Saturday Festivals 5/7

SATURDAY

Cinco De Mayo Festival 2011
Dolores Park - 18th St. & Delores
San Francisco
10am - 6pm

"The festivities will continue on the main stage with over 10 local talented artists performing throughout the day.  The performers will delight the audience to an array of  diverse cultural performances, which will include an traditional Aztec dance group,  Xiuhcoatl Danza Azteca, traditional Mexican folk dancers, Los Ensambles Ballet  Folklorico, an effervescent experience of outstanding mariachi music, by Ms. Berta  Olivia y Su Marachi Mexicanisimo, several talented young Latin professionals, Latin  Jazz Youth Ensemble,  Futuro Picante, Margarita and the energetic, versatile, salsa orchestra of the Julio Bravo y su Orchesta Salsabor.

The Kids Zone sponsored by San Francisco Healthy Kids will include a full day of arts and crafts including painting, beading, weaving with balloon art, magic tricks and lots of laughs."


10th Annual Pagan Festival
Civic Center Park
2151 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
(between Center and Allston)
Berkeley
10:30am - 5:30pm


"Music, Dance, Stage Performances, Speakers, Pagan Pride Parade in the streets of Berkeley, Speaker's Pavilion, Altars, Public Ritual, Vendors, Druid Story Telling Pavilion, Green Pavilion and Displays, Authors Circle, Arts & Crafts Pavilion, Info Booths and Program/Resource Guide."

"Interfaith Procession begins at NOON. Line-up with our Color Guards Kay and Bryce at 11:30 am.
Best Costume prizes for Youth and Adults! Best Float prize!"


Childrens's Day Festival
Japantown Peace Plaza, Sam Francisco

"In recognition of Japan's national holiday to celebrate children, the JCCCNC presents our annual Children's Day Festival in Japantown.  There will be entertainment, food and hands-on craft activities for children."

Food & Art Showcase 5/6

We have officially reached the end of the work week, which means it's time to party! The fact that it's a holiday week just makes it that much better. Cinco de Mayo may have been yesterday, but seis, siete and ocho falling on a weekend unintentionally spread our our celebrations. How will you celebrate?

FRIDAY

18th Annual Artists Warehouse Sale 
Building A, Fort Mason Center
San Francisco
12pm - 8pm

"A huge selection of original artworks at a savings of up to 75 percent! Two venues with over 7,000 square feet filled with art: your first chance to purchase art by more than three hundred artists at incredible savings!


Preview sale tickets: $10 at the door; free for SFMOMA members"


Off the Grid: Food Truck Party
Fort Mason
Marina & Laguna, San Francisco
5pm - 10pm


"The “Off the Grid” Food Truck Party returns this Friday at Fort Mason Center on May 6th with nearly two dozen different food vendors and food trucks.
The event lasts all evening (from 5pm to 10pm), with tons of tents for coverage from the elements, Alembic Bar & Magnolia Brewery are running the bar, plus there’s usually live music starting around 6pm."



RAW Visual Art Showcase
The Uptown
500 William St., Oakland
6pm - 10pm


"As the RAW art gallery exhibit prepares to showcase leading contemporary artists during the Oakland Art Murmur, it is "worth a look out," according to Juxtapoz art and culture online magazine. The RAW featured artists include Brian Leo, Greg Gossel, Carly Ivan Garcia and Greg Haberny. The exhibit is co-curated by Neo abstract artist and curator Carly Ivan Garcia, and Spoke Art's Ken Harman.

Uptown gallery has become a showplace for artists and their works. The curatorial concept and event takes great measure to ensure that each artist invited to participate reflects the rich diversity of Oakland. "

Happy Cinco De Mayo 5/5

If you've ever needed an excuse to party, today is the day! Happy Cinco De Mayo! As a heads up, these are only a few of many events going on today so feel free to search around for something that may be closer to you.


Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Oakland City Center
1414 Clay St., Oakland
12pm - 1pm


"Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo and get into the festive mood with a special performance by Ballet Folklorica Mexicano."


