“I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood.”
- Audre Lord
Join sf|noir at the San Francisco International Film Festival
April 28 and April 30, 2012
sf|noir is happy to co-present the first feature film by director Sheldon Candis at the 55th San Francisco International Film Festival, LUV.
Eleven-year-old Woody Watson idolizes his uncle Vincent (Common), who has taken him under his wing since his mother left home in mysterious circumstances. Vincent, a former drug dealer recently released from jail, is
Giants of Jazz on Film – Jazz Dance
March 17, 2012
8:00 pm
Master jazz film archivist Mark Cantor continues to delight audiences as he hosts screenings of clips from his extensive private collection of historical jazz films. Enjoy Cantor’s lively narration and a complimentary buffet during intermission.
sf|noir Recommends “Being Elmo: A Puppeteers Journey”
December 16 - 23, 2011
Every day, millions tune in to “Sesame Street” to see one of the world’s most adored and recognizable characters—a furry red monster named Elmo. Yet the man behind the icon is able to walk down the street without being recognized. Meet Kevin Clash…
Shrimp & Grits Taste-Off at MoAD to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of sf|noir!
The 10th Anniversary celebration for sf|noir was a great success thanks to the top-notch restaurants and chefs, award-winning wineries and the invaluable loyalty of our supporters
sf|noir Celebrates 10th Anniversary with the much anticipated return of the Shrimp & Grits Taste-Off!
Thursday February 17, 2011
“If this is not your idea of ‘I must have been good in a previous life’, then you are crazy,” remarks SFWeekly about the Shrimp & Grits Taste-Off at MoAD. One night only. sf|noir’s first fundraiser! Get tickets now before it sells out again! 6PM-10PM Museum of the African Diaspora 685 Mission Street at 3rd [...]
Giants of Jazz on Film – Ebony and Ivory: A Night of Piano on Film
May 5, 2012
8:00 PM
sf|noir continues its Community Partnership with the JCCSF. Master jazz film archivist Mark Cantor continues to delight audiences as he hosts screenings of clips from his extensive private collection of historical jazz films. Enjoy Cantor’s lively narration and a complimentary buffet during intermission. Ebony and Ivory: A Night of Piano on FilmMelody, harmony and rhythm [...]
Giants of Jazz on Film – Treasures from the Archives
January 21, 2012
8:00 pm
sf|noir continues its partnership with JCCSF to bring this wonderful series back to San Francisco. Beginning in January and running through May, enjoy 3 great jazz films from this series. Master jazz film archivist Mark Cantor continues to delight audiences as he hosts screenings of clips from his extensive private collection of historical jazz films. [...]
Black Power Mixtape 1967 – 1975
Saturday April 30 & Tuesday May 3, 2011
Join sf|noir at the 54th San Francisco International Film Festival which returns April 21 – May 5 for two weeks of cinematic excellence, combining more than 100 unique programs of the finest independent, documentary and international film with a range of marquee premieres, spectacular live events and tributes to world-renowned talent. Swedish filmmaker Göran Hugo [...]
Freedom Riders
Tuesday March 1 - May 28, 2011
In the spring and summer of 1961, hundreds of Americans – blacks and whites, men and women converged on Jackson, Mississippi, to challenge state segregation laws. The Freedom Riders, as they came to be known, were determined to put an end to segregation and discrimination through civil action. sf|noir joins as community partner with JCCSF [...]
Meet The Chefs
Thursday February 17, 2011
It’s going to be another unforgettable evening as chefs from top Bay Area soul food and Southern-inspired restaurants throw down their interpretations on a staple dish of African American cuisine, shrimp & grits! Michele Wilson is a self-taught chef who has owned and operated 3 restaurants serving creative, delicious southern favorites. She is the chef [...]