Historic Pala Showdown
Historic Pala Showdown - SFBCC vs Saint-Pierre et Miquelon
Did you know the last foothold of France in North America is Saint-Pierre et Miquelon? This small archipelago off Newfoundland has an active Basque community that continues to shape its sports and local culture today. For the first time, the Saint-Pierre et Miquelon Euskal Etxea (Basque Club) paleta goma champions will challenge our very own BCC players in both women’s and men’s pala at the BCC on Wednesday, November 12th.
Join us for an afternoon of pala games starting at 5:00 PM, followed by a $40 all-inclusive dinner celebrating great plays, great company, and our vibrant community.
BCC Evening Schedule
Pala games at 5:00 PM
No-host cocktails at 7:00 PM
Dinner served at 7:30 PM
$40 Dinner Menu
Soup, Seafood Gratin, Duck Leg Confit, Salad and Cheese, Peanut Butter Profiteroles, and coffee with brandy
Côté Mas red and white wines will be served during dinner
Dinner Reservations (RSVP) due by Nov. 5
To reserve your spot for dinner, text or call Tony Huarte at 415-535-9959 or email tonyhuarte@gmail.com by November 5th.
You won’t want to miss this thrilling matchup! Saint-Pierre et Miquelon team photo below.
Players (left to right): Elodie Hebditch, Julie Audoux, Samuel D’Etcheverry, and Arnaud Siosse from Saint-Pierre et Miquelon.
BCC Play Dates
BCC Play Dates (Recurring)
Bring your little ones (ages 0-7) for a fun morning of play, laughter, and community!
Join us every third Sunday of the month from 10AM - 12PM at the BCC Kantxa.
Next play date: November 16th
Note: This is not a babysitting event; at least one parent or guardian will have to join,
Come run, play, and make new friends! All are welcome! See you there!
BCC Mus Madness
BCC Mus Madness!
A day of Mus, fun, and community awaits at the BCC on November 23rd! We will start the morning with coffee, muffins, and fresh fruit, then dive into tournaments, lessons, and good company.
Adult Tournament: $20 per player, starting at 9:00 AM
All are welcome! Ease into Thanksgiving week and warm up your Mus skills before the 2026 Mus tournaments! Grab a partner and join the action; prizes await for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners! Let us know if you plan to stay for the Sunday Members Lunch, please RSVP by November 19th, and we’ll save you a spot. Note: this is not an N.A.B.O. Mus Finals qualifier.
Youth Tournament: Free!
In the afternoon, bring the kids to play or learn Mus, a perfect way to keep the tradition alive.
Mus Lessons: Free for everyone!
Also in the afternoon, brush up on your skills or learn the game from scratch.
Sign Up / More Info:
Reach out to either:
Annmarie (Goyhenetche) Sullivan via text or calling 650-575-2583 or email annmariegirlfriday@yahoo.com
or
Tony Huarte via text or calling 415-535-9959 or email tonyhuarte@gmail.com
Let’s play some cards, laugh a lot, and enjoy a day together at BCC!
New Year's Eve Gala
New Years Eve Gala 2025
Ring in the New Year with a Blast from the Past!
Save the date and join us for an unforgettable New Year's Eve Celebration at the Basque Cultural Center!
When: Wednesday, December 31st
Cocktails: 6:00 PM - Mingle with friends and get ready for a fun night!
Dinner: 7:00 PM - Delicious food to fuel your party spirit.
Dancing: All Night Long!
Please check back for complete RSVP details.
Members’ Free Lunch and NABO Qualifying Mus Tournament
Save the date - complete details will be posted by December.
BCC Anniversary Festival
Welcome to the two day celebration of our beloved Basque Cultural Center. Our Anniversary Festival showcases our traditions: Basque food, pilota, dance, music, klika, choir, cinema and special presentations.
Memorial Mass
A Memorial Mass for the North American Basques deceased in the last year will be celebrated by Aita Antton Egiguren at 10:00am. The mass will be live streamed.
27th Annual BCC Invitational
The annual BCC Invitational Golf event will be on Saturday, September 27th, 11:00am at Poplar Creek Golf Course in San Mateo.
