“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
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 [...]
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
Tony Award winning poet, Poetri hosts…
Tony Award winning poet, Poetri, hosts In Defense of Food: A Spoken Word Affair at The sf|noir Wine & Food Event on Thursday February 25, 2010 at the Museum of the African Diaspora.
The Wine & Food Gala!
February 27, 2010
7:00PM-11:00PM
sf|noir presents a unique Gala event that celebrates the best in Black Cuisine enjoyed along with wines from the best wine producers from the region and beyond!
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 [...]
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 [...]
Opening Night: The Shrimp & Grits Taste-Off!
February 24, 2010
6:00PM - 10:00PM
To open the Ninth Annual San Francisco Black History Month Celebration’s Wine & Food Event, we feature some of the Bay Area’s top chefs’ and soul food restaurants’ contributions to this wonderful dish for you to sample, savor and enjoy.
In Defense of Food: A Spoken Word Affair
February 25, 2010
6:00PM-10:00PM
Hosted by the multi-talented, award-winning poet, Poetri. Star of the original Def Poetry Jam on Broadway. Wine tastings beginning at 6:00PM to precede performances starting at 8:00PM.