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2025 events

Sat, Nov 22
Tap Dancing Christmas Trees: Three Generations on Parade
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Nov 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
A joyous documentary about the iconic Bay Area dance troupe: The Tap Dancing Christmas Trees and their unusual beginnings to their 6th time in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.
Multiple Dates
Sat, Nov 22
Cantonese Conversation Class
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Nov 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Learn to speak Cantonese in a supportive and fun way!
Sun, Nov 16
Open Mic Music & Talent Showcase
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Nov 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sing and dance at the happiest corner on earth! :) Sign up at 4 pm
Sat, Nov 15
3rd Saturday Poetry in Chinatown
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Nov 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Profound thoughts, occasional rhymes Cookies, tea, and some plum wine Poetry Reading with two features and an open mic.
Multiple Dates
Sat, Nov 15
Cantonese Conversation Class
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Nov 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Learn to speak Cantonese in a supportive and fun way!
Sat, Nov 08
Voices of Deoli Impact Screening
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Nov 08, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Welcome to the Voices of Deoli Impact Screening at the Clarion Performing Arts Center in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown!
Multiple Dates
Sat, Nov 08
Cantonese Conversation Class
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Nov 08, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Learn to speak Cantonese in a supportive and fun way.
Sat, Nov 01
Community Potluck
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Nov 01, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Eat food and meet new and old friends!
Multiple Dates
Sat, Nov 01
Cantonese Conversation Class
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Nov 01, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Learn to speak Cantonese in a supportive and fun way.
Fri, Oct 31
Spooky Karaoke! at Clarion
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Oct 31, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sing and vibe at our Spooky Karaoke!
Multiple Dates
Sat, Oct 25
Cantonese Conversation Class
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Oct 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Learn to speak Cantonese in a supportive and fun way.
Thu, Oct 23
Outsider Film Night
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Oct 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Open Screening of short films made by our beloved community members! Emphasis on experimental films or oddities :)
Sun, Oct 19
Open Mic Music & Talent Showcase
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Oct 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sing and dance at the happiest corner on earth! :) Sign up at 4 pm
Sat, Oct 18
3rd Saturday Poetry in Chinatown
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Oct 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Profound thoughts, occasional rhymes Cookies, tea, and some plum wine Poetry Reading with two features and an open mic.
Multiple Dates
Sat, Oct 18
Cantonese Conversation Class
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Oct 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Learn to speak Cantonese in a supportive and fun way.
Multiple Dates
Sat, Oct 11
Cantonese Conversation Class
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Oct 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This class is canceled. Class will resume on October 18.
Sat, Oct 04
Adobe Lightroom Walk in San Francisco: Where Chinatown Stories Live in Light
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Oct 04, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Adobe Lightroom team is thrilled to host a community photo walk led by award-winning photographer and Sony Artisan of Imagery, Zabrina Deng, in the heart of San Francisco Chinatown.
Multiple Dates
Sat, Oct 04
Cantonese Conversation Class
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Oct 04, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Learn to speak Cantonese in a supportive and fun way.

2024 events

Fri, May 09
"You Are Here" Chinatown Shorts, Open Door Series Screening
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May 09, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
As a part of Chinatown Nightmarket we invite you to come enjoy Chinatown Shorts by amazing James Q.Chan! Get some food at the Market and come here to get to know the colorful people of Chinatown.
Multiple Dates
Sat, Jan 18
Cantonese Speaking Class
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Jan 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Learn to speak Cantonese in a supportive and fun way
Sun, Dec 15
Open Mic Music & Talent Showcase
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Dec 15, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sing and dance at the happiest corner on earth! :) Sign up at 4 pm. Last Open Mic of the Year!
Sat, Dec 14
Joy Luck Comedy
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Dec 14, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Evan Ho, the 10-year-old comedian is back to Clarion with taping of his first special!
Sat, Dec 14
Joy Luck Comedy
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Dec 14, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Evan Ho, the 10-year-old comedian is back to Clarion with taping of his first special!
Sun, Nov 24
Open Mic Music & Talent Showcase
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Nov 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sing and dance at the happiest corner on earth! :) Sign up at 4 pm.
Multiple Dates
Sat, Nov 23
Free! Cantonese Speaking Class
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Nov 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Learn to speak Cantonese in a supportive and fun way.
Sat, Nov 16
3rd Saturday Poetry in Chinatown
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Nov 16, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Profound thoughts, occasional rhymes Cookies, tea, and some plum wine Poetry Reading with two features and an open mic.
Sun, Nov 10
A Theater Play Date! The Truer History of the Chan Family
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Nov 10, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Viewing! Singing! Snacks! Q & A! FREE! FREE! FREE!
Sat, Nov 09
Nail House, 2018 by Soumyaa Behrens, Film Screening
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Nov 09, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
A film about gentrification, poverty, and the politics of San Francisco.
Fri, Nov 08
"You Are Here" Chinatown Shorts, Open Door Series Screening
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Nov 08, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
As a part of Chinatown Nightmarket we invite you to come enjoy Chinatown Shorts by amazing James Q.Chan! Get some food at the Market and come here to get to know the colorful people of Chinatown.
Sat, Nov 02
Community Potluck
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Nov 02, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Eat food and meet new and old friends!
Sat, Oct 26
A Page of Madness, 1926 by Teinosuke Kinugasa, Film Screening
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Oct 26, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Japanese silent experimental horror film, accompanied with live music by Ryan Huber. Come experience what very few have seen!
Sat, Oct 26
Clarion's Spooky Halloween Party
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Oct 26, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Come enjoy the afternoon with us, snacks and drinks!
Sun, Oct 20
Open Mic Music & Talent Showcase
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Oct 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sing and dance at the happiest corner on earth! :) Sign up at 4 pm.
Sat, Oct 19
Francis Wong concert
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Oct 19, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Explore the themes of cultural heritage with the Musician, Composer and Community Worker Francis Wong.
Sat, Oct 19
3rd Saturday Poetry in Chinatown
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Oct 19, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Profound thoughts, occasional rhymes Cookies, tea, and some plum wine Poetry Reading with two features and an open mic.
Sun, Oct 13
King & Lady Sassy
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Oct 13, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
We’re excited to invite you to a special night we’re calling “King & Lady Sassy”, a name inspired by the two jazz vocalist legends: Nat King Cole and Sarah Vaughan.

