San Francisco Visitors Planning Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 23) engateparkband.org Since 1882, the golden gate Park Band has performed regularly in the park. Pack a picnic and enjoy this perennial pleasure. MAy 2 CinCo De mAyo dolores Park, dolores and 18th st., 415-206-0577, www.sfcinco demayo.com This communitybased cultural heritage event commemorates the self-determination of the indigenous people of Mexico. MAy 2–3 AnnuAl norwAy DAys Fort Mason center, Festival Pavilion, 415-297-2147, www.norwayday.org largest norway-only festival in the u.S. showcases the best of norwegian culture, food and music. Family-friendly festival with entertainment, cooking demonstrations, crafts, clothing, food, art and more. MAy 2–OcTObeR 31 yerBA BuenA GArDens FestivAl yerba buena Gardens, 415-5431718, www.ybgf.org The Yerba Buena gardens Festival encompasses more than 150 artistic, cultural and community events from May through Oct. Events include popular and operatic music series, cultural festivals, dance performances, international music concerts, visual art exhibits, theater and spokenword performances. MAy 3 sAn FrAnCisCo inline mArAthon John F. kennedy dr., Golden Gate Park, www.sanfranciscoin linemarathon.com Some of the top names in inline skating will compete in a 26.2-mile (11 laps) course in golden gate Park; half-marathon (six laps) threelap Super K also offered. MAy 9 (TenTATiVe) KABoom Piers 30/32, www.kfog.com The 16th annual fireworks celebration sponsored by KFOg radio features a synchronized soundtrack, live music and children’s stage. MAy 10 (TenTATiVe) how weirD street FAire howard and second sts., www. howweird.org Billed as a street fair for the 21st century, the event includes nine stages of music over seven city blocks, food and vendors from around the world, and educational booths. MAy 16 unCorKeD – the sAn FrAnCisCo wine FestivAl Ghirardelli square, 415-7755500, www.ghirardellisq.com Enjoy tastings from a variety of Bay area wineries and experience the ambiance of the waterfront and entertainment throughout ghirardelli Square and along Beach St. MAy 16 AsiAn heritAGe street CeleBrAtion www.asianfairsf.com a celebration of all asian cultures, the celebration promotes and fosters asian Pacific american identity. live entertainment and more than 50 vendors make this one of the largest pan-asian events in the u.S. MAy 16–24 younG At Art 2009 de young Museum, Golden Gate Park, 415-750-3600, www.famsf. org The de Young Museum teams up with the San Francisco unified School district to present a celebration of student creativity and arts education showcasing visual and performing arts by 3,500 students from 250 schools. MAy 17 inG BAy to BreAKers The embarcadero to the Great hwy., 415-359-2800, www.ing baytobreakers.com Since 1912, tens of thousands of people have gathered in San Francisco to see the world’s largest footrace unfold as more than 70,000 costume-clad runners and walkers push off at 8am. MAy 20–June 7 even t s sAn FrAnCisCo internAtionAl Arts FestivAl Various venues, 415-399-9554, 800-838-3006, www.sfiaf.org annual multidisciplinary festival brings together the world community of artists and audiences to present and commission innovative, collaborative projects and performances. MAy 23–24 CArnAvAl 2009 Mission district, 415-651-1811, www.carnavalsf.com Celebrating its 31st anniversary, San Francisco’s version of Mardi gras, one of its largest annual public events, features exotic carnaval dancers with a mixture of latino, jazz, samba and Caribbean influences. Festive parade on Su morning draws upon a broad cultural pageantry. MAy 30 urBAn KiDZ Film FestivAl Museum of the African diaspora, 415-771-9271, www.sfbff.org a fun one-day festival of short films, animated shorts and special features from a black perspective, just for kids. June (TbA) Juneteenth FestivAl civic center and Fillmore district, www.sfjuneteenth.org The african american community celebrates the 1865 announcement of emancipation in Texas. The largest celebration outside of Texas includes live entertainment, food, arts and crafts. Parade begins at Civic Center Plaza. June 1–15 sAn FrAnCisCo Dine ABout town™ Various restaurants, 415-3912000, www.onlyinsanfrancisco. com Bi-annual event featuring more than 100 fine restaurants offering prix-fixe lunches and dinners for special prices. onlyinsanfrancisco.com 23 http://www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com
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