultural-center-bavc-media-50th-anniversary-gala/
LOCATION:SOMArts Cultural Center\, 934 Brannan St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Red Poppy Art House: Rebecca Kleinmann Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Venezuela to Brazil \nThe Red Poppy presents the Rebecca Kleinmann Quintet featuring East Coast based flutist and vocalist Rebecca Kleinmann in collaboration world class Venezuelan musicians cuatro player/percussionist Jackeline Rago and guitarist Carlos Caminos\, wonderful Bay Area/ Mexican born percussionist Marlon Aldana\, and outstanding Bay Area bassist Bil Hager. Gracefully flowing between Venezuelan music\, Brazilian folkloric rhythms and flamenco inspired originals\, this dynamic quintet brings a special spin and vibrant life to every composition they arrange. \nFeaturing: \nRebecca Kleinmann\, flutes and vocals\nCarlos Caminos\, guitar\nJackeline Rago\, cuatro and percussion\nBil Hager\, bass\nMarlon Aldana\, percussion \nFriday\, May 22nd\, 2026\nTime: 7:00 pm doors\, 7:30 pm show\nAdmission: (Online) $25 Students & Seniors – $29 Early Bird – $35 General / (Door) $35 \nABOUT THE ARTISTS: \nFlutist and vocalist Rebecca Kleinmann returns to California from North Carolina where she leads several bands\, directs UNC Chapel Hill’s Charanga Carolina and teaches in the UNCG Jazz department while pursuing her masters in classical flute. A Grammy awarded artist for her contribution to Taylor Eigsti’s “Plot Armor” (2023)\, she is an acclaimed for her performances worldwide. Pianist Benny Green made note of her unique artistry saying “Rebecca is masterful and selfless in her ability and inclination of melding her sound with her environment.” This Quintet iteration celebrates music from Venezuela to Brazil with some of Rebecca’s most treasured collaborators.
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/red-poppy-art-house-rebecca-kleinmann-quintet/
LOCATION:Red Poppy Art House\, 2698 Folsom St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Marsh: Dan Hoyle – Takes All Kinds
DESCRIPTION:Dan Hoyle’s\nTakes All Kinds\nWinner of SF Bay Area Critics Circle Award “Best Solo Performance”\nLive & In Person at The Marsh San Francisco Mainstage \nWritten & Performed by Dan Hoyle\nDirected by Aldo Billingslea & Michael Moran\nDeveloped with Charlie Varon \nMay 8 – 100th Performance & Post-show Talkback with Mark Follman\, National Editor of Mother Jones magazine\nAward-winning journalist Mark Follman is the national affairs editor at Mother Jones and author of the bestselling book\, “Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America” \nMay 22 – Post-show Talkback with Arlie Hochschild\, Berkeley Sociologist and author of Stolen Pride\nNamed one of Barack Obama’s Favorite Books of 2024 and a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. For all the attempts to understand the state of American politics and the blue/red divide\, we’ve ignored what economic and cultural loss can do to pride. In Stolen Pride\, renowned sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild ventures to Appalachia to uncover the “pride paradox” that has given the right’s appeals such resonance.
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/the-marsh-dan-hoyle-takes-all-kinds-7/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:The Marsh\, 1062 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T170000
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SUMMARY:The Marsh: Amy Bouchard - Amadeus Never Gives Me the Blues
