Kenney Mencher

SOMArts & The Global Street Dance Masquerade present The Black Lives Masquerade Saturday, February 25, 3:00–5:00 pm SOMArts is proud to partner with Global Street Dance Masquerade artistic director Rashad Pridgen to present The Black Lives Masquerade on Saturday, February 25. Beginning at Zaccho Dance Theatre (1777 Yosemite Ave, San Francisco) at 3:00 pm, this site-specific performance will travel through the Bayview neighborhood to remember and honor those who have been lost to police brutality and injustice. The performance procession will finish at the Bayview Opera House (4705 3rd St) with a community celebration and reception. Incorporating contemporary street dance practices from around the world into the ancient tradition of masquerading, the Global Street Dance Masquerade reveals the influence of the African diaspora in traditional and contemporary dance techniques — mirroring the unbroken chain of struggle and resilience that we celebrate during Black History/Black Futures Month. Join us in the Bayview on Saturday! The Black Lives Masquerade Saturday, February 25, 3:00–5:00 pm Starting location: Zaccho Dance Theatre, 1777 Yosemite Ave, San Francisco Ending location: Bayview Opera House, 4705 3rd St, San Francisco

Upcoming Events at SOMArts... We're Still Working: The Art of Sex Work Exhibition on view January 27–February 25, 2017 Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Friday 12–7pm, Saturday 12–5pm Curated by Maxine Holloway and Javier Luis Hurtado, We’re Still Working is a multidisciplinary group exhibition created by, and in celebration of, sex workers —challenging viewers to question dominant narratives about sex workers. The Global Street Dance Masquerade presents The Black Lives Masquerade Saturday, February 25, 3:00–5:00 pm Beginning at Zaccho Dance Theatre, this site-specific performance will travel through the Bayview neighborhood to remember and honor those who have been lost to police brutality and injustice. Learn more here! Keep in touch with SOMArts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! #SOMArts #GSDMasquerade #BLMasquerade Visit Us! 934 Brannan St. (between 8th &9th) San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 863-1414 info@somarts.org Copyright © 2016 SOMArts Cultural Center, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have engaged with SOMArts Cultural Center in the past or subscribed to our eGroup. Thank you for being part of our community. Our mailing address is: SOMArts Cultural Center 934 Brannan St San Francisco, California 94103