Documentary Screenings San Francisco

The Edge of Each Other's Battles: The Vision of Audre Lorde

In honor of National Poetry Month the San Francisco Public Library screens *The Edge of Each Other's Battles: The Vision of Audre Lorde*, a powerful documentary and moving tribute to legendary black lesbian feminist poet [Audre Lorde](https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?custom_edit=false&query=contributor%3A(Lorde%2C%20Audre)&searchType=bl&suppress=true). One of the most celebrated icons of feminism's second wave, Lorde inspired several generations of activists with her riveting poetry. She served as a catalyst for change and united the communities of which she was a part: black arts and black liberation, women's liberation and lesbian and gay liberation. Nowhere was this more apparent than at the groundbreaking I Am Your Sister Conference, which brought together 1,200 activists from 23 countries. The film's documentation of this conference includes thrilling footage of the inimitable Lorde herself, and candid interviews with conference organizers. *The Edge of Each Other's Battles* brings Lorde's legacy of poetry and politics to life and conveys the spirit, passion and intensity that remains her trademark. Director: [Jennifer Abod](https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?custom_edit=false&query=contributor%3A(Abod%2C%20Jennifer)&searchType=bl&suppress=true) NR, 59 mins., 2002. Closed captions (CC) in English. More info about the film: [https://sfpl.org/events/2026/04/30/film-edge-each-others-battles](https://sfpl.org/events/2026/04/30/film-edge-each-others-battles) 5:45 Meet in SFPL's Latino Room (lower level) at 100 Larkin St. 6:00 The film starts at 6 p.m. 7:05 After the film we will stay for a brief post-screening conversation.

"Michael" @ AMC Metreon IMAX (Free Advance Screening)

We're invited to a free advance screening of "Michael" on the huge IMAX screen at the AMC Metreon - portraying Michael Jackson's life beyond the music. **In order to secure your seat you must fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/s9khQnKKyC82JCib7** **If the form is closed all seats have been taken.** *Showtime is 7 pm - please arrive no later than 6.30 pm for checkin, after that time unclaimed seats will no longer be held.* Checkin is on the second floor of the Metreon (if you can't find the checkin table please inquire with theater staff) I will be out of town, so this will be an unhosted event.

TBC -- CAAMFest, Asian American Film Festival

Wild and Scenic Film Festival

**Wild and Scenic Film Festival** Saturday\, April 25 \| Doors 6:30 PM \| Films 7 PM **David Brower Center, [2150 Allston Way, Berkeley](https://www.google.com/maps/search/2150+Allston+Way,+Berkeley?entry=gmail&source=g)** [https://cclalameda.org/wsff-2026/](https://cclalameda.org/wsff-2026/)

Tabu: A Story of the South Seas (1931, F.W. Murnau)

Join us for the Silent Film Festival, finally back at the Castro! Showtime is 8.45 pm - we'll meet no later than 8.30 pm at the Castro box office. If you are interested in grabbing dinner before the show please note "Dinner" in the comments and I'll organize. Tickets: https://silentfilm.org/event/tabu-a-story-of-the-south-seas/ **Tabu: A Story of the South Seas** At the top of his artistic game, the director who had perfected the artifice of cinematic atmospheres abandoned the studio and its harrying producers to make a movie en plein air. Working with nonprofessional actors and a skeleton crew that included documentarian Robert Flaherty, F.W. Murnau spent more than a year and all his money in the South Sea islands for what turned out to be his last film.

CatchLight Visual Storytelling Summit 2026 ($)

Spanish Cinema Mixer! 🎬🍿MAY2nd Limited 40seat MicroCinema! READ BELOW!

[https://buytickets.at/shapeshifterscinema/2155742](https://buytickets.at/shapeshifterscinema/2155742) Enjoy movies in Spanish! Saturday, MAY 2nd at SHAPESHIFTERS MICRO CINEMA (40seats) & BREWERY VICTORIAN ART HOUSE! for an exclusive, cozy screening of an acclaimed Spanish-language film in OAKLAND! Come have a great time with good vibes in a super comfortable, relaxed atmosphere and top-notch cinema! 🎬✨🍿 It’s the perfect plan to spend your Saturday with friends, family, or your partner. Learn Spanish through cinema and have fun at the same time! Plus, it’s in person, so you can share the experience with other movie fans. Feature presentation 🎥 - RELATOS SALVAJES 5PM-7PM MIX AND MINGLE RSVP with other movie goers in the spacious beautiful victorian house back patio look for the red balloons! 🎈 🎈 PAY TO ATTEND MOVIE EVENT. RSVP Get your ticket •Link to buy ticket below•- [https://buytickets.at/shapeshifterscinema/2155742](https://buytickets.at/shapeshifterscinema/2155742) 🚨7PM- 9PM SHOWTIME -RELATOS SALVAJES MOVIE EVENT FEE $20 PER TICKET LIMITED 40 SEATS! 🚨 🎬🍿🎬🍿🎬🍿🎬🍿🎬🍿🎬🍿🎬🍿 SHOWCASE RELATOS SALVAJES Wild Tales (2014) is an Oscar-nominated Argentine dark comedy anthology film, written and directed by Damián Szifrón featuring six standalone stories connected by themes of revenge, rage, and the extremes of human behavior when pushed to the limit.

