Special Events in San Francisco

Tulipmania Festival - PIER 39 San Francisco

Yearly in February, PIER 39 presents its popular Tulipmania showcasing thousands of  tulips throughout both levels of PIER 39. This year’s display will feature a variety of whimsical topiaries interspersed among the flower beds. PIER 39’s Tulipmania has become a favorite of many because of the unique tulip color combinations, and variety of tulips that are in clear view for the public to enjoy. For several days, visitors absorb the visual splendor and gardening tips offered during the “tulip tours” headed by PIER 39’s landscape team.
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address:	Pier 39 - Beach Street & The Embarcadero
tel:	(415) 705-5500
zipcode:	94133
url:	www.pier39.com
email:	info@pier39.com

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride

World's largest gay pride parade and celebration features five entertainment stages, 400 booths, food and beverages.

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tel:	(415) 864-3733

San Francisco Independent Film Festival

An expectant IndieFest audience...
photo by: Francisco Serrano

Screening some of the most stunning independent films and videos from the Bay Area and beyond. The 8th annual festival takes place February 2-14, 2006.

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tel:	(415) 820-3907
address:	530 Divisadero St #183, San Francisco, CA 94117
url:	www.sfindie.com
email:	info_-at_-sfindie_-dot_-com

Sea Lion Arrival at Pier 39

PIER 39's Famous Sea Lions
photo by: PIER 39 Staff

Each year hundreds of marine mammals return to San Francisco Bay for the plentiful herring supply; habitat talks.

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address:	Pier 39
tel:	(415) 705-5500

Ethnic Dance Festival

Cross-cultural dance series features more than 25 nationalities.

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tel:	(415) 474-3914

San Francisco Examiner Bay to Breakers

The largest and craziest foot-race in the world features world-class runners, costumed contenders and weekend warriors.

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tel:	(415) 808-5000

Chinese New Year Parade

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the largest Chinese New Year festival in the U.S.. Golden Dragon parade with lion dancing and marching bands.

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tel:	(415) 982-3000

filipino indigenous arts and crafts

Filipino indigenous arts and crafts.

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tel:	(650) 757-4803

Tribal, Folk and Textile Show

Tribal, folk and textile arts from around the world; pre-1940 art and artefacts.

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tel:	(310) 55-2886.

ESPN X Games

More than 400 of the world's best alternative sport athletes compete for nearly$1 million in prize money.

Street Performers Festival

Local top street performers showcase their original comedic talents at pier 39.

International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival

Screening of more than 250 works from around the world.

Paciifc Orchid Exposition

Exhibition and sale of thousands of exotic orchids; docent-led tours and informative demonstrations.

International Asian-American Film Festival

Showcase of Asian-American and Asian cinema worldwide.

Houlihan’s to Houlihan’s

12K footrace across the Golden Gate Bridge; post-race celebration includes music and food.

International Film Festival

Festival showcases narrative features, documentaries, television, animation and shorts, retrospectives, in-person tributes, sneak previews and major restorations.

Critical Mass

Every last Friday of a month, a large group of bicyclists gathers at 5:30 pm at Justin Herman Plaze which is at the bottom of Market St. (aka Embarcadero Plaza). They then set of on a secret route through the city to manifest the importance of non-carbound traffic in a modern city.

911 Power to the Peaceful Festival

Since 1999 Michael Franti has been organizing the free Power to the Peaceful Festival in Golden Gate Park on or around September 11.  What started as an internation day of art and culture to raise awareness  for Mumia Abu-Jamal's case quickly grew to represent the rights of all death row inmates and social justice in general.  More recently, Franti has stated that "in 2001 the day of September 11th took on a wider significance as a result of the tragic loss of life by the attacks of the day.  As the event grew, it took on the role as a day of healing for all more..

16 Burlingame Art & Jazz Festival

The Burlingame Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 16th annual Burlingame Art & Jazz Festival.

A fabulous annual event featuring over 150 artists, fine art, sculptures, ceramics, crafts, jewelry, specialty clothing, delicious gourmet foods, a home and garden area, and a thoroughly entertaining children’s play area.  The Festival showcases many forms of light jazz such as Dixieland, Swing and Latin.  It’s a wonderful way to spend a summer day with the family.

7/31: Bubbleland at Habitot Children's Museum

(Berkeley, CA) July 31, 2009 – Habitot will be transformed into a Land of Bubbles on Friday, July 31 from 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Children will craft their own bubble wands out of recycled materials in the Art Studio. Children can also create giant tubular bubbles, craft a bubble trampoline from straws and string, and stand inside a kid-sized bubble. For more information about Habitot's events and free days, please visit http://www.habitot.org.

About Habitot:
Habitot Children's Museum is the East Bay's award-winning hands-on discovery museum for young children, recently more..