Celebrate the rich and vibrant culture of El Salvador in this unique, one-of-kind event, showcasing the diverse talent of Salvadoran artists

Join us for an enchanting evening dedicated to the rich and vibrant culture of El Salvador and its global diaspora while benefiting El Concilio of San Mateo County.

Cultura Fest: Celebrating Global Salvadoran Art, Culture, and Identity is a unique event designed to elevate Salvadoran art and culture, showcasing the diverse talents of both emerging and established artists from around the world. This is an unparalleled opportunity for artists to present their work to audiences who may not typically have access to such art forms, while also offering attendees a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty and creativity of Salvadoran culture in its various global manifestations.

**Visual Art Exhibition:**

Our Visual Art Exhibition will feature a curated selection of paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media works that encapsulate the spirit and heritage of El Salvador and its diaspora. From the colorful landscapes of its natural beauty to the intricate designs of traditional crafts, the exhibition aims to showcase the breadth and depth of Salvadoran artistic expression across different continents and cultures.

**Performing Arts Showcase:**

The Performing Arts Showcase promises an unforgettable experience with captivating performances that span traditional dance, music, and theater. From the rhythmic beats of cumbia and salsa to the soul-stirring melodies of traditional folk songs, the evening will be a celebration of Salvadoran heritage and creativity, as well as the diverse influences and adaptations found in Salvadoran communities around the world.

**Creating Space for Exploration:**

Cultura Fest: Celebrating Global Salvadoran Art, Culture, and Identity is not just a showcase of art and performances; it's a space for introspection, exploration, and connection across borders and cultures. We invite attendees to engage with the art and artists, to ask questions, share stories, and reflect on their own cultural identities and experiences. Through these interactions, we hope to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Salvadoran culture and art in all its global diversity.

**Audience Engagement:**

This event is open to everyone, regardless of background or artistic knowledge. Whether you are a seasoned art enthusiast, a member of the Salvadoran diaspora, or simply curious about Salvadoran culture, there is something for everyone to enjoy and discover. We encourage audiences to approach the evening with an open mind and heart, ready to be inspired and moved by the creativity and passion on display from Salvadoran communities around the world.

More than just an event, it's a celebration of community, creativity, and culture that transcends borders and unites us all. By providing a platform for artists from El Salvador and its global diaspora to showcase their work and audiences to explore and connect with Salvadoran art and culture in all its diversity, we aim to create meaningful experiences that resonate long after the night is over.

Join us in celebrating the beauty, diversity, and global reach of El Salvador, let your imagination soar, all in the spirit to benefit the programs and services offered by El Concilio of San Mateo County.

About El Concilio of San Mateo County: El Concilio is a Latinx-led, non-profit, community-based organization committed to increasing education, employment, and access to quality-of-life services for our most vulnerable residents. Through its core programs—safety net navigation, coalition building, outreach and education, climate justice, and the incubator program—our services address the emergent needs of low-income, immigrant, and underserved communities in San Mateo County

Join us Bay Area for a movie tour in San Francisco showcasing this award-winning heartfelt film! Make sure to purchase your tickets!

The award-winning indie Latino feature film, These Days, is coming to your town! This ground-breaking project has touched the audience, while opening eyes to the industry to a heart felt film about a Salvadoran community in Brentwood, Long Island, NY. Come and get your tickets at the Marina Theatre in San Francisco.

• 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM -Doors Open

  • We will have our own "Step and Repeat" red carpet where people can take photos. T-Shirts will be sold.

• 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Movie Begins

  • Make sure you are on time because the movie will be on time.

• 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM - Q-and-A session

  • Immediately after the film a Q-and-A session will begin. The audience can ask detail questions about the film as the film director and producers will be present.

• 2:20 PM - 2:30 PM - Closing Time

  • Before we leave lets take final pictures. And don't forget we are also selling movie t-shirts as well. I hope everyone will enjoy the film. Please support us at #thesedaysmovie on all of our social media.