DESCRIPTION:Amy Bouchard’s\nAmadeus Never Gives Me the Blues \nThe Marsh San Francisco Mainstage\nApril 11 – May 23\, 2026\nSaturdays at 5pm\nNo Show: April 25\nOpening Night Reception: May 2 \nWritten & Performed by Amy Bouchard\nAccompanied by Daniel Lockert\nDeveloped with & Directed by David Ford\nMentoring and Coaching with Mark Kenward\nAdditional Coaching with Tina D’Elia and Kenny Yun \nTicket Information\nTickets: $25 – $35 General Seating | $50 & $100 Reserved Seating\n75 minutes | No Intermission | Ages 11+ \n(Please do not bring infants to the show)\nOnline ticket sales close 2 hours before each performance.\nAdditional tickets may be available for purchase at the door.\nShow Description \nAn up-and-coming opera singer\, Amy is torn between equal desires for career and family. She meets and falls in love with Luis just as her career is taking off\, forcing her to make choices in situations she doesn’t know how to handle. Her Nana\, who is sick in the hospital\, gave up her career as a jazz singer to marry a Navy pilot during WW2. When things go wrong with Luis and the instability of a performer’s life hits home\, the outmoded choice her grandmother made starts making sense. A musical with songs from opera\, Broadway\, and the Great American Songbook. \nAmy Bouchard (Writer & Performer) has performed with numerous opera and theatre companies. She found David Ford’s class at The Marsh in the fall of 2020 and won a 2021 TITAN Award from Theatre Bay Area to support the development of her first full-length solo show. She has performed at The Marsh\, Solo Sundays\, and Tell It On Tuesday\, and won “Best Up and Coming” at The Marsh International Solo Festival 2022. Amy has performed lead and supporting roles with Opera Santa Barbara\, West Bay Opera\, Livermore Valley Opera\, Berkeley Playhouse\, and San Jose Playhouse among others. www.amybouchard.net
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/the-marsh-amy-bouchard-amadeus-never-gives-me-the-blues/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:The Marsh\, 1062 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Marsh: Steve Budd - Oy\, What They Said About Love
DESCRIPTION:Steve Budd’s\nOy\, What They Said About Love\nThe Marsh San Francisco Mainstage\nMay 2 – June 6\, 2026\nSaturdays at 8pm\nWritten & Performed by Steve Budd\nDirected by Mark Kenward & Kenny Yun \nTicket Information\nTickets: $25 – $35 General Seating | $50 & $100 Reserved Seating\n60 minutes | No Intermission | Ages 15+\n(Please do not bring infants to the show)\nOnline ticket sales close 2 hours before each performance.\nAdditional tickets may be available for purchase at the door. \nShow Description\nSteve Budd wonders why other people can tie the knot and he can’t. Oy\, does he wonder! So he asked a bunch of couples what brought them together and keeps them from pulling apart. Meet a Jewish couple who met on Craigslist\, an interfaith pair who met at a Halloween party\, and more. Budd plays close to a dozen characters\, using their own words taken from hours of interviews\, and weaves in his relentless\, heartfelt\, and hilarious search for “the one.” Oy\, What They Said About Love (Best of the 2024 SF Fringe) is the newest mashup of personal storytelling and documentary theater from an award-winning solo performer who “sparkles with manic and irrepressible charm” (Theatrius). \nArtist Biography \nSteve Budd (Writer & Performer) has performed with such Bay Area theaters as the San Francisco Playhouse\, New Conservatory\, Custom Made\, Central Works\, and Marin Shakespeare. Budd’s previous solo show\, Seeing Stars\, enjoyed a 6-week run at The Marsh in 2024 and delighted audiences in San Diego and Fresno. What They Said About Sex\, created from interviews\, proved a crowd-pleaser in Washington\, DC; San Diego; and Kansas City. His award-winning solo show What They Said About Love (Best of the 2016 SF Fringe\, among other accolades)\, also built from interviews\, has performed to packed houses in San Francisco\, LA\, Indianapolis\, New York\, Boston\, Ottawa\, and London. \nSince Oy\, What They Said About Love ran at The Marsh in Sept. and Oct. 2025\, it has played to packed houses in San Miguel de Allende\, Mexico; Israel; Santa Monica; and New York City. \nMark Kenward (Co-Director) is an award-winning director\, producer\, writer\, and performer of solo theater. He is the producer and co-director of The Formerly Incarcerated People’s Performance Project\, which helps formerly incarcerated people develop and perform their true stories on stage. \nKenny Yun (Co-Director) is an award-winning solo performer\, director\, and teacher who holds a BA in English Literature from U.C.-Berkeley.
