WAH! Fest is a dynamic platform for DIVERSE women choreographers, musicians and visual artists creating contemporary work through a feminist lens. Presented by CALI & CO dance/Matt EL in partnership with Dance Mission Theater, WAH! Fest features over 30 women artists making rebellious, wild and masterful work and gives 30% of ticket sales toward the Bay Area’s Homeless Children’s Network and San Francisco Safehouse. Take in some local live music, contemporary dance from the bay and beyond, visual art, guest speakers, CatCallChoir, wine, snacks and more!

WAH! Fest features 2 main stage performances per night — a gallery space, discussion forum, live music, wine and more!

Friday, April 29 – 7pm & 9pm

Saturday, April 30 – 7pm & 9pm

Sunday, May 1 – 5pm & 7pm

WAH! Fest Schedule HERE

10 choreographers:

• Seda Aybay-Owens/Kybele Dance Theater (fri 7pm/sat 9pm)
• Rebecca Bryant (fri 9pm/sat 7pm)
• Samantha Giron (sat 9pm/sun 7pm)
• Jackie Goneconti, Karla Quintero, Shareen DeRyan (fri 7pm/sun 5pm)
• Pearl Marill (fri 9pm/sat 7pm)
• Morgan True in collaboration with Molly Katzman, Vicky Kapo, Mori Walts (sat 9pm/sun 5pm)
• viv dance company – work by Katie Faulkner (sat 7pm/sun 7pm)
• Nichele Van Portfleet (fri 7pm/sun 5pm)
• Ayana Yonesaka (fir 9pm/sun 7pm)
• CALI & CO dance/Matt EL (all shows)
  

9 musicians curated by Matt EL

• Banda Sin Nombre @ Cafe LaBoheme (sun)
• Ziva Hadar (fri)
• Deborah Crooks (fri)
• Ellisa Sun @ Cafe LaBoheme (fri)
• Katie Iannitello (sat)
• Melissa Lyn (sat)
• Lizzie Carr @ Cafe LaBoheme (sat)
• Lauren Monheim (CreatureBaby) (sun)
  
• Katya Bitar (sun)

3 gallery artist (all 3 nights)

• Maria Doglio
• Kate Langlois-Bhat
• Nalyne Lunati

1 site-specific work in the alleyway of Dance Mission – Cat Call Choir created by Heather Arnett (performed all 3 nights)
1 Light Designer – Sophia Craven