PupusaFest San Francisco

Talento: Oro Solido, La Maquina, Espiritu Libre, Rafa y Los Ejecutivos, Grupo Maíz Ballet Folklorico

Puertas abren/Doors open: 12:00 p.m.

• Edad/Age: All Ages / Todas las Edades

• ¡Menores de 10 entran GRATIS!

• Para más info/For more info: 1-866-529-7220

Hoozay and Marcella Arguello are coming to San Francisco!

Featuring Special Guest Los Bayuncos LLC with their world famous #Putacos yes! pupusa tacos!

Purchase tickets at www.hoozay.live

Hoozay is a Los Angeles based standup comedian and digital content creator. He is the son of Salvadoran immigrants and started performing stand up Comedy at the age of 19. He is part of Tiktoks Latinx Digital content creators and he uses his platform to entertain and educate people about his Salvadoran culture using his brand of comedy.

Marcella is a stand up comedian, writer and actor whose comedy knows no bounds; she eagerly discusses any and every topic that tickles her. From dating short guys - because she has no other options at 6’2’’ - to being mistaken for a man, her Latinx identity, her take on race & gender, and wild stories & situations she’s gotten herself in and out of. Marcella’s debut half hour comedy special Bitch, Grow Up. on HBO & HBO Max is quickly becoming a comedy classic. It’s a half hour that fully represents the comedians abilities to handle all forms of comedy - from one liners to stories to crowd work, the seventeen years she’s put in really shines through.

Doors Open 1PM

Comedy Show starts at 3:00pm

General Admission includes admission to the Comedy

Vip Tickets include Table seating + Special Comedy Pupusas and beer mug

*TICKETED EVENT

Hoozay Presents Comedy, Pupusas and Beer | Putacos Day Celebration

Putaco Day is a day of unity and diversity, bringing together people from all walks of life to celebrate the shared traditions and values of Mexican and Salvadoran cultures. The day is named after the two national dishes of the two countries - pupusas and tacos - and is meant to symbolize the coming together of the two cultures in a spirit of friendship and cooperation.

Join us Saturday May 20th at BorderX Beerthug brewing located in the city of Bell California. Featuring the world famous Putacos by Los Bayuncos from San Francisco!

The event will be Hosted by CurtidoTV featuring some of the funniest comedians in the country and our Headliner Hoozay!

With special musical guest DJ Juice.

Hoozay is a Los Angeles based standup comedian and digital content creator. He is the son of Salvadoran immigrants and started performing stand up Comedy at the age of 19. He is part of Tiktoks Latinx Digital content creators and he uses his platform to entertain and educate people about his Salvadoran culture using his brand of comedy.

Food starts at 2pm

Comedy show Starts at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

*TICKETED EVENT

Purchase your comedy show tickets at PUTACODAY.COM

Participate in Mission Lotería and support local businesses. Shop. Play. Win! Fill up your game board (tabla) and redeem for raffle tickets. Collect stickers for your tabla from participating businesses and enter to win cash, gift cards and other merchandise at this event!

Join us at Abanico Coffee Roasters on Saturday, May 13 from 3-5PM for a fun afternoon of Mission Lotería games, raffles and live entertainment, featuring Mayan dancers from Asociacion Mayab, and live drums and Afro-Latin beats from Community Drummers.

First 20 guests get a FREE Espresso-tini (alcohol free)!

Up to $500 in cash and prizes for guests that enter the raffle!

OUTDOOR "MERCADITO" POP-UP SHOPS

Hella Paisa

Colibri Creations

Navajo Dreams

SanFranCipota

Quesseso?

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

3:00 PM - Guests check in. Spin the wheel for FREE Lotería merch and a chance to score a free space on your tabla.

3:30 PM - Purchase coffee and snacks from Abanico Coffee while enjoying Afro-Latin beats by Community Drummers before they play at Carnaval 2023!

