Fairs & Festivals
From vanilla beans to caramel fillings, indulge in it all at the 18th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival on September 14-15, 2013 And while it’s a little expensive to actually sample some chocolate ($20 for 15 chocolate samples, which you can purchase in advance), there are also plenty of free events to more...
Rock out on your Labor Day hip-hop style during the second annual Hiero Day by celebrating at The Hieroglyphics‘ Hip Hop Music Festival and Block Party in Downtown Oakland from 11 am to 6 pm on Monday, September 2, 2013. The all day, all ages festival features Oakland vendors, food trucks, street art, a skate more...
Come to Casa de Cultura in Berkeley for a day-long party and ritual celebrating Brazilian Independence Day and annual lavagem procession, DJs, dancing, food, drinks, and lots of folks dressed in white from 9 am to 6 pm on September 1, 2013. Entertainment includes live Brazilian samba bands, a traditional procession, more...
Join the 10th annual Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema weekend for a showcase of short films, a film crawl, live music, and awards from Thursday, August 29 to Sunday, September 1, 2013. The Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema is a showcase of local short films shown in public spaces around Bernal Heights Park and features a wide more...
Caltopia is an annual free two-day campus festival at the start of the UC Berkeley school year free for the entire community (you don’t have to be a student) happening from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday and Monday, August 25-26, 2013. It is the largest college lifestyle festival in the more...
Get ready for a delicious summer feast and dance party with alt-indie bands and DJs curated by Noisepop, and featuring food and drinks from some of the neighborhood’s top restaurants, businesses, and artisans including flour + water, Asiento, Blowfish Sushi to Die For, Trick Dog, Southern Exposure, and more. 20th Street Block more...
Peace in the Park festival brings together the diverse San Francisco and surrounding communities for a rejuvenating day of peaceful activities for all ages and backgrounds. On August 24, 2013, the festival will feature local musicians and visual artists, Tai Chi, yoga; seminars, kids activities, and meditation. Performers include the Red more...
The “Festival of the Chariots,” known throughout India as the “Ratha Yatra” festival, has been performed for thousands of years in Puri, India, and today it is celebrated in all major cities through out the world. More then 3,000 people attend each year in San Francisco alone. Typically at this annual more...
Sample some of San Francisco’s most hyped and blogged about bites at La Cocina’s 2013 San Francisco Street Food Festival in the Mission District from 11 am to 7 pm on Saturday, August 17, 2013. The 2013 festival features a gathering of dozens of vendors including San Francisco’s most well-known restaurants, more...
Experience the largest celebration of Filipino art, dance, music and food at the Pistahan Parade & Festival at the Yerba Buena Gardens on August 10-11, 2013. 2013 Pistahan Parade Saturday, August 10, 2013 | 11 am Market Street (Civic Center to 4th St), San Francisco FREE Witness a dazzling display of Filipino culture and traditions at the more...
The Nihonmachi Street Fair is a celebration of the Asian / Pacific communities in the Bay Area from 11 am to 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday, August 3-4, 2013 in San Francisco’s Japantown. In 2013 the fair celebrates 40 years and will take to the streets again for a full more...
Get a feel for the islands at the 2013 Aloha Festival with music, dance, food and culture from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa and all over the Pacific. The Pacific Islanders of the San Francisco Bay Area offer their talents in music and dance during this free two-day festival of arts held during more...
The Mission Districts shuts down its streets and everyone joins in for a huge block party with free music, stand-up comedy, breakdancing popping & locking classes, yoga, low-rider car show, and many other activities for everyone including kids and pets. “Sunday Streets” Mission District July 28, 2013 (11a-4p) Valencia btwn 14th and 24th; 24th more...
Japantown & New People host one of the country’s biggest J-Pop culture events of the year with the 2013 J-Pop Summit Festival, a two-day event taking place July 27- 28, 2013 for more than 60,000 people. J-Pop Summit Festival July 27-28, 2013 | 11 am-6 pm Japantown Peace Plaza, SF FREE (most outdoor events are more...
The Ginza Bazaar is a 75 year old San Francisco Japantown tradition offering two days of games, entertainment, Japanese food, bingo, shopping, camaraderie, and more at the Buddhist Church of San Francisco from July 20-21, 2013 . The highlight of the weekend will be the traditional Japanese Bon Dancing on Sunday, July more...
