Fairs & Festivals
Thursday, February 9
Mid Riff is Bold Italic’s latest microhood party on Thursday, February 9th from 6 to 8 pm, focusing on Market Street between 6th and 7th. Mid Riff is an evening of discounted eats, complimentary libations, special deals, art openings, and live performances.
Participating Mid Riff venues, …
Friday, February 10
Get your red on: 2nd Fridays Art Walk presents: REDception: A special Valentine’s Art Walk featuring red art, red food and red drink.
Come dressed in red. Enjoy galleries, open studios, art exhibits, live music, refreshments and more. Over 20+ participating venues in downtown San Rafael, …
Saturday, February 11
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s exhilarating Chinatown during one of the community’s most exciting times of the year.
Enjoy dance and music from throughout Asia and experience ancient and modern Chinese arts such as calligraphy, kite-making, and acrobatics.
Chinese New Year Community …
Spring Festival: Year of the Dragon celebrates the power and innovation associated with Dragon years by drawing from the freshest Bay Area Chinese talent and pairing Chinatown and the City.
The event will feature local artists and artisans for a day of performance, music, comedy, crafts …
Celebrating their 35th anniversary, they’ll sponsor a public screen printing workshop. Bring a T-shirt to print your own image inspired by the Mission. They’ll feature cumbia, salsa and Latin beats performed live in the MCCLA Lobby.
12pm- 4pm Free Silkscreen Printing (Bring a shirt or fabric and …
This sweet spot in SF Beer Week pairs suds (including the debut of Rosie the Riveter Ale and selections from Drake’s Brewing, 21st Amendment, Marin Brewing Company, and more) with cacao and confections (provided by TCHO,Coco Delice,Galaxy Desserts,and Bittersweet Cafe).
Your entrance ticket will include four …
Named one of the world’s top ten parades, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is the largest celebration of its kind outside of Asia.
The parade starts on Market, goes up Geary, down Post and ends on Kearny at Columbus.
About the San Francisco Chinese …
Tuesday, February 14
February 14, 2012 is the ninth annual celebration of Quirkyalone Day in the Bay Area.
Come find your quirkyalone (and quirkytogether and quirkyslut) brethren this Quirkyalone Day and join us for cocktails, inspiration, and assorted fun and games.
What to expect? The best people, of course. Quirkyalones …
Sunday, February 19
In keeping with the Holistic Living Expo theme of “living better in every way,” you will find many helpful resources. Their show is organized according to the bagua areas of life from Feng Shui: Wealth, Fame, Love, Family, Health, Creativity, Wisdom, Career, & Travel.
Come listen …
Founder and benefactor of the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, Warren Hellman passed away on December 18th, 2011. In keeping with his generous spirit, he has endowed the festival and it will continue on.
There will be a public celebration for Hellman at the newly re-named Hellman Hollow …
Tuesday, February 21
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a parade that will start at Octavia & Hayes (Place Pigalle), with Second Line featuring Jazz Mafia, Monophonics, Members of Extra Action Marching Band.
After the parade continue the celebration at Brick & Mortar Music Hall, where the parading musicians will have a …
Saturday, February 25
Make the trek out to the Treasure Island Flea and get in for free on Saturday, February 24 or Sunday, February 25 with the coupon below.
No need to fear the rain — for the colder months of the year, the market has moved indoors to the historic Building …
Get together and support the punk scene. The Punk Swap Meet at Speakeasy is back with tables selling records, zines, tapes, and other crafts.
There’s no fee to participate or sell and all money you make is yours. Just bring thirsty people.
Food for purchase by: Eagle …
Saturday, March 17
Where else but Dublin would you want to celebrate St Patrick’s Day 2012? So why not join Dublin, CA for a free, memorable and authentic Irish experience. The St Patrick’s Day Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday March 17 & 18th from 10am to …
Saturday, March 24
Head out to the Treasure Island Flea and get in for free on Saturday, March 24 or Sunday, March 25 with the coupon below.
No need to fear the rain — for the colder months of the year, the market has moved indoors to the historic Building One on …
Saturday, May 26
The two-day Golden Gate Festival is the center point of the Bridge’s year-long 75th anniversary program.
With the rather obvious theme of “Bridging Us All,” the free community event seeks to honor this amazing landmark in a way that reflects the ingenuity, inclusiveness and creativity of the …