4:00 PM - Play a round of Lotería; Winners earn extra raffle tickets to enter to win cash, gift cards and merchandise.

4:30 PM - Dance performance from Asociacion Mayab.

4:55 PM - Raffle winners announced - $200 cash!

5:00 PM - Event end.

For more information about Mission Lotería, visit our website at www.missionstreetsf.com/loteria.

HOW TO PLAY

Mission Lotería is a shop-local initiative to support small businesses along Mission Street in San Francisco. Get a free tabla and connect a winning play. A winning play is any connected line on your tabla. You can also play the 4 corners. Each winning play gets you 1 entry into the drawing. Submit a full game board and receive 10 entries into the drawing!!!

PRIZES

• (2) Grand Prize Cash Prizes of $200 each!

• (2) Gift Prize Bundles with items from local businesses. Each bundle is valued at over $200!

• (10) $20 Gift Cards!

Gift Cards to local businesses like Cafe de Olla, Le Dix-Sept Patisserie, Sour Cherry Comics, Kitava Kitchen, Mission: Comics & Art, District Tea, and many more of your favorite Mission District businesses!

Join the Sip and Shop Saturday Familia for one last time at Speakeasy Brewery to enjoy Pupusas, Micheladas, Merch, and music you’ll want to dance to!

Free family and fur baby friendly event!

The Sip and Shop familia invites you to the final fiesta at Speakeasy Brewery for hella good food, ice cold drinks, sweets & treats, plus treat yo' self to new merch from your favorite local microbusinesses.

This free outdoor event is family and fur baby friendly.

Treat Mom, Mamá, baby momma, future mami to a fun day of deliciousness, grab some gifts they'll love and dance to music by DJ Juice - your DJ's favorite DJ.

So bring your loved ones and get ready to try a new brew, experience a PuTaco - PupusaTaco or Mama's Papas famous mac & cheese balls, dance away to anything from cumbias to hip hop, and grab some gifts for a friend while supporting your community.

Featured vendors: 

• Los Bayuncos

• Mama's Papas

• Buddha Miches

• Quesseso

• Mission Native

• Bendecida Por Vida

• SanFranCipota

• Frisco Slums

• Aura Official

• Errrray

Note: Alcohol only sold and served to adults 21+ with an ID.

Hosted by Speakeasy Brewery and Los Bayuncos LLC.

NaviDamos Toy Giveaway at Speakeasy Brewery/Hunter's Point Brewery

Hosted by The City's Freshest @themissionsbarbershop & @los_bayuncos_

We’ll be giving away toys, hot dogs and burgers to the kids! A Free pan dulce and hot chocolate station for everyone. Come through and bring the family!!!

Support local vendors while shopping for merchandise, food and micheladas!

Santa Claus will also be in attendance for photos!

If you’d like to donate toys for kids all ages, feel free to stop by before Dec 16th:

The Mission’s Barbershop
3422 25th Street San Francisco, CA 94110

or

Dying Breed SF
3045 24th Street San Francisco, CA 94110

El Pulgarcito Christmas hosted by What’s That You’re Cookin’? Salvadorian Cuisine and Hoozay

Noble Ale Works Brewery
Address: 1621 Sinclair St, Anaheim, CA 92806

Celebrate navidad Salvi style! Pupusas, beer, and a toy drive for the kids! Check out Salvadorian vendors to shop small and get those Christmas gifts ready.

La Raza Park/Potrero del Sol Park SF in the Mission District

”Costume contest, trunk decorating contest, pumpkin giveaway and more! Food, drinks, art, jewelry, health/wellness, candles, photography, and more!”

Hosted by Frisco's Fabulous @415infused & @jessies.sweets

Featuring 40 of San Francisco's favorite small businesses, costume contest, pumpkins, trick or treating, kids bouncy house, music, deliciousness and more!

Poppin’ in the Palace is hosted by Solano's Superwoman @hellapoppin_popups

Featuring 200 Vendors, food & treats, kids zone, raffle, music, performances, and more!