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3 community and culture events to look forward to in San Francisco this weekend

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Published on May 16, 2019
3 community and culture events to look forward to in San Francisco this weekendHarvey Milk Plaza. | Photo: miss_millions/Foter

Looking to get out into the community this weekend?

From brunch to a memorial celebration, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural meetups coming up in San Francisco. Read on for a rundown.

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4th Annual Black Girl Magic Brunch

From the event description:

In so many ways, playwright and poet Ntozake Shange brought us out to know ourselves. This year we would like to celebrate her by dedicating our brunch theme to "For colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf," in her honor. We’re inviting you as we hold space to toast the divine in ourselves and others, at this year’s fourth annual Black Girl Magic brunch! 

When: Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: Casa Noble SF, 290 Napoleon St., Studio D.
Admission: $35
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'Human with a Stool' screening 

From the event description:

"Human with a Stool" goes on a tour across the cities of the U.S. The authors will present the film and answer questions about the creative process. "Human with a Stool" is an adventure documentary film about the last trip of a traveler and director Leonid Kanter. In 2004, a group of film students came up with a simple but insane adventure: to bring four wooden stools to the shores of four oceans. The film documents the final, fourth trip to the Pacific Ocean, which lasted a year. Upon returning to Ukraine, the travelers were met with war.

When: Saturday, May 18, 4:45-7:15 p.m.
Where: Theatre of Yugen at NOHspace, 2840 Mariposa St.
Admission: $20 
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Harvey Milk Plaza Celebration

From the event description:

"My name is Harvey Milk, and I'm here to recruit you." So began many a speech made by Harvey Milk, one of history's most unconventional civil rights figures. Now, you are being recruited to honor Harvey with an exciting public space and memorial that will inspire visitors to carry on Harvey's mission of inclusivity and social justice. Join us as we celebrate the community's effort to honor Harvey Milk at the gateway entrance to Castro Street. The latest design drawings will be shared, vintage tunes will be jamming, Castro eateries will provide nibbles and wine and water will be provided.

When: Sunday, May 19, 2-5 p.m.
Where: 541 Castro Street
Admission: Free
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