"About Ballet Folklorica Mexicano: The dance company draws on traditional dance, music and songs as tools for cultural transmission. Since its founding, the BFM has educated and provided performing opportunities to many young people."



One Big ART Party
White Box Studio
1730 San Pablo Ave., Oakland
6pm - 10pm

"Live Music+Flamenco Guitars+Food Truck+Sangria+Silent Auction & Art/Gift Sales

Come spend Cinco de Mayo eating, drinking and seeing art by some of the Bay Area's top artists!

This stellar evening extravaganza is made possible by the generous collaboration between local businesses, members of the art community and young artists of Oakland School for the Arts, to raise funds for Arts education.

We have an amazing line up of entertainment throughout the night. Artists include: Archival print from the Dorothea Lange collection, Huge Leeman, Laurel True, Keiko Kuramoto and many, many more...  Prices range from $10 - $2000 - something for everyone. "


Cinco De Mayo 80's Style
Cat Club
1190 Folsom St., San Francisco
9pm - 3am

"Tequila and Coronas on special all night, ay carumba!
Also it's Footloose movie night.
Dress like the 80's and get in free until 11pm!"

Art, Jazz & Fashion 5/4

Just because holidays fall in the middle of the week doesn't mean you can't celebrate them. Cinco De Mayo is tomorrow and there's plenty of things happening throughout the day. Plan ahead with the BayScope calendar to prepare for a night  of celebration and partying. And if tomorrow is too far away, start the fun with today's events.


Wine & Jazz on Fillmore
1300 Fillmore St., San Francisco
4:30pm - 8:30pm

"Join us for a wonderful evening out in SF's Historic Fillmore Jazz District. Female vocalist/songwriter NaJe will be joined by some of the Bay Area's finest jazz musicians from 6:30 - 8:30 and $5 Wine Happy Hour from 5:30 to 8. Please RSVP to this Facebook event to receive 10% off dinner in the restaurant. Call ahead to reserve a table as space is limited."


18th Annual Artists Warehouse Sale
Building A, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
6pm -9pm

"A huge selection of original artworks at a savings of up to 75 percent! Two venues with over 7,000 square feet filled with art: your first chance to purchase art by more than three hundred artists at incredible savings! Preview sale tickets: $10 at the door; free for SFMOMA members."

Glamour Days Fashion Show
California Historical Society
678 Mission St., San Francisco
6:30pm - 10:30pm

There's just something about fashion from the 40's! This is definitely something you'll want to RSVP to. Check out this fashion show from the 40's and get inspired for some new styles. Doors are open at 6:30 and the show starts right at 7 so being there early for a seat is a high priority. Stay around and you can party at the after party.


Karaoke Night at Pandora
Pandora Karaoke & Bar
177 Eddy St., San Francisco
9pm - 2am

It's Karaoke Night with DJ Allier at the Pandora! Enjoy drink specials and private rooms to sing your heart out! Bring friends because Karaoke has always been better with an audience. There's no cover for the event which is great, and there's street parking which, for San Francisco, makes it better. Also, for the 21+ crowd. And as they say on all alcoholic commercials, Please Drink Responsibly.

Music, Movies, & Dance 5/3

It's Tuesday. Keep in mind $5 movies t Jack London Squre in Oakland and free open mic at the Starry Plough in Berkeley. Aside from that there's music, movies & latin dance for the rest of us.


Fleet Foxes Listening Party
Amoeba Haight
2455 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley
5pm - 8pm

"Fleet Foxes are releasing their new album Helplessness Blues on Tuesday, May 3. Come by Amoeba Berkeley between 5:00pm and 8:00pm that day to hear the new album and pick up a copy. Get a limited edition silk screened poster (while supplies last) when you purchase Helplessness Blues during the listening party 5-8pm."

