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38TH ANNUAL KPFA CRAFTS & MUSIC FAIR
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http://www.kpfa.org/craftsfair |
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12/13/2008 |
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Date: |
12/14/2008 |
| Time: |
10am-6pm |
| Price: |
$7-$10 |
| Location: |
Concourse Exhibition Center
635 8th Street at Brannan
San Francisco |
| Phone: |
510-848-6767, ext. 646 |
More than 200 of America's finest artisans participate in this annual event that offers unique opportunity to purchase high-quality, original, handcrafted work directly from the artists and learn firsthand about their craft. This year, many exhibitors showcase eco-friendly green crafts that utilize repurposed materials and environmentally sensitive techniques. Listen and dance to live music hosted by popular radio personalities. A Food Pavilion offers festive food and seating to relax. The event benefits KPFA 94.1 FM.
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BILL GRAHAM MENORAH LIGHTING CEREMONY
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12/21/2008 |
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Date: |
12/28/2008 |
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Sunday 3-6pm; Monday-Thursday & Saturday 5-6pm; Friday 7:30-8:30pm |
| Price: |
Free |
| Location: |
Union Square Park
San Francisco |
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Annual lighting of the Bill Graham Menorah in Union Square begins Sunday December 21st. The two-story mahogany menorah will continue to be lit each day through December 28 for the eight-day holiday known as the Festival of Lights.
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13TH ANNUAL KUNG PAO KOSHER COMEDY
| Website: |
http://www.koshercomedy.com |
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12/24/2008 |
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Date: |
12/27/2008 |
| Time: |
December 22-24: 6 & 9:30pm; December 25: 5pm & 8:30pm |
| Price: |
$42 (cocktail show) & $62 (dinner show) |
| Location: |
New Asia Restaurant (please call to confirm)
772 Pacific Avenue between Grant & Stockton
San Francisco
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| Phone: |
415-522-3737 |
Jewish comedy on Christmas in a Chinese Restaurant. Kung Pao answers the age-old question, "What are Jews supposed to do on Christmas?" What started out as a joke has become an institution in San Francisco. This year's performers include David Brenner in his first San Francisco appearance in more than 15 years. All Dinner show tickets include a 7-course meal. Dinner is served from 6-7pm; the comedy show follows from 7-8:30pm (except on Thursday the 25th when dinner starts an hour earlier at 5pm). Cocktail show tickets (which include vegie Egg Rolls and a non-alcoholic drink) are $42. You can buy beer or wine at the bar. There is no age limit for the Cocktail Show (or the Dinner Show). The show is not recommended for kids under 13. But if you feel that it would be appropriate for your kid, then it's your call. The Cocktail Show begins at 9:30pm on all nights except for Thursday, Dec 25th, when it starts at 8:30pm.
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EMERALD BOWL
| Website: |
http://www.emeraldbowl.org |
| Begin
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12/27/2008 |
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Date: |
12/27/2008 |
| Time: |
5pm |
| Price: |
$75, $50, $40 |
| Location: |
AT&T Park
24 Willie Mays Plaza
San Francisco |
| Phone: |
415-947-BOWL |
Postseason college football game, matching a team from the Atlantic Coast Conference against a team from the Pac-10 Conference.
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NEW YEAR'S EVE IMPROV COMEDY EXTRAVAGANZA
| Website: |
http://www.fortmason.org/boxoffice |
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Date: |
12/31/2008 |
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Date: |
12/31/2008 |
| Time: |
8pm |
| Price: |
$30; $25 seniors & students |
| Location: |
Cowell Theater
Fort Mason Center
Marina Boulevard & Buchanan Street
San Francisco |
| Phone: |
415-345-7575 |
Join legendary San Francisco improv troupes True Fiction Magazine and 3 For All for their one-of-a-kind New Year's show.
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SAN FRANCISCO NEW YEAR'S EVE FIRE WORKS SHOW
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12/31/2008 |
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12/31/2008 |
| Time: |
11:59pm |
| Price: |
Free |
| Location: |
South of the Ferry Building, Pier 1 (east of Howard Street)
San Francisco |
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Come to the waterfront and celebrate the arrival of 2009 with a fireworks show.
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23RD ANNUAL JAPANESE NEW YEAR BELL RINGING CEREMONY
| Website: |
http://www.asianart.org/bellringing.htm |
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12/31/2008 |
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Date: |
12/31/2008 |
| Time: |
10am–2pm: Art Activities; 11:30am: Bell Ringing Ceremony |
| Price: |
FREE with museum admission; children 12 and under free |
| Location: |
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin Street
San Francisco |
| Phone: |
415-581-3500 |
Say goodbye to 2008 by taking a swing at a giant temple bell! Bring family and friends to the Asian Art Museum and literally "ring in" the New Year, Japanese-style. Everyone is invited to participate in the auspicious Japanese tradition of striking a temple bell. This popular event offers an opportunity to reflect upon the passing year. There will be a short performance of Japanese folk songs preceding the ceremony. Then, Zen Buddhist priest Gengo Akiba Roshi will conduct a blessing and begin the bell ringing. Hands-on art activities are offered in the education studios to entertain families while waiting for their turn at the bell. Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy the special exhibition, Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul. Numbered tickets to ring the bell are assigned to visitors on a first-come, first-serve basis in South Court beginning at 10am, when the museum opens. No advance reservations accepted. 108 groups of four to six people will be assembled to strike the bell.
