2:30 - 5:15
In honor of both Hispanic Heritage and World Alzheimer’s Months, join us for a special screening of The Rest I Make Up—named one of The New Yorker’s “Best Movies of 2018”—followed by a panel discussion focusing on creative care, cognitive resilience, identity and brain health. The panel, moderated by filmmaker Michelle Memran, will feature UCSF neurologist Dr. Charles Windon, care partner/advocate Carlos Olivas III, and Sandra Rivas, Director of Senior Programs & Operations, Day Services at On Lok 30th Street.
Reception at 2:30pm
Film begins at 3:00pm
This acclaimed documentary chronicles filmmaker Michelle Memran’s decade-long creative collaboration with legendary Cuban-American playwright María Irene Fornés. When Fornés stopped writing due to Alzheimer’s, their friendship—and the camera—sparked a new artistic practice, capturing the brilliance, humor and intimate bond that deepened between them.
1 hr 19 min, NR, 2018
NOTE: The Civic Center Concert on Saturday beginning at 3pm will impact traffic and footpaths. Please plan on entering the library through the 30 Grove Street entrance (near Hyde), easily accessible from the Civic Center BART/Muni station.
Grove Street between Polk and Larkin will be closed to cars.
Polk Street/Goodlett Plaza between McAllister and Grove will be closed to cars.
¡VIVA!: Latinx Interest
Connect to engaging discussions and performances related to the Latinx community.
¡VIVA! at the Library is a celebration of Latinx heritage, cultures and traditions. San Francisco has a rich Latinx heritage that is highlighted in a diverse array of exciting programs for all ages, from Spanish/bilingual storytimes to cooking classes, author talks to art and cultural presentations.
Older Adult
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