How could gentrification be violent if artists started it? Like many young artists, Paul Flores came to San Francisco looking to find a community and establish himself. You’re Gonna Cry is about the hard realities of life in San Francisco’s Mission District, and the offbeat and humorous characters who also make it a place to love. The performances take place on Thursday, February 19 and Friday February 20 at Red Poppy Art House located at 2698 Folsom St, San Francisco. Tickets are $7 - $10 sliding scale. February 19 (thurs), 7pm, features guest performances in homage to Nuyorican poet Pedro Pietri with influential local poets Alfonso Texidor, Avotjca, QR Hand and Marina Lavaille. February 20 (Fri), 8pm, features Youth Speaks with James Kass, local narrator Norman Zelaya and Taco Shop Poet Adrian Arancibia reading from his new book Atacama Poems. Call 415-826-2402 for info or visit: www.redpopppyarthouse.org