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April
2009
Apr. 3-18 — "A Bohemian
Garden" SF Macy's
63rd Annual Flower Show 2009, Macy's, Union
Square, S.F. This fun annual event draws over 500,000 people each year. This
year's theme, "A Bohemian Garden" features Bohemian
castles, stunning floral designs, enchanted forests, fairies, and magical
gardens. 415-393-3459 Apr. 3-June 21 — 10th
Anniversary of SF Jazz Spring Season, Various venues.
The San Francisco Jazz Festival
was dubbed by The London Observer as "probably the
best Jazz Festival in the world." Come and enjoy this fun two-week
celebration of today's best music. The Jazz Season spans four months with
42 Concerts featuring more than 200 artists from seven countries. Visit SF
Jazz Spring Season's web site for more info on jazz artists, concerts, schedules,
and to purchase online tickets. Apr. 4 — Aquarium of
the Bay Celebrates Three New Exhibits with One Grand Opening,
Pier 39, S.F. Come and check out the Three NEW Exhibits at Aquarium of the
Bay — Jellies,
Giant Pacific Octopus and Land Animals. Grand Opening includes live music
and interactive activities. Fun
for the whole family! Aquarium opens at 10am. 888-SEA-DIVE
or 415-623-5300 Apr. 5 — King Tut Exhibit Coming to the de Young
Museum SF in June
Apr. 4-6— NCAA Tournament Final Four
Apr. 7 — Opening Day San Francisco Giants, AT&T Park, S.F. Bring your Top Performers to the Giants Home-Opener for a Fun Team-Building Event — SF Giants vs Milwaukee Brewers at 1:05pm. Apr. 8 — Opening Night Fireworks, AT&T Park, S.F. The night kicks off with a 7:15 pm night game — SF Giants vs Brewers — and concludes with fireworks. The
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Series Oakland A's, McAfee
Coliseum, Oakland. Oakland Athletics Apr. 11-12 & 18-19 — 42nd Annual
Cherry Blossom Festival, Japantown and Japan Center @ Post & Buchanan
Streets, S.F. Enjoy Taiko Drumming, Martial Arts, Japanese Cuisine and Cooking
Demos,
Japanese traditional Arts & Crafts Fair, live entertainment and children's
activities. Free admission. Over 200,000 people attend this fun event every
year. 11am-5pm. 415-563-2313 Apr. 12 — Easter Sunday Apr. 12 — Annual Union Street Easter Parade and Spring
Celebration, Union Street (between Gough & Fillmore
Street), S.F. Easter Bunnies, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, live music, children's
activities, a Hat Contest and an Easter Parade. 10am-5pm. Free admission. Apr.
12 — Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Hunt,
Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton, CA. Ride the Roaring Camp Eggspress through
the Big
Trees on Easter Sunday. Fun Kids' Easter Egg Hunt and Prizes
for specially marked eggs, plus Easter Crafts & Games. 831-335-4484 Apr.
15-19 — Strictly
Sail Pacific Sail Expo, Jack London Square, Oakland. Over
300 exhibitors and a fleet of over 100 sailboats, ranging from
affordable 8-foot dinghies to an 82-foot offshore luxury yacht
will be showcased, as well as over 80 Free Seminars on a wide
range of topics. Apr. 15-19 — 33rd
Annual Newport Boat Show, Lido
Marina Village, Newport Beach, CA. More
than 300 boats will be on display at the annual
Newport Boat Show — it's the premier in-water big-yacht
show of the west. Apr. 15 — Tax Day
- US Taxes are Due Today :( Apr. 16-19 — Sea
Otter Classic, Laguna Seca, Monterey. Sea Otter Classic
is a four-day bicycle circus. Event features fun rides, road
racing, mountain bike racing, BMX, kids events, and expo. Racers
range from first-timers to Olympic champions. All kids are free
of charge. Camping available. 800-218-8411 or 831-373-2331 Apr. 16-19 — 2nd
Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine,
Inn at Spanish Bay and other Pebble Beach venues. This FUN four-day
culinary event is ideal for food gourmets and wine enthusiasts.
Pebble Beach Food and Wine features over 30 highly-acclaimed
top chefs (including Cat Cora, Traci Des Jardins, Thomas
Keller, Michael Mina, Nancy Oakes, Jaques Pepin, Alex Stratta,
Roy Yamaguchi... and many more favorites. Guests will also
enjoy a wonderful selection of fine wines. Tickets are available
for single events and packages. Apr. 17-19 — 27th
Annual Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival, Santa Cruz Avenue,
Menlo Park. Paintings, photographs, ceramics, jewelry and more.
