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Meet the Chefs: Sophina Uong - Picán
A native of Cambodia, Sophie Uong is a self-taught culinary master. With over 15 years of experience at some of the most notable restaurants in the Bay Area, Sophie has developed a well-rounded knowledge of the kitchen. With a background including positions as server, bartender, cook, owner and executive chef, Sophie has learned the operational [...]
An Evening With Judith Jamison
Saturday September 22, 2012
8:00 PM
The Forum: Conversations at YBCA is a new quarterly series of moderated conversations with artists, activists, and thought-leaders of national prominence. The series exemplifies YBCA’s ongoing commitment to serving as a communal meeting place for the discussion and dissemination of contemporary ideas. For our third program, YBCA is pleased to welcome Judith Jamison, the world-renowned [...]
artMRKT Comes Back to San Francisco
May 17 - 20, 2012
artMRKT San Francisco, the Bay Area’s premier contemporary and modern art fair will feature 70 highly reputable galleries from around the globe, bringing some of the world’s most intriguing artists and galleries to San Francisco. In showcasing historically important work alongside relevant contemporary pieces and projects, artMRKT will create an ideal context for the discovery, [...]
‘Blues for an Alabama Sky’ Opens at Lorraine Hansberry
April 4 - May 12, 2012
Blues for an Alabama Sky is a story of doomed love, set during the Harlem Renaissance, rich with history, culture, music and dreams. It takes a dramatic turn when religion, lies, and sexual orientations collide. This acclaimed and anticipated tale is set in 1930 Harlem, and touches on hot-button issues such as religion, reproductive freedom [...]
Pisco Latin Lounge Celebrates Black History Month With An Afro-Peruvian Flavor
February 8, 15 & 29, 2012
Pisco Latin Lounge is a vibrant Pan Latin lounge that pays visual homage to the birthplace of San Francisco’s original cocktail “Pisco Punch” in a thoroughly modern way
The sf|noir Wine & Food Event Returns for Black History Month, February 2013!
FOUR DELICIOUS DAYS OF FOOD, WINE & CULTURE! The sf|noir Wine & Food Event, a unique culinary event celebrating the best in Black and Southern-inspired cuisine from eminent Bay Area chefs returns for Black History Month, February 2013! The four-day series of events features wonderful culinary delights by premiere Bay Area soul-food chefs paired alongside [...]
Scottsboro Boys Extended through July 22, 2012
Experience the daring final musical from the creators of Chicago and Cabaret—staged by the legendary Susan Stroman (The Producers). Now through July 22, The Scottsboro Boys tells the inspiring and shocking true story of nine young African American men—unjustly accused of a shocking crime—whose lives would eventually spark the Civil Rights Movement. A vivid, unforgettable [...]
‘Julius Ceasar’ Continues Season at African American Shakespeare Company
March 10 through April 1, 2012
San Francisco’s African-American Shakespeare Company continues its 2011-12 season with a thrilling production of William Shakespeare’s Julius Ceasar. Directed by renowned actor and playwright Michael Gene Sullivan (San Francisco Mime Troupe) and featuring a small ensemble cast, African-American
2012: A Look Back As We Move Ahead
2012 is in many ways a transitional year for sf|noir. It marks our first year embarking on our 2nd decade of work in San Francisco. We’ll be launching new programs as well as continuing with some favorites. Sign up on our mailing list to make sure you receive all the latest information on sf|noir events.
sf|noir Recommends “Being Elmo: A Puppeteers Journey”
December 16 - 23, 2011
Every day, millions tune in to “Sesame Street” to see one of the world’s most adored and recognizable characters—a furry red monster named Elmo. Yet the man behind the icon is able to walk down the street without being recognized. Meet Kevin Clash…