San Francisco Visitors Planning Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 20) cAlendAR OF eVenTs F e b R u A R y 19 –MA Rc h 8 even t s FebRuAR y 24–MAR ch 1 noise PoP Various locations, www.noise pop.com San Francisco’s premier independent music, film and art festival is a full-scale cultural happening that also includes gallery art shows, a music-themed film festival, an indie-designer trunk sale and educational panels. FebRuAR y 28–MAR ch 1 the GreAt sAn FrAnCisCo CrystAl FAir Fort Mason center, 415-3837837, www.crystalfair.com More than 40 exhibitors celebrating earth and spirit with a wide variety of gems and minerals (quartz, amethyst, tourmaline, etc.), jewelry, metaphysics, healing tools and the mystical arts. MAR ch 5–8 PACiFiC orChiD exPosition Fort Mason center, Festival Pavilion, 415-665-2468, www. orchidsanfrancisco.org/poe.htm BAy one-ACts FestivAl eureka Theatre, 415-776-7427, www.threewisemonkeys.org This showcase for new playwrights usually features a dozen new and exciting works by Bay area writers. F e b R u A R y 20 –22 sAn FrAnCisCo roD Custom & motorCyCle show cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave., 866-270-1955, www. sfcustomshow.com nine buildings filled with some of the world’s hottest custom cars, hot rods and motorcycles make this the largest car show on the West Coast. F e b R u A R y 22 ACADemy oF FrienDs ACADemy AwArDs GAlA Fort Mason center, 415-9959890, www.academyoffriends. org a gala celebration benefiting Bay area aidS/HiV organizations. The 57th annual edition of the San Francisco Orchid Society’s show dazzles with 150,000 flowers including hundreds of award winners selected by the american Orchid Society. M ARch 6 – Jun e 21 sFJAZZ sPrinG seAson 2009 Various venues, 866–920-5299, www.sfjazz.org Presenting a variety of concerts between March and June, including some family matinee performances. Check the Web site for performance schedule and venues. M ARch 1 2– 22 sAn FrAnCisCo internAtionAl AsiAn AmeriCAn Film FestivAl castro and sundance cinemas kabuki theaters, 415-863-0814, ext. 110, www.asianamericanme dia.org The 27th annual event is the biggest event in north america dedicated to the exhibition of asian american and asian cinema; festival features more than 130 films and videos from around the globe. First Stop San FranCiSCO ViSiTOr inFOrMaTiOn CEnTEr Frank Lloyd Wright once said, “What I like best about San Francisco is San Francisco.” For many, it’s simply the essence of The City that’s so captivating — a fact that might leave you wondering where to start your exploration of such a place. Let the San Francisco Visitor Information Center help. They’ve got the inside scoop on the best of The City. And they can help you tailor a sightseeing itinerary that fits your preferences. A multilingual staff can point you in the right direction no matter what you’re looking for: • Ideas for spending your time • Information on events and happenings • Maps, guides, reference materials • Hotel reservations • Rental car and attraction reservations • Muni transit passes • ast Passes for all forms of public transit F (including unlimited cable car rides) • Phone cards 20 San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau
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