Events
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Community Gatherings
Performance Artist Mary Armentrout Presents “grappling with/haunted by what america+utopia might =”
The Milk Bar
The debut of grappling with/haunted by what america+utopia might = will sit somewhere between a gathering and a performance and sees the return of Armentrout’s performative alter-ego known to many simply as “the lady in the black dress” in a dreamy timelapse world that blends the 2d with the 3d in order to grapple with history and […]
When Eyes Speak presents “Saabit Qadam – Perseverance”
Noorani Dance
When Eyes Speak presents "Saabit Qadam – Perseverance" ft. Farah Yasmeen Shaikh and Noorani Dance Company along with Nikita Shah. We present the 5th iteration of When Eyes Speak, San Francisco’s First South Asian Choreography Festival, curated by Preethi Ramaprasad and Shruti Abhishek. "Saabit Qadam – Perseverance" is Farah Yasmeen Shaikh and Noorani Dance Company’s […]
Sweater Weather ArtPärdē
ArtParde
This art salon party, co-hosted by Bethany Mitchell and Meghna Purkayastha, is sure to keep you entertained with a wide variety of acts including dance, music, comedy, opera, a DJ set and more! ArtPärdē consists of two short acts with time between to fill your drinks and mingle with other patrons of the Aaaarts (pronounced […]
When Eyes Speak presents “Saabit Qadam – Perseverance”
Noorani Dance
When Eyes Speak presents "Saabit Qadam – Perseverance" ft. Farah Yasmeen Shaikh and Noorani Dance Company along with Nikita Shah. We present the 5th iteration of When Eyes Speak, San Francisco’s First South Asian Choreography Festival, curated by Preethi Ramaprasad and Shruti Abhishek. "Saabit Qadam – Perseverance" is Farah Yasmeen Shaikh and Noorani Dance Company’s […]
Dance Spectrum
Peninsula Lively Arts
This show will be a community celebration with local guest artists who make Peninsula Lively Arts their creative home, plus performances by Peninsula School of the Arts students and faculty, and Peninsula Ballet Theatre. Come cheer on the artists who make our studios their creative home! When: Saturday, October 11, 7:00pm and Sunday, October 12, 2:00pm […]
Performance Artist Mary Armentrout Presents “grappling with/haunted by what america+utopia might =”
The Milk Bar
The debut of grappling with/haunted by what america+utopia might = will sit somewhere between a gathering and a performance and sees the return of Armentrout’s performative alter-ego known to many simply as “the lady in the black dress” in a dreamy timelapse world that blends the 2d with the 3d in order to grapple with history and […]
When Eyes Speak presents “Saabit Qadam – Perseverance”
Noorani Dance
When Eyes Speak presents "Saabit Qadam – Perseverance" ft. Farah Yasmeen Shaikh and Noorani Dance Company along with Nikita Shah. We present the 5th iteration of When Eyes Speak, San Francisco’s First South Asian Choreography Festival, curated by Preethi Ramaprasad and Shruti Abhishek. "Saabit Qadam – Perseverance" is Farah Yasmeen Shaikh and Noorani Dance Company’s […]
Dance Spectrum
Peninsula Lively Arts
This show will be a community celebration with local guest artists who make Peninsula Lively Arts their creative home, plus performances by Peninsula School of the Arts students and faculty, and Peninsula Ballet Theatre. Come cheer on the artists who make our studios their creative home! When: Saturday, October 11, 7:00pm and Sunday, October 12, 2:00pm […]
KATHODAYA
Abhyāsa Odissi
Join us for an enchanting farewell evening as Abhyāsa Odissi presents KATHODAYA, an intimate dance offering featuring Satya G. Rooted in the rich tradition of Odissi dance, this performance promises to transport audiences through movement, storytelling, and distinctive artistry. The evening will also mark the premiere of the dance film Joy ~ Sorrow ~ Hope. […]
Performance Artist Mary Armentrout Presents “grappling with/haunted by what america+utopia might =”
The Milk Bar
The debut of grappling with/haunted by what america+utopia might = will sit somewhere between a gathering and a performance and sees the return of Armentrout’s performative alter-ego known to many simply as “the lady in the black dress” in a dreamy timelapse world that blends the 2d with the 3d in order to grapple with history and […]
SANTUARIO (sanctuary)
Festival of Latin American Contemporary Choreographers
FLACC 2025: SANTUARIO offers refuge, ceremony, after-party and a deep practice of welcoming-- honoring all that we hold dear. Join us for an immersive journey through dedicated sanctuary spaces led by artists, culture bearers, and activists from our beloved Bay Area community. We invite you to participate in a community event bringing forward our soft […]
Performance Artist Mary Armentrout Presents “grappling with/haunted by what america+utopia might =”
The Milk Bar
The debut of grappling with/haunted by what america+utopia might = will sit somewhere between a gathering and a performance and sees the return of Armentrout’s performative alter-ego known to many simply as “the lady in the black dress” in a dreamy timelapse world that blends the 2d with the 3d in order to grapple with history and […]
