20th Annual Crossroads Irish-American Festival

Various days, March 5–April 15 Various Bay Area venues This literary, musical, and cultural event invites the public to come together around inspired, creative, and relevant even... Read More

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Black History Festival: More Than a Month

Most days, ongoing Various SFPL branches S.F. Public Library celebrates Black history, culture, and heritage with film screenings, literary events, and recommended reading. Visit w... Read More

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Shipyard Holiday Party & Art Show

Sunday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Building 101, Hunters Point Shipyard (451 Galvez St.) Start your holiday shopping with an afternoon of art, treats, and festivities as Shipyard art... Read More

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20th Annual Parol Lantern Festival

Saturday, Dec. 10, 5:30 p.m. Yerba Buena Gardens The parol lantern is the quintessential Filipino holiday symbol of joy and hope. Get into the holiday spirit with specialty parols ... Read More

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Festa Dei Dolci

Sunday, Dec. 11, 2–5 p.m. Museo Italo Americano (Fort Mason Center) Celebrate the holidays Italian style with sweet and savory Italian treats accompanied by cheese, wine, and cof... Read More

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Fiesta de Arte del Dia de los Muertos

Tuesday, Nov. 1, noon–3 p.m. Presidio Visitor Center & Tunnel Tops (210 Lincoln Blvd.) Join National Park rangers for a Day of the Dead art festival with activities that incl... Read More

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36th Annual Day of the Dead Celebration

Most days through Nov. 18 Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (2868 Mission St.) Events include a spoken word night, concert, film screening, and more. Visit website for schedu... Read More

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Art Explosion Fall Open Studios

Reception: Friday, Sept. 23, 7–10 p.m. Open Studios: Sat.–Sun., Sept. 23–25, noon–5 p.m. 2425 17th St., 744 Alabama St., & 1661 Tennessee St. Support local artists, exp... Read More

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The Emperor Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody

Tue.–Sun. through September Great Star Theater (636 Jackson St.) This hilarious and alluring parody features Stormtroopers, Twi’leks, Boba Fett, and more classic characters fro... Read More

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48th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair

Sat.–Sun., Aug. 6–7, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Japantown (Post St. btw. Laguna & Webster) Celebrate and learn about the Asian/Pacific American culture while enjoying artisan crafts... Read More

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29th Annual Pistahan Festival & Parade

Sat.–Sun., Aug. 13–14, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Yerba Buena Gardens The largest celebration of Filipino Americans in the U.S., this two-day, family-friendly event featuring art, culina... Read More

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West Coast Craft Outdoor Market

Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Fort Mason Center Don’t miss over 100 artists and designers offering ceramics, bags, textiles, glass art, jewelry, and much more for sale. Kid... Read More

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45th Annual Bay Area Playwright’s Festival

Daily, July 29–Aug. 7 Potrero Stage (1695 18th St.) & online Enjoy readings of five new plays by five of the most talented emerging playwrights spotlighting the power of huma... Read More

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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Forging Community Bonds

Various days through May Locations TBD Celebrate Asian and Pacific Islanders culture and heritage throughout the month. Visit website for details not available at press time. apasf... Read More

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Bay Area Book Festival

Sat.–Sun., May 7–8 Various Berkeley locations & live stream Since 2015, the Bay Area Book Festival has featured the boldest and most brilliant literary voices in conversati... Read More

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