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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 [...]
Soundtrack for A Revolution
Tuesday April 5, 2011
Don’t miss this documentary film, which tells the story of the civil rights movement through its music. Top contemporary artists, including John Legend, Joss Stone, Wyclef Jean and The Roots perform the music sung by protesters in mass meetings, on picket lines and in jail cells. Riveting archival footage and interviews with such notables as [...]
Join sf|noir at the 53rd!
April 22 - May 6, 2010
The 53rd San Francisco International Film Festival (SFIFF53) returns April 22-May 6 with more than 100 unique programs of the finest independent, documentary and international cinema, combining a range of marquee premieres, international competitions, digital media work and star-studded gala events into the best two weeks of world-class cinema of the year.
The Festival will honor
The sf|noir Wine & Food Event
February 24 - 28, 2010
San Francisco is often referred to as the cuisine capital of the world, and Northern California is the center of wine culture in America.
This February, sfnoir brings food and wine together in a unique event as part of the Ninth Annual San Francisco Black History Month Celebration to highlight the region’s best in Black Cuisine.
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 [...]
The Harlem Gospel Choir
Friday April 1, 2011
Don’t miss this evening with the Harlem Gospel Choir. Last season’s sold out performance by the soul-stirring, spirit-raising ensemble demanded a repeat! Their message of love and songs of inspiration truly touch the heart. You’ll be moved to stomp your feet, clap your hands, raise your voices and join them onstage to dance. Great for [...]
Giants of Jazz on Film: Blacks, Whites and Technicolor - Racial Images in Jazz
Saturday May 7, 2011
Master jazz film archivist Mark Cantor continues to delight audiences as he brings gems from his collection of historical jazz film to Kanbar Hall at JCCSF. Bring old friends and meet new ones. Enjoy the complimentary intermission schmooze and graze buffet. We know you’ll become a fan! Blacks, Whites and Technicolor: Racial Images in Jazz [...]
The Oakland Jazz Brunch
February 28, 2010
11:00AM-2:00PM
Come and enjoy a leisurely Sunday at two of Oakland’s premier establishments - Hibiscus and Miss Pearl’s Jam House. Listen to the sounds of live jazz, Latin, soul and urban funk while you enjoy the amazing flavors of Caribbean, soul food and Southern-inspired cooking by Sarah Kirnon and Peter Jackson. Sunday February 28, 2010 11:00AM-2PM [...]
Meet Bryant Terry, Chef and author of Vegan Soul Kitchen
February 26, 2010
6:00PM-8:00PM
“Bryant Terry knows that good food should be an everyday right and not a privilege. This book is full of easy, tasty, seasonal recipes that also happen to be vegan and affordable!” -Alice Waters