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Saturday, May 25

Hot Rod & Custom 1920-1965s Car Show | Jack London Square
Saturday, May 25 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square
Hot Rod & Custom 1920-1965s Car Show | Jack London Square

View more than 65 classic cars from the 1920s to 1960s on display throughout Jack London Square including: 1932 Fords, 1951 Mercurys, 1954 Chevys, Model A’s, Roadsters,1936 Fords and Thunderbirds on May 25, 2013.
Enjoy live music, food and fun on the Oakland Waterfront.

San Francisco Carnaval Festival 2013: Saturday | Mission
Saturday, May 25 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations accepted
| Harrison Street
San Francisco Carnaval Festival 2013: Saturday | Mission

The 2013 San Francisco Carnaval Festival entertainment and activities:

Entertainment: Local and visiting artists featuring Latin and Caribbean music and dance. DJs will be spinning Cumbia, Cha Cha Cha, Tango, Salsa, Hip Hop Rancheras, Samba, and Reggae on every street corner of the festival.
Arte Expo: The Mexican Museum …

March Against Monsanto | Union Square to Ferry Plaza
Saturday, May 25 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
March Against Monsanto | Union Square to Ferry Plaza

Join the global movement against wacky GMO and patented food at the San Francisco March Against Monsanto starting at 11 am in Union Square on May 25, 2013.
There will be marches happening on the same day all over the world – from SF to Spain to …

Sunday, May 26

San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade 2013
Sunday, May 26 – 9:30 am | Cost: FREE | 24th & Bryant
San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade 2013

On Sunday, May 26th, the 2013 San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade kickoffs at 9:30 am at the corner of 24th and Bryant Streets, where it will proceed west to Mission Street. From there, the parade heads north on Mission Street down to 17th Street, where …

San Francisco Carnaval Festival 2013 | Mission
Sunday, May 26 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Harrison Street
San Francisco Carnaval Festival 2013 | Mission

The 2013 San Francisco Carnaval Festival entertainment and activities.

Entertainment: Local and visiting artists featuring Latin and Caribbean music and dance. DJs will be spinning Cumbia, Cha Cha Cha, Tango, Salsa, Hip Hop Rancheras, Samba, and Reggae on every street corner of the Festival.
Arte Expo: The Mexican Museum …

24th Annual Flower & Food Festival | Larkspur
Sunday, May 26 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Downtown Larkspur
24th Annual Flower & Food Festival | Larkspur

Nestled at the foot of majestic Mt. Tamalpais, Downtown Larkspur lets you enjoy California’s summer offerings and nature’s bouquets while tasting the Bay Area’s gourmet foods during the 24th annual Larkspur Flower & Food Festival filled with music, food and flowers for all ages on May 26, 2013.
Back …

2013 Asian American Cultural Festival & Free Bowling | Daly City
Sunday, May 26 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but registration is required for free bowling.
| Classic Bowling Center
2013 Asian American Cultural Festival & Free Bowling | Daly City

Join in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the second annual Asian American Cultural Festival, a free event in Daly City featuring free bowling, arts, crafts, food, music and kids’ activities on Sunday, May 26, 2013.
Free festival, but an RSVP is required for …

2013 Burmese New Year Water Festival | Union City
Sunday, May 26 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Kennedy Park (Union City)
2013 Burmese New Year Water Festival | Union City

Join the Bay Area Burmese Community for the second annual Burmese New Year Water Festival on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Kennedy Park in Union City.
The Water Festival, also called Thingyan is the most unique and colorful celebration in Myanmar.
There will be several Burmese traditional …

Free Taiko Drumming Show | Union Square Live
Sunday, May 26 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Free Taiko Drumming Show | Union Square Live

San Francisco Taiko Dojo introduces school children to the art of Taiko Drumming in their work with Young Audiences of Northern California.
Ensemble members present the four elements of Taiko: communication, respect, power and spirit through exciting assemblies and artist-in-residencies.