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/the-marsh-steve-budd-oy-what-they-said-about-love/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:The Marsh\, 1062 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gray Area Grand Theater: Errorgrid presents: DATA/LOSS
DESCRIPTION:The second installment of the DATA/LOSS showcase series brings Portland and Bay Area artists together for a night filled with curated raw audiovisual oblations. \nSet as an immersive\, seated experience\, we invite you on a journey of erosion that moves from dark industrial textures toward total decomposition of signal. \nAt the heart of the event lies the study and observation of impermanence of form\, of stability as a popular illusion\, and the impact of quantization of reality. \nThe visual aspect of the showcase is presented by Arson Rivvers. \nPhase 1: HEMADAXIS (Katabatik) \nPhase 2: MALARKI (Errorgrid) \nPhase 3: FALLING SOCIETIES (Errorgrid) \nPhase 4: ERIC SCHLAPPI \nPhase 5: THOABATH
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/gray-area-grand-theater-errorgrid-presents-data-loss/
LOCATION:Gray Area Grand Theater\, 2665 Mission St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T140000
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SUMMARY:Brava Theater: Questions\, Not Answers: Films and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Great films serve as a catalyst for asking questions about our lives. This eclectic series (see upcoming dates below) is intended to provide a space to explore those big questions with others\, not to answer them but to expand the search.\n​🎥 Film: Perfect Days\n​Director: Wim Wenders\, 2023\n​As a conscientious public toilet cleaner in Tokyo\, Hirayama finds contentment in order\, music and impressions of natural beauty. Unexpected encounters bring a new depth of feeling and an affirmation of the meaning to be found in each moment.\n​💬 Conversation Question: What gives my life meaning? \nEvent Details\n​Free\, but there is limited seating so please RSVP early and update your response if you cannot attend. Donations welcome.\n​1:30 – 2:00 –> Doors open\n​2:00 – 4:10 –> Film begins\n​4:00 – 5:00–> Discussion and refreshments \nFilm and Conversation Series\n​Future Dates:\n​April 26: Film: Blade Runner Question: What makes us human?\n​May 3: Film: Defending Your Life Question: What determines my life?\n​May 10: Film: Babette’s Feast Question: Where does help come from?\n​May 24: Film: Three Colors: Red Question: Why do others matter?\n​May 31: Film: Meetings with Remarkable Men Question: Is there more to life?
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/brava-theater-questions-not-answers-films-and-conversation/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Brava Theater\, 2781 24th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:SOMArts Cultural Center: Lineages of Organizing: The Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center at 30 Closing Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the exhibition closing of Lineages of Organizing: The Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center at 30\, curated by Colin Choy Kimzey. This event marks the celebration of three decades of cultural resilience and community organizing by APICC\, showcasing the rich heritage and contributions of the Asian Pacific Islander community. Look forward to engaging performances\, insightful discussions\, and a first look at the powerful artworks that reflect the struggles and triumphs of our dynamic community.
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/somarts-cultural-center-lineages-of-organizing-the-asian-pacific-islander-cultural-center-at-30-closing-ceremony/
LOCATION:SOMArts Cultural Center\, 934 Brannan St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T190000
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SUMMARY:Verdi Club: Tuesday Night Lindy Hop and Balboa Classes
DESCRIPTION:In May 2026\, the Woodchopper’s Ball is offering  monthly class series in LINDY HOP and BALBOA.  All May 2026 monthly class series run on Tuesdays for 4 weeks: May 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26. \nCheck the class descriptions and schedule below to decide which class series to take.  By registering in advance (by Sunday\, May 3\, 11:59pm)\, you guarantee yourself a spot in class and pay only $90/person for the full monthly class series\, saving $20! \nYou can also register for any of the full monthly class series (space permitting) at the door on the first day of class\, but you’ll need to pay the full price\, $110/person. \nEither way\, enrollment includes admission to the live music Dance Parties immediately following each week’s classes for the whole month!  Leader and Follower dance roles are non-gender specific.  Newcomers\, singles\, all genders\, and all ages are welcome!
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/verdi-club-tuesday-night-lindy-hop-and-balboa-classes-2/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Verdi Club\, 2424 Mariposa Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:SOMArts Cultural Center: Clay Days '26
DESCRIPTION:Shared ceramic studio with open studio hours on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00-9:00 \nFor registration\, please choose the last day of the month you’d like to attend. \nYou are welcome to join the studio on any Monday/Wednesday once you have registered.
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/somarts-cultural-center-clay-days-26/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:SOMArts Cultural Center\, 934 Brannan St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T193000
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SUMMARY:Shaping SF: AI and Empire Building
DESCRIPTION:We bring together several sharp critics of the hype machine that has long characterized the internet and our successive tech booms\, currently blowing up in the AI bubble. Lost in the hand wringing over the more exaggerated claims of boosters and doomers is the ongoing reproduction of a colonial seizure of what should be our common wealth. This process has long historic roots and in some ways it is thanks to our amnesiac culture that the current crop of billionaire investors and tech bros have gotten away with doing it all again. Wendy Liu\, Alex Hanna\, Tamara Kneese\, and Elizabeth Travelslight.
