Mission Creek Festival

For Mission Creek's opening day, Hancher will transform into a single-site festival venue and present a multidisciplinary program of music and literature with Rachel Kushner in conversation with Kim Gordon, LA LOM, and a musical performance by Kim Gordon

Hancher Auditorium is thrilled to host the opening ceremonies of Mission Creek Festival 2024 with Hanif Abdurraqib, L'Rain, and Neko Case.

For Mission Creek’s opening day, Hancher will transform into a single-site festival venue and present a multidisciplinary program featuring Michelle Zauner (author of Crying in H Mart and Japanese Breakfast songwriter), Black Belt Eagle Scout, and legendary artist Cat Power.

Bassem Youssef hosted the satirical news program Al-Bernameg in Egypt, earning a reputation as that country’s Jon Stewart. Named one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” in 2013, Youssef continues to shine a light on global issues with thoughtful, hilarious commentary.