City Life

  

July 31, Fiesta Filipina 2010

 

Civic Center.  Fiesta Filipina, the biggest Filipino festival in America, celebrates Phillipines Independence Day with musical performances, a talent search, dancing, comedy, cultural shows, food festivals and much more.

 

Aug 1, Jerry Day 2010

Glen Park.  The Excelsior District celebrates native son and Grateful Dead leader Jerry Garcia with an outdoor concert and family fun.  This event captures the spirit of Jerry Garcia as it honors his legacy and recognizes his Excelsior roots.  Time:  Sun 12:00-6:00pm.

 

Aug 7 – Aug 8, 16^th Annual San Francisco Aloha Festival

Presidio.  The Pacific Islanders of the San Francisco Bay Area offer their talents in music and dance during this two-day festival of arts held during the first, full weekend of August.  Entertainment highlights include Pacific Islander music as well as Polynesian dance.  The festival will also feature arts and crafts vendors, island cuisine, educational exhibits and workshops.  Time:  Sat & Sun 10:00am – 5:00pm

 

Aug 9 - Aug 15, S.F. Chefs 2010

Union Square.  For three tasty and festive days a panoply of venues in and around Union Square will be transformed into enchanting oases of delights, entertainment and education featuring chefs, vintners and culinary personalities.

 

Aug 14 – Aug 15, 37^th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair

Japantown. This 37^th annual Japanese festival features lion dancers, taiko drummers, Japanese arts and crafts, musical entertainment, food and children’s event.  Time:  Sat – Sun 11:00am-6:00pm.

 

Aug 28 – Aug 29, The San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz

Fishermans Wharf.  1,800 swimmers, bikers and runners will christen the inaugural Tri-California Triathlon at Alcatraz, part of the Tri-California series.  There will be a 1.2 mile swim that begins with a jump from a ferry into the bay near Alcatraz and ends at Marina Green, a 25 mile bike course traveling through the city and will end with a 7.5 mile run.

 

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