Compiled by the El Reportero’s staff
Far more than a master percussionist, internationally renowned multi-Grammy-nominated percussionist and San Francisco native, John Santos can be seen on Fri, Sept. 27, from 10 – 11:59 p.m., at Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland.
Cine Latino brings the best in Latino films on 2019
In just a few days Cine+Mas SF presents the 11th San Francisco Latino Film Festival with over 90 films including shorts, features, and documentaries. There are 12 documentary features, 14 narrative features, and nine shorts programs to choose from. Most features are San Francisco premieres with a few US and West Coast premieres in the mix.
Most films only screen once. Screenings take place at the Alamo Drafthouse, the Opera Plaza Theaters and the Roxie Theater where we will be opening. Additional screenings at the ATA and Eastside Cultural Center.
A beautiful biopic about Carlos Acosta, a legendary ballet dancer from Cuba who became the first black principal dancer with the Royal Ballet of London. The film is directed by Catalan filmmaker Iciar Bollain (The Rain, The Olive Tree).
The 11th San Francisco Latino Film Festival presented by Cine+Mas SF runs from Sept. 20-29. Opening Night at Roxie Theater.
Environmental film section, guest filmmakers at most screenings – feature docs and shorts. Premieres with filmmakers in town: Tattoo of Revenge, Quinceañera, Bathroom Stalls & Parking Lots, Bring Me an Avocado; Carlos Almaraz Playing with Fire (Richard Montoya, director).
Provocative documentaries; Decade of Fire– when local government plays a role in gentrification; Councilwoman– in the year of the woman see a Dominican immigrant, hotel housekeeper run for political office; a profile on Carlos Almaraz – prolific Mexican-American artist made a mark on the art world and put a spotlight on Chicano art.
Fun documentaries like Amigo, Skate and Santa Lives in My Town. Skateboarding in Cuba and guys that make a living as Santa Claus in Argentina.
Sept. 20-27 Roxie Theater
Sept. 20-22 at ATA.
Sept. 20 Opening Night Party at Amado’s 998 Valencia & 21st St.)
Sept. 21 at Alamo Drafthouse
Sept. 24 at Opera Plaza Cinemas
Sept. 28 Eastside Cultural Center (Oakland)
Sept. 29 Closing Night Party (TBD).
Salsa in the Mission with Emilio Pérez and his New Caní band with Tito Thumas
Come and celebrate summer time with salsa, Latin jazz and tropical music for the soul on the dance floor, with Grupo New Caní. In the congas Emilio Pérez, in timbales Tito Thumas and his aunt Patricia Thumas (Saturdays) on the piano.
At Cavas-22 Restaurant. Full bar and Mexican and International food, 22nd Street @ Bartlett – across the street from Café Revolution. Fridays and Saturdays, from 8 to 11:30 p.m.
