San Francisco Visitors Planning Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 22) cAlendAR OF eVenTs M A R c h 1 8–22 even t s APRil 7 oPeninG DAy – sAn FrAnCisCo GiAnts AT&T Park, 415-972-2000 (info), tickets at www.tickets.com, www. sfgiants.com The San Francisco giants open their 2009 season at aT&T Park. APRil 11–12, 18–19 Cherry Blossom FestivAl civic center and Japantown, 415-563-2313, www.nccbf.org This is the 42nd annual festival, one of California’s most prominent celebrations of asian traditions. Two consecutive weekends of performances, crafts, food, martial arts and exhibitions. a colorful parade will be held on Su, april 19, starting from the Civic Center to Japantown at 1pm. APRil 12 union street sPrinG CeleBrAtion & eAster PArADe union st. between Gough and Fillmore, 800-310-6563, www. sresproductions.com More than 30,000 people turn out for “the biggest little parade in San Francisco,” which features children’s activities, alfresco dining, the Easter Bunny, a petting zoo and flowers from local garden clubs. APRil 23–MAy 7 sAn FrAnCisCo internAtionAl Film FestivAl (sFiFF) castro Theater, sundance cinemas kabuki Theatres and other venues, 415-561-5000, 415931-FilM, www.sffs.org The 52nd annual event is an extraordinary showcase of cinematic discovery and innovation. Since its inception in 1957, the SFiFF has hosted hundreds of prominent guests from Spike lee to Bette davis and presented almost 6,000 films from more than 120 countries to nearly 2 million filmgoers. APRil 24–26 2009 sAn FrAnCisCo new livinG exPo concourse exhibition center, 415382-8300, www.newliving sAn FrAnCisCo Flower & GArDen show san Mateo event center, 415771-6909, 800-569-2832, www. gardenshow.com Fourth-largest show in the country and the largest in California showcases display gardens, spring planting, gardening accessories, cut flowers, decorations and much more. MARch 21–29 24th AnnuAl Jewish musiC FestivAl Various locations throughout san Francisco and east bay, 510-8480237, www.jewishmusicfestival. org Oldest major festival of Jewish world music in the u.S. MARch 28 eArth hour www.earthhour.org Major cities around the world, including San Francisco, show that the simple act of turning off lights for one hour can have a lasting impact on climate change. APRil 1–5 GrAnD nAtionAl roDeo, horse AnD stoCK show cow Palace, 415-404-4111, www.grandnationalrodeo.com Bareback riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, saddle bronc riding, team and tie-down roping and bull riding are among the competitive events. APRil 2–25 DivAFest exit Theatre, 156 eddy st., 415931-1094, www.theexit.org a theater festival with a “female persuasion” dedicated to the work of women writers and artists throughout the u.S. APRil 3–19 mACy’s Flower show Macy’s, union square, 415-3933333, www.macys.com This annual floral tribute is a spring tradition; the 63rd annual show transforms windows and store interiors into a floral masterpiece. Celebration includes guest speakers and special instore events. expo.com Choose a new career path, build better relationships, improve health and discover the latest in new mind/body therapies. More than 100 renowned speakers and 275 exhibits sharing natural health products, body therapies, healthy foods and more. APRil 24–MAy 3 BAy AreA nAtionAl DAnCe weeK 415-568-5861, www.bacndw.org all dance! all free! all week! is the motto of Bay area national dance Week. More than 300 artists and organizations participate annually; events include classes, performances, lectures, open rehearsals, open houses, workshops, film screenings, etc. APRil 25 sAn FrAnCisCo internAtionAl Beer FestivAl Fort Mason center, Festival Pavilion, www.sfbeerfest.com Sample more than 300 incredible beers from some of the best craft brewers in the world as well as a variety of offerings from some of San Francisco’s best restaurants. Must be 21 or over to enter. APRil 25–MAy 25 sAn FrAnCisCo DeCorAtor showCAse 415-447-3115, www.decorator showcase.org With 32 years of excellence in design and the decorative arts and 20,000 visitors annually, this event is nationally recognized as one of the premier showcase houses in the country. APRil 26 oPeninG DAy on the BAy 415-331-0702, www.picya.org Kick off sailing season on San Francisco Bay with a festive boat parade and the blessing of the fleet. APRil 26–OcTObeR 11 (eVeRy sundAy) GolDen GAte PArK BAnD Music concourse, Golden Gate Park, 510-530-0814, www.gold 22 San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau
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