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/shaping-sf-ai-and-empire-building/
LOCATION:Shaping SF\, 518 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T170000
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SUMMARY:The Marsh: Dan Hoyle – Takes All Kinds
DESCRIPTION:Dan Hoyle’s\nTakes All Kinds\nWinner of SF Bay Area Critics Circle Award “Best Solo Performance”\nLive & In Person at The Marsh San Francisco Mainstage \nWritten & Performed by Dan Hoyle\nDirected by Aldo Billingslea & Michael Moran\nDeveloped with Charlie Varon \nMay 8 – 100th Performance & Post-show Talkback with Mark Follman\, National Editor of Mother Jones magazine\nAward-winning journalist Mark Follman is the national affairs editor at Mother Jones and author of the bestselling book\, “Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America” \nMay 22 – Post-show Talkback with Arlie Hochschild\, Berkeley Sociologist and author of Stolen Pride\nNamed one of Barack Obama’s Favorite Books of 2024 and a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. For all the attempts to understand the state of American politics and the blue/red divide\, we’ve ignored what economic and cultural loss can do to pride. In Stolen Pride\, renowned sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild ventures to Appalachia to uncover the “pride paradox” that has given the right’s appeals such resonance.
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/the-marsh-dan-hoyle-takes-all-kinds-7/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:The Marsh\, 1062 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:Polish Club: Ukrainian-American Film Night "Kherson: Human Safari" + Q&A w/ director
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 30th for a screening of “Kherson: Human Safari” followed by a virtual Q&A with the director. \nLocation: The Polish Club -3040 22nd St\, San Francisco\, CA 94110 \n5:00 pm: doors open\, food/ drinks/ mingling \n6:00 pm: film begins \n7:20 pm: virtual Q&A with director Zarina Zabrisky \nFeel free to stay after the Q&A to mingle/discuss the film/have more food/drinks with us \nDocumentary Film: “Kherson: Human Safari” (2025) – 1hr 12 min \nLanguage: Ukrainian\, Russian and English (with English subtitles) \nDirector: Zarina Zabrisky \nKherson: Human Safari is a documentary film about the city of Kherson in the south of Ukraine during the full scale invasion when it was occupied by Russian forces\, then liberated and later subject to “human safari” targeting of civilians by Russian drones. The story is told by inhabitants of the city who lived through this. This “human safari” is currently ongoing in Kherson\, with drone attacks occurring to this day. \nThe film’s director\, Zarina Zabrisky\, has been a San Francisco resident since the ’90s and has been based in Ukraine as a war correspondent since the full-scale invasion. This film has been screened more than 100 times all over the world\, but this is the first screening in Zarina’s home town! \nAdmission: We kindly encourage a donation of $20 (or whatever you are comfortable with) for admission at the door (cash/Venmo/PayPal/Zelle). Half of your donation can be tax deductible\, we are happy to provide a receipt if you are interested e-mail: volunteermovement.ua.usa@gmail.com \n100% of these donations will be shared between two reputable organizations that help Ukraine: \nVolunteer Movement UA-USA: 501(c)(3) non-profit charity focused on getting tactical medicine to Ukraine. Works in collaboration with Волонтерський Рух (Volunteer Movement)\, a Ukrainian-based charity established in 2014. \nhttps://www.volunteermovement-ua-usa.org/ \nАрмія SOS/ Army SOS: supplies non-lethal equipment and technology to enhance Ukraine’s defense capabilities since 2014. \nhttps://armysos.com.ua/ \nWe will have Ukrainian vendors showcasing and selling their arts\, crafts and more- their proceeds will go to support various Ukrainian causes. \nThe Polish Club will be selling delicious Polish food and drinks before and after the film. All proceeds from these sales will go toward upkeep of the Polish Club. \nWe look forward to sharing Ukrainian cinema\, building community\, making new friends and making a positive impact on the lives of Ukrainian defenders and civilians! \n*Photos and videos will be taken at the event. If you prefer not to be photographed\, please notify the event organizers upon arrival.* \nFacebook link: https://www.facebook.com/events/931859596248911/
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/polish-club-ukrainian-american-film-night-kherson-human-safari-qa-w-director/
LOCATION:Polish Club of San Francisco\, 3040 22nd St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brava Theater: Cuicacalli presents Tradición\, Movimiento\, y Pasión. (18th Annual Festival)
DESCRIPTION:A dance performance where our students\, from beginner to advanced level\, promise to transport audiences through diverse regions of Mexico to experience the pride of Ballet Folklórico Mexicano through Zapateados\, Faldeos\, and Sombreros\, as well as enjoy the abstract motion of Contemporary dancing and the dynamic and energetic culture of Hip-Hop.  \nWe invite the entire family to immerse themselves in the lively rhythms of “Tradición\, Movimiento\, y Pasión.”  \nIN SPANISH \nCuicacalli Escuela de Danza y Compañía Presenta su 18° Festival Anual:  \nTradición\, Movimiento y Pasión \n Un espectáculo de danza donde nuestros estudiantes\, desde nivel principiante hasta avanzado\, prometen transportar al público a través de diversas regiones de México para experimentar el orgullo del Ballet Folklórico Mexicano a través de Zapateados\, Faldeos y Sombreros\, así como disfrutar del movimiento abstracto de la danza contemporánea y la cultura dinámica y enérgica del Hip-Hop.  \nInvitamos a toda la familia a sumergirse en los animados ritmos de “Tradición\, Movimiento y Pasión”.
