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March
2013 Please Check all Dates and Times for Events - They are subject to change
Mar. 3 — Alcatraz Triathlon 2013 - Marina Green in San Francisco, CA Mar.-Apr. 14 - — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic, Walt Disney Museum, Presidio, S.F. Don't miss this classic Disney exhibit, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic" — celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Walt Disney's first feature-length animated film. See 200+ works of art, including early conceptual drawings, story sketches, animations, thumbnail watercolors, vintage posters... and more! Mar-May 27 — China's Terracotta Warriors "The First Emperor's Legacy", Asian Art Museum, S.F. The exhibition includes 10 figures (a sample of the actual Terracotta Army, estimated to include 7,000+ life-sized figures and 10,000+ weapons. Mar. 1-3, 8-10 — 34th
Annual Barrel Tasting Weekends, Russian River. Join
Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and Russian River Valley
wineries for their FUN Barrel Tasting Weekend, featuring over
100 wineries. Sample wines from the barrel, buy "futures" and
meet owners and winemakers. Must be 21 and over to attend.
$30 in advance; $40 at the door (price is per person, per weekend). 11am-4pm.
707-433-4335 or 800-723-6336 Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 — Off The Grid @ Fort Mason Center, Buchanan Street and Marina Blvd (near Marina Green), S.F. Off The Grid features the largest market of Gourmet Street Food on the West Coast (30 Food Trucks and Tents). Live Music. Friday nights 5-10pm. Rain or shine. NOTE: Seasonal market opens in March and shuts down a week before Thanksgiving. Mar. 1-10 — 31st Annual SnowFest of North Lake Tahoe,
North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. Enjoy 10 days of wild, crazy, fun events and activities — Polar Bear Swim, Parades, Snow Sculpture, Poker Tournament, On-Mountain Competitions, Live Music, Parties... and more! Mar. Cirque Du Soleil, Don't miss Cirque Du Soleil's new shows. Mar. 2-3 — 30th Annual Mendocino
Whale and Wine Festival, Mendocino. Wine-Tasting Events,
Chowder Tasting with Live Music, Whale-Watching Walks, Cruise & Flights,
Marine Life Exhibits, Children's Activities, Arts & Crafts and more. 707-961-6300 Mar. 1-June 9 — SF Jazz Spring Season 2013, 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 web site for more info on jazz
artists, concerts, schedules and tickets. Mar. — Stars on Ice 2013 Schedule for USA ,
Mar. 7 — 7th Annual
San Francisco International Chocolate Salon, Festival
Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, S.F. Calling all chocoholics! Experience the finest in artisan, gourmet and premium chocolate. Enjoy Chocolate Tasting, Celebrity Chef Demos, Wine Pairings, Chocolate Salon Fashion Bar, Book Signings... and more! Tickets: Adults $20 advance purchase; $30 at the door, Children 6-12 $10, Children under 6 free* (*2 children per adult, each add'l child under 6 is $10). 10am-6pm. Mar. 6-May 12 — San
Francisco Ballet 2013 Season, War Memorial Opera House,
S.F. San Francisco Ballet now ranks among the most exciting and
highly regarded companies in the world. Group discounts on select
performances and seating locations. Tickets: 415-865-2000 Mar. 7-10 — San Francisco
Ocean Film Festival 2013, Theater 39, Embarcadero and Beach Street, S.F. This event was the first film festival of its kind in the
United States and the second in the world (behind Toulon, France).
The San Francisco Ocean Film Festival is now the premier venue
in North America for filmmakers from around the world to screen
their works featuring the magnificence of our oceans, threats
to marine life, and the human connection with the marine environment.
415-561-6251 Mar. 14-24 — San Francisco International Asian Film Festival,
San Francisco, Berkeley and San Jose. The San Francisco International
Asian Film Festival showcases the best Asian and Asian American
films from around the world. Mar. 8-10 — Sonora Celtic Fair, Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora. Fun attractions and live entertainment -Celtic Marketplace, and Imperial Knights Light Armor Jousting Tournament. Mar. 9-10 — San Jose Spring
Home Show,
San Jose McEnery Convention Center, San Jose. Free Admission. Free Parking. Fri 11am-9pm,
Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm. Mar.
9 — World Naked Bike Ride - San Francisco Info - Location: North end of Justin Herman Plaza (JHP) near Market St. and the Embarcadero, across from the Ferry Building. Meet on the north or east side of the large fountain next to the large grassy area. See the map on the right. (No body painting booth this time.) Mar.
10 — Exploratorium On the Move Extravaganza @ Pier 15 in SF Mar. 10-11 — "Mustard,
Mud & Music" A Calistoga Jazz Festival — Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival,
Downtown Calistoga at various venues along Lincoln Avenue.
Stroll through art galleries and shops. Dine at quaint restaurants.
Enjoy a fun weekend of jazz in Calistoga during the annual
Napa Valley Mustard Festival.
12 noon-6pm. 707-942-6333 Mar. 9-10 - Little River Whale Festival, Little River, Van Damme State Park, Mendocino Coast. The festive weekend includes
Food & Wine-Tasting, Whale-Watching Walks, Sea Cave Kayak Tours, Live Entertainment... and more! 707-961-6300 Mar.
