This Week in San Francisco.
Every week we review some of the best of events and happenings in San Francisco. To plan your fun beyond this week, just explore our comprehensive events calendar. |
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Emerald Across The Bay 12K Race
March 21, 2010
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The largest run ever to cross the Golden Gate Bridge ends with a world-class post-race party at Fisherman's Wharf.
Golden Gate Bridge San Franciso, CA
Info: (415) 759-2690
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SFJAZZ Spring Season 2010
Through June 20, 2010
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Presenting a variety of concerts through June, including some family matinee performances. Upcoming concerts include performances by Hiromi snd Robert Glasper Quartet; Ralph Towner with Paolo Fresu; Tord Gustavsen Quintet and Bobby McFerrin's VOCAbuLarieS.
Location Varies by Event Please click below for more information.
Tickets: (866) 920-5299
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The Little Mermaid
March 20-28, 2010
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Program 5 opens with the United States premiere of Hamburg Ballet Director and Chief Choreographer John Neumeier's The Little Mermaid, set to the commissioned music of Lera Auerbach. Neumeier's modern and mature interpretation presents the parallels between the fairy tale and the story of its creator.
War Memorial Opera House 301 Van Ness Ave.
Tickets: (415) 865-2000
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SF Int'l Asian American Film Festival
Through March 21, 2010
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The 28th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival event is the biggest event in North America dedicated to the exhibition of Asian American and Asian cinema. The festival features more than 130 films and videos from around the globe.
Location Varies by Event Please click below for more information.
Tickets: (415) 863-0814
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Youth Speaks Teen Poetry Slam
Through April 3, 2010
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Youth Speaks, one of the leaders in Spoken Word performances, works with 45,000 teens annually and is a presenter of local and national youth poetry slams, festivals, reading series and more. Preliminaries take place in March followed by the semi-finals and finals, climaxing with the Grand Slam Finals at the Warfield Theatre on April 3.
Location Varies by Event Please click below for more information.
Info: (415) 255-9035
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SF International Chocolate Salon
March 20, 2010
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Those with a yen for chocolate can indulge in artisan, gourmet and premium chocolate; more than 50 chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans will be on hand. Chef and author talks, wine pairings and live chocolate body frosting are also part of the fare.
Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion
Info: (415) 345-7575
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ODC/Dance Downtown
Through March 28, 2010
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Described as "fierce, evocative and exhilarating," the annual spring performance of ODC/Dance always garners praise from local critics.
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 701 Mission St.
Info: (415) 863-6606
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The Architecture of SF's Chinatown
Ongoing
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The striking architecture of Chinatown is explored from its beginnings in the mid-19th century through the rebuilding following the 1906 earthquake and fire to its present as one of the most vibrant and enduring eighborhoods in the U.S. Featuring an interactive walking tour map, digital images, never-before-seen etchings and special objects.
Chinese Historical Society of America 965 Clay St.
Info: (415) 391-1188
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