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“Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World” (SF International Arts Fest)

Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm | Cost: $25*
*Advanced $25; Door $30

Monkeybrains | 933 Treat Ave, San Francisco

Event Details

Duane Forrest is back at the SF International Arts Festival.

Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World
From Off Broadway to a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning artist Duane Forrest takes audiences on an uplifting, deeply human journey through the music & legacy of global phenomenon Bob Marley. Blending soulful renditions of Marley’s classics with heartfelt stories of identity, ancestry & rediscovery, Forrest explores how reggae became a rhythm of unity, resistance &healing. Raised in Toronto by Jamaican parents, wrestling with identity, colorism, and cultural disconnection, he reflects on finding belonging through Marley’s message — reminding us that, in the end, every little thing is gonna be alright.

For 20% off any tickets use discount code: BCFSFIAF26
For 2 for 1 tickets for Duane Forrest use discount code: DUANE24

Duane Forrest Productions
Duane Forrest Productions is an independent multidisciplinary company founded by Jamaican-Canadian artist Duane Forrest, creating intimate, portable performances that blend original music, object theatre, and community-rooted storytelling. For over a decade, the company has toured internationally across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, East Asia, and Latin America, presenting both theatrical works and concerts at fringe and independent festivals.

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Cost: $25*
*Advanced $25; Door $30
Categories: Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Live Music, Theater & Performance
Venue: Monkeybrains
Address: 933 Treat Ave, San Francisco

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