Bollywood Festive Nights at Union Square

Join us for an unforgettable **Bollywood Night** in the heart of San Francisco at Union Square – rhythm, fun, community. **5:00 – 6:00 PM** – *30 minute Bollywood* *Dance Lesson* + *Party* — we’ll teach you the steps, the flair, and the fun; then we dance it out together! **6:00 – 7:00 PM** – *30 minute Bollywood* *Dance Lesson* + *Party* — we’ll teach you the steps, the flair, and the fun; then we dance it out together! **7:00 – 8:00 PM** – *Dance Party* — We turn up the music and light up the floor with a 1-hour open dance party. 🌈 Open to all ages, all levels, all backgrounds. ✨ Come casual or dressed, no pressure! Bring your friends, learn some moves, find your groove, find your friends, be a part of a magical community once a month at Union Square. Previous class in 2025 summary joy v[ideo: ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHSENixJaVA&list=RDnHSENixJaVA&start_radio=1) Free class every month on 4th Friday of the Month except in August it will be on August 14th Classes go till end of September Park in garage, Uber over, or take Powell exit on Bart Do come say hello to us so we can welcome you in our La Dolce Vita :)

UNHOSTED Ocean Photographer exhibit April 24 thru May 17

Concert -->> Timeless Egypt: Egypt's Legacy in Motion

Music in-Takht, a wonderful Bay Area-based Egyptian heritage ensemble that wowed Meetup members at last year's SF International Arts Festival, returns to the Mission District's Community Music Center for another Arts Fest concert - this one featuring four world premieres by band members! The band's music selections for the evening will range from classical Egyptian music to contemporary Egyptian fusions with jazz, Irish, and Western classical music. I believe the core musicians will be the same as at last year's concert (plus a guest artist this time) : **Violinist and Music Director:** Basma Edrees **Oud:** Matthew Wright **Nay:** Seif Ibrahim **Egyptian percussion and Drumset:** Mohamed Abdelradi **Egyptian percussion:** Loay Dahbour **Bass:** Ernesto Mazar Kindelan **Keyboards:** Daniel Filip **Harp:** Destiny Muhammad (guest artist) CONCERT COST: Ticket prices for this general-admission-seating event are about $23 to $33, *depending on when you buy your tickets.* ***NOTE: The Early Bird ticket price of about $23 is available through March 31.*** I also request a one dollar donation from Meetup RSVPers who can afford it, to defray the hefty fees that Meetup charges me as lead organizer. TICKETS/SEATING: **Buy your own tickets.** General admission seating. TICKET LINK: https://sfiaf.vbotickets.com/event/Timeless_Egypt_Egypts_Legacy_in_Motion_SF_International_Arts_Festival/183819 WHEN/WHERE TO MEET: Unless you're joining me for the optional pre-show dinner, let's meet at the doors to the Community Music Center at 544 Capp Street **no later than 6:30 p.m.** (when the doors open) so we can increase our chances of getting good seats together. The show starts at 7:00 p.m. and I expect it to consist of two sets (with an intermission), ending at 9:00 p.m. HOW TO FIND ME: I'm WF, about 5 feet tall, with short salt-and-pepper hair and glasses. I'll send my mobile number to RSVPers prior to the show. **If I'm missing anyone when I get seated, I'll post a Comment on the Meetup Event Page with my location.** PLEASE TEXT ME IF YOU DON'T SPOT ME. TRANSIT/LOCATION: Located south of Mission Street, between 20th and 21st Street, a convenient walk from 24th Street BART and Mission Street bus lines. If you're driving, allow extra time for street parking. OPTIONAL PRE-SHOW DINNER: At 5:00 p.m. at Arabian Nights, located on Mission near 20th Street. *Dinner headcount is limited to SIX people, with preference given to Meetup members who don't flake out on their RSVPs.* (I will gladly accommodate additional people for the concert by itself.) MORE INFO: https://basmaedreesviolin.com/music-in-takht https://basmaedreesviolin.com/about

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!**

Bollywood Nights at Union Square