Monday, May 27

2013 Memorial Day Commemoration & Tour | Oakland
Monday, May 27 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Mountain View Cemetery
2013 Memorial Day Commemoration & Tour | Oakland

Join Mountain View Cemetery to honor all veterans at the 92nd Annual Memorial Day Commemoration at 10 am on Monday, May 27, 2013.
The 2013 Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the second fountain on the Main Avenue of the cemetery.
Complimentary refreshments will follow the …

2013 Memorial Day Parade, Carnival & Community Music Fest | Hillsborough
Monday, May 27 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE | Hillsborough North School
2013 Memorial Day Parade, Carnival & Community Music Fest | Hillsborough

The Hillsborough Community will be celebrating Memorial Day with the fourth annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, 2013.
Once again, there will be parade floats, marching and riding through town in honor of this patriotic holiday, celebrating the community and the country.
Back by popular …

Memorial Day 2013 Commemoration & Parade | Presidio
Monday, May 27 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE | Main Post (Presidio)
Memorial Day 2013 Commemoration & Parade | Presidio

Join veterans, families, and the community for a Memorial Day 2013 commemoration at the Presidio on May 27, 2013.
The Presidio’s annual Memorial Day commemoration includes a parade of the 191st Army Band, veterans’ organizations and distinguished guests. It starts at 10:30 am at the Main Post (near …

Ecstatic Dance 5 Year Anniversary: Outdoor DJ Party | Lake Merritt
Monday, May 27 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lake Merritt Bandstand
Ecstatic Dance 5 Year Anniversary: Outdoor DJ Party | Lake Merritt

Ecstatic Dance East Bay gives five DJs an hour each to make you dance, sweat and let loose at the Lake Merritt Bandstand, right on the edge of the water, on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013.
Ecstatic’s Five Year Anniversary Dance Party
Monday, May 27, 2013 | …

17th Annual Memorial Day Service | Colma Cemetery
Monday, May 27 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
17th Annual Memorial Day Service | Colma Cemetery

Cypress Lawn invites the public to attend its 17th Annual Memorial Day Program at 1 pm on May 27, 2013.
Every year, Cypress Lawn pays tribute to all veterans for their service. All families and friends of veterans and the general public are welcome to join in a memorial …

Tuesday, May 28

“Summer of Art” Live Music, Dance & Food Trucks | UN Plaza
Tuesday, May 28 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | UN Plaza
Summer of Art is a free lunchtime series of live music, dance and theater happening every Tuesday from noon to 1 pm at the UN Plaza from April 30 – May 28, 2013. See free dance, music and theater shows while enjoying lunch from Off the Grid food ...

Thursday, May 30

SFMOMA Countdown Kick-Off Party & Gallery Talks | Thursday
Thursday, May 30 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required for each day.
| SFMOMA
SFMOMA Countdown Kick-Off Party & Gallery Talks | Thursday

Thursday, May 30, 2013
10 am to 9:45 pm

10 am to 5:30 pm: The Kitchen Sisters Present The Making Of…
Meet Bay Area makers and artists featured in The Making Of…, a community collaboration by award-winning radio producers The Kitchen Sisters (Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva) and …

Friday, May 31

SFMOMA Countdown Celebration: Gallery Talks & KQED Kitchen Sisters | Friday
Friday, May 31 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| SFMOMA
SFMOMA Countdown Celebration: Gallery Talks & KQED Kitchen Sisters | Friday

Friday, May 31, 2013
10 am to 5:45 pm

10 am to 5:30 pm: The Kitchen Sisters Present The Making Of…
Meet Bay Area makers and artists featured in The Making Of…, a community collaboration by award-winning radio producers The Kitchen Sisters (Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva) and …

Saturday, June 1

SFMOMA Countdown Celebration: 24-Hour Variety Show & Screening | Saturday
Saturday, June 1 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required for each day.
| SFMOMA
SFMOMA Countdown Celebration: 24-Hour Variety Show & Screening | Saturday

