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Fleet Week |
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October 8 - October 13, 2009
Waterfront, San Francisco
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Families, military veterans and anyone interested in flight or naval operations will enjoy the events of Fleet Week. Be sure to get tickets for the annual air show featuring the Blue Angels, Team Oracle and the Air Force's F-16 Demonstration Team. Other events include a Marine Band concert, ship tours, fireworks and Parade of Ships. |
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Nutcracker |
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December 2009
301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco 94102 • 415-621-6600
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A holiday favorite, Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker is a classical ballet that brings fantasy to life. Dancers of all ages, cast as fairies, mice, soldiers and even flowers and candy canes, perform this show that never fails to delight children (and children at heart.). While many music lovers attend every year, first-timers are in for a special treat. |
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A Christmas Carol |
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December 2009
415 Geary St, San Francisco 94108
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What would the holiday season be without the beloved tales that are passed from generation to generation – the ones that never grow old? For San Franciscans, attending A Christmas Carol is a highlight of each December. Actors of all ages bring to life the wit, wisdom and nostalgia of Dickens' Christmas classic. |
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Emerald Bowl |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 26, 2009
24 Willie Mays Plz, San Francisco 94107 • 415-972-1800 • FAX: 415-947-2925
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One of the most exciting post-Christmas events in San Fran is the Emerald Bowl – the only bowl game where teams from the Pacific-10 and Atlantic Coast Conferences compete. College football fans pack out the stadium for this famous game, enjoy a terrific half-time show and kick up their heels at local bars and restaurants afterwards. |
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Berlin & Beyond Film Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
January 14 - January 20, 2010
429 Castro St, San Francisco 94114 • 415-621-6120 • FAX: 415-864-0119
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At this engaging film festival, the Castro Theatre showcases works from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Films represent a variety of genres, from documentaries to restored silents and shorts. The offerings come in three primary formats: 16mm, 35mm, and digital. |
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Pacific Orchid Exposition |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
February 2009, March 2009
Laguna Ave @ Marina Blvd, San Francisco • 415-345-7575 • FAX: 415-441-3405
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For flower lovers, this orchid show, held in one of the city's most frequently visited neighborhoods, is the time to visit San Francisco. You'll see many exotic variations of the plant, grown by gardeners from all over the world, and learn about raising orchids from experts. There's also a fabulous preview night with food and a wine tasting. |
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San Francisco Indie Film Fest |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
February 2010
429 Castro St, San Francisco 94114 • 415-621-6120 • FAX: 415-864-0119
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You'll love the diverse mix of films at the SF Indie Film Fest. It's a cutting-edge event, replete with a mix of newbie offerings as well as with more established industry presentations. Screening rooms include the Castro Theatre, Victoria Theatre, and Roxie Cinemas. |
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Arts of Pacific Asia Show |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
February 4 - February 7, 2010
Laguna Ave @ Marina Blvd, San Francisco • 415-345-7575 • FAX: 415-441-3405
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Prepare to be impressed by large collections of modern art and of ancient artifacts from Asia and the Pacific at this outstanding show. Two different shows are held: "Style and Flair: Reflections of the East-Serenity, Timelessness, and Flow" and "What the Sleeping Stones Dream." |
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Chinese New Year Festival & Parade |
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February 7, 2010
Market and Second St to Kearny and Jackson, San Francisco 94109 • 415-982-3000
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Begun in the 1860s to instruct the city about Chinese culture, this parade now ranks as one of the largest Asian celebrations outside of Asia. It's also one of the most prominent parades in the world. That's no surprise given the passion with which it's regarded and produced. The nighttime event is a riot of color, pageantry, and richness, full of music, costume, and fireworks. Hundreds of thousands of spectators show up regularly to get a glimpse of all the drama, which includes a Golden Dragon brought to life by 100 people and the showcasing of Miss Chinatown USA. The parade begins at Second and Market Street; bleacher seats are located at two different locations on Kearny Street. |
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SFJAZZ Spring Season |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
March 2009, April 2009, May 2009
various locations, San Francisco
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San Francisco knows it's spring when jazz strains can be heard wafting out of performance venues across the city. This annual spring event spans four months and includes some of the nation's best jazz performers. Evening concerts are standard, and family matinees are a big draw. Performances take place at various city venues, including Herbst Theatre, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Forum, Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, Castro Theatre, Nob Hill Masonic Center, and Davies Symphony Hall. |
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* All distances are
approximate "straight-line" distances.
See Directions for actual "travel distances."
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