Haizea eta Sustraiak (The Wind & The Roots)
Basque Film Series
The last executions of Franco’s regime.
Hosted by the Basque Educational Organization, a partner of the Basque Cultural Center.
2008 - Official selection at the San Sebastian International Film Festival.
Udako Besta
Annual Basque Cultural Center Summer Festival.
The 10:00am Sunday Mass and performances will be live streamed.
Hamaika Buru Txistu Elkartea Bilbao
The Hamaika Buru Txistu group will give a special txistu concert.
8:00pm
Basque Club Picnic
The annual San Francisco Basque Club Picnic is now at a new location - Penngrove Park.
Members' General Meeting and Elections
Members' General Meeting and Elections
The meeting will start at 10:00 am. Lunch will be at 12:30pm
The Last Link
Hosted by Alliance Francaise & La Ligue Henri IV
Location: Alliance Française, 1345 Bush Street, San Fancisco
Meet the author Julian Zabalbeascoa
Meet the author Julian Zabalbeascoa at the Bookshop West Portal store.
80 West Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127
7:00pm
Book Presentation with author Julian Zabalbeascoa
Meet the author Julian Zabalbeascoa
Author Julian Zabalbeascoa will be presenting his much-celebrated book "What We Tried to Bury Grows Here" and will be available to answer your questions.
Sponsored by the Basque Educational Organization.
At the Basque Cultural Center - Lauburu Room - 3:30pm
Palm Sunday
9:00 a.m. Mass at Notre Dame des Victoires Church (566 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94108) with the Elgarrekin Choir and Klika
12:30 p.m. Luncheon at Basque Cultural Center
BEO Mus Tournament
The Basque Educational Organization’s annual NABO qualifying Mus Tournament
N.A.B.O. Bertsolari Saioa | Johnny Curutchet Omenaldia
N.A.B.O. & the Basque Club will host an Improvisational Festival Featuring Poets from The Basque Country and the U.S. in tribute to the late Johnny Curutchet.
Live Stream Available
12:00pm PT
Basque Film Series - 20,000 Species of Bees
Hosted by the Basque Educational Organization
Landmark Opera Plaza Cinema
601 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
BCC Anniversary Festival
Welcome to the two day celebration of our beloved Basque Cultural Center. Our Anniversary Festival showcases our traditions: Basque food, pilota, dance, music, klika, choir, cinema and special presentations.
Basque Film Series - Bizkarsoro
Hosted by the Basque Educational Organization, in partnership with the Basque Cultural Center.
This film screening will kick off the Basque Cultural Center Anniversary Festival
Dancing Prest!
Do you want to brush off the cobwebs from your Fandango? Learn how to follow along the calls in Jauziak? Excercise for fun to Basque music? Come join us for some dancing for fun. Focusing on participation (not perfection), we hope to be ready to burn up the dance floor at the anniversary.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm in the Kantxa. Come join us and be Dantza ... prest!
Those interested please call 415-859-1154 or email etcharren@msn.com.
Basque Club Mus Tournament
The N.A.B.O. qualifying tournament is open to anyone over 18
Dancing Prest!
Do you want to brush off the cobwebs from your Fandango? Learn how to follow along the calls in Jauziak? Excercise for fun to Basque music? Come join us for some dancing for fun. Focusing on participation (not perfection), we hope to be ready to burn up the dance floor at the anniversary. Classes will be held February 1st and February 8th from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm in the Kantxa. Come join us and be Dantza ... prest!
Those interested please call 415-859-1154 or email etcharren@msn.com.
Dancing Prest!
Do you want to brush off the cobwebs from your Fandango? Learn how to follow along the calls in Jauziak? Excercise for fun to Basque music? Come join us for some dancing for fun. Focusing on participation (not perfection), we hope to be ready to burn up the dance floor at the anniversary. Classes will be held January 11th, January 25th, February 1st and February 8th from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm in the Kantxa. Come join us and be Dantza ... prest!
Saturday, January 25th, 11:00am
Those interested please call 415-859-1154 or email etcharren@msn.com.