We’ll be joined by host Isa Nakazawa, an Oakland-based writer, astrologer, and host of Stars and Stars with Isa, a weekly podcast from Futuro Studios and SiriusXM, in which she sits down with the most talented artists and thinkers of our time to see what their birth charts reveal about their purpose and innermost desires. As BAVC’s recent Director of Community Engagement, Isa hosted insightful conversations and events with Bay Area changemakers.

On stage, Isa will be joined by beloved members of our community, from youth program participants to Manijeh Fata, the Executive Director of San Francisco Film Commission. We’ll hear from acclaimed editors and BAVC instructors, Jessica Jones and Kristina Motwani, as well as Lex Sloan, Executive Director at the Roxie, previous MediaMaker Fellows, SF COMMONS Producer Greg Richardson, and many others.

All this, plus a special exhibition curated by artist Miguel Novelo and incredible food and drinks from La Cocina, will surely make it an evening to remember.

Venue & Accessibility Information

• Dress Code: Festive Cocktail Attire. Expressive and Fully Yourself.
• Accessibility: SOMArts is wheelchair accessible and in proximity to several nearby public transportation stops. SOMArts does not have automatic doors at its Main Entrance. If you are in need of any accommodations to participate in this event, please indicate your needs upon purchasing a ticket. If you have questions or concerns, contact the BAVC Media Development team (giving@bavc.org) by Friday, May 1st, so that we can make the necessary arrangements.
• Mask Policy: While masks will not be mandatory, we will have masks available at the event. We advise all attendees to be considerate of others and stay home if they are feeling ill. If a participant or staff member has begun showing symptoms of COVID-19 (either through the screening or as observed by staff), they will be asked not to participate in in-person programming until they either test negative for COVID-19 or are symptom-free for 10 days.
• Parking: For those driving, there are both parking garages and metered street parking available. The nearest parking garage is located at 150 Division St. and is open 24-hours with a $25 flat fee.
• Public transit: Take the 19 Shipyard SFMTA Bus to the 8th St. & Brannan St. stop.

More info on the venue: https://somarts.org/visit-us/

Sponsorship opportunities

Are you interested in sponsoring our 50th Anniversary Gala, have an item to contribute to our Silent Auction, or want to introduce us to people or organizations that might want to? We would love your support and input. Please let us know using the form below!

Want to support 50 Years of BAVC Media, but won’t be able to attend?

Consider making a donation here to our 50th Anniversary Campaign

We will be celebrating 50 years of BAVC Media all year long. So there are plenty of ways to get involved. You can bid in our Silent Auction, become a BAVC Media Member, donate to BAVC Media, take a class, become a mentor, and so much more.