By Alex Silva
Magdy Zara
“Guardian of the Fire” is a documentary that explores the life and influence of Latino poet and activist Alejandro Murguía. The film also shows how other writers have become involved in fighting injustice and motivating collective action.
This film pays tribute to the impact of storytelling, literary work, and social advocacy combined. Murguía inspires audiences to always be attentive to the issues affecting Latino communities.
Emmy Award-winning directors and writers have joined forces to produce this documentary about art and social commitment.
The feature film will be screened this Saturday, January 24, at 7 p.m. at Teatro la Brava, located at 2781 24th Street, San Francisco. Tickets cost $20.
For more information: https://latinbayarea.com/event/keeper-of-the-fire-film-screening/
“Saturday Night Mic” offers you a different kind of night out.
If you’re looking for a show with comedy, drinks, music, and magic, where the artists will keep you laughing all evening, Saturday Night Mic is the perfect event, packed with a variety of talents.
The show provides an opportunity for participants to showcase their talents and offers the audience a pleasant and relaxing time. Only those 21 years of age and older are allowed entry.
The night lasts more than an hour with over 15 acts, including poets, magicians, jugglers, comedians, and singer-songwriters. Attendees can head to the bar for alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages.
The invitation is for this Saturday, January 24th, starting at 10 p.m. at The Function, located at 1414 Market Street, San Francisco. Admission is free. More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saturday-night-mic-late-night-comedy-show-san-francisco-tickets-1333019921469?viewDetails=true
Sunday Night “Roller Disco: Music and Fun”
Looking for a fun activity? Roller Disco Night offers fun for all ages. You can skate to entertaining music, allowing participants to move while enjoying the songs. A day of movement and community sharing is an excellent way to end the week; skaters experience a sense of free-spirited joy in an inclusive environment. It is recommended to follow the rink staff’s instructions and skate carefully.
Attendees can bring their own skates or rent a pair for $5.
This activity is scheduled for this Sunday, January 25, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Church of 8 Wheels, 554 Fillmore Street, San Francisco. Admission is $24.13 for ages 13 and up.
More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-night-roller-disco-all-ages-6-pm-to-730-pm-tickets-1330514347229?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
MACLA Presents From Their Hands to Ours
The Latin American Art and Culture Movement (MACLA), a Latin-based art space working in conjunction with Montalvo Arts Center, presents the art exhibition From Their Hands to Ours, which explores the cultural teachings and experiences of early childhood.
The gallery will feature works by Latin artists such as Estefania Ajcip, Miguel Arzabe, Rafa Esparza, Edra Soto, and Arleene Correa Valencia.
The exhibition offers narratives about heritage, challenges, and growth through artistic disciplines that connect past experiences with the present, showing how the cycle of life is transmitted.
The exhibition will be open to the public until Sunday, January 28. Noon to 5 p.m. at 510 S 1st Street in San Jose.
Admission is free.
More information: https://latinbayarea.com/event/exhibit-from-their-hands-to-ours-san-jose/
Jenni Rivera Tribute in Oakland
If you’re looking for an experience that combines singing, drinking, and painting, ETC Event Productions has organized an intimate and luxurious sing-and-paint experience to pay tribute to Jenni Rivera. The event includes a live performance by an impersonator.
Oakland is invited to an exclusive nightlife experience celebrating the legacy, strength, and iconic music of La Diva de la Banda, Jenni Rivera, in an intimate yet high-energy setting where music, culture, and creativity converge.
This won’t be your typical drink-and-paint event; it will be an elevated and immersive experience featuring a powerful live performance, sing-alongs, and self-paced painting within a unique atmosphere. A vibrant club designed for unforgettable memories.
Tonight, there will be a live Jenni Rivera impersonator offering an intimate and energetic performance, a live DJ to keep the energy going all night, a Sip & Paint experience with pre-sketched canvases allowing guests to paint freely at their own pace, a free first drink with your ticket, and a high-energy after-party starting at 10 p.m.
The evening begins at 7 p.m. with registration, followed by the Sip & Paint Sing-Along and the live performance, concluding at 10 p.m. with the closing party.
The chosen venue this time is Siguiente Nivel, located at 341 13th Street, Oakland, on January 30th. The cost of admission is $59.99.
The Chicana Latina Foundation is offering scholarships worth $1,500 for outstanding Latina students. The Chicana Latina Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes the professional development and leadership of Latinas.
If you are a Latina or Chicana student in college or university, regardless of your age, this opportunity is for you. Scholarships are available for students enrolled in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral program.
For more information, join us for a Zoom meeting next Monday, February 2nd, between 4 and 5 p.m. You can also contact mezav316@gmail.com for further information.
