Fugitives, business elites, religious extremists and minorities come together in Kala Pul – a play that takes place in Pakistan. Learn about the broad mix of lives behind US news reports as excerpts are performed from Saqib Mausoof’s play opening in May. And, as Japantown in SF celebrates 100 years of existence, its turbulent history in the 1970s is traced in a documentary. Hear how activists fought to keep the community alive and also how a recent controversy re-raises questions about Japantown’s future. Plus music, calendar and more.

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