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San Francisco Film Festival Season
April in most cities around the United States means spring cleaning, celebrating Easter, and rainy days. And while there’s no shortage of any of those things in San Francisco, April in the Bay Area also means one other very important thing – Film Festival Season. April draws film enthusiasts from all corners of the Globe who come to witness one, or all, of the distinct film festivals that take place every spring. Here’s a roundup of the film festivals in April 2016:
May Festivities in San Francisco
As many natives already know, May in San Francisco was practically made for outdoor activities and boozy festivals. The combination of the nearly perfect weather with two annual beer and wine festivals and city-wide Mardi Gras and Cinco de Mayo celebrations make The Bay one sweet place to be in the heart of Springtime.
Indulge Cravings at the San Francisco International Chocolate Salon
Now celebrating its 10th anniversary as an event, the San Francisco International Chocolate Salon will yet again be taking place on March 5th, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Fort Mason Center. Salon organizers call it “The Original and Premier Artisan Chocolate Show on the West Coast.”
7 Chilly Weather Drinks and Where to Get Them
Even though San Francisco is notorious for their unpredictable climate, it’s safe to say there’s still enough chilly days left to knock out all seven of these chilly weather drinks before we’re in the full-fledged summer heat. Try some of these tasty treats while you’re exploring the city this month. Even if you’ve had them before – you’ve never had them like San Francisco makes them, trust me.
Dance Anywhere®
At 12:00 p.m. CST on March 18th, 2016, creative and silly types from all over the world will drop what they are doing and do one simple thing: dance. Not limited to just professional or academically trained dancers, the annual Dance Anywhere® project is open to any and all individuals with a desire to celebrate the art of dance simultaneously with thousands of others across the globe.
Union Street Spring Celebration and Easter Parade
Called “the biggest little parade in San Francisco” with an average attendance of over 30,000 people, the annual Union Street Spring Celebration and Easter Parade are back for the season on March 27th, 2016. As its name suggests, the parade event runs down Union Street between Gough and Fillmore. This year’s Spring Celebration will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the parade beginning at the Gough end of its route at 2:00 p.m.
The San Francisco Ballet’s Program 5: Dances at a Gathering & Swimmer
Few outings are more sophisticated than an evening at the ballet, and if you’re seeking elegance meets spunk, you might consider the San Francisco Ballet’s Program 5, Dances at a Gathering and Swimmer. These internationally renowned performances will be showcased at the San Francisco Ballet venue, 301 Van Ness Avenue, from March 16th through March 22nd. Witness two brilliant and diverse performances. Isn’t variety one of the many reasons that we adore living in the Greater Bay Area?
Valentine’s Day in San Francisco
The word on the street and on the Internet is that Northern California, or, more specifically, San Francisco of the Greater Bay Area, is the most romantic place in the United States to celebrate Valentine’s Day or maybe even the world! If you aren’t celebrating the holiday whispering sweet nothings to one another on an Italian beach or making kissy faces on the Eiffel Tower, you’ll be sure to find something memorable within San Francisco on February 14th.
Mirus Gallery
Are you familiar with Montreal-based artists Alexandra Levasseur? Her paintings have been featured in Metal Magazine, Juxtapoz, Hi-Fructose, and many other internationally renowned publications. Fortunately for Bay Area residents, this artist was featured about one year ago at Mirus Gallery right here in the heart of San Francisco. The event showcased two-dozen Lavasseur paintings, both in oil and acrylic. The Canadian painter explored the female body oftentimes amidst a surreal, nature-inspired setting. Within her series, Body of Land, the highly textured paintings explored concepts within vast and vulnerable outdoor settings such as the starry night sky and the crowded forest.
The Hillsborough Antiques + Art + Design Show
So much happens in San Francisco proper, it can be easy to neglect the surrounding area. Some things, however, are not meant to be forgotten. This goes for both San Mateo and The Hillsborough Antiques + Art + Design Show. On Friday, February 26th; Saturday, February 27th; and Sunday, February 28th, collectors from the West coast and beyond will gather together to peruse the offerings of over 200 exhibitors. These experts will have traveled to San Mateo from Europe, Canada, and across the United States to share their most valuable antiques and other works of art with our beautiful Bay Area. The 17th through 20th centuries will be represented at this 1346 Saratoga Drive Expo Hall Event.
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