{"id":409543,"date":"2026-07-23T15:41:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T15:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/409543\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T15:41:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T15:41:13","slug":"sights-sounds-picks-african-american-art-and-culture-complex-program-coordinator-ashley-smiley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/409543\/","title":{"rendered":"Sights + Sounds Picks: African American Art and Culture Complex Program Coordinator Ashley Smiley"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cSights + Sounds Picks\u201d is our weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene through the eyes and ears of local artists. On this episode, Host Jene\u00e9 Darden speaks with Ashley Smiley, program coordinator for the African American Art and Culture Complex in San Francisco. But we all know her as Smiley. The African American Art and Culture Complex is closing for a few years because their building will undergo a seismic renovation. But they will continue programming until the end of October. One of their upcoming events is the musical \u201cSchoolhouse Rock Live Jr.<\/a>\u201d It\u2019s inspired by the old school \u201cSchoolhouse Rock\u201d TV show that taught kids lessons about grammar, history, economics and civics. In this musical, you\u2019ll see live performances from the show. Check out \u201cSchoolhouse Rock Live Jr.\u201d at the Buriel Clay Theater in San Francisco on August 1.<\/p>\n

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Photo Provided by Delina P. Brooks<\/p>\n

Flyer of the San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival<\/p>\n

San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival<\/a>
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture
August 7-9
It\u2019s a three-day celebration filled with aerial performances and film screenings. Through aerial, artists will tell stories while showing the perseverance of the human body and spirit. You\u2019ll see many forms of aerial artistry such as dance and circus.<\/p>\n

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Photo Provided by Sophie Constantinou<\/p>\n

Fillmore After Dark Night Market logo<\/p>\n

Fillmore After Dark\u2019s Hot August Nights<\/a>
San Francisco
August 21
For one evening, the Fillmore neighborhood transforms into a night market. There’ll be live music, food, local vendors selling merchandise and other fun activities to check out. The purpose of this event is to celebrate the rich culture of the Fillmore. And it’s free!<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Black Pride logo<\/p>\n

San Francisco Black Pride<\/a>
August 24-30
In 2025, Bay Area artist LBXX posted a question on Instagram, “Why doesn\u2019t San Francisco have its own Black Pride?” Within 24 hours, many queer Black artists and organizers responded with an interest to make something happen. Fast forward to today, San Francisco Black Pride is getting ready for its second year. It\u2019s become a week where Black LGBTQ voices are centered and celebrated.<\/p>\n

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