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/brava-theater-cuicacalli-presents-tradicion-movimiento-y-pasion-18th-annual-festival/
LOCATION:Brava Theater\, 2781 24th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Marsh: Steve Budd - Oy\, What They Said About Love
DESCRIPTION:Steve Budd’s\nOy\, What They Said About Love\nThe Marsh San Francisco Mainstage\nMay 2 – June 6\, 2026\nSaturdays at 8pm\nWritten & Performed by Steve Budd\nDirected by Mark Kenward & Kenny Yun \nTicket Information\nTickets: $25 – $35 General Seating | $50 & $100 Reserved Seating\n60 minutes | No Intermission | Ages 15+\n(Please do not bring infants to the show)\nOnline ticket sales close 2 hours before each performance.\nAdditional tickets may be available for purchase at the door. \nShow Description\nSteve Budd wonders why other people can tie the knot and he can’t. Oy\, does he wonder! So he asked a bunch of couples what brought them together and keeps them from pulling apart. Meet a Jewish couple who met on Craigslist\, an interfaith pair who met at a Halloween party\, and more. Budd plays close to a dozen characters\, using their own words taken from hours of interviews\, and weaves in his relentless\, heartfelt\, and hilarious search for “the one.” Oy\, What They Said About Love (Best of the 2024 SF Fringe) is the newest mashup of personal storytelling and documentary theater from an award-winning solo performer who “sparkles with manic and irrepressible charm” (Theatrius). \nArtist Biography \nSteve Budd (Writer & Performer) has performed with such Bay Area theaters as the San Francisco Playhouse\, New Conservatory\, Custom Made\, Central Works\, and Marin Shakespeare. Budd’s previous solo show\, Seeing Stars\, enjoyed a 6-week run at The Marsh in 2024 and delighted audiences in San Diego and Fresno. What They Said About Sex\, created from interviews\, proved a crowd-pleaser in Washington\, DC; San Diego; and Kansas City. His award-winning solo show What They Said About Love (Best of the 2016 SF Fringe\, among other accolades)\, also built from interviews\, has performed to packed houses in San Francisco\, LA\, Indianapolis\, New York\, Boston\, Ottawa\, and London. \nSince Oy\, What They Said About Love ran at The Marsh in Sept. and Oct. 2025\, it has played to packed houses in San Miguel de Allende\, Mexico; Israel; Santa Monica; and New York City. \nMark Kenward (Co-Director) is an award-winning director\, producer\, writer\, and performer of solo theater. He is the producer and co-director of The Formerly Incarcerated People’s Performance Project\, which helps formerly incarcerated people develop and perform their true stories on stage. \nKenny Yun (Co-Director) is an award-winning solo performer\, director\, and teacher who holds a BA in English Literature from U.C.-Berkeley.
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/the-marsh-steve-budd-oy-what-they-said-about-love/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:The Marsh\, 1062 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T140000
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SUMMARY:Brava Theater: Questions\, Not Answers: Films and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Great films serve as a catalyst for asking questions about our lives. This eclectic series (see upcoming dates below) is intended to provide a space to explore those big questions with others\, not to answer them but to expand the search.\n​🎥 Film: Perfect Days\n​Director: Wim Wenders\, 2023\n​As a conscientious public toilet cleaner in Tokyo\, Hirayama finds contentment in order\, music and impressions of natural beauty. Unexpected encounters bring a new depth of feeling and an affirmation of the meaning to be found in each moment.\n​💬 Conversation Question: What gives my life meaning? \nEvent Details\n​Free\, but there is limited seating so please RSVP early and update your response if you cannot attend. Donations welcome.\n​1:30 – 2:00 –> Doors open\n​2:00 – 4:10 –> Film begins\n​4:00 – 5:00–> Discussion and refreshments \nFilm and Conversation Series\n​Future Dates:\n​April 26: Film: Blade Runner Question: What makes us human?\n​May 3: Film: Defending Your Life Question: What determines my life?\n​May 10: Film: Babette’s Feast Question: Where does help come from?\n​May 24: Film: Three Colors: Red Question: Why do others matter?\n​May 31: Film: Meetings with Remarkable Men Question: Is there more to life?