2023 events

Sat, Feb 03
Community Potluck
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Feb 03, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Eat food and meet new and old friends!
Sat, Dec 09
I Wanted To Be A Man With A Gun: Three American Soldiers in WWII , Films Screening
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Dec 09, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The story of three men drafted into the Army during World War Two and how the horror of front-line combat shaped their lives. Directed by William Farley. Music scored by Beth Custer.
Sat, Dec 09
Grant Levin Jazz Trio
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Dec 09, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Jazz pianist Grant Levin brings his magic to Clarion!
Fri, Dec 08
Big Pizza's Last Slice
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Dec 08, 2023, 7:30 PM
Hankering and titillating fun
Sat, Dec 02
Short Films by Chip Lord, Screening
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Dec 02, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Experimental documentary works. Two are about rising sea level, and Awakening is about how the city of SF is changing and being changed by virtual process.
Sat, Nov 25
Thanksgiving Community Potluck
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Nov 25, 2023, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Eat food and meet new and old friends!
Sun, Nov 19
Open Mic Music & Talent Showcase
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Nov 19, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sing and dance at the happiest corner on earth! Bring your songs and poems. Sign up at 4 pm.
Sat, Nov 18
3rd Saturday Poetry in Chinatown
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Nov 18, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Poetry Reading with two features and an open mic.
Multiple Dates
Sun, Nov 12
GAF Glam Bang Fundraiser
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Nov 12, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Witty and refreshing, this play will make a Glam Banger out of you! All proceeds go to support Clarion and Grant Avenue Follies.
Sat, Nov 11
Grant Levin Jazz Trio
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Nov 11, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Jazz pianist Grant Levin brings his magic to Clarion!
Sat, Nov 04
What's Wrong With Frank Chin?, Film Screening
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Nov 04, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
An unconventional biography of Frank Chin directed by Curtis Choy.
Thu, Nov 02
Improv Test Kitchen
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Nov 02, 2023, 8:00 PM
Join us at the Improv Test Kitchen—a monthly-ish showcase of the Bay Area's best indie improv teams that'll have you saying "yes, chef!"
Sat, Oct 28
Spooktacular Halloween Costume Party with Grant Avenue Follies!
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Oct 28, 2023, 1:00 PM
This month's Community Potluck will be spookylicous!
Sat, Oct 21
Short Films by Howard Munson, Screening
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Oct 21, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
A selection of films with the theme of Halloween.
Sat, Oct 21
3rd Saturday Poetry in Chinatown
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Oct 21, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Poetry Reading with two features and an open mic.
Sun, Oct 15
Open Mic Music & Talent Showcase
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Oct 15, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sing and dance at the happiest corner on earth! Bring your songs and poems. Sign up at 4 pm.
Sun, Oct 15
Galeria Clarion Opening Reception with photographer Dick Evans
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Oct 15, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Stunning photography by San Francisco photographer Dick Evans. Grand opening of the new exhibition!
Sat, Oct 14
'Til Infinity: The Souls of Mischief, Film Screening
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Oct 14, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The documentary “Til Infinity” Celebrating 20 Years of the Souls of Mischief, offers a retrospective and in-depth look at the famed Hieroglyphics crew’s landmark 1993 debut album.

