Mission Dispatch

Dec./Jan. Community Calendar
Dec 22, 2009
@ Yerba Buena Center for the Arts The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival presents THE INSOMNIAC CITY CYCLES – a visually intoxicating experimental psychodrama by Israeli multimedia artist Ron Slavin – in the Screening Room of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St. Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $8.00 general admission and $6.00 for students, seniors, and Jewish Film Forum or YBCA members. For tickets and information, please call (415) 978-2787. The film will be preceded by two short films by Slavin, EVERYTHING IS URGENT and ALENBI MOMENT. The combined program is 74 minutes. INSOMNIAC CITY CYCLES includes some nudity and intense and/or violent imagery.

November Community Calendar
Nov 13, 2009
@ Community Music Center El Chavo del Ocho: A Latin Music Show for Children:  Sat., Nov. 28 at 7 p.m.  $8 General Admission.  El Chavo del Ocho follows El Chavo and the other inhabitants of the neighborhood as they go about their everyday lives. The show explores, in a comic way, the problems that many homeless children face on a daily basis, such as hunger, sadness and not having someone to watch over them. Some episodes end with a lesson, such as the importance of good hygiene and not judging a book by its cover. Look forward to games, a pinata, music, raffles and surprises for the whole family. Come dressed like el Chavo, la Chilindrina, Nono, Don Ramon, or any of your favorite characters. •••Community Music Center is located at 544 Capp St.  ( 415) 647.6015. www.sfcmc.org.

Oct./Nov. Calendar
Oct 26, 2009
@ Creativity Explored “Science” Fiction features a fantastical array of renderings by Creativity Explored studio artists depicting characters, landscapes, and vehicles from the world of science fiction TV, film, and pulp fiction, as well as original conceptions of futuristic places and beings. In this lively show, images of iconic characters such as the Robotrix, from Metropolis, Robbie the Robot, C3PO, Darth Vader, General Ursus, and Mr. Spock and the crew of the Enterprise will populate the gallery at Creativity Explored, while renderings of scenes from classic films and TV shows further advance the science fiction theme. Opening reception: Oct. 8, 7–9 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear science fiction attire to the reception. Exhibition Dates and Times: Oct. 8–Nov. 21. Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Thursday until 7 p.m.; Saturday, 1–6 p.m. Creativity Explored Gallery; 3245 16th St. at Dolores Street. More info at (415) 863-2108, www.creativityexplored.org

Sept./Oct. Community Calendar
Sep 25, 2009
@ Mission Public Library: Celelbrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Mission Branch Library Sat., Oct. 3 from 12-3:30 p.m. The event will begin with De Colores, dance and music from Mexico from 12-1 p.m. in the children’s room. Wear a traditional costume, play instruments, learn about Mexican culture, and dance! (costumes will be provided). Tango Argentino, the roots, history, and examples of Argentine tango dance and music from 1– 2:30 p.m. Maria Medina Serafin, bilingual poeta/percussionist and sonera of salsa music from 2:30-3 p.m. Xiuhcoatl Danza Azteca, traditional Aztec dance of ancient Mexico from 3-3:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. 300 Bartlett St. @ 24th St. between Mission and Valencia. For more info call (415) 355-2800. FREE.

August/September Calendar
Sep 02, 2009
@ The Roxie Theatre: FILM NOIR returns to San Francisco’s Roxie Theater with a vengeance! Elliot Lavine and the Roxie will be showcasing a stupendous 10-day fest of noir classics and curios from the fabled vaults of Columbia Pictures from SEPT. 17 – SEPT. 30. A total of 22 great films-all presented in beautiful 35mm studio vault prints — and none currently available on DVD. Original artwork for many of these titles will be available as well. For more information call (415) 957-1205.

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