2016 Frida Kahlo Celebration

Celebrate the 109th birthday of Frida Kahlo and her love affair with San Francisco during a week of Fiestas Fridas taking place at locations throughout the Mission District.

Oh and wear flowers in your hair.

There will be a new documentary about Frida Kahlo from Mexico, a mural inauguration, a FRI-DiA de los Muertos celebration, a salsa birthday party, an interactive fashion show, an art exhibit and they are bringing back the SELFrida Challenge. All of the events are free and kid friendly unless otherwise noted.

2016 Fiestas Fridas
July 1 – August 12, 2016
All over the Mission
Most events free unless otherwise listed below

Frida Altar – July 1 – 4 | casa bonampak | 1051 Valencia St. – FREE
El Dia del Angelito de Frida. A new Fiestas Fridas event in honor of Frida’s baby, which she lost on July 4th. Help build a community altar. Drop by and leave an offering for the baby at Casa Bonampak. Featuring original work by Heather Calderón. Come at any time to place your gift for the baby.

Christian Ramirez Balanzar and Puerto Alegre – FREE
When: Tuesday July 5th – 3 to 5 pm
Where: Puerto Alegre, 546 Valencia St, SF
What: “La Vida de Frida” art show curated by Christian Ramirez Balanzar hosted by Puerto Alegre. The 8th year of Frida at Puerto Alegre brings a new curator and a new theme. Enjoy complimentary food and a bit of spirits in honor of Frida. This event is free and is all ages.

Fiestas Fridas and Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts – $10
When: Friday July 8th – 6 to 9:30 pm
Where: 2868 Mission Street, SF
What: The 109th Birthday Celebration of Frida Kahlo hosted by MCCLA. An evening FRIDArte featuring local vendors, Mezcal tasting, a raffle of Frida art, Frida fashions from Frida’s Closet, Salsa dancing with Susana y su Orquesta Adelante, birthday cake and a few other surprises. This event is all ages. $10 entry.

Jingletown Arts and Janice Stamos – FREE
When: Friday July 8th – 6 to 9 pm
Where: Jingletown Art Studios, 3001 Chapman Street, Oakland
What: Over forty Fridas curated by Janice Stamos hosted by Jingletown Arts Gallery. Sponsored by Concentric Arts Group. This event is free and all ages. For questions please call (510) 220-7242
Gallery – Open Dates/Time – July 10, 16, 24, 30 | August 6, 20, Hours: 1 to 4 pm

Frankie Franco and Pig & Pie – FREE
When: July 9th – 5 to 6:30 pm
Where: Pig and Pie, 2962 24th St., SF
What: FRIDArte curated by and featuring art by Frankie Franco and Patricia Rodriguez. This event is free and all ages.

Fiestas Fridas and Alley Cat Books – FREE
When: July 9th – 6:30 to 8 pm
Where: Alley Cat Books, 3036 24th St., SF
What: Artist Reception featuring large format and dimensional FRIDArte pieces. Artists include Adrian Arias, Sally Rodriguez, Carolann Espino and others. Highlighting 20 KAHLOvera sculptures handcrafted by Lourdes Moreno from Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico. This event is all ages and is free to attend.

Fiestas Fridas and Luz de Luna – FREE
When: July 10th – 3 to 6 pm
Where: Luz de Luna, 3182 24th st, SF
What: FRI-DiA de los Muertos. A Dia de los Muertos Celebration in honor of the day Frida finally got her wings and shed her earthly shackles. Frida lost her baby on July 4th and she died on July 13th. In honor of her passing and the loss of her child, they will adorn an altar. Come dressed as Frida and paint your face as a KAHLOvera. Bring an offering and help adorn the FRIDAltar in her honor. Featuring original work by Carlos Villez. This event is all ages and it’s free, but donations are appreciated.

Fiestas Fridas and Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts – $15
– Friday & Saturday. July 15th and 16th – 7 to 9:30 pm
– Sunday July 17th – 3 to 5:30 pm
Where: 2868 Mission Street, SF
What: The return of the new documentary about Frida Kahlo, Entre el Dolor y el Placer, by Producer Noemi Cadena and Director Gabriel Santander for Canal 22 of Mexico, featuring Lila Downs. They will also present a rough cut of their new film featuring Frida’s wardrobe which was recently released for public viewing and is currently on display at the Casa Azul. Dra. Gloria Arjona will present a multi-media performance featuring Fridas letters and vocals by the artist. This event is all ages. $15 entry

Mercadito Frida: FREE in the upstairs gallery (during the show times listed above) featuring FRIDA clothing, art and jewelry from local artisans and FRIDArte vendors.

Polu Manu Productions and Sanchez Contemporary Art Gallery – FREE
When: Saturday July 23rd – 5 to 8 pm
Where: 1951 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
What: Passion for Frida art show curated by Bird Levy and Maria Sanchez hosted by Sanchez Contemporary Gallery. In the 8th year, the show heads to Oakland and brings artwork by local and far away FRIDArtist. Sanchez Contemporary/Tertulia Coffee is a new gallery space and café focused on emerging artists of Latino or African American descent.

Fiestas Fridas, Frida’s Closet and Twin Walls Mural Company – FREE
When: July 24th – 3 to 6 pm
Where: Frida’s Closet, 3473 25th St, SF
What: The SELFrida challenge returns. Last year, they had 36 Fridas taking selfies all at once. This year, they plan to break that record. They’re taking selfies in front of the new Frida Kahlo mural at Frida’s Closet in the Mission. Elaine Chu from Twin Walls Mural Co. will be on hand as they officially inaugurate the new Mural. Music, food, and Frida Fashions. The SELFIE Challenge is at 5 pm with registration starting at 3 pm. This event is free and all ages.

Fiestas Fridas, Ragdoll Productions and Pig & Pie – FREE
When: Sunday July 31st – 4 to 6 pm
Where: Pig and Pie, 2962 24th St SF
What: Their third year of a Poetry Open Mic with host Raggedy Andy from Ragdoll Productions and her stellar crew of Santa Cruz poets. Poets have up to 5 minutes with sign ups starting at 3 pm. All poets to be accompanied by our Congero and percussionist, Frank Guzman. First prize is $50. This event is free and all ages.

Fiestas Fridas and Sanchez Contemporary – FREE
When: Friday August 5th – 6 to 8 pm
Where: Tertulia Coffee- 1951 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
What: The second Poetry Open Mic goes to Oakland. Join in at Tertulia coffee for a First Fridays Poetry Open Mic. Poets have up to 5 minutes with sign ups starting at 3 pm. All poets to be accompanied by our Congero and percussionist, Frank Guzman. First prize is $50. This event is free and all ages.

Jingletown Arts Studio and Janice Stamos – FREE
When: Friday August 12th – 6 to 9 pm
Where: Jingletown Art Studios, 3001 Chapman Street, Oakland
What: Over forty Fridas curated by Janice Stamos hosted by Jingletown Arts Gallery. Sponsored by Concentric Arts Group. A final celebration before the show closes. This event is free and all ages. For questions, please call (510) 220-7242