by Magdy Zara
The Latino film festival in San Francisco kicked off on October 23rd. This year, 54 films from 12 countries will be screened over 12 days.
During these days, both Latin American and American independent films will be showcased, with emerging artists and established masters.
The festival will be held in several venues, with screenings spread across several spaces, including the Roxie Theatre, Artists’ Television Access, the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA), Apple Cinemas, and the Ninth Street Independent Film Center.
For this Saturday, October 25th, the lineup is as follows: Amantes en el cielo (Amors in the Sky), at 1 p.m., at the Roxie Theatre; and the short films: Barrio (Neighborhood), Vida Útil (Useful Life), Resonancia (Resonance), Tendencias (Tendencias), Cuatro Ojos (Four Eyes), and El luto de (The Mourning of); they can be seen through Artists’ Television Access at 2 p.m.
This 17th Latino Film Festival began on October 23rd and runs through November 6th.
Palo Alto Commemorates the Day of the Dead
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience an unforgettable day filled with artistic activities for children, vibrant colors, traditional music, delicious food, and captivating performances during the Day of the Dead celebration at Bloomhouse.
Experience the richness of Mexican culture and traditions while we joyfully honor our ancestors in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere, where you can make your offerings.
The event is this Saturday, October 25th, starting at 1 PM, at Bloomhouse, 2555 Pulgas Avenue, East Palo Alto. Admission is completely free.
5K for Fair Trade
The Fair Trade 5K is part of an ongoing campaign to urge Congress to revise the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to strengthen labor protections, especially workers’ right to organize a union.
You can join the group and rally behind NO Exploitation, labor rights for all, including human rights, independence from poverty, and fair trade.
Living Wage is a grassroots movement of low-wage workers and their allies fighting for economic justice.
You are invited to walk or run for fair trade, and the race will conclude with a barbecue, speakers, and yoga.
This event will take place on November 15th, starting at 1 PM, at Lake Merced in San Francisco. It will begin in the parking lot at Sunset and Lake Merced Blvd and end in Harding Park on Skyline Blvd.
For more information, contact the San Francisco Living Wage Coalition at (415) 863-1225 or sflivingwage@riseup.net
