This Week in San Francisco.
Every week we review some of the best of events and happenings in San Francisco. To plan your fun beyond this week, just explore our comprehensive events calendar. |
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97th Annual ING Bay to Breakers 12K
May 18, 2008
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Since 1912 tens of thousands of people have gathered in San Francisco to see the world's largest footrace unfold as more than 70,000 costume-clad runners and walkers push off
Golden Gate Park
Fulton St. to Lincoln Way
Info: (415) 359-2800
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San Francisco Int'l Arts Festival
May 21 - June 8, 2008
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The fifth annual San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF) will feature more than 40 performances and three major visual arts exhibits being presented by more than 25 San Francisco Arts organizations at multiple venues. The year's theme is The Truth in Knowing/Now: Threads in Time, Place, Culture.
Location varies by event
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Tickets: (800) 838-3006
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info@sfiaf.org
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Straight Up, With a Twist!
May 17-18, 2008
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Gilbert and Sullivan: Straight Up, With A Twist! is the story behind the love-hate relationship of one of the greatest partnerships in theater history. The performance features musical highlights from all 13 of their comic operas, both oft-performed favorites and beauties from less frequently staged productions.
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
701 Mission St.
Tickets: (415) 978-2787
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info@lamplighters.org
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Asian Heritage Street Celebration
May 17, 2008
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The annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration (AHSC) gathers the diversity of the Asian American populations of San Francisco and promotes cross cultural interaction and acceptance through the sharing of cultures, the creation of innovative programs and entertaining activities for visitors and participants.
Japantown
Post St. (between Laguna St. and Fillmore St.)
Info: (415) 321-5865
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United States of Asian America Festival
Through June 1, 2008
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The 11th Annual United States of Asian America Festival will showcase Asian Pacific Islander artists who exemplify the best in dance, theater, visual art and multimedia including performances by danceNAGANUMA, Robert Karimi and John Castro, film by QWOCMAP and more.
SomArts Cultural Center
Info: (415) 864-4120
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info@apiculturalcenter.org
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2008 Black and White Ball
May 31, 2008
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Grammy winning singer/songwriter Seal headlines the 2008 Black and White Ball with a special performance. This Ball promises a fresh take on a stylish San Francisco classic. In addition to the special performance it will feature more than a dozen bands with dancing, fantastic food, beverages, and the popular Midnight Surprise.
Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall
201 Van Ness Ave.
Tickets: (415) 864-6000
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Peddling Rainbows
Through May 25, 2008
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Peddling Rainbows celebrates the songs of E.Y. “Yip” Harburg. The man who created the lyrics for The Wizard of Oz and such musicals as Finian's Rainbow, Bloomer Girl, and Jamaica, Harburg was dedicated to social justice. His lyrics and poems frequently found him in the mode of a social commentator.
Eureka Theatre
215 Jackson St.
Tickets: (415) 255-8207
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info@42ndstmoon.org
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San Francisco OysterFest 2008
May 17-18, 2008
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The inimitable joy of pairing fresh oysters and creamy stout draws some 20,000 annually to the San Francisco OysterFest in celebration of a timeless tradition that began in Ireland.
Great Meadow, Fort Mason Center
Fort Mason Center
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sfoysterfest@gmail.com
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