2022 events

Sat, Jan 25
Cantonese Speaking Class
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Jan 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Learn to speak Cantonese in a supportive and fun way.
Multiple Dates
Sat, Oct 14
Cantonese Speaking Class/Save Cantonese
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Oct 14, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Learn to speak Cantonese in a supportive and fun way.
Multiple Dates
Sat, Oct 07
Cantonese Speaking Class/Save Cantonese
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Oct 07, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Learn to speak Cantonese in a supportive and fun way.
Multiple Dates
Sat, Apr 29
Cantonese Speaking Class/Save Cantonese
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Apr 29, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Learn to speak Cantonese in a supportive and fun way.
Sat, Dec 31
Community Potluck
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Dec 31, 2022, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Eat food and meet new and old friends.
Sat, Dec 17
BeChinatown Christmas on Waverly
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Dec 17, 2022, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus, take family portraits, enjoy live performances, games & music, treats & prizes. Clarion Children's Theater performs at 12;30 pm. Grant Avenue Follies perform at 1:30 pm. This is a FREE event. All are welcome.
Fri, Dec 16
Rubina Mazurka's "Boring" Baroque
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Dec 16, 2022, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Rubina Mazurka presents a repertoire by Baroque composers.
Sun, Dec 11
Open Mic Music & Talent Showcase
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Dec 11, 2022, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sing and dance at the happiest corner on earth! Bring your songs and poems. Sign up at 4 pm.
Sat, Dec 10
CITIZEN: I Am Not Losing My Mind I Am Giving It Away, Film Screening
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Dec 10, 2022, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sat, Dec 10
Gabriela Calderón Cornejo in Concert
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Dec 10, 2022, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Tue, Dec 06
New Work Storyline Live NC-17 with author Jehr Schiavo
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Dec 06, 2022, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
From living a lavish celebrity life to becoming homeless, Jehr took the lessons from the universe to heart.
Sat, Dec 03
Box of Rain, Film Screening
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Dec 03, 2022, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sat, Dec 03
Grant Levin Jazz Trio
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Dec 03, 2022, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Jazz pianist Grant Levin brings his magic to Clarion.
Multiple Dates
Tue, Nov 29
Breath & Voice--Vocal Lessons with Claudio Santome
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Nov 29, 2022, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Discover your true voice and the potential that it has with a marvelous teacher in a safe and friendly environment.
Sat, Nov 26
Chickens In The Shadows, Film Screening
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Nov 26, 2022, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sat, Nov 26
Pepe Jacobo Jazz Trio
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Nov 26, 2022, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Jazzing with San Francisco's most exciting drummer!
Sun, Nov 20
Open Mic Music & Talent Showcase
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Nov 20, 2022, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sing and dance at the happiest corner on earth!
Sat, Nov 19
Breathin': the Eddy Zheng Story, Film Screening
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Nov 19, 2022, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

2021 events

Sat, Dec 18
Holiday Music and Sing-along with Pianist Carl Blake
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Dec 18, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
A community sing-along with special appearances of Santa's Helpers!
Sat, Dec 11
"Rising from the Fall" a documentary film by Ngoc Le and Tam Ngo
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Dec 11, 2021, 4:00 PM
Filmmaker Ngoc Le and Tam Ngo will be showing their documentary film about Vietnamese people and their experience during the Vietnam War
Sat, Dec 11
Piano & Violin Concert with Carl Blake and Joseph Gold
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Dec 11, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
A delightful selection of classical piano and violin music.
Sat, Dec 04
MB Hanif & the Sound Voyagers
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Dec 04, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Saxophonist MB Hanif and his Sound Voyagers.
Sat, Nov 27
"Be Water" documentary film screening- Bruce Lee's 81st Birthday Celebration
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Nov 27, 2021, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Celebrate Bruce Lee's Birthday by watching this documentary together!
Sat, Nov 27
Afro Cuban Trio - Live Music
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Nov 27, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Pepe Jacob, drums, Jason Muscat, bass and Bob Crawford, keys, perform Afro Cuban and Brazilian Latin Jazz.
Sat, Nov 20
"Pilot's Notes" documentary film by Robert E. Fulton III
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Nov 20, 2021, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Genevieve Fulton, daughter of Robert E. Fulton III, will be showing her father's work- the documentary film "Pilot's Notes"
Sat, Nov 20
Temescal String Quartet & Carl Blake, Pianist - Live Music Concert
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Nov 20, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
A temescal is a ritual bath house found in pre-Hispanic Mexico which was used to bring physical and spiritual renewal. The concept spoke to the four musician-friends and thus named their quartet: The Temescal String Quartet.
Sat, Nov 13
Short films by Tashi Tamate Weiss - Clarion Film Club
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Nov 13, 2021, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Tashi Tamate Weiss will be showing 3 of her short films: Sidelot (2018), Love me to the Bones (2019), and Ts'kiko Crosses the Landbridge (2020)
Sat, Nov 13
Noel Jewkes & Friends - Live Music Concert
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Nov 13, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Noel Jewkes is one of the premier saxophone players in Northern California. He has worked in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 35 years

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