San Francisco Visitors Planning Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 24) cAlendAR OF eVenTs J u ne 2 – 30 even t s June 13–14 north BeACh FestivAl Washington square Park, 415989-2220, www.sfnorthbeach. org San Francisco’s oldest street fair delights with juried arts and crafts, live entertainment, pizza toss, animal blessings and other surprises. Sponsored by the north Beach Chamber of Commerce. Validated parking is available. June 14 esCAPe From AlCAtrAZ triAthlon Various venues, 424-653-1900, www.escapefromalcatraztri athlon.com The 1.5-mile swim to alcatraz, 18-mile bike ride and eight-mile run through the golden gate national recreation area with a finish at Marina green draws some 2,000 triathletes/relay teams annually. June 14 hAiGht AshBury street FAir haight st. between Masonic and stanyan sts., 415-664-2970, www.haightashburystreetfair. org Music, arts, crafts and food are the mainstay of this event celebrating the cultural history and diversity of one of San Francisco’s most internationally celebrated neighborhoods. a new area, The Children’s alley, will be added for 2009 along Belvedere and Haight for families with children ages six to 12. June 18–28 FrAmeline: sAn FrAnCisCo lGBt Film FestivAl castro Theatre, 415-703-8650, www.frameline.org This is the world’s premier showcase for lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender cinema. June 21–AuGusT 23 (eVeRy sundAy) stern Grove FestivAl stern Grove, 19th Ave. and sloat blvd., 415-252-6252, www. sterngrove.org The Stern grove Festival celebrates its 72nd season of free Sunday concerts featuring renowned music and nAtionAl queer Arts FestivAl Various venues, 415-864-4124, www.queerculturalcenter.org Multidisciplinary festival presented by the Queer Cultural Center includes readings, gallery tours, performances, film screenings and an extensive online component. J u ne 4 – 7 , 11–14 sAn FrAnCisCo BlACK Film FestivAl Theater Artaud, Museum of the African diaspora, African American Art and culture complex and other venues, 415-771-9271, www.sfbff.org The 11th annual festival showcases a diverse collection of films celebrating african american cinema and the african cultural diaspora. J u ne 6– 7 union street eCo-urBAn FestivAl union street between Gough and steiner, 800-310-6563, www.unionstreetfestival.com One of San Francisco’s largest free art festivals offers an organic farmers’ market, arts and crafts created with recycled and sustainable materials, ecofriendly exhibits, 150 artists, 20 gourmet food booths and live entertainment on two stages. J u ne 6– 2 8 (W e e k e n d s On ly) ethniC DAnCe FestivAl Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 415474-3914, www.worldartswest. org One of the largest events of its kind in the country featuring real people, real dances and real music of northern California communities. J u ne 1 3– 14 FiestA FiliPinA 2009 civic center Plaza, 866-9FiesTA, www.8669fiesta.com The biggest Filipino festival in america celebrates the Philippines’ independence day with musical performances, a talent search and more. dance groups set in a beautiful outdoor amphitheater in the heart of The City. Jun e 27 – 28 sAn FrAnCisCo lesBiAn/GAy/BisexuAl/ trAnsGenDer PriDe CeleBrAtion PArADe The embarcadero to civic center, Market st., 415-864FRee, www.sfpride.org San Francisco’s annual celebration of lesbian and gay pride culminates with a festive parade from on June 28. July 4 Fourth oF July wAterFront FestivAl Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf, 415-705-5500, www.pier39.com dazzling fireworks, local bands, food, arts and crafts ignite this annual waterfront party. Fireworks begin around 9pm. July 4 – 5 Fillmore street JAZZ FestivAl Fillmore st. between Jackson and eddy sts., www.fillmorejazz festival.com Three stages of continuous jazz performances, more than 300 artists’ booths and international food courts with some of the best food and beverages that San Francisco has to offer. July 1 0– 1 2 sAn FrAnCisCo silent Film FestivAl castro Theatre, 415-777-7908, www.silentfilm.org The San Francisco Silent Film Festival presents silent films accompanied by live music. This festival promotes silent film as art and historical record. July 1 6 – 26 miDsummer moZArt FestivAl herbst Theater and various bay Area venues, 415-627-9141, www.midsummermozart.org a Mozart musical festival featuring world-renowned artists and a first-class local orchestra. 24 San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau
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