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Havana, Cuba · HavanaHavana 1991, two sisters under house arrest for speaking out against the oppressive government. Using their art as a for of resistance. What do locked-in places breed? Two Sisters and a Piano by Nilo Cruz, Directed by Ben Chau-Chiu, Cast includes Monica Rose Slater, Megan Soledad, Caleb Cabrera, and Christian Jimenez. A deeply moving story of resilience, love, and the transformative power of creativity in the face of oppression. Given current co…Read Article
SF's Immersive Theater of Cuban Stories "Two Sisters + a Piano" (Aug 15-31)

San Francisco, California · San FranciscoVisit the Museum of Craft and Design on the closing day of “Beau McCall: Buttons On!” for a powerful conversation between artist Beau McCall and Levi’s Brand Historian and Director of Archives Tracey Panek. Moderated by Souleo – a cultural icon, McCall’s muse, and the curator of “Buttons On!” – the discussion with dive into the significance of buttons, denim, and wearable art as well as the themes of social justice, music, and personal identity …Read Article
"Beau McCall x Levi's" Closing Weekend Conversation at Museum of Craft and Design (SF)

MGM · San FranciscoThe two reigning queens of MGM face off in this zany, fast-paced comedy from 1939. When Mary Haines (Norma Shearer) discovers her husband’s affair with Crystal Allen (Joan Crawford), she has to decide how to move forward, while staving off “help” from her busybody cousin Sylvia Fowler (Rosalind Russell) and her gaggle of Park Avenue girlfriends. Featuring a cast entirely of women (even the animals), the film is notable for its quick dialogue, an…Read Article