Welcome to “The Sights + Sounds Show with Jeneé Darden," where every week we tap into the Bay Area arts scene and bring you rich conversations with artists. On today’s show, poet Kevin Dublin talks about love and his upcoming performance at KALW's “Sights + Sounds After Dark.” Then, we hear about what’s coming up at the Black Choreographers Festival. And an annual Valentine’s Day block party returns to the Mission.
Today's theme is about love and community.
Kevin Dublin
During the end of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, a message flashed on the stadium jumbotron that said, "The only thing more powerful than hate, is love." A lot of people need love right now. This Thursday, February 12, Jeneé Darden is hosting her pre-Valentine's Day event. It's called "Sights + Sounds After Dark: The Love Factor." There will be music and poetry.
One of the wonderful artists who will be performing is San Francisco poet Kevin Dublin. He's also an educator and producer of Living Room SF. He's the author of "How to Fall in Love in San Diego."
"Sights + Sounds After Dark: The Love Factor" is happening at KALW's spot at 220 Montgomery St. in Downtown San Francisco. Show starts at 7 pm, doors open at 6pm.
laura elaine ellis and Dazaun Soleyn
One of host Jeneé Darden's favorite things to do is dance. She's no pro but she loves watching the pros on stage. Which brings us to the 21st annual Black Choreographers Festival. See works by established and emerging artists. More than half of the 18 choreographers participating in the festival are debuting new productions. Joining Jeneé are laura elaine ellis, co-director and co-presenter of The Black Choreographers Festival and choreographer Dazaun Soleyn.
The Black Choreographers Festival runs February 21 to March 1 at the Dance Mission Theater in San Francisco.
Nina Parks
At the top of the show, we talked about the power of love during these turbulent times. One source where some people find love is in community. Like at the block party Lovers Lane, which is on Balmy Alley and other areas in the San Francisco Mission District. This Valentine's Day, Lovers Lane will bring people together through family activities, food, live music, local vendors and artists. This is the festival's fifth year. Nina Parks, the marketing director of Lovers Lane, talks about what can people expect at this free, annual event that celebrates love.
