11/6/09

What’s Happening in San Francisco, Marin, the Peninsula and South Bay


For Saturday Nov 7th and Sunday Nov 8th

SAN FRANCISCO


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2nd Annual Fabulous Food Festival

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Saturday, Nov 7 10:00a to 5:00p

Price: $10 general / $7 seniors

Phone: (415) 388-7208

Age Suitability: All Ages

at San Francisco Design Center: Concourse Exhibition Center, San Francisco, CA
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What is the creation story behind the tasty marinade or flatbread? How did someone’s family pancake recipe turn into the family fortune? One hundred fifty exhibitors at the 2nd Annual Fabulous Food Festival ARE EXCITED TO INTRODUCE YOU TO THE NEXT BIG TASTE SENSATION! Pacific Expositions invites everyone to explore and discover what’s NEW, HOT, SPICY and COOL just in time for the home chef’s holiday entertaining and gift creations!


27th Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival presents Milton Nascimento --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Saturday, Nov 7 7:00p

Price: $25/$40/$55/$75

Phone: (866) 920-5299

Age Suitability: All Ages

at Nob Hill Masonic Center: Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA


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Milton Nascimento is one of Brazil's most famous vocalists. For this performance, Nascimento focuses on the bossa nova standards that provided him with early inspiration, songs he explores on his 2008 album, Novas Bossas. It’s a rare opportunity to hear one of the world’s most beloved and influential musicians delve into the songs that shaped him.



3rd i's Seventh Annual San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival
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Saturday, Nov 7 12:00p to 10:00p

Price: $10 general; discount passes available

Phone: (415) 835-4783

Age Suitability: Teens and up

at Castro Theatre, San Francisco, CA

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From art-house classics to documentary films, from innovative and experimental visions to cutting-edge Bollywood, 3rd i is committed to promoting diverse images of South Asians through independent film. The 2009 festival includes offerings from India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Australia, Canada, Germany, UK and the USA. read more


African Dance and Drum Festival
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Saturday, Nov 7 9:00p to 11:00p

Price: $25, Seniors & Students $20

Age Suitability: None Specified

at African American Art and Culture Complex, San Francisco, CA

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The Sixth Annual San Francisco African Dance and Drum Festival runs from November 4,- November 8, 2009. The Festival has been enjoyed by over 1,000 attendees each year. The Saturday, November 7th, 9pm Gala African Dance and Drum Performance Features master drummers and dancers including Ndeye Gueye (Thiossanou African Dance Company), "Bontle featuring Neopolitan", Ousseynou Kouyate, Mohammed Kouyate, and many more - at the African American Art & Culture Complex, 762 Fulton,San Francisco.


MARIN



Marin Art School 2009 Student Show
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Saturday, Nov 7 9:00a to 9:00p

Price: Free

Phone: (415) 499-6014

Age Suitability: None Specified

at Marin Civic Center: Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium, San Rafael, CA

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Adult students of the Marin Art School in Novato are showcased in this exhibit at the Marin Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium in San Rafael. This exhibit in the Redwood Foyer is not open to the public daily. Those attending Marin Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium events are welcome to view the exhibit. The public IS invited to the public reception hosted by Marin Arts Council and Friends of Marin Center from 5 to 7 p. read more


Open Secret Bookstore & The Rainbow Body Cultural Center
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Saturday, Nov 7 11:00a

Price: Varies

Phone: (415) 457-4191

Age Suitability: All Ages

at Open Secret Bookstore, San Rafael, CA

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Open Secret Book, Music and World Art Gallery and the Rainbow Body Cultural Center celebrate our 20th year in San Rafael

Come enjoy a cup of homemade chai tea & nestle on a comfortable couch with a good book. Find healing in the bookstore's art-filled temple and enjoy the variety of daily events including, tarot, meditation, lectures and cultural performances.


PENINSULA & SOUTH BAY


20th Annual Dickens Faire at Bethel Church
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Saturday, Nov 7 9:00a to 5:00p

Phone: (408) 246-6790

Age Suitability: None Specified

at Bethel Church of San Jose, San Jose, CA

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The Women's Mininstries of Bethel Church will be sponsoring their 20th Annual Dickens Faire, November 6th, 10am-8pm, November 7th, 9am-5pm, and November 8 Noon-3pm. Over 50 vendors from all across the Bay Area. Stroll the aisles to find holiday, decorations, handmade arts and craft, antiques. Have lunch or dinner at the Holly and Ivy Cafe. read more


Pioneer High School Boutique
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Saturday, Nov 7 9:00a to 4:00p

Phone: (408) 535-6310

Age Suitability: All Ages

at Pioneer High School, San Jose, CA

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Holiday Boutique at Pioneer High School, November 7th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. this is a fundraiser for the school radio station. Vendor space still available. Located at 1290 Blossom Hill Rd, between Meridian and Almaden Expressway it's a great shopping location.


Kitten and Cat Adoption Fair
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Saturday, Nov 7 11:00a to 3:00p

Price: free admission

Phone: (888) 538-9402

Age Suitability: All Ages

at Petco, Redwood City, CA
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Come and join us for a spectacular adoption fair. We are adopting out many adorable kittens and cats!! We are Humanimal Connection... a non-profit, no-kill organization that is run entirely by volunteers.


11/6-11/8: Mel Cotton Sporting Goods' Resort Days 2009. Free Lift Ticket!
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Saturday, Nov 7 10:00a to 9:00p

Price: FREE

Phone: (408) 287-5994

Age Suitability: All Ages

at Mel Cotton's Sporting Goods, San Jose, CA

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Join Mel Cotton Sporting Goods for Resort Days 2009! Don’t miss Mel Cotton’s million-dollar kick-off sale, with all ski and snowboard gear at the best prices of the season including snow bibs at $24.99 and retired rental skis from $50. Spend $50 at the event and get a lift pass to Bear Valley or spend $100 and get a pass to Kirkwood while supplies last.

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