Frida Kahlo celebrates hers 109th birthday this Friday, July 8, 2016. Join the celebration in a week of Fiestas Fridas taking place at locations throughout the Mission District. Head to Jingletown, Chapman St. and Peterson St., Oakland, CA and don’t forget to wear flowers in your hair.
A new documentary about Frida Kahlo from Mexico will be shown, a mural inauguration, a FRI-DiA de los Muertos celebration, a salsa birthday party, an interactive fashion show, an art exhibit and we bring back our SELFrida Challenge. All of the events are free and kid friendly, no admission fee required.
2016 Fiestas Fridas Schedule of FREE Activities:
All over the Mission
Frida Altar – July 1 – 4 | casa bonampak | 1051 valencia st
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
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.
Jingletown Arts and Janice Stamos
When: Friday July 8th- 6 to 9:00 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- 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Frankie Franco and Pig & Pie
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
When: July 9th- 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Where: Alley Cat Books, 3036 24th St
What: July 9th 6:30 to 8:00 pm – 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
When: July 10th, 3 to 6 pm
Where: Luz de Luna 3182 24th st, SF
What: July 10th 3 to 6 pm – 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, we will adorn an altar. Come dressed as Frida and paint your face as a KAHLOvera. Bring an offering and help us 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.
Polu Manu Productions and Sanchez Contemporary Art Gallery
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
When: July 24th – 3 to 6 pm
Where: Frida’s Closet, 3473 25th St, SF
What: The SELFrida challenge returns. Last year we had 36 Fridas taking selfies all at once. This year we plan to break that record. We’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 we officially inaugurate the new Mural. Music, food, and Frida Fashions. The SELFIE Challenge is at 5pm with registration starting at 3 PM. This event is free and all ages.
Fiestas Fridas, Ragdoll Productions and Pig & Pie
When: Sunday July 31st – 4 to 6 pm
Where: Pig and Pie, 2962 24th St SF
What: Our third year of a Poetry Open Mic with our 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 3pm. All poets to be accompanied by our Congero and percussionist, Frank Guzman. Frist prize is $50. This event is free and all ages.
Fiestas Fridas and Sanchez Contemporary
When: Friday August 5th – 6 to 8 pm
Where: Tertulia Coffee- 1951 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
What: Our second Poetry Open Mic goes to Oakland. Join us at Tertulia coffee for a First Fridays Poetry Open Mic. Poets have up to 5 minutes with sign ups starting at 3pm. 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
When: Friday August 12th- 6 to 9:00 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