10am-5pm. Rain or shine. Free admission. Apr. 18 — 103rd
Anniversary of the Great San Francisco Earthquake & Fire — Lotta's
Fountain Annual Ceremony,
S.F. This year will mark the 103rd anniversary of the 1906
San Francisco earthquake and fire. Earthquake survivors gather
at Lotta's Fountain in S.F. at 5:13am to mark the exact time
of the Great Earthquake. Apr. 18 — Lake
Tahoe Earth Day, Village at Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe.
10am-5pm. Free admission. 530-542-8366 Apr. 19 — Cherry
Blossom Grand Parade, S.F. The Grand Parade features
over 1,500 brightly colored costumed participants including:
Mikoshi (portable shrines), Kimonoed Dancers, Traditional Musicians,
the 2004 Cherry Blossom Queen and her Court, and Marching Bands.
The Parade begins at the Civic Center at 1pm, proceeding up
Polk to Post Street, and ending in Japantown, at Post and Fillmore
Streets. 415-563-2313 Apr 20 — Chateau
Julien Wine Estate's 3rd Annual Vintage Affair, Chateau
Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley. Specialty wine tasting — library
wines, vertical tastings, Estate Apr. 19-25 — Administrative
Professionals Week XXXXApr. 19 — Bouquet
to Arts Opening Night Gala & Preview, de Young Museum,
S.F. See spectacular floral designs. Enjoy gourmet food, full
bars and live entertainment 6:30-10pm. Tickets are required.
Complimentary garage parking. 415-750-3504 XXXApr. 20-24 — Bouquets to Art 2010 "French Impressionists", de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park, S.F. The annual Flower Festival's theme this year is "French Impressionists" — in tribute to the upcoming Impressionism Exhibitions from the Musée d'Orsay in Paris that will be on display at the de Young Museum shortly after the close of Bouquets to Art 2010. Lectures, luncheons and afternoon teas Tues-Thurs at 9:30am-5:15pm. Friday will feature the popular Hat Day, with Mistress of Ceremonies Jan Wahl (KRON TV and KCBS Radio personality) at 12 noon. Floral exbibits and Benefit Drawing with spectacular prizes takes place on Saturday at 9:30-5:15pm. Tickets are req'd for Lectures, Luncheons, Afternoon Teas and Benefit Drawing. Admission: $20 adults, $17 Senior (65+), $16 Youth (13-17), free for children 12 and under. 415-750-3504 XXXApr. 21-25 — Ebertfest: Roger Eberts Film Festival 2010, Virginia Theatre, Champaign, Apr.
22 — Administrative Professionals Day Apr. 22 — Earth
Day Apr. 22-26 — Power
Boat Expo, Jack London Square, Oakland. Everything and
anything you wanted to know about motorized boats. Thurs-Fri
12 noon-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Apr.
23-Sept. 27 — Chagall and
the Artists of the Russian Jewish Theater, 1919-1949,
Contemporary Jewish Museum, S.F. "Chagall and the Artists
of the Russian Jewish Theater, 1919-1949" is the first
exhibition devoted to the
extraordinary artwork created for Russian
Jewish
theater
productions in the 1920s and 1930s. Apr. 23 & 24 — Napa Valley Exclusive Home Tours Kitchens in the Vineyards Party - 4/23 4-10pm Kitchens in the Vineyards Tour - 4/24 9:30am-4:30pm Apr. 23-May 7 — San Francisco
International Film Festival, SF Theaters, SF.
Apr. 24-26 — 8th
Annual New Living Expo — Connecting Mind, Body & Spirit,
Concourse Exhibition Center, S.F. Over 275 Exhibitors, 150 Speakers,
Workshops and Lectures, Natural Foods dining area, and Expo Bookstore.
Plus Psychic readings, foot reflexology, body massages, and more.
All Workshops, Panels, Lectures and Exhibits are included with
admission price. Buy Eckhart
Tolle's Best-Selling Spiritual Guide — "
A New Earth"
Apr. 24-26 — 61st
Semi-annual Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival, Walnut Creek.
The festival takes place on North Main, Cypress, and Locust Streets. Apr 24-26 — Stockton
Asparagus Festival,
Downtown Waterfront. Asparagus-eating and Celebrity Spear-Throwing
Contests, Cooking Demos, Crafts, Kids' play area, Delta cruises
and more. 10am-7pm. 209-644-3740 Apr 24-26 & Apr
30-May 3 — 40th Anniversary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage
Festival,
New Orleans, Louisiana. This FUN Jazz Festival
has showcased most of the great artists of New Orleans and Louisiana
of the last
half century. Enjoy 12 stages
of live entertainment — Jazz,
Gospel, Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, R&B, Rock ' n Roll, Funk,
African, Latin, Caribbean, Folk... and much more! It's a great
time to visit New Orleans! Apr. 25 — Lake
Tahoe Earth Day, MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, South Lake
Tahoe. 10am-5pm. Free admission. Apr. 25 — Ducky
Derby & Carnival, Harvey West Park, Friendship Gardens,
Santa Cruz. Fun event — watch as your "adopted" yellow
rubber duck makes its way down a 75-ft waterway. Fun Prizes— gift
certificates, getaways and more. Live entertainment and food.
