Past Events

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
Black Orpheus: Una Historia de Amor
- Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 7pm
- Theatre (1st Floor)
- Free admission
Stage Coach and The A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program present: Black Orpheus: Una Historia de Amor. Adapted and directed by Stephen Buescher. After his beloved Eurydice is stolen by Death, guitar-toting poet Orpheus ventures into the underworld in an attempt to retrieve her. Set in a… Read More
The Living Arts Playback Ensemble Presents: An Evening of Playback Theater
- Saturday, March 12, 2016
- 8 to 9:30 pm
- Theatre (1st Floor)
- $20 Advance, $25 Door
- $20 Senior and Students
You are invited to bring a story to tell or simply watch a story unfold as it is transformed into theatre by the ensemble, using movement, music, ritual and spoken improvisation. Get Tickets here! Proceeds benefit the Living Arts… Read More
Preview screening of “Frida Kahlo: Entre el Dolor y El Placer”
- Friday, February 19, 2016 at 7pm
- Theatre (1st Floor)
- $10 Admission
Last chance to see the national premiere of the Documentary “Frida Kahlo: Entre El Dolor y El Placer.” This event is a preview screening and Q&A with director Gabriel Santander, and producer Noemi Cadena. The festival will start Saturday, Feb 20th. "My painting carries with it the… Read More
Corazón del Barrio: MCCLA 29th Open House
- Saturday, February 13, 2016
- 12 pm to 4:30 pm
- Free Admission
MCCLA OPEN HOUSE! Come celebrate with us our annual open house with live music, free classes, art, food, performances and printmaking! This event is free for all and everyone is welcome!
- Sábado, 13 de Febrero, 2016
- 12 pm a 4:30pm
- Admision: Gratis!
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Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra: We Didn’t Cross the Borders, The Borders Crossed Us
- Opening: Saturday, January 16, 2016
- 2nd Floor Gallery
- Free Admission
- Runs through February 13, 2016
From the 16th of January 2016 until the 13th of February 2016, The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts will open it’s doors to the public with the exhibit entitled “Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra: We didn’t cross the borders, the borders crossed… Read More
Mole To Die For 2015: Call to Mole Lovers!
- Wednesday, November 18, 2015
- 7 to 10 pm
- Register by November 16th
- $7 Registration Fee
Do you have a Mole recipe that brings everyone to their knees?! If so, WE NEED YOU! MCCLA is looking for Mole chefs for the 12th Annual Mole Tasting Contest! This is how it works:
1. Register online or at MCCLA box office… Read More
Carnaval 2015: Rumbágua
- Grand Parade: Sunday, May 24th
- Dance classes: Saturdays from 3:15 to 4:30 PM
- Studio B (3rd Floor)
- $10 per class ($6 after Registration)
- $25 Registration Fee + Costume Fee
Join Mission Cultural Center’s “Rumbagua” 2015 Carnaval Contingent! Choreography by Brenda Perdue & Javier Alvarez.
- Learn MCCLA’s Carnaval choreography.
- Dance to an exciting mix of Latin &… Read More