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/brava-theater-questions-not-answers-films-and-conversation/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Brava Theater\, 2781 24th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:Garden for the Environment: Free Urban Composting Workshops 2026
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make your own backyard compost… for FREE! Keep precious organic matter and plant nutrients in your yard and improve your soil \nLearn how to make your very own compost! The backbone of every healthy garden\, compost improves all soil types and can be a difference between success and failure with many plants. In this FREE workshop\, we will teach you how to make compost in your backyard and introduce you to our worms that make their own special fertilizer. We will also give you tips on using your city compost bin. Come learn what you can do to improve your garden and prevent organic waste from ending up in the landfill! \nGFE offers this popular workshop to the public for free and appreciates any donation you can make to support our efforts to educate the public about environmentally-conscious gardening and more. www.gardenfortheenvironment.org/donate
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/garden-for-the-environment-free-urban-composting-workshops-2026/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Garden for the Environment\, 1590 7th Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94122\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Marsh: Dan Hoyle – Takes All Kinds
DESCRIPTION:Dan Hoyle’s\nTakes All Kinds\nWinner of SF Bay Area Critics Circle Award “Best Solo Performance”\nLive & In Person at The Marsh San Francisco Mainstage \nWritten & Performed by Dan Hoyle\nDirected by Aldo Billingslea & Michael Moran\nDeveloped with Charlie Varon \nMay 8 – 100th Performance & Post-show Talkback with Mark Follman\, National Editor of Mother Jones magazine\nAward-winning journalist Mark Follman is the national affairs editor at Mother Jones and author of the bestselling book\, “Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America” \nMay 22 – Post-show Talkback with Arlie Hochschild\, Berkeley Sociologist and author of Stolen Pride\nNamed one of Barack Obama’s Favorite Books of 2024 and a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. For all the attempts to understand the state of American politics and the blue/red divide\, we’ve ignored what economic and cultural loss can do to pride. In Stolen Pride\, renowned sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild ventures to Appalachia to uncover the “pride paradox” that has given the right’s appeals such resonance.
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/the-marsh-dan-hoyle-takes-all-kinds-7/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:The Marsh\, 1062 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Marsh: Steve Budd - Oy\, What They Said About Love
DESCRIPTION:Steve Budd’s\nOy\, What They Said About Love\nThe Marsh San Francisco Mainstage\nMay 2 – June 6\, 2026\nSaturdays at 8pm\nWritten & Performed by Steve Budd\nDirected by Mark Kenward & Kenny Yun \nTicket Information\nTickets: $25 – $35 General Seating | $50 & $100 Reserved Seating\n60 minutes | No Intermission | Ages 15+\n(Please do not bring infants to the show)\nOnline ticket sales close 2 hours before each performance.\nAdditional tickets may be available for purchase at the door. \nShow Description\nSteve Budd wonders why other people can tie the knot and he can’t. Oy\, does he wonder! So he asked a bunch of couples what brought them together and keeps them from pulling apart. Meet a Jewish couple who met on Craigslist\, an interfaith pair who met at a Halloween party\, and more. Budd plays close to a dozen characters\, using their own words taken from hours of interviews\, and weaves in his relentless\, heartfelt\, and hilarious search for “the one.” Oy\, What They Said About Love (Best of the 2024 SF Fringe) is the newest mashup of personal storytelling and documentary theater from an award-winning solo performer who “sparkles with manic and irrepressible charm” (Theatrius). \nArtist Biography \nSteve Budd (Writer & Performer) has performed with such Bay Area theaters as the San Francisco Playhouse\, New Conservatory\, Custom Made\, Central Works\, and Marin Shakespeare. Budd’s previous solo show\, Seeing Stars\, enjoyed a 6-week run at The Marsh in 2024 and delighted audiences in San Diego and Fresno. What They Said About Sex\, created from interviews\, proved a crowd-pleaser in Washington\, DC; San Diego; and Kansas City. His award-winning solo show What They Said About Love (Best of the 2016 SF Fringe\, among other accolades)\, also built from interviews\, has performed to packed houses in San Francisco\, LA\, Indianapolis\, New York\, Boston\, Ottawa\, and London. \nSince Oy\, What They Said About Love ran at The Marsh in Sept. and Oct. 2025\, it has played to packed houses in San Miguel de Allende\, Mexico; Israel; Santa Monica; and New York City. \nMark Kenward (Co-Director) is an award-winning director\, producer\, writer\, and performer of solo theater. He is the producer and co-director of The Formerly Incarcerated People’s Performance Project\, which helps formerly incarcerated people develop and perform their true stories on stage. \nKenny Yun (Co-Director) is an award-winning solo performer\, director\, and teacher who holds a BA in English Literature from U.C.-Berkeley.
