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CALENDAR OF EVENTS EVENTS J U LY 2 7 SAN FRANCISCO THEATER FESTIVAL Yerba Buena Gardens/Center for the Arts/Zeum Theater, 415-543-1718, www.sftheaterfestival.org An amazing one-day, 11am to 5pm, annual celebration of live theater. More than 70 theater groups perform short pieces — drama, comedy and musical — on 10 stages. Plus 10 shows for children. Free admission. J U LY 2 7 UP YOUR ALLEY FAIR Dore Alley between Folsom and Howard and adjoining block of Folsom between Ninth and 10th Sts., 415-777-3247, www.folsomstreetfair.com Similar to September’s Folsom Street Fair, which is the climax of Leather Pride Week, this event has a more local appeal for leatherfolk and draws 12,000plus attendees. AU G U ST 1 – 3 1 BATS SUMMER IMPROV FESTIVAL Bayfront Theater, Fort Mason Center, 415-474-8935, www.improv.org More than 100 improvisers from near and far gather for the annual festival to take classes and perform onstage. Professional ensemble shows Thursday, Friday and Saturday throughout the month; student shows every Sunday night. Among the highlights are the annual “grudge match” competition between Northern and Southern California. AU G U ST 1 – O C TO B E R 2 AFROSOLO SUMMER SEASON Various venues, 415-771-AFRO, www.afrosolo.org Celebrating its 15th year featuring celebrity and emerging African American artists in various performances such as theater, dance, music, spoken word and visual arts. AUGUST 2 POSITIVELY 6TH STREET FAIR Sixth St. at Minna Alley, 415-538-8100, ext. 202, www.positively6thstreetfair.org Community togetherness is celebrated in this event specifically designed for low-income residents who live on the busy Sixth Street corridor. Live entertainment, food and services are provided free of charge. AU G U ST 2– 3 SAN FRANCISCO ALOHA FESTIVAL Parade Grounds, Presidio, 415-281-0221, www.pica-org.org or www.san franciscoalohafestival.org Two-day arts festival celebrating Pacific Island culture, Polynesian dance, islander food, music, ethnic arts and crafts, educational workshops and activities. AUGUST 2– 3 SAN FRANCISCO GEM AND MINERAL SHOW San Francisco County Fair Building, Ninth Ave. and Lincoln Way, 415-564-4230, www.sfgms.org Rock hounds abound at this annual show featuring pre-historic fossils, lapidary, unique jewelry and educational demonstrations. AUGUST 3 SAN FRANCISCO MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 5K RUN/WALK Ferry Building, The Embarcadero, 415-284-9653, www.runsfm.com Enjoy the amazing city of San Francisco by taking part in one of the world’s great marathons. The USAT&F-certified course is a “best of San Francisco” tour and includes a loop over the Golden Gate Bridge. Choose from running the marathon, half marathon, progressive marathon or 5K run/walk races. AUGUST 3 JERRY DAY Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, 40 John F. Shelley Dr., 415-272-2012, www.jerryday.org The Excelsior District celebrates native son and Grateful Dead leader Jerry Garcia with an outdoor concert and family fun. A U G U S T 9 –1 0 NIHONMACHI STREET FAIR Japantown and Japan Center, 415-771-9861, www.nihonmachistreetfair.org This 35th annual Japanese festival features lion dancers, taiko drummers, Japanese arts and crafts, musical entertainment, food and children’s events. A U G U S T 1 5 –1 7 ACC CRAFT SHOW Fort Mason Center, 800-8363470, www.craftcouncil.org This is the largest juried craft event in the West, featuring more than 250 of the nation’s premier craft artists. Works of art include hand-blown glass, clay and ceramic objects, wearable art, metal works, wooden furniture, quilts and baskets. AU G U ST 2 3 –24 GOLDEN GATE RENAISSANCE FAIRE Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park, 415 354 1773, www.ggfaire.com The ultimate Renaissance bash offers feasting, knights on horseback, magicians, jugglers, music and an amazing shopping experience. AU G U ST 2 9– SEPTEMBER 1 SAUSALITO ART FESTIVAL Sausalito, 415-331-3757, www.sausalitoartfestival.org Sausalito’s yearly art festival has been showcasing stars from the contemporary art world since 1952. Browse fine art and crafts along the beautiful bay shore. 18 San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau http://www.jerryday.org http://www.positively6thstreetfair.org http://www.sftheaterfestival.org http://www.nihonmachistreetfair.org http://www.pica-org.org http://www.sanfranciscoalohafestival.org http://www.sanfranciscoalohafestival.org http://www.folsomstreetfair.com http://www.craftcouncil.org http://www.sfgms.org http://www.improv.org http://www.ggfaire.com http://www.runsfm.com http://www.sausalitoartfestival.org http://www.afrosolo.org

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