Ja’LUUM & Ajé//Alí
Natalya Janay Shoaf
Ja'LUUM and Ajé//Alí are Natalya Janay Shoaf's newest works. Ja'LUUM set on her Youth Company and is built on themes of sisterhood derived from personal narrative and shared experience. Ja'LUUM is built in tandem to Ajé//Alí a solo choreographed and performed by Natalya Janay Shoaf navigating themes of personal evolution, finding comfort in her power, and navigating the tides of […]
Spoken Word Sundayz – FL[O/A]W
Infinte Artistry
An immersive session of poetry, music and dance. You can sign up to perform or vend here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7FJAtHD3h9xQ_hlxgvhX4h7vJc86HtFuAisVYcG4opQ51aw/viewform Tickets available here - https://wehealdifferent.com/products/p/sunday-spoken-word
Bollywood Dance Class and Party
Rang De Bollywood Dance Company
Join us for a joyful, energetic, all-levels Bollywood dance class in the heart of San Francisco by our beloved instructors Manpreet and Amit. Whether you’re dancing for the first time or just love the rhythm of Bollywood music, this class is designed to lift your mood and move your soul. Bollywood Masti is more than a […]
Curtain Call
ChromaDiverse
On Sunday, November 2, ChromaDiverse will host an exciting evening celebrating dance in a new and remarkable way. Witness the fusion of art, dance, and technology through CurtainConnect™, a uniquely immersive social network launching to preserve artists' stories through interactive, community-based digital archiving. Meet and mingle with Bay Area artists who have shaped the […]
SFDFF 2025 | Music Videos
Dance Film SF
SFDFF's Music Videos screening at SHACK15 transforms the iconic Ferry Building into a dynamic celebration of music and movement on screen. Featuring a curated selection of dance-driven music videos from global icons and indie artists alike, this program blends choreography, cinematography, and sound into pure visual joy. From poetic street dances to cinematic showstoppers, these […]
SFDFF 2025 | Music Videos
Dance Film SF
SFDFF's Music Videos screening at SHACK15 transforms the iconic Ferry Building into a dynamic celebration of music and movement on screen. Featuring a curated selection of dance-driven music videos from global icons and indie artists alike, this program blends choreography, cinematography, and sound into pure visual joy. From poetic street dances to cinematic showstoppers, these […]
SFDFF 2025 | Wicket, with live performance, Q&A, and reception
Dance Film SF
After winning over audiences at Frameline 2025, Wicket returns to San Francisco for an encore screening and powerful conversation with Bboy Wicket himself. Once a global breakdancing icon, Wicket (Gabriel Jaochico) spent decades hiding his true identity. This documentary traces his rise to fame and his long journey toward coming out, revealing a story of love, […]
SFDFF 2025 | Spotlight Shorts
Dance Film SF
A bold mix of genre-defying gems, Spotlight Shorts highlights artists pushing the edges of what dance film can be. This program features an eclectic blend of humor, ritual, suspense, and social commentary while spanning animated experiments, satirical horror, futuristic robotics, and global folklore. With choreographers at the forefront of today’s movement innovation, these films surprise, provoke, […]
28th Anniversary San Francisco Transgender Film Festival
San Francisco Trans Film Festival
Save the Date! The 28th Annual San Francisco Transgender Film Festival is coming this fall! Join us for an eclectic mix of films made by and for trans and gender non-conforming folks: documentaries, dramas, comedies, animations, and more! Nov 13–15 at the Roxie Theater, SF Nov 16–23 online at EventiveFilms are closed captioned for Deaf […]
28th Anniversary San Francisco Transgender Film Festival
San Francisco Trans Film Festival
Save the Date! The 28th Annual San Francisco Transgender Film Festival is coming this fall! Join us for an eclectic mix of films made by and for trans and gender non-conforming folks: documentaries, dramas, comedies, animations, and more! Nov 13–15 at the Roxie Theater, SF Nov 16–23 online at EventiveFilms are closed captioned for Deaf […]
28th Anniversary San Francisco Transgender Film Festival
San Francisco Trans Film Festival
Save the Date! The 28th Annual San Francisco Transgender Film Festival is coming this fall! Join us for an eclectic mix of films made by and for trans and gender non-conforming folks: documentaries, dramas, comedies, animations, and more! Nov 13–15 at the Roxie Theater, SF Nov 16–23 online at EventiveFilms are closed captioned for Deaf […]
28th Anniversary San Francisco Transgender Film Festival
San Francisco Trans Film Festival
Save the Date! The 28th Annual San Francisco Transgender Film Festival is coming this fall! Join us for an eclectic mix of films made by and for trans and gender non-conforming folks: documentaries, dramas, comedies, animations, and more! Nov 13–15 at the Roxie Theater, SF Nov 16–23 online at EventiveFilms are closed captioned for Deaf […]
