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Discover “Black Gold”: Free Storytelling + Art Day (SF)

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Saturday, August 30, 2025 - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Fort Point National Historic Site | Marine Dr., San Francisco, CA

Event Details

Join us to enjoy an afternoon of art, reading, and storytelling in Black Gold: Stories Untold at Fort Point.

From 1 to 5 pm: San Francisco Public Library Bookmobile
Visit the SFPL Bookmobile, talk with passionate librarians, and pick up your library card just in time for back-to-school! Explore the wonderful curation of books selected by SFPL staff librarians, which illuminates the role that African American communities play in California’s cultural, social, and political landscape.

From 1 to 3:30 pm: Storytelling in the Exhibition Spaces
Experience the magic of spoken words in resonance with the artworks and discover lesser-known stories about the historical figures featured in Black Gold: Stories Untold. Three performances: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. (no pre-registration required).

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Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Community, In Person, Kids & Families, Literature
Address: Marine Dr., San Francisco, CA