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"Only in San Francisco" to Do's
Here are some of Cyndi's Recommendations
for great Local Events - they will be an assortment of interesting
/ new venues to check out, invigorating
activities or good performances. It is compiled to provide and acknowledge
activities, people, events that I think worthy of attention
and things that I enjoy doing. All are open to friends,
associates, and out of town visitors.
Come, enjoy, add your enthusiasm and appreciation. Show up on your own and meet folks
with similar interests or grab some friends to share. Some
events will be intimate, small gatherings, others will aim
to attract a large gregarious crowd. Hopefully there will
be a nice variety of good things to do around town that
you'll want to drop in on a regular basis.
We'll look to widely expand the repertoire
and scope of upcoming Local Events! Check
often as new events are added as we find them. Also email
me on other things going on that you feel are worthy of
attention and would like to see others participate in! I
look forward to sharing these experiences with you!
Cyndi Recommends....
Local Events - "Only in San Francisco" to Do's
- Passport to Sonoma Valley
May 17-18, 2008
Explore the uique charm of Sonoma Valley, California's Original Wine Country. Tour one day ro the entire weekend as over 40 Sonoma Valley Wineries present over 250 exceptional wines, delicious food pairings and delightful amusement. Youyr passport adn commemorative wine glass give you unlimited tastings, discounts on wine purchases and entry to Sonoma's accalimed wineries and hidden gems not normally open to the public. Visit www.sonomavalleywine.com or call 707-935-0803 for infomration and tickets. Weekend Passport $50, One-Day Passport-$45.
SF Bay to Breakers
May 18, 2008
Participate in this amazingly fun footrace. It's 12K route takes you through the streets of San Francisco, up the infamous Hyde Street Hill and out to Golden Gate Park with the finish at Ocean Beach. Get out your costumes, Gather a group of friends and associates and join the FUN! www.baytobreakers.com. 415-359-2800.
Black and White Ball
May 31, 2008
Bring your tuxedo and favorite ball gown. Support the SF Symphony at this evening to be remembered with 12 live bands at 6 venues. Great Music, dancing, food and beverages. This year, teh 10th Anniversary, headlines Seal in concert at Davies Sypmphony Hall. blackandwhiteball 415-864-6000.
Union Street Festival
May 31, 2008
Check out this FREE lively street fair. This year's theme is Green Living with an organic farmer's market, arts and crafts created from recycled and sustainable materials and Eco -friendly exhibits. 150 arts and crafts booths, 20 food and wine booths, 2 live stages for music.
Stern Grove Festival
FREE
Summer series of outdoor concerts
Opening Day: Stern Grove Concert Series: R&B legend Booker T. (Parkside)
FREE at Stern Grove
 Bay Area R&B icon Booker T. Jones and Detroit's “Great Lady of Soul” Bettye LaVette kick off the Stern Grove Festival's 71st Season of free Sunday concerts with an afternoon of soul. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Booker T. Jones (of Booker T. and the MGs) is a legendary figure with an impressive string of hits, including the million-selling “Green Onions.” He has performed as a session musician on some of R&B's most seminal songs, including “Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay” and “Try a Little Tenderness.”
Nigeria's prince of Afrobeat, Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 @ Stern Grove (Parkside)
FREE at Stern Grove
 Get ready for an afternoon of African rhythms in the Grove when Nigeria's prince of Afrobeat, Seun Kuti and Egypt 80, make their San Francisco debut. With blazing horns, unstoppable rhythms, hypnotic dancing, and marathon performances, Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 will have the Grove moving. Opening the afternoon will be local group, Sila and the AfroFunk Experience, who know how to get dance floors around the Bay Area in motion with an exhilarating sound and energetic performance.
Since 1938, Stern Grove Festival has been the Bay Area's home for outstanding performing arts in a beautiful outdoor setting, completely admission-free. Bring a picnic and arrive early as the main garden often fills up by 1pm.
Public Transportation:
Muni buses: 23 and 28, exit at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard
Muni Metro: K or M, exit at St. Francis Circle
New Orleans pianist & Rock'n'Roll Hall of Famer Allen Toussaint @ Stern Grove (Parkside) FREE at Stern Grove
 New Orleans legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Allen Toussaint brings the Big Easy back to the Grove. With a career spanning forty years as a singer, pianist, songwriter, arranger, and producer, Toussaint is one of America's greatest musical icons and a captivating performer. Opening is Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue who break down traditional jazz rhythms with funk, pop, and hip-hop.
Rachid Taha: French-Algerian rai music @ Stern Grove