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/the-marsh-steve-budd-oy-what-they-said-about-love/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:The Marsh\, 1062 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T170000
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SUMMARY:Drawing Room ANNEX: Maker Marketplace for Valencia Live
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Maker Marketplace in honor of the Valencia Live Street Fair. 20 local makers are bringing in their unique wares! \nWelcome to VALENCIA LIVE: MAKER MARKETPLACE AT 599! Join us at The Drawing Room Annex for a day filled with creativity\, innovation\, and inspiration. This in-person event brings together talented makers\, artisans\, and creators to showcase their unique crafts and products. Explore a diverse range of handmade goods\, from jewelry and art to home decor and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to support local artists and find one-of-a-kind treasures. Mark your calendars and come experience the magic of the Maker Marketplace!
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/drawing-room-annex-maker-marketplace-for-valencia-live/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Drawing Room ANNEX\, 599 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T210000
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SUMMARY:The Marsh: Brian Copeland - The Waiting Period
DESCRIPTION:Brian Copeland’s The Waiting Period\nReturns! Free Tickets! \nIn-Person at The Marsh SF & Berkeley \nWritten & Performed by Brian Copeland Developed with & Directed by David Ford\nOnline ticket sales close 2 hours before each performance\, and additional tickets may be available for purchase at the door.\nSAN FRANCISCO\nApril 16\, 2026 – at 7:30 pm\nJune 11\, 2026 – at 7:30 pm \nhttps://themarsh.ludus.com/200518180\nTicket Information\nTickets: FREE General Seating Donate $50/$100 for reserved seating. Your donation makes it possible for others to see the show for free.\nOnline ticket sales close 2 hours before each performance\, and additional tickets may be available for purchase at the door.\n75 minutes | No Intermission | Ages 14+ Please do not bring infants to the show \nAbout the Show\nWinner 2015 Theater Bay Area Award Outstanding Production of a Solo Play\nThis show is an unrelenting look at a ten-day period in Copeland’s life—the mandatory ten-day waiting period before he could lay his hands on the newly purchased gun with which he planned to take his own life. Even in the midst of this tragedy\, however\, his wonderful sense of the comedy of life does not desert him (how much should he spend on the gun?)\, indeed serves him insidiously well as a buffer against the grim reality of his intention. Copeland hopes this very personal\, and ultimately redemptive\, story will reach people who struggle with depression—often called the last stigmatized disease—as well as their families and loved ones. Interspersed with interviews with other sufferers\, the play\, like so many Marsh stories\, also offers outsiders an insider’s view\, thereby expanding our understanding and\, hopefully\, our humanity. As critic Sam Hurwitt put it in The Idiolect: “It’s a play I’d strongly recommend to anyone who is now or has ever been depressed or who knows someone in that situation. But honestly\, it’s such a strong piece that I’d recommend it just as heartily to anyone who’s ever been human.”
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/the-marsh-brian-copeland-the-waiting-period-10/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:The Marsh\, 1062 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:Garden for the Environment: Growing a Garden: Where to Start Workshops 2026
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a space that you would like to turn into a garden\, but don’t know where to start? This class is perfect for beginner gardeners or anyone looking for a refresher. We will guide you through the steps to transform your yard into a beautiful garden\, including maintenance tips and where to find support and resources. We will also include information and advice on container gardening. This workshop will focus on working with nature\, observing your space\, and demystifying San Francisco’s unique microclimate. With your newfound knowledge\, you’ll be able to create a manageable garden that aligns with the space you have. Bring your questions! \nPlease note that this workshop focuses on perennial plant gardening\, NOT edible food growing. If you are interested in learning about edible plant growing\, please register for one of our Grow Your Own Food 2026 workshops. \nOur expert instructor Carey Craddock is a garden coach\, consultant\, and horticultural enthusiast. She has been teaching at Garden for the Environment since 1998\, first as a Get Up! intern\, and then as a staff member until 2003. She trained in both CCSF and Merritt College’s landscape horticulture programs\, and loves to combine her passion for art and horticulture into creative projects. She runs Carey Craddock Gardens where she specializes in ecological garden design and growing food. \nNo walk-up registration permitted for this course.
