“No! Not My Son” is a play that takes a poignant look at the highs and lows of a family and a community in the grips of drug addiction, and the toll that it takes on each person. Set in the Vietnam era, when many of our young men were returning from war with their childhood hopes and dreams shattered by addiction, Rodney tells the story of a family and community like many others then and many others now. “No! Not My Son” speaks to our hearts in a way that is touching, thought provoking, and informative with that touch of humor that has become the trademark of writer, Rodney E. James. It is tru ..read more

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On Thursday, August 25th come down to the Ruth Williams Memorial Theater for the opportunity to Meet and Greet the newly appointed San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. This event is free and open to the public with light refreshments offered. For more information, contact the event organizer Ms. Phelicia Jones, MSW at 650-245-5396 ..read more

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On Thursday, August 25th come down to the Ruth Williams Memorial Theater for the opportunity to Meet and Greet the newly appointed San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. This event is free and open to the public with light refreshments offered. For more information, contact the event organizer Ms. Phelicia Jones, MSW at 650-245-5396 ..read more

The Pop-Up Village is a site activation project that harnesses the power of design to catalyze the magic that emerges when people and programs come together in public space. Its mission is to create a village of civic resources for under-resourced communities so they can thrive. It does so by bringing together a constellation of programming—health and wellness, youth and family, retail, food, and education resources—in customized buses, vans, pop-up shops, furniture, and other types of mobile architecture and nature ..read more

Summer is slowly coming to a close, the world is spinning fast, it’s time to take a moment to sit, stretch and heal. Deep House Yoga returns to the Ruth Williams Theater with our favorite practitioner Armando Luna. Armando will lead a yoga session from 6:30pm – 7:30pm with beats by DJ Deckard and then from 7:30pm – 8:00pm sink into some Sound Healing with Nekia Wright. Check out the flyer below for more information and make sure to get your tickets in advance! PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE ..read more

On Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 from 9:00am – 2:00pm PT, SF Bayview Foundation, Bayview Opera House, and Darian Rodriguez Heyman will offer local nonprofits—with a focus on Black-led and Black-serving organizations based in the Bayview/Hunters Point, but open to the greater Bay Area community—the opportunity to attend Nonprofit Boot Camp and expand their capacity for social impact. The Boot Camp will offer tactical, practical workshops, training, resources, and networking, and all attendees will enjoy lunch and receive a free copy of one of Darian Rodriguez Heyman’s best-selling book, Nonprofit ..read more

Dearest Community, We are excited to announce our Inaugural Ruth Williams Music Artist in Residence, Mr. Christoper Street, and his StreetSounds Productions company. As our Music Artist in Residence, Mr. Street and StreetSounds Productions have been awarded $40,000 as well as complimentary studio/rehearsal space at the Ruth Williams Memorial Theatre to create music-centered community programming as well as produce performances showcasing mastery of their musical talents. Christopher Street serves as an Elementary & Secondary School Paraprofessional/Behavioral Specialist and Instructional A ..read more

Bayview National Night Out is back at the Ruth Williams Memorial Theater on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. SIGN UP FOR THE TALENT SHOW Come out and experience a community talent show, Kids Zone, resource fair, FREE FOOD and more. This event is a collaboration between Bayview Opera House Inc., B-Magic, S.A.F.E., SF Recreation and Parks and the SF Bayview Police Station ..read more