Documentary Screenings San Francisco

Outsider Film Night

Open Screening of short films made by our beloved community members! Emphasis on experimental films or oddities :) **OPEN CALL for short films 15 mins and under⚠️** **[Submit films HERE](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmXuZtjZXYkM1tIQFKj4pSqmm7jxVr1Yx5dV_Q8Ko_gH5AsQ/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn4UOuv-ePPFS1Y6y_IWrnB2d8v1PmPVTncCbcrOnfOW53JsTY3Pi9RQdIKQc_aem_n0XopdugstwU3QrLglILbA)** **DEADLINE to submit is May 20 ⌚️⏱👀** **SCREENING takes place May 28❣️❤️‍🔥💞** **ADDRESS is [@clarion_sf](https://www.instagram.com/clarion_sf/) 2 waverly place 🙈** **FREE ADMISSION 7-9 PM🤷🏽‍♂️** **Come one come allllllllllll🙇🏽‍♂️**

Bollywood Nights at Salesforce Park - Free

**Bollywood Nights at Salesforce Park 🎉** Join Rang De Bollywood for some high-energy, outdoor, bollywood fun! This event is sure to leave you feeling loved, lighter, and delighted in excitement after every session. 🌈 Open to all ages, all levels, all backgrounds. ✨ Come casual or dressed, no pressure! 🎁 Free to attend – just bring your joy, your people, and your dancing feet! 🚶🏼‍♂️‍➡️Register for free so we can prepare at rang.eventbrite.com 🕔 5:30 – 7:00 PM – we’ll start with a beginner friendly dance lesson, followed by an open dance party! 💫 This is a repeating event, happening every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, May through October and you can register for as many dates as you like. Register now: [rang.eventbrite.com](http://rang.eventbrite.com) **About Rang De Bollywood** Hailing from the dream dance city of Mumbai and Amritsar, which is also home to Bollywood and Holy Vibes, our energetic, charismatic, and fun dance instructors-performers-entertainers, Manpreet (Certified in Indian Folk by India's Best and also an author) and Amit (percussionist, actor, dancer), have spread Indian dance music and moves across the length and breadth of India, USA, and Europe. Their recent performances were at National Center of Performing Arts in Mumbai and Herbst Theater in San Francisco. **Important Notes:** * Enter through transit center building and take the elevator to rooftop. We will be close to the elevator. * No solicitors allowed. * Classes might be video taped for marketing purposes. * All choreographies are Copyrighted and Original Works of Manpreet Komal/Rang De Bollywood. *"I recently had the pleasure of attending Manpreet’s Bollywood dance class, and I must say, it was an absolute blast! Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, this class caters to everyone's skill level. The highlight of the class was undoubtedly her teaching style. With a knack for breaking down complex steps into manageable chunks, even the most intricate routines felt attainable. The pacing was just right, ensuring that beginners didn't feel overwhelmed while keeping experts engaged. Highly recommend!" — Kavneet Bindra* **We can't wait to dance together, see you soon!**

BASH- Bay Area & Sacramento Short Film Festival 2025- Part 1- PLUS

Profs & Pints Alameda: A History of Mythical Cures

[Profs and Pints Alameda](https://www.profsandpints.com/sfbayarea) presents: **“A History of Mythical Cures,”** on America’s longstanding tradition of selling false remedies in pursuit of fortune, with Vivian Delchamps Wolf, assistant professor of English at Dominican University of California and scholar of the portrayal of disability in literature. [Tickets available only online, at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/alameda-mythical-cures](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/alameda-mythical-cures) .] What drives the desire for a cure-all? Who benefits from that desire? Explore tough questions related to our quests for cures with Vivian Delchamps Wolf, a scholar of disability studies, feminist studies, and race studies whose upcoming book *Resisting Diagnosis* examines how women’s disability literature of the nineteenth century altered notions of health and drove social change. She’ll trace the advocacy of mythical cures in the United States from the 19th century to today, unpacking how such cures were promoted in ways that reinforced eugenic beliefs and biases related to gender, ability, and race. She’ll describe how nineteenth-century medical authorities promised cures to capitalize off those seeking their care. You’ll learn about health spa owners who paid doctors to send them patients, sustaining the myth of the “water cure” that boosted California’s health tourism. We’ll look at how the “rest cure” was prescribed to women diagnosed with “hysteria” to force them into isolation. Women’s writings gave accounts of their desperation being exploited by male doctors who exerted control by prescribing “cures” that actually worsened symptoms, necessitating further care. We’ll consider the traveling medicine shows popularized in the West after the Civil War, examining how these performances involved music and aggressive rhetoric promoting “exotic” cure-alls such as snake oil. You’ll learn how white salesmen, in purporting to source ingredients from Native American and Chinese medicine, promoted harmful racial stereotypes for their own financial gain. Dr. Wolf will explore how curative and eugenic rhetoric persists in today’s wellness trends such as the promotion of “detoxifying” teas. In discussing the racialized and financial politics of medicine, she’ll offer a disability-centered perspective that challenges the assumption that bodies and minds need to be “fixed.” She’ll familiarize her audience with disability advocates who challenge the rhetoric surrounding “cures” and urge us to envision a future in which we seek to care for people rather than fix them. (Advance tickets: $13.50 plus processing fees. Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image: Old bottles for bogus medicines on display at a Tulsa Fair. (Photo by Wesley Fryer / Creative Commons.)

