Fairs & Festivals
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Fairs & Festivals
In true repetitive San Francisco spirit, get naked or as bare as you dare at a nude protest against the recently enacted nudity ban on the steps of San Francisco City Hall facing the library at noon on Thursday, June 20, 2013.
Come join the clothing-optional protest against the nudity ban and send …
Direct from Sweden, this year’s highly anticipated concert features Magdalena Risberg, recipient of Sweden’s 2013 Jenny Lind scholarship for sopranos, and David Huang, recipient of the Royal Academy of Music scholarship for piano.
The event is presented with the Consulate General of Sweden.
The Museum of the African Diaspora’s (MoAD) Summer Season Kickoff Weekend starts with Motown Madness, an art exhibition opening party taking place during Third Thursdays in Yerba Buena.
MoAD’s 2nd Floor Salon will be the scene for Motown beats by Top Shelf (live band), a live DJ (Craft Spells) and …
Surfers and non-surfers alike are invited to celebrate International Surfing Day 2013 with the San Francisco chapter of the Surfrider Foundation by cleaning up Baker Beach on June 20, 2013.
In 2013, there will be a complimentary BBQ for volunteers after the cleanup, and the Live 105 Street Team …
Established in 1850, The Society of California Pioneers is a not-for-profit museum & library dedicated to advancing the knowledge and appreciation of early California history for audiences of all ages. Every third Thursday, the Society opens its doors to the public for free from 4-7 ... 
1. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts | 701 Mission St at 3rd
Check in, 5–6:30 pm | FREE | Find the Third Thursday kiosk in the lobby of YBCA for a map and your wristband. Enter the drawing by dropping your ticket at CJM or MoAD.
ConVerge, 4–8 pm | …
“Stern Grove on the Road” Performers
Pat Wilder
Fely Tchaco
Destiny Muhammad
B.A.D.
Seastrunk Brothers
Youth from 3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic
Dynamic
Lea Sweet
DJs Rick and Russ (from the world famous Rick & Russ Show)
Hosted by Donald Lacy from KPOO Radio
Other activities include:
A Bayview Merchant’s Association sponsored Trolley will run between …
Josh Rouse is an American folk/roots pop singer-songwriter.
Singer- songwriter Josh Rouse’s patented folk-pop charm hearkens back to the warm, ’70s- era recordings.
NightLife and The Bold Italic explore the science of hooking up, featuring the folks behind dating app Swoon, acclaimed matchmaker and author Paul C. Brunson, and product samplings and demonstrations with designer toy-maker Crave.
Need a refresher on sex ed? Planned Parenthood’s got you covered. …
Get up from that computer already because Edgardo & Candela brings you mambo, cha-cha-cha, merengue, timba, and even a little bit of Uruguayan candombé rhythms.
Blessed with a tenor voice reminiscent of the great Ruben Blades, Edgardo belts out original songs as well as Candela’s “too …
Stanford Jazz Workshop brings top artists together with students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
When the U.S. Supreme Court rules on Prop 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), thousands of Bay Area residents will flock to the Castro (6:30 pm and into the evening) to react to what has been named, the Day of Decision. Please note, …
The top-secret world that the government created in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks has become so enormous, so unwieldy, and so secretive that no one knows how much money it costs, how many people it employs, or exactly how many agencies duplicate work being …
Come to Ocean Beach at the end of the longest day of the year on June 20, 2013 to celebrate the light and honor the turning of the Wheel of the Year back toward the darkness with a beach bonfire and pagan summer solstice ritual. …
PRIDE MONTH JUNE 2013
Comedy Bodega and Marga Gomez present “99% GAY COMEDY FEST!”
(All LGBT Comics every Thursday 8PM in June)- No Cover – Tip Jar – 1 drink min
Thursday June 6, 2013
Micia Mosely, David Hawkins, Robbie Rob
Miss Persia, Loren Kraut, Marga Gomez
Thursday June 13, 2013
Marilyn …
A frustrated young writer meets a stunning unpredictable woman, but just as soon as she enters his life, she is gone, propelling him into his own imagination to keep their romance alive.
Opening Short: Whisper my name, Azin Seraj, 4:14
Join a conversation to examine the culture of Burning Man, its impact in the world, and your thoughts on the application of its ethos on global communities.
Free, but an RSVP is required.
Can Burning Man change the course of human culture in history? Can Burning Man culture …
The 2013 Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton runs from June 19 to July 7, 2013, highlighted by the fair’s spectacular fireworks displays every Friday of the fair. Best viewing location is from the Grandstand area. Fireworks show starts at approximately 9:30 pm. 2013 Alameda County Fair ... 
San Francisco Design Week opens on June 22, 2013 and while the official opening reception is $10, you can check out these free design exhibits which will be on display all week.
“Innovating with Beauty” Poltrona Frau: 100 years of Italian Leathership.
Cappellini’s Heroes: Explorers of Design Between Imagination …
Weaving the oldest musical instrument, the human body, with instrumental webs of hand drums, bells, claves, gongs, trap set, banjo, voice, and more, Crosspulse embodies a virtual world tour.
There are two shows in the Children’s Garden at 11 am and 12:15 pm.
Join 35 free live music shows during your lunch, coffee break, or after work on Friday, June 21, 2013.
In celebration of International Music Day, an event that brings free concerts to 450 cities around the world, “Pop-up Concerts for a Cause” is producing 35 free …
Brighten someone’s day with a flower. Freespace will get lots of flowers donated by the Brannan Street Wholesale Florists, then make them into small, pretty bouquets and give them out to strangers on Market Street.
Check out a video of their first flower giveaway and join them in …
He Moved Swiftly is a site-specific performance by Amara Tabor-Smith about the life and work of choreographer Ed Mock. Traveling through multiple locations in San Francisco, Tabor-Smith conjures the spirit of Ed: a black, gay artist whose untimely death from AIDS in the 1980s left a ... 
What is Summer Solstice? Come and find out on this family-friendly evening walk that starts at the Rob Hill parking lot and ends with a fun campfire program.
Free, but an RSVP is required by calling 415-561-4323.
You’ll hear stories from many cultures about the longest day …
Celebrate the longest day of the year, June 21, 2013, with a five hour beer party with FunCheap and craft beers from Petaluma’s 101 North Brewing Company.
>> Get $1 Off Pints at sunset – 8:35pm to honor the solstice.
Summer Soulstice Beer Celebration
Friday, June 21, 2013 | 5-10 …
