The Heart of the Mission: Book Celebration

• August 17 & 18, 2017
• 6 pm to 6 am
• Free admission
• 2nd Floor Gallery

Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts proudly presents "The Heart of the Mission" Book Celebration on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary in the spacious 2nd Floor Gallery: • Book Selling by Alley Cat Bookshop • Book Signing • Author Cary Cordova interviewed… Read More

MCCLA and Wahaka Mezcal present: Cineclub!

• Thursday, July 28, 2017 at 7:30 PM
• Sliding scale $5 to $8
• Theatre

Monthly showings of classic Mexican movies from the Golden Era "La Época de Oro" 1935 to 1959. With Mezcal tasting provided by Wahaka Mezcal, and a movie discussion of the official kick-off: “La Mujer del Puerto” by Arcady Boytler. Visit Wahaka Mezcal… Read More

Cinqo Continentes de Moda y Fantasía

• Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 7 pm
• Theater (1st Floor)
• By Suggested Donation
• VIP Seats Available

Mission Cultural Center of Latino Arts’ (MCCLA) 40th Anniversary celebration will kick off with a retrospective show of costumes, designed by award-winning Salvadoran designer Mario Chacon. Spanning a creative career of over 50 years, the costumes will be presented in a runway… Read More

Beat Battle Vol 2: Winter Edition

• Friday, February 24, 2017
• 6 pm to 9 pm
• Inti Raymi Gallery
• $5 Cover
• $10 Entry Fee

Best Beats Competition, featuring some of the best producers in the SF-Bay Area. Join us for our second Winter Beat Battle Competition. Check the facebook event for more… Read More

Corazón Del Barrio: Open House

• Saturday, February 11, 2017
• 12 pm to 4 pm
• $20 Admission

MCCLA offers free classes, printmaking workshops, gallery entrance, and live entertainment during its 40th annual Open House "Corazón del Barrio." We especially encourage first-time visitors to come experience the Latino arts community in the Mission District! The teachers, the community and many surprises will be waiting for… Read More

Navidad Negra: Bajada de Reyes

• Friday, January 13, 2017 at 7 pm
• Theatre (1st Floor)
• $5 admission

Tradición Peruana Cultural Center presents: Jaranon y Bochinche (Evento Bilingüe) The MCCLA y Tradición Peruana Cultural Center invitan a todo el público a participar en esta bajada de Reyes con las tradiciones culturales Afro Peruanas. Ven y disfruta de este particular estilo Afro-Peruano para cerrar los… Read More

Teatro Nahual Presenta: Leyendas Y Realidades

• Saturday November 19, 2016
• Theatre

Written and directed by Verónica Meza, “Leyendas y Realidades” depicts popular legends from Latinoamérica such as “ La llorona” and “ La mulata de Córdoba”, each offering a glimpse into Hispanic culture and myth. With live music and talented local artists, this project will make you laugh and reflect about life. Showing contemporary… Read More

Opera Parallele Presents: Xochitl and the Flowers

• Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 6 pm
• Saturday, November 19 at 11 am & 1 pm
• Theatre
• Free admission

Created in partnership with Alvarado Elementary School’s 3rd grade Spanish immersion program, Xochitl and the Flowers, is part of Opera Parallèle’s acclaimed annual Hands-on-Opera program, which features children center-stage as full project participants and performers. Come and enjoy this… Read More

Mole para morirse (Mole to Die For)

• Wednesday, November 16, 2016
• 7 to 10pm
• Gallery
• General admission: $7

The Mole Tasting Contest is your opportunity to savor delicious homemade Mole recipes, vote for your favorite dish, and celebrate the winners with cash prizes and special performances. A plate of food to accompany Mole for an additional $5! El concurso de degustación de Mole es tu… Read More