Free admission. 10:30am-3:30pm. 831-479-4070 Apr 25 — 26th
Annual International Beer Festival — SOLD OUT! Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason, S.F. Come and enjoy this fun International
Beer Festival
with over 200 cool brews, great food and live entertainment.
Admission: $60 includes unlimited
Beer Tastings, Buffet, and Entertainment. Prize Raffle and Free
Parking. The festival is located in the Festival Pavilion at
Beach and Laguna Streets, across from the Marina Safeway. 7-10pm.
Must be 21 and over. Apr. 25-May 25 — The
San Francisco Decorator Showcase ,
San Francisco. The S.F. Decorator Showcase is considered to be
the West Coast’s
premiere show
house event. This
year’s showcase will be at 2830 Pacific Avenue (bet. Divisadero & Broderick
Streets). Low-heeled shoes recommended. Open Tues-Wed, Fri-Sat
10am-3pm,
Sun
and Memorial Day 11am–4pm, Thur 10am-7pm. Closed Mon (except Memorial Day).
Admission: Adults $30, Seniors 62+ $25. No
advance
reservations needed. Special Thursday evening Book Signing series 5:30-7pm.
415-447-3115
Apr.
26 — Opening Day on the Bay 2009, San Francisco
Bay, S.F. “Opening Day on the Bay" marks
the official start of the San Francisco 2009 Boating Season.
The festive boat parade, including over 150 decorated boats,
sails from the Golden Gate Bridge
to
just
past Pier 39 at approximately 12 noon. Fun event to get together
with family or friends. Free admission. Weekend Tip: "Opening Day
on the Bay" is a FUN time to be in San Francisco — Apr. 26— Opening Day
on the Bay aboard the Presidential Yacht "Potomac",
Jack London Square, Oakland.
Jump on board
the Presidential Yacht "Potomac" for a 3 hour
cruise on San Francisco Bay. Over 300 boats will participate
in this year's festival. $85 per person, includes a gourmet box
lunch and non-alcoholic beverages. 10:30am-2pm. Best views
at SF's Northern Shoreline, from Crissy Field to Pier 39. Tickets:
866-468-3399. Groups: 510-627-1215. Apr. 26 — Pacific
Coast Dream Machines Show, Half Moon Bay Airport,
Half Moon Bay. Apr. 26 — Sunday
Streets at Pier 39,
Pier 39, S.F. In celebration of Sunday Streets, Pier 39 will
feature great music in the Entrance Plaza from 12 noon–3pm.
Dance to the music of the Unauthorized Rolling Stones (recognized
as the leading Rolling Stones tribute band in the world).
In addition to live music, Pier 39 will feature a Spin-to-Win Wheel
with cool
prizes for the entire family. Take a photo and give a hug
to Pier 39’s famous Salty the Sea Lion, who will
be roaming the Pier from 11am–3pm Apr. 26 — Sunday
Streets in San Francisco, Embarcadero area,
S.F. Stroll along
the "car-free" Embarcadero
— the northbound Embarcadero will be
closed
to traffic from 9am-1pm. The Embarcadero will reopen
to traffic at 1pm. It's the perfect opportunity to be outside
and join in fun activities with your family
and friends. Apr. 26-29 — "Jewels
on the Square", Union Square, S.F.
During Spring, Summer and Fall (April thru' October), enjoy "Jewels
on the Square" — live
music, dance, outdoor movies and other entertainment at Union Square. Wed at
12:30pm and 6pm, Sun at 2pm. Free admission. Apr. 26-Oct 4 — Golden
Gate Park Band Series,
Golden Gate Park, S.F. Come and enjoy outdoor concerts every Sunday
from thru' October 4th. Classical, Marches, Opera, Broadway Shows,
Big Band, Folk, Swing... and more! It makes a FUN Family Day Outing! Apr. 2009 Season — San
Francisco Symphony, San Francisco. For a complete listing
of performances
and to order tickets on-line, visit the San Francisco Symphony's web site. Groups
of 10 or
more call 415-503-5311 Tues-Sat 10am-6pm. Fun Pirate Festivals around
the U.S.
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