by Alex Silva
With contributions from Magdy Zara
SalsaCrazy offers a welcoming space for those who want to learn salsa and enjoy a night of dancing every Monday.
This weekly event combines dance classes with an open dance floor, featuring salsa and bachata music. No partner or prior experience is needed, so it’s open to everyone.
Known for being a long-standing part of the Bay Area dance community, SalsaCrazy Mondays fosters movement, connection, and confidence on the dance floor in a relaxed atmosphere.
This public event is held every Monday; the next one will take place on January 12th in San Francisco, at 406 Clement Street, at the Neck of the Woods nightclub. The event will run from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. For any questions: https://golatindance.com/event/salsacrazy-mondays-salsa-classes-and-dance-lessons-salsa-bachata-dancing/2026-01-12/
Game Night at Tacolicious: Valencia
This lottery game night event brings together exquisite food, games, and community, with a unique twist on the traditional Mexican game.
Attendees are offered the chance to win small prizes throughout the evening.
This entertaining night takes place on the first and third Thursday of each month, which is January 1st and 15th.
The invitation is open to families at the Tacolicious restaurant in San Francisco, located at 741 Valencia Street, starting at 6 p.m. For more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/game-night-at-tacolicious-valencia-tickets-1645436678399?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Mission Gráfica: The Voice of the Public at KALW
Mission Gráfica is organizing an art exhibition titled “The Voice of the Public.” Through the Latino Art Center, which highlights art history with posters from the Bay Area, the exhibition shows how artists have addressed social issues.
The exhibition features posters about civil rights, housing, and community. These themes demonstrate how art has been used to express ideas and support causes.
The exhibition will be open until January 30th in San Francisco, at the KALW event complex, located at 220 Montgomery Street, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information: https://downtownsf.org/do/mission-grafica-the-publics-voice-exhibition
Rose B. Simpson presents her exhibition Lexicon
The Indigenous mixed-media artist Rose B. Simpson, from Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, will present “Lexicon,” an exhibition that combines cultural ceramics and classic cars.
Featuring vintage vehicles: a 1985 Chevy El Camino and a 1964 Buick Riviera, representing a collection of modes of transportation with designs inspired by Pueblo traditions. These vehicles are treated as objects rather than functional machines.
Together, the exhibition reflects how Indigenous art has evolved within contemporary public spaces.
This exhibition is open to the public from Aug. 2025 to Aug. 2, 2026, at the de Young Museum in Wilsey Court, located in Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive in San Francisco, Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