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BAY AREA THEATERSPORTS IMPROV
| Website: |
http://www.improv.org |
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01/01/2009 |
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Date: |
12/31/2009 |
| Time: |
Friday-Sunday 8pm |
| Price: |
$12-$15 |
| Location: |
Bayfront Theater
Fort Mason Center
Building B, Third floor
San Francisco |
| Phone: |
415-474-6776 |
BATS Improv is the West Coast's largest center of improvisational theatre and the hub of the Bay Area's vibrant improv scene. The BATS Main Stage Company includes some of the nation's top improv talent and BATS has been named the Bay Area's "Best Theater Company," "Best Improv Company" (five times!) and "Best Comedy Troupe." BATS Improv presents improv shows every weekend, all year round. From comic competitions to improvised Shakespeare, BATS performs a number of different improv formats that showcase the variety and fun of spontaneous theatre. All shows are completely improvised and you never know what might happen next. Everything you see on stage-the dialogue, movement, music, songs, lighting, and more-are all created right there on the spot.
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MARIN CENTER EVENTS
| Website: |
http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/CU/Main/mc/mc_events.cfm |
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Date: |
01/01/2009 |
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12/31/2010 |
| Time: |
Various |
| Price: |
Various |
| Location: |
Marin Center Exhibition Hall
Avenue of the Flags
San Rafael |
| Phone: |
415-472-3500 |
Marin Center presents an exciting and varied array of shows and events for the whole family, staging incredible performers from across the globe in a line-up of superb entertainment and culturally diverse performances. Check their website for upcoming events and ticket information.
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CITYPASS SAN FRANCISCO
| Website: |
http://citypass.com/?mv_source=sfguide |
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01/01/2009 |
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Date: |
12/31/2010 |
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For use any day during times indicated |
| Price: |
Adults $59 (an $115.40 value); $39 for kids |
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Available at participating attractions and other city venues
See listing below
San Francisco, CA |
| Phone: |
707-256-0490 |
This pay-one-price program contains a ticket to six of San Francisco’s popular attractions allowing immediate entrance, without standing in ticket lines. CityPass includes a Bay Cruise aboard Blue & Gold Fleet; admission to the Aquarium of the Bay; California Academy of Sciences; a choice of either the Exploratorium or the de Young and Legion of Honor museums; the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; plus a seven-day MUNI Passport for unlimited use of cable cars and public transportation. Buy CityPass at any of the six attractions or at the Visitor Information Center at Market & Powell Streets.
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EVENTS AT THE EXPLORATORIUM
| Website: |
http://exploratorium.edu |
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1/01/2009 |
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Date: |
12/31/2010 |
| Time: |
Check web site for details |
| Price: |
Most are free after admission |
| Location: |
Exploratorium
3601 Lyon Street
San Francisco |
| Phone: |
415-561-0357 |
The Exploratorium, San Francisco's acclaimed family science center with hundreds of fun and educational hands-on exhibits, features on ongoing schedule of events and films. Check the web site for full listings.
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TEATRO ZINZANNI
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http://www.zinzanni.org |
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01/01/2009 |
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Date: |
12/31/2010 |
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Wednesday-Saturday 6pm; Sunday 5pm (Dinner and show begin an hour later) |
| Price: |
$123 Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday; $142 Friday; $147 Saturday |
| Location: |
Le Palais Nostalgique
Pier 27/29, The Embarcadero @ Battery
San Francisco, CA |
| Phone: |
415-438-2668 |
Presented in an antique spiegeltent, Teatro ZinZanni is a blend of European cabaret, feats of skill and circus artistry, complete with original music, comedy and theatrical high jinx, all intertwined with a gourmet dinner.
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OBERLIN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC SHOW
| Website: |
http://www.cityboxoffice.com |
| Begin
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01/11/2009 |
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Date: |
01/11/2009 |
| Time: |
7pm |
| Price: |
$20 |
| Location: |
Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon Street
San Francisco |
| Phone: |
415-392-4400/cityboxoffice.com |
The Oberlin Conservatory of Music presents The Prima Trio and members of the Oberlin Conservatory Music Ensemble in a program of works by Schickele, Hartke, Brezewski, and Reich.
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PIER 39 SEA LION CELEBRATION
| Website: |
http://www.pier39.com |
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Date: |
01/19/2009 |
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Date: |
01/19/2009 |
| Time: |
Noon-4pm |
| Price: |
Free |
| Location: |
PIER 39
Fisherman’s Wharf
San Francisco |
| Phone: |
415-705-5500 |
PIER 39 commemorates the 20th anniversary of the sea lions’ arrival at PIER 39. Through the years, California sea lions have taken over PIER 39’s K-Dock to the delight of spectators. Each January, these marine mammals return in droves for herring season in San Francisco Bay. In celebration of the sea lion’s anniversary, visitors can watch the sea lions in close proximity, talk with knowledgeable Marine Mammal Center docents about these amazing animals and stop by the Whale Bus for a complete educational experience. PIER 39 invites visitors to see for themselves why K-Dock in PIER 39’s West Marina, has been declared a “Watchable Wildlife” viewing area by the California Watchable Wildlife Project.
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IOLANTHE
| Website: |
http://www.lamplighters.org |
| Begin
Date: |
01/23/2009 |
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Date: |
01/25/2009 |
| Time: |
Friday 8pm; Saturday 2 & 8pm; Sunday 2pm |
| Price: |
$11-$44 |
| Location: |
Novellus Theatre
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
700 Howard Street
San Francisco |
| Phone: |
415-978-2787 |
Gilbert & Sullivan's political satire on how a government SHOULD be run. Watch as a band of fairies do battle with a dim-witted Parliment.
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