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March 2021
Community Tales: Celebrating Women’s History Month (Virtual)
As we celebrate Women's History Month, join us to share your story/your verbal portrait of an inspiring woman or girl from your life. She might be a family member, a…
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Hidden San Francisco: Ecology History (Virtual)
Historian Chris Carlsson will present a look at San Francisco’s ecological history, with the rapid and radical alteration of an environment of sand dunes and seasonal wetlands, shallow inlets and…
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The Power of Black Sororities (Virtual)
Join Dr. Beverly Davis (USAF, Ret.) as she discusses the history and power of Black sororities. Founded on the principles of providing a collective voice for the betterment of the…
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Art Viewing Adventures: Downtown San Francisco Art Deco (Virtual)
In the 1920s, San Francisco was a boomtown, having recovered from the earthquake and fire of 1906. This was the Roaring '20s when glamour, elegance, and modernity were all the…
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Danza Azteca (Virtual)
Join us in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month! Professional Aztec Dancer and educator, Sandra Sandoval, will join us to lead a presentation on Aztec Dancers and the story as well…
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Labor Day History and Labor Elder Speaks Project (Virtual)
Join us in honoring Labor Day with Bill Shields, retired Chair of the CCSF Labor and Community Studies, and share your experience of being a member of a labor organization in…
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Sabor Latino: Easy Snacks for Latino Heritage Month
Join professional caterer of Mexican cuisine Olivia Franco and Nicky Trasvina, Mexican -American food lover in a demonstration of easy to concoct aperitivos (snacks) for your Latino Heritage Month festivities.…
Find out more »October 2021
Celebrating Filipino History Month with Professor Nievera-Lozano
Celebrate Filipino History month and join Ethnic Studies Professor, Melissa-Ann Nievera-Lozano in a presentation on Filipino history. HOW TO JOIN THE EVENT: To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833…
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Día de los Muertos and Family History (Virtual)
Día de los Muertos is a day to celebrate our beloved departed family members and friends. What if you could bring them back, hear their stories, and add to your…
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Winter Wonderland Dance Workout with Carolyn (Virtual)
Join the multi-talented Carolyn Hutchinson to breathe, dance, and get some workout moves on! We'll be moving to holiday music, including music from The Nutcracker. We may even sing a…
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Sabor Navideño (Virtual)
Join Olivia and Nicky for a taste of Christmas, Latino style, with a few popular and traditional Mexican recipes. Get your apron ready, buy the ingredients ahead of time, and try…
Find out more »January 2022
Celebrating Dia de Los Reyes with Olivia and Nicky
Join Community Connectors Olivia and Nicky in celebrating Dia de Los Reyes -- Three Kings Day. Come celebrate, learn and enjoy the story of the three wise men, including Mexican…
Find out more »February 2022
Boomer Music Talk with Richie Unterberger: Honoring African American History Month, James Brown
In honor of African American history month, author and music historian Richie Unterberger presents a program celebrating the music of James Brown, one of the all-time great soul singers and…
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Boomer Music Talk with Richie Unterberger: Honoring African American History Month, Nina Simone
In honor of African American history month, author and music historian Richie Unterberger presents a program celebrating the music of Nina Simone, the magnetically eclectic singer and pianist. The event…
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Boomer Music Talk with Richie Unterberger: Honoring St. Patrick’s Day: Irish Rock
Join author and music historian Richie Unterberger as he presents on Irish rock of the 1960s and 1970s in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, which is celebrated later that week. Featured performers…
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San Francisco Labor History with Chris
Join us in welcoming back historian, Chris Carlsson, as he leads us through a presentation on Labor History in San Francisco! Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and will take…
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Community Tales: Important Women
March is Women’s History Month! Come celebrate and join the discussion around important women throughout history but also important women in our lives. We welcome your stories and pictures of…
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Boomer Music Talk with Richie Unterberger: Great Girl Groups of the Early-to-Mid-1960s
Join author and music historian Richie Unterberger as he presents the great girl groups of the early-to-mid-1960s when the genre peaked in popularity. Featured performers will include the Shirelles, the…
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Writing for Remembering / Shaping San Francisco Project (Virtual)
Join Marina for Writing for Remembering. All are welcome to bring stories and ideas! This class is structured around 12 minutes of in-class writing prompts. Then, participants share their work,…
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Cesar Chavez Celebration with Nicky and Olivia
Cesar E. Chavez and the farmworker movement did more than lead an international grape boycott. The impact of Cesar E. Chavez is felt amongst consumers, health advocates, workers, students, immigrants,…
Find out more »April 2022
Boomer Music Talk with Richie Unterberger: British Rock Before The Beatles
Join author and music historian Richie Unterberger as he presents on British rock before the Beatles, from the mid-1950s through the early 1960s. Little known for the most part in the…
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San Francisco Ecological History with Chris Carlsson
Join 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…
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Boomer Music Talk with Richie Unterberger: Three of Rock’s Greatest Guitarists
Join 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…
Find out more »May 2022
Mission Photo Walk
Join 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…
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