Saturday, June 1, 2013
10 am to midnight

10 am to midnight: The Clock 24-Hour Screening
Clock-watching has never been so mesmerizing.
Christian Marclay’s celebrated video installation The Clock (2010) is composed of thousands of film clips referencing the time of day, intricately edited into a 24-hour-long montage that …

Sunday, June 2

SFMOMA Countdown Celebration: The Clock, Family Day & Farewell | Sunday
Sunday, June 2 – 12:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required for each day.
| SFMOMA
SFMOMA Countdown Celebration: The Clock, Family Day & Farewell | Sunday

Sunday, June 2, 2013
Midnight to 5:45 pm

Midnight to 5:45 pm: The Clock 24-Hour Screening
Clock-watching has never been so mesmerizing.
Christian Marclay’s celebrated video installation The Clock (2010) is composed of thousands of film clips referencing the time of day, intricately edited into a 24-hour-long montage that matches real …

Saturday, June 8

2013 San Francisco Free Folk Festival | SF
Saturday, June 8 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations accepted
| Presidio Middle School
2013 San Francisco Free Folk Festival | SF Now in its 37th year, the San Francisco Free Folk Festival is a two-day music and dance festival  in a “Hardly Strictly Bluegrass” type indoor event. On June 8-9, 2013 from noon to 10pm the festival celebrates with 14 stages of non-stop folk: There’s 60+ free live concerts, ...

Sunday, June 9

2013 San Francisco Free Folk Festival | SF
Sunday, June 9 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations accepted
| Presidio Middle School
2013 San Francisco Free Folk Festival | SF Now in its 37th year, the San Francisco Free Folk Festival is a two-day music and dance festival  in a “Hardly Strictly Bluegrass” type indoor event. On June 8-9, 2013 from noon to 10pm the festival celebrates with 14 stages of non-stop folk: There’s 60+ free live concerts, ...

Sunday, June 16

North Beach Mini-Street Fair | Kerouac Alley
Sunday, June 16 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jack Kerouac Alley
North Beach Mini-Street Fair | Kerouac Alley   A Fair to Remember is a gathering of local creatives. They have everything from bakers to vintage collectors, soap makers, jewelry and print makers, photographers and painters and their outdoor fair is a unique shopping experience held in Jack Kerouac Alley between Vesuvio Cafe and ...
Indie Mart Design, Beer & Food Fest | Speakeasy Brewery
Sunday, June 16 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but bring cash for stuff. Some events may request $3 donation.
| Speakeasy Brewery
Indie Mart Design, Beer & Food Fest | Speakeasy Brewery

Sunday June 16, 2013, 12-6pm: Indie Mart Design, Beer & Food Fest @ Speakeasy Brewery Over 60 design, DIY, art and food vendors, inside and outside of the Brewery.. and of course, plenty of beer (for purchase)

Thursday, June 20

Third Thursday Piedmont Avenue Stroll | Oakland
Thursday, June 20 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Piedmont Avenue
Third Thursday Piedmont Avenue Stroll | Oakland At the Piedmont Avenue Stroll you can expect to see a variety of art mediums, enjoy entertainment, and sample refreshments with many businesses showcasing hand-picked local artists and designers. The monthly event was voted Best Art Walk That’s Not Art Murmur in 2012 by the East ...

Saturday, July 6

Beast Crawl 2013: Huge East Bay Literature Pub Crawl | Oakland
Saturday, July 6 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph Beer Garden
Beast Crawl 2013: Huge East Bay Literature Pub Crawl | Oakland

Save the date for the 2013 Beast Crawl coming to Oakland on Saturday, July 6, 2013.
Beast Crawl is Uptown Oakland’s annual literary “pub” crawl, a free festival featuring more than 125 poets, writers and performance artists in a single night, spread out over three hours …