5th Sunday Event - Plant Trees in Oakland May 31st

Looking for a small but impactful way to help in the fight against climate change, and green your community over a weekend? Volunteer to plant trees! Our Tree Team plants trees in sidewalks all around Oakland. As these trees grow, they help to improve air quality, sequester carbon, and improve the environmental conditions of our neighborhoods. Many of the beautiful large trees you see along sidewalks are a result of our volunteers, and we still have so much more to do. No experience is required, but volunteers should be ready to do some digging and get a bit dirty. What: Planting trees along sidewalks and streets in Oakland for homeowners. After the training, we will split into smaller groups and drive to the sites. Who: You! Bring your friends and/or make new ones. No experience is needed. You should be able to lift 30 pounds (half the weight of a new tree). What to Bring: Wear closed-toed shoes, clothes that you can get dirty, and a hat for sun protection; bring your own water, lunch and a snack. We'll provide the shovels, picks, brooms, and gloves, but if you have your own please bring them along as we are short on supplies these days. If you are bringing a minor, please let us know. How: Dig a hole, take the tree out of its pot and put it into the ground, backfill the soil around the roots, and sweep the sidewalk clean. (Don't worry; we'll teach you whatever you don't know -- or take a peek at the guide here: http://www.treesforoaklandflatlands.org/plant-a-tree.html) Where: Meet at our staging area (**5917 Whitney St., Oakland 94609)**. The trees will be in other places around town, so **please be on time** so we can meet before we disperse. We can plant in light rain, but if we decide to cancel because of heavier rain, we'll announce it here by 8am. For more information or to join our email list, contact us at treesforoakland.org Note: There is no bathroom on-site so make sure to go before you arrive! If you are lost or running late, call or text Bart at 510 917 4352

I Love Boosters (2026)

**Join us for I Love Boosters, a "raucous capitalist critique" from Oakland-based writer-director Boots Riley on Saturday, May 23 at AMC Kabuki. Show starts at 7:15pm.** Please buy your ticket in advance. We will meet outside (or inside depending on the weather) at 7:00pm for quick intros and again after the show to gather before walking to a nearby bar/restaurant for discussion. Location for the after movie discussion is TBD but we will be near the Japan Center so we have plenty of options for food & drink. See you there or to quote a popular song, Shoplifters of the World Unite!

BASH- Bay Area & Sacramento Short Film Festival 2025- Part 1- PLUS

Bay Area and Sac Short Films Festival, PLUS- Challenge Filmmakers, Actors, and Writers Compete!!!.. with NETWORKING! THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT- Get Tickets WELL IN ADVANCE! For More Info or GET TICKETS TODAY[ ](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bash-bay-area-and-sacramento-short-film-festival--2026)[CLICK HERE](https://www.mmtb.org/festival) SEE OUR ANNUAL CALENDAR FOR ALL OUR EVENTS THIS YEAR [event.mmtb.org](http://event.mmtb.org)

Costa Rica Eco Adventure: Waterfalls, Snorkeling, Zip lines, Rafting, Volcanoes!

