San Francisco Visitors Planning Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 30) Credit cards accepted are abbreviated in the listings: AE American Express ATM Bank Debit Card CB Carte Blanche DC Diners Club D Discover see S ee & d o D E En Route JCB Japan Credit Bureau MC MasterCard V Visa beyond. assists in the creation and production of engaging, original dance. m–F 10am–6pm. tickets $15–25 and free. d, mc, V. SAn FrAnCiSCo BAllet ASSoCiAtion www. sfballet.org, 455 Franklin St., 415-861-5600. america’s oldest professional ballet company, san Francisco ballet continues to commission new works and exciting ballet performances with a total of 60 performances for the upcoming year. call for performance schedule. Smuin BAllet www.smuinballet.org, 300 Brannan St., Suite 407, 415-495-2234, ext. 2. Known for dance theater at its best with innovative and accessible repertory. the San Francisco Chronicle calls it “the hottest ticket in town.” Performances and times vary. admission $40–55, discounts available for students, seniors, groups only and special promotions. mc, V. WorlD ArtS WeSt – SAn FrAnCiSCo ethniC DAnCe FeStivAl www.worldartswest.org, Fort mason center, Building D, 415-474-3914. Presents world dance and music along with organizing the san Francisco ethnic dance Festival, now in its 31st season, held on June weekends only at the Palace of Fine arts. FESt ival S & Sp Eci al E vE n t S AmeriCAn inDiAn Film inStitute www.aifisf. com, 333 valencia St., Suite 322, 415-554-0525. one of the most prominent outlets for native american films, the american indian Film Festival in november is an artistic showcase for new feature films, shorts, public service, music videos and documentaries. shows at Palace of Fine arts, embarcadero center cinema. admission varies from $5–20. discount for students and seniors. Group rates available at a 20 percent discount for groups of 10 or more, except for awards show. Another plAnet entertAinment www.ape concerts.com, 1815 Fourth St., Suite c, Berkeley 94710, 510-548-3010. a full-service production company specializing in live music. operating berkeley’s Greek theatre, oakland’s Fox theater and the independent in san Francisco. office hours m–F 10am–6pm. ae, mc, V. ArtSpAn/SAn FrAnCiSCo open StuDioS www.artspan.org, 934 Brannan St., 415-861-9838. artspan produces sF open studios, a free program through which 800 local artists open workspaces to the public every oct.; organizes related exhibitions; and publishes an annual directory of san Francisco artists. artspan art auction and selections exhibition in may/June; sF open studios 11am–6pm, oct. (weekends only). CAliForniA DrAgon BoAt ASSoCiAtion www.sfdragonboat.com, 268 Bush St., Suite 888, 415378-8858. the Kaiser Permanente san Francisco international dragon boat Festival at treasure island is a free event featuring dragon boat racing, food, entertainment and children’s activities. CArnAvAl SAn FrAnCiSCo – miSSion neighBorhooD Center www.carnavalsf.com, 362 capp St., 415-920-0125. one of the largest multi-ethnic community-based artistic celebrations in california draws upon a broad cultural pageantry, fostering a spirit of universal inclusiveness, and reaffirms cultural values. Parade su memorial day weekend, festival sa and su. Find exclusive savings and value-added offers when you pay with any American Express® Card. For details, visit www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/offers or call 415-391-2000. E n t E r t ain mEn t Dan c E Alonzo King’S lineS BAllet www.linesballet. org, 26 Seventh St., 415-863-3040. an international performing company based in san Francisco that performs unique contemporary ballets created by alonzo King. lines ballet is acclaimed for mr. King’s visionary choreography, artistic excellence, global collaborations and extraordinary dancers. Performances april 17–26, 2009, at yerba buena center for the arts. tickets $20–65. CirCuS Center www.circuscenter.org, 755 Frederick St., 415-759-8123. home of the san Francisco school of circus arts, a professional performing company, the new Pickle circus and the san Francisco youth circus. minimum number in group 10 persons. m–F 10am–10pm, sa–su 9am–4pm. DAnCerS’ group www.dancersgroup.org, 1360 mission St., Suite 200, 415-920-9181. dancers’ Group advocates for dance in the san Francisco bay area and 30 san Francisco convention & Visitors bureau http://www.waxmuseum.com
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