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“Opening Night Reception” at the SF International Arts Festival (2026)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - 8:15 pm to 9:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to festival ticket holders
Masonic Lodge Dining Hall | 169 Bartlett St, SF, CA 94110

Event Details

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Cirque Kikasse

Various artists present “Opening Night Reception” at the San Francisco International Arts Festival

 

Join us for our opening night reception following the California Premiere of SANTÉ! by Cirque KIKASSE from Quebac, Canada. Enjoy great food, raise a glass of wine to celebrate the start of the festival and meet a number of the artists performing as part of the program in 2026.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free to festival ticket holders
Categories: Community, In Person, Lectures & Workshops
Venue: Masonic Lodge Dining Hall
Address: 169 Bartlett St, SF, CA 94110

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