***¡¡¡ Pura Vida !!!*** Come alone, leave with friends! This is what Meetup is all about. Being able to join and do what you wanted to do . . just not alone. We are going to Costa Rica for 9 nights/10 days of exploration and tropical adventures. . . . **Best Meetup ever!**! To see how fun it is . . . Here are photos from when we did go before [https://photos.app.goo.gl/cswRyeNZp1r6WW9t9](https://photos.app.goo.gl/cswRyeNZp1r6WW9t9) Costa Rica is a playground for the adventurous and an eco-tourist's dream! It is an unspoiled tropical paradise. * Beautiful beaches * Rainforest biodiversity * Misty volcanoes * Roaring rivers * Lush jungles * Exotic flora and fauna * And more!! **And we are going there to enjoy it, learn about it and make memories of a lifetime!** This event is a true Meetup. We are creating it from scratch, and bringing like-minded people together on this adventure. Along the way making lifelong memories and friendships. Together . . . let’s make a Meetup to remember! * Hike around the base of the Arenal Volcano * Selvatura Zip Line Canopy Tour * Guided visit to Finca Luna Nueva Farm * Caño Negro Refuge Tour/Visit * Rio Frio Wildlife Refuge Boat Tour * Hanging Bridges Walking Tour * Ecotermales Hot Springs * Monteverde Night Walk Tour * Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Tour (daytime) * River Floating Tour * Tamarindo Beach * Sunset Sailing * Snorkeling Tour * And more! For a detailed Day By Day itinerary **[Click Here](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)**[ to fill out our info request form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8) **Land Tour cost $3350 per person, double occupancy** (we match roommates for those traveling solo, and most of us are doing just that). If you want your own room: **Solo occupancy additional $950** The only way to secure your spot for this meetup is a $300 deposit that is refundable up to 90 days before departure. **[Click here for secure deposit link](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/24X2UREP9XPKC)** When you make a deposit be sure to fill out this [ATTENDEES FORM](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11uywUNCIB5ONrpZ-gU_4mk3bvpc4p_nhhL3ewsbkC5A/edit)**.** As we mentioned, . . . the cost is $3350. This is for the "Land" portion only. Airfare is not included. This gives you the flexibility to have a flight with timing that works best for you. Or to use points/miles. I can also help arranging your airfare. To receive an offer, **[CLICK HERE and send me a message.](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=14363992)** **What is Included in this trip:** * **9 Nights hotel accommodation** * **9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners.** * **Meet & Greet at the airport.** * **Pick-up from airport to our hotel, and hotel to airport at the end of the trip** * **Transportation throughout the trip** * **Private naturalist English speaking tour guide** * **All entrance fees and tours mentioned in the itinerary day-by-day description** * **Daily water bottles for the group** * **Hotel and Added Value Tax** Does not include: ***x*** *International Airfare* ***x*** *Meals other than specified* ***x*** *Optional Tours* ***x*** *All items of personal nature (telephone calls, Laundry, room service, etc.)* ***x*** *Tipping for tour guides and drivers* **Want more info?** **[Click Here to fill out our info request form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)** **OR** **RSVP to the event with your email to receive additional info.** **OR** **[CLICK HERE to send me a message](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=14363992)** Whatever is easiest for you! *Still have questions?* **We do a Q & A Zoom once a month.** **[CLICK HERE](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/)** for our Q & A Zoom. RSVP on that event to get a reminder for the zoom. [Click here for the ](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/305233138/)**[MAIN ](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/288444641/)[location of this event on Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/305233138/)** RSVP there to post any discussion and to get notice of any comments and discussions. As well as any updates and reminders **We believe in good decent social.** **SOT 2000318-10** **[Click Here to see all our other events](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events)**

Kurosawa’s RASHOMON (1950) film @5, discussion after in JAPANTOWN

It’s hard to rank the films of Akira Kurosawa, who gave us Ikiru, Seven Samurai, Throne of Blood, Hidden Fortress, Yojimbo, Sanjuro, High & Low, and Ran among his stunning 30-film career. But “Rashomon” (1950) makes most film lovers’ Kurosawa Top Ten and often Top Five - it’s the pivotal moment when multi-perspective storytelling entered mainstream cinema. Of course you might see this entirely differently…. To attend this event, you have to BUY a TICKET (HERE: https://roxie.com/series/nippon-vibes-japanese-cinema-weekend-at-new-people/), come to the event, and come to the discussion afterward (at a local Japantown restaurant or pub TBD). Please only RSVP if you’re planning to buy a ticket, see the film, and come discuss it afterwards! Save spots for those who are coming.

Reception–Rooted in San Francisco Exhibition

SFPL presents the opening reception for the Rooted in San Francisco: 10 Years of the Legacy Business Program Exhibit, celebrating a decade of San Francisco’s Legacy Business Program and the longstanding small businesses that help shape the city’s cultural identity and neighborhood life. The exhibition highlights a selection of San Francisco Legacy Businesses through historic photographs, signage, storytelling and archival materials that reflect the creativity, resilience and community connections built across generations. From neighborhood institutions to family-run storefronts, the featured businesses represent the people and places that continue to define San Francisco’s commercial corridors. Presented in partnership with the City and County of San Francisco’s Office of Small Business and the Legacy Business Program, the exhibition also explores the importance of preservation, continuity and local economic culture in a rapidly changing city. **Takes place in the Art, Music & Recreation Center Exhibit Space - 4th Floor**

