Day of the Dead 2016: Open Call to Artists

• Entry Deadline: August 26, 2016
• Selected Artists Notified: August 31st

As one of the first spaces where the innovative Day of the Dead was established in San Francisco, The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts is honored to be hosting its 30th Day of the Dead. Ánimecheri Kéjtsitakua (Ofrendas para las Animas - Offerings for the souls)… Read More

Fiestas Fridas: Double Feature

• Fri & Sat, July 15 & 16, 7 to 9:30 pm
• Sunday, July 17, 3 to 5:30 pm
• Theater (1st Floor)
• Admission: $15
• All ages

Double Feature: The new FRIDAcumentary "Entre el Dolor y el Placer" and a live performance featuring Frida's favorite music! The return of the New Documentary "Entre el Dolor y el Placer" by director… Read More

Carnaval SF Video Party

• Friday, June 24, 2016 at 6pm
• Theater & Lobby (1st Floor)
• $5 Admission

The MCCLA had the honor of collaborating with Cuban choreographer Temistocles Betancourt to lead our Carnaval Contingent “Arraizando” where dancers and musicians represented the vibrancy of rhythms from Latin America and San Francisco! Join us to celebrate their success in the video screening of CARNAVAL… Read More

Sonando Sur / Sonando Norte: A Day of Son Jarocho (Música Veracruzana)

• Saturday, June 18, 2016
• 3 pm to 12 am
• Workshops: 3 pm to 5 pm
• $15 for one class, $20 for two

Join us for a day of Son Jarocho “Sonando Sur / Sonando Norte” with workshops, concert and Fandango! Workshops include Zapateado dance, Jarana and requinto for various levels, followed by a live concert with different Son… Read More

End of Semester Show: June 2016

• Saturday, June 11, 2016
• 3 pm to 5 pm
• Theatre (1st Floor)
• $8 Admission

Showcasing MCCLA teachers, classes and students! Join us for our twice-yearly performances by students from MCCLA artistic classes, demonstrating dance, music, percussion, and printmaking. If you like what you see, enroll in a class now! Acompañanos en nuestro show annual de presentaciones por estudiantes… Read More

MAPP (Mission Arts Performance Project) Presents: Songwriters Showcase

• Saturday, June 4, 2016
• 7 pm to 10:30 pm
• Inti Raymi Gallery
• Free Admission!

Showcasing Bay Area singer songwriters:

• 7 pm to 7:40 pm: Mothers Fathers Sisters Brothers (Alt Folk)
• 7:45 pm to 8:25 pm: Alzara of Brother Spellbinder (Cabaret-folk Dream pop)
• 8:30 pm to 9:10 pm: David Starlight* (Soul Folk de EEUU)
• 9:15p m to 9:55… Read More

MMSF Music Mission San Francisco Spring Concert

• Friday, June 3, 2016 at 6:30pm
• Theatre (1st Floor)
• Free admission

Join us for a special evening of music presented by Music Mission San Francisco! Come and experience a great show performed by our very own Mission District children. We will be showcasing what they have learned since the launch of our program last October. Please make sure… Read More

The Caravan: Voices from the fishing villages of Peru

• Friday, May 27, 2016
• Reception at 6 pm
• Screening 7pm
• Pre-sale $10, Door $12
• Theatre and Lobby (1st Floor)

"The Caravan" is an event featuring a collection of 5 short documentaries and photography about life along the coast of Northern Peru. From the memories and realities of the participants, we are shown how pollution, climate change, and community… Read More

From Cuba: Virulo in Concert!

• Saturday, May 7, 2016
• 7 to 9 pm
• Theater (1st Floor)
• Pre-sale $22
• Doors $25

Legendary Cuban humorist and singer-songwriter Virulo presents his new album “Cuba si, Yanquis, ¿que?” in his first SF performance in over 15 years!! Virulo is one of the founders of the Nueva Trova Cubana together with Pablo Milanés and Silvio Rodriguez, has won… Read More