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/garden-for-the-environment-growing-a-garden-where-to-start-workshops-2026/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Garden for the Environment\, 1590 7th Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94122\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blood pressure clinic at the Women's Building
DESCRIPTION:The Golden Gate chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses is running a blood pressure clinic on the third Monday of every month. This service benefits those at risk of heart disease by offering early warning and prevention education. The event is held at the Women’s Building and is free
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/blood-pressure-clinic-at-the-womens-building/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:The Women’s Building\, 3543 18th St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:Manny’s: Monthly Chocolate Club at Manny's - Let's Explore Chocolate
DESCRIPTION:Monthly discussions exploring and enjoying the wonders of chocolate! Bring curiosity and a chocolate to share! \nVenture with us into this endless and delicious topic. \nEach club session is a round table discussion in the Living Room\, at the back tables. \nWhat you bring to the conversation is curiosity and chocolate to share. Your contribution may be a bar or a confection\, a nostalgic favorite\, a sample of a rare cacao\, or even something you dislike and want to learn more about. Everyone please bring something to contribute to this beautiful community! \nHere are a few infrequently asked questions about chocolate: \n    What actually is chocolate?\n    Why does chocolate resonate so vividly with us in body\, mind\, and spirit?\n    Cacao is called the “Food of the Gods” and is highly nutritious. What is science showing us about phytonutrients that benefit our health and well-being?\n    How might we think about chocolate in contemporary culture and our shared human history? The oldest confirmed evidence of cacao use by our ancestors is approximately 5\,000 years ago. Our history and future with chocolate are worth discussing.\n    We have a complex language for discussing wine—why not cacao and chocolate? \nWho is David? \nDavid has fifteen years of professional experience and a lifetime of enthusiasm for chocolate. As a chocolatier\, he makes delightful creations with amazing chocolate in micro-batches and offers them online and at farmers markets. His career in chocolate is rooted in pastry and chocolate production. Working with farmers\, researchers\, chocolate makers\, chefs\, and fellow chocolatiers\, he continually explores and enjoys the culture of chocolate. \nSpace is limited. Please reserve a seat at the table. \nMore information about David and chocolate can be found on his website: https://www.duchocolatier.com/
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/mannys-monthly-chocolate-club-at-mannys-lets-explore-chocolate/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Manny’s\, 3092 16th St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
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SUMMARY:SOMArts Cultural Center: Clay Days '26
DESCRIPTION:Shared ceramic studio with open studio hours on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00-9:00 \nFor registration\, please choose the last day of the month you’d like to attend. \nYou are welcome to join the studio on any Monday/Wednesday once you have registered.
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/somarts-cultural-center-clay-days-26/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:SOMArts Cultural Center\, 934 Brannan St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Garden for the Environment: Grow Your Own Food Workshops 2026
DESCRIPTION:In this engaging workshop\, learn about how to grow your own edible plants year-round in San Francisco’s mild climate. \nIn this in-person workshop\, learn to take full advantage of the unique gardening climate in San Francisco\, where you can grow your own fruits and vegetables year-round! Join us throughout the seasons for our Grow Your Own Food workshop. \nSome topics that will be covered in the months the workshop is offered: \n    January: Soil fertility\, weed management\, and what to plant now.\n    March: Growing your own transplants\, what seeds to start indoors and outdoors\, and successful transplanting of seedlings.\n    May: Warm weather crops and plants that attract beneficial insects and watering needs of your spring garden.\n    July: Planning for your winter garden and summer pests and diseases to look out for.\n    September: Preparing your garden for the cool and rainy season and harvesting the fruits of your summer garden.\n    November: Taking advantage of the rainy season by planting cold hardy crops such as garlic\, peas\, and edible perennials. \nOur expert instructor Carey Craddock is a garden coach\, consultant\, and horticultural enthusiast. She has been teaching at Garden for the Environment since 1998\, first as a Get Up! intern and then as a staff member until 2003. She trained in both CCSF and Merritt College’s landscape horticulture programs and loves to combine her passion for art and horticulture into creative projects. She runs Carey Craddock Gardens where she specializes in ecological garden design and growing food. \nNo walk-up registration permitted for this course.
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/garden-for-the-environment-grow-your-own-food-workshops-2026/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Garden for the Environment\, 1590 7th Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94122\, United States
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