And Enter to Win a Vinyl LP copy of Helplessness Blues or a prize pack with Sub Pop items




Free Screening - Blazing Saddles
Cafe Royale
800 Post St., San Francisco
9pm - 11pm

"The Ultimate Western Spoof. A town where everyone seems to be named Johnson is in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, Hedley Lemar, a politically connected nasty person, sends in his henchmen to make the town unlivable. After the sheriff is killed, the town demands a new sheriff from the Governor. Hedley convinces him to send the town the first Black sheriff in the west. Starring Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens, Harvey Korman, Madeline Kahn, and a cast of thousands."



Mucho Axé & Palavra Latin Brazilian Show
Elbo Room
647 Valencia St., San Francisco
9:30pm - 12:30am

doors at 9pm $8
9:30 Palavra, Brazilian Funk Fusion, highly energetic and groovy blend
10:30 Mucho Axé Original Latin pop & Roots, playing Salsa, Cumbia, Boogaloo Samba & Reggae
our Cd Time is Art available for $10

Bagels, Films & Authors 5/2

The weather this past weekend was perfect! If you stayed inside, don't worry because it looks like today won't be half bad either. Here are a few things to keep you occupied today.


Free Bagel Mondays
La Victoria Bakery
24th St. & Mission, San Francisco
8am - 3pm

"There’s a lot of kind-hearted folks in this city by the bay but is in the pantheon of kind folks.Danny Gabriner of La Victoria Bakery. Every Monday, he bakes and then gives away hundreds of free bagels on 24th and Mission. The giveaway starts at 8am Mondays and the handmade and boiled bagels usually runs out by 3pm."



54th SF International Film Festival
Sundance Kabuki 8 Cinema
San Francisco
1pm - 11pm


"The San Francisco International Film Festival (April 21–May 5) opens its 54th year with an exhilarating lineup of films from around the world and an inspired variety of accompanying festivities. Highly anticipated by its loyal and passionate audiences, championed by civic and community leaders, admired by filmmakers and closely watched by industry professionals, it is one of the most important events on the Bay Area cultural calendar and an important stop on the international festival circuit."


Meet the Author - Jackson Holtz
Books Inc
1760 4th St., Berkeley
7pm - 9pm


"JACKSON HOLTZ discusses Fly, Colton, Fly: The True Story of the Barefoot Bandit, a page-turning account of the life story, extraordinary crimes, and ultimate arrest of Colton Harris-Moore, the 19-year-old Barefoot Bandit who captured the nation's attention with his hijinks."

Street Fairs & Festivals 5/1

SUNDAY

Norway Day Festival 2011
Fort Mason Center
Buchanan St., & Marina Blvd, San Francisco
10am - 5pm


"The largest Norwegian festival in the United States, showcasing the best of Norwegian culture, food and music. Nearly 5,000 people attend the weekend event. A family-friendly festival with two stages of live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, local vendors selling Norwegian crafts, clothing, food, and art. There are plenty of activities for kids as well, including a jumpy house, dog petting area, ice skating, sing-alongs, arts and crafts, and games. "

$12 at door
Kids ages 4-12 are $3
Kids under 3 are free


Cinco de Mayo 2011
2345 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland
11am - 5pm

"This years’ 5 de Mayo celebration will take place on International Blvd from 35th Ave. on through to Fruitvale, up Fruitvale Ave on to E. 17th St. The event will be filled with a dynamic collection of renowned musicians & dancers on three stages, a parade featuring a “Banda de Guerra” military marching band & Charros on horseback. Local food vendors and restaurants will serve up their flavorful delights from all around the world. Get to know local businesses in our community booths and if you’ve got kids, we’ve got that covered too! Our Kid Zone will be filled with exciting activities for children of all ages."



12th Annual How Weird Street Fair
111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco
12pm - 2pm

"Nine city blocks filled with eight stages of world-class electronic music, art and performances, vendors from around the world, tasty food and drinks, and all the colorful weirdness that San Francisco is famous for. All ages are welcome, and costumes are highly encouraged. There is a requested donation of $10 for the faire, which buys a Magic Sticker that is potentially worth many times more, with discounts at the faire bars and after-parties, as well as specials at many of the vendors."