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San Francisco Ecological History with Chris Carlsson
Virtual: CLC Activities Zoom San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us in celebrating Earth Day which falls on April 22! Historian Chris Carlsson will present a look at San Francisco’s ecological history, with the rapid and radical alteration of… Read More »
Boomer Music Talk with Richie Unterberger: Three of Rock’s Greatest Guitarists
San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin author and music historian Richie Unterberger as he presents on “The Yardbirds with Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page.” This repeat of a popular program he offered a… Read More »
Mission Photo Walk
Ruth's Table 3160 21st Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin CLC and the SF Library for a mobile phone photo walk through the Mission District with guide Harvey Castro. Learn about photo sharing on Instagram and tips for street… Read More »
Clips of Film History: Film Flashback, Part 1
San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin Maia and go back in time to the 19th century to learn about the beginning of film and the people who invented it. Bring you curiosity and questions and see… Read More »
Clips of Film History: Monster Movies (1920s-1950s)
San Francisco, CA, United StatesJust in time for Halloween – ready to get scared? Let’s talk about monster movies from the 1920’s-1950’s. Some of the franchises are still going strong today. How many versions… Read More »
Boomer Talk with Richie Unterberger: Pentangle
San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin author and rock music historian Richie Unterberger as he presents a free Zoom program on Pentangle, one of the finest British folk-rock groups of the late 1960s and early… Read More »
Boomer Talk with Richie Unterberger: Burt Bacharach
San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us as author and rock music historian Richie Unterberger presents a program on Burt Bacharach, one of the most popular songwriters of the twentieth century. Often working with lyricist… Read More »
Boomer Talk with Richie Unterberger: Tim Buckley
San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin author and rock historian Richie Unterberger presents a free Zoom program on Tim Buckley. One of the finest singers and songwriters of the late 1960s and early 1970s, Buckley’s… Read More »
Boomer Talk with Richie Unterberger: Shindig!
San Francisco, CA, United StatesCome hang out with CLC as author and rock historian Richie Unterberger celebrates the top mid-1960s American rock television show Shindig!, which featured most of the day's top rock and soul acts. Featuring… Read More »
Clips of Film History: 1939: The Golden Year of Cinema (Virtual)
Virtual: CLC Activities Zoom San Francisco, CA, United States1939 is widely considered the greatest year in film history. Join Maia to learn about many of the 365 films released that year, including Gone with the Wind, The Wizard… Read More »
POSTPONED: Clips of Film History: Comic Geniuses of Silent Films (Virtual)
Virtual: CLC Activities Zoom San Francisco, CA, United StatesThis class has been postponed until next week: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at the same time, 5:30pm-7pm. Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, and Harold Lloyd pioneered this unique genre. Without sound, with… Read More »
Clips of Film History: 1950s Romance Movies (Virtual)
Virtual: CLC Activities Zoom San Francisco, CA, United StatesGo back 70+ years with Maia as she shares clips from several of these light-hearted larks. HOW TO JOIN THE EVENT: To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local). Enter… Read More »
Mexican Independence Day – Bilingual (Virtual)
San Francisco, CA, United StatesIn English: Come join CLC's Olivia Franco and special guest Dr. Lina Arceo as they share the history of this important Mexican holiday. We will also provide a presentation about… Read More »
Art Viewing Adventures: New Objectivity (Neue Sachlichkeit): 1920s German Art (Virtual)
Please Note: the class originally scheduled for today, 'Closing Thoughts on Diego Rivera’s Pan American Unity Mural', has been postponed until a later date. More details will be available soon.… Read More »
Meet the Author: Lillian Faderman (Virtual)
Join us and meet Lillian Faderman, called "the mother of lesbian history" for her groundbreaking research and writings on lesbian culture, literature, and history. The New York Times named three of… Read More »
Art Viewing Adventures: Botticelli Drawings at the Legion of Honor Museum (Virtual)
Rodney will be joined by fellow museum guides to discuss the delicate strokes and timeless beauty of Botticelli's drawings at the Legion of Honor museum. We’ll delve into the intricacies… Read More »
The History of City Lights Bookstore – 70th Anniversary (Virtual)
Virtual: CLC Activities Zoom San Francisco, CA, United StatesModerated by Marina Lazzara Have you ever wondered about the origins of City Lights? Did you know there were two court cases in addition to the famous HOWL trial? Ever… Read More »
Art Viewing Adventures: Closing Thoughts on Diego Rivera’s Pan American Unity Mural (Virtual)
Diego Rivera’s Pan American Unity mural has been seen by large number of people at SFMOMA since it began being displayed there in 2021. With the exhibition ending, Rodney has invited Mission… Read More »
Boomer Music Talk with Richie Unterberger: Joni Mitchell: The Early Years, Vol. 1 (Virtual – English)
VirtualWith the release of three five-CD box sets in the last few years of previously unissued recordings of Joni Mitchell from 1963 to 1975, it's a good time for author… Read More »
Digital Passport: Scanning (In-Person)
Community Living Campaign Hub 1663 Mission Street, Suite 525, San Francisco, CA, United StatesDigitize and save old photos and documents at the CLC office: Community Living Campaign 1663 Mission Street, Suite 525 San Francisco, CA 94103 This is part of the Digital Passport… Read More »
Evento Cultural en Español: Equinoccio | Spanish-Language Cultural Event: Equinox
VirtualEspañol: Este es un evento internacional ofrecido en español con interpretación en inglés. Únase a nosotros mientras la Dra. Lina Arceo comparte la historia del Equinoccio, una festividad importante en… Read More »
Boomer Music Talk with Richie Unterberger: Joni Mitchell: The Early Years, Vol. 2 (Virtual – English)
VirtualJoin author and folk-rock historian Richie Unterberger as he presents “Joni Mitchell: The Early Years: Part 2.” Following up his earlier program in March devoted to her earliest work, this… Read More »
Digital Passport: Scanning (In-Person)
Community Living Campaign Hub 1663 Mission Street, Suite 525, San Francisco, CA, United StatesDigitize and save old photos and documents at the CLC office: Community Living Campaign 1663 Mission Street, Suite 525 San Francisco, CA 94103 This is part of the Digital Passport… Read More »
César E. Chávez, Animal Rights Advocate and Vegetarian (In-Person)
Glen Park Rec Center 70 Elk Street, San Francisco, United StatesPlease attend our IN-PERSON celebration of the CA State Holiday honoring César E. Chávez. Chávez, an unforgettable U.S. citizen, made great contributions to better the lives of workers, consumers, and… Read More »