9-10 — Contemporary Crafts Market,
Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason, S.F. 10am-5pm Mar. 10 — Sunday Streets in San Francisco — Embarcadero (Season Kick-Off), S.F. Sunday Streets in San Francisco kicks off at the Embarcadero, starting at Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39, south to China Basin and Terry Francois Blvd. Enjoy a day outside... walking, jogging, biking and more with NO traffic! 11am-4pm. (Subject to change) Mar. 10 — Daylight Savings Time Begins ("Spring Ahead; Fall Back"). Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour (at 2am on the second Sunday in March) before you go to bed. March 16-17 — St. Patrick's Day Parades and Festivals March 17 — St. Patrick's Day Mar. — "The
Awards - A Spicy Soirée" and The Marketplace CANCELLED FOR 2012 & 2013 Mar. 24 - Apr. 7 — San Francisco Macy's Flower Show - Macy's Union Square, San Francisco. Stroll through magnificent gardens. Tours are complimentary and include a 10% Savings Pass. Visit the Visitors Center or call 415-954-6271 for more information. In-Store Events include Cooking Demos, Floral Demos, Presentations, Live Entertainment, and more! Mar. 24-Apr. 7 — New York City Macy's Flower Show "Magic of the Painted Garden", Macy's Herald Square, New York City. Flower Show features 10 different garden environments, including the New Hot Palm and Topiary Gardens. See over 30,000 varieties of exotic trees, and flowering plants. Highlights include in-store events, sweepstakes, cooking demos, seminars and more! Free 20-minute Guided Tours every half hour between 11am and 4pm at Macy's 35th and Broadway Entrance. Mar. 24-Apr. 7 — Chicago Macy's Flower Show, Macy's State Street, Chicago. Highlights include in-store events, sweepstakes, cooking demos, seminars and more! Mar. 19 — NCAA
March Madness Tournament Schedule Mar. 19-23 — Bouquets to Art 2013, de Young museum, S.F. Bouquets to Art takes floral creations to a whole new level! The annual flower festival, on view at the de Young, features 150 beautiful and innovative floral arrangements that pay tribute to and draw inspiration from the de Young's permanent art collection throughout the museum. Mar. 14 — "TOTEM" Cirque du Soleil, New York City, N.Y. Don't miss Cirque Du Soleil's amazing show, "TOTEM" — a fascinating journey into the evolution of mankind. Mar. 22-24 — 27th Annual Santa Cruz PaddleFest (formerly Kayak Surf Festival),
Lighthouse Point Park, 701 W. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz. The festival features more than 150 of the world's best paddle-powered surfers (including new stand-up paddling). Free to spectators — get great views on the cliff top park that overlooks the contest. Event also includes food booths, music and play-by-play contest coverage; (Saturday Night PaddleFest Gala and Sunday Awards Ceremony). Fri-Sat 7am-5pm; Sun 8am-3pm. Mar. 17 — San Francisco's 161st Annual St. Patrick's Day Festival & Parade More St. Patrick's Day Parades and Festivals St Patrick's Day Fun Mar.
17 — St. Patrick's Day Irish
Shopping - The Premier web site for Irish Gifts, Jewelry and other
Items
Mar. — Napa Valley Mustard Festival Mar. 16-17 - Fort Bragg Whale Festival, Fort Bragg, Mendocino.
The Fort Bragg Whale Festival brings
regional microbreweries to town, offering their best pilsners,
stouts and ales for tasting at historic Eagle's Hall. Arts & Crafts Fair, Chowder Tasting,
Art Exhibits and Guided Whale Walks at the Mendocino Coast
Botanical Gardens and MacKerricher State Park. Mar. 17 — Emerald
Across The Bay 12K "A
Celebration of Running 30 Years", Sausalito to S.F.
Run or walk the Golden Gate Bridge. Race starts at 8:30am at East Fort Baker. Rain or Shine. Note: No Parking Lot
or registration at the start. Mar. 10— Mothering Sunday (U.K. and Ireland). Mothering Sunday "Mother's Day" takes place earlier in the United Kingdom and Ireland (usually a month or two before the U.S. date). Happy "Mothering Sunday" to everyone across the pond :) Mar. — Spring Break in Daytona Beach, Florida Mar. 20 — 1st Day of Spring Mar. 24 — A Taste of Yountville, Yountville, Napa Valley. Don't miss this fun annual event! "A Taste of Yountville" features traditional samplings of gourmet restaurant fare, olive oils, vinegars, mustards, fine wines, micro-brews... and live entertainment. Tasting Tickets sold on-site. 11am-5pm. 707-944-0904 Mar. 23-24 — The
Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival,
Belmont, CA. Set outdoors in the Carlmont Village Shopping Center
(1049 Alameda de las Pulgas), the festival features Watercolors,
Oil Paintings, Glasswork, Sculptures, Photography, Jewelry,
Ceramics and more. 10am-5pm. Free admission. Mar. 24 — Oakland Running Festival
(Marathon, Half-Marathon... and more), Mar. — Elephant
Seal Habitat "Mating Season," Ano Nuevo State
Reserve. This makes a fun one-day outing on the coast. Special
Elephant Seal Guided Walks are available during "Breeding
Season" (early December through March). Mar. 29 — Friday Nights at
the de Young (Season 9),
de Young Museum, Golden
Gate Park, S.F. On Fridays, the museum stays open until
8:45pm. offering a variety of arts programs, including
live music,
poetry,
films, dance, tours, and lectures. No-host bar.
Cafe open for dinner. 5pm-8:45pm Friday's thru' November.
Admission is free to members. April Preview — Women's NCAA Basketball Championship & Events Schedule Mar. 23 — 8:30pm
Earth Hour Event Mar. 30-31 — 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 Mar. 31 — 22nd Annual Union Street Spring
Celebration and Easter Parade, 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. 11:15am-1:15am. Easter Bonnet Contest: Parade begins at 2pm. Free admission.
800-310-6563 March 31 — Easter Sunday Find Fun Easter Bunny Costumes from BuyCostumes Find Cheap Easter Party Supplies from BuyCostumes
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