Anonymous for the Voiceless Masterclass and San Francisco Takeover

SFVS is joining Anonymous for the Voiceless for a powerful THREE-DAY outreach campaign in the heart of San Francisco featuring AV cofounder Paul Bashir giving an intensive masterclass on the Cube of Truth and effective street outreach. The masterclass will be held on Saturday from 10-3pm at the Quaker Friends Meeting House at 65 9th Street in San Francisco. The masterclass will be followed by a Cube of Truth action at Geary and Powell (Union Square) from 4:30pm-7:30pm. There will also be Cube of Truth actions on Friday from 5:30pm-7:30pm and Saturday from 12pm-6pm, both at Geary and Powell. If you plan to participate in any of the Cubes of Truth **you must be vegan**. Also please come dressed in all black clothing that is not made from any animal products. If you want to take your outreach skills to another level, this is for you. Over the course of the weekend we will: ⚡ Hold Cube of Truth actions each day ⚡ Learn directly from one of the most impactful voices in the movement ⚡ Sharpen our conversations and outreach effectiveness ⚡ Build community with fellow activists ⚡ Enjoy post-cube meals together for those who can join Whether you’re brand new to outreach or already active in the streets, this will be an incredible opportunity to grow, connect, and stand stronger for the animals. San Francisco is about to hear the truth again. Let’s make this another unforgettable takeover. For more please visit: [https://cubeoftruth.com/](https://cubeoftruth.com/) \* Please note that this is a community led event; it is not an official SFVS event \*

Sausalito Jazz & Blues Festival

The 2026 Sausalito Jazz & Blues Festival by the Bay music series is free! Consider your Friday evenings booked from June to September. It's in Gabrielson Park. We can rent tables in the picnic area but it's more fun to layout blankets on the lawn near the stage and dance track. The lawn area is small so we have to get there early to claim a spot and this is a very popular music series. All the bands that I've seen over the years are excellent. A few requirements: low beach chairs/tables or sit on your blanket for max stage views. We'll be group dancing for sure. Bring your food & bev or try the food trucks and local vendors. See the park map in Photo section and note where we'll camp-out. It can be warm evening temps, chilly rolling fog or rain to cancel. Press release: ## 2026 Lineup TBD. New meetup for each band. * **June 5: [Beau Beau Band](https://www.beaubeauband.com/)** (roots rhythm & blues, New Orleans music) * **June 12: [Ideateam](https://www.ideateamband.com/)** (experimental funk, soul, rhythm & blues) * **June 19: Ron Rosson & Music For The Soul** * **June 26: [Spike Sikes and His Awesome Hotcakes](https://awesomehotcakes.com/)** (soul, swing, R&B, jazz, jump) * **July 10: [GG Amos](https://twogees.com/)** (blues, jazz, funk, Latin) * **July 17: [East Side Funk](https://www.eastsidefunk.com/)** (jazz-funk) * **July 24: [Juke Joint](http://www.jukejointband.com/)** (blues, soul, jazz) * **July 31: [Evan Thomas & the Brotherhood](https://www.evanthomasband.com/)** (funky soulful blues) * **August 7: [Incendio](https://incendioband.com/)** (roots, world jazz, Latin) * **August 14: [The Volker Strifler Band](https://www.volkerstrifler.com/)** (blues, rock, jazz, Latin) * **August 21: [Big Blu Soul Revue](https://www.bigblusoulrevue.com/)** (soul, R&B, funk, jazz) * **August 28: [The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra Featuring Willy Jordan](https://www.anthonypaule.com/)** (blues, soul) * **September 4: [James Henry Hands On Fire](http://sambaproductionllc.com/)**\* * **September 11: [Mike "Spiderman" Robinson](https://www.sausalito.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/events/www.mikespidermanrobinson.com)**\* * **September 18: [Dee Coco & Company](https://www.facebook.com/dee.c.johnson?mibextid=wwXIfr)**\* * **September 25: [West Coast Blues Society](https://www.westcoastbluessociety.org/)**\* [https://www.sausalito.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/events/jazz-and-blues-by-the-bay](https://www.sausalito.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/events/jazz-and-blues-by-the-bay) Area Maps and Directions * Gabrielson Park is located on the waterfront in downtown Sausalito * [View a Google Map of Gabrielson Park](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gabrielson+Park/@37.8572261,-122.4807934,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x8085844515c213dd:0x7883356d28558b02!8m2!3d37.857108!4d-122.4789683?hl=en) * [View the schedule of the Golden Gate Ferry](http://goldengateferry.org/schedules/Sausalito.php) Parking * [See a map of municipal parking lots in the downtown area](https://www.sausalito.gov/services/parking/public-parking-lots) * Parking at street meters is free after 6:00 p.m. Hourly parking rates will be between $2.50 and $3.00 per hour in [metered parking areas](https://www.sausalito.gov/departments/police-department/parking/street-parking) along Bridgeway and adjacent streets downtown * Hours of operation for these [public parking lots](https://www.sausalito.gov/departments/police-department/parking/public-parking-lots) will begin at 7:00 a.m. and end at 10:00 p.m. Rsvp here: priority given to members in good standing with actual profile photos. Allow extra time for commute traffic, parking, walking to venue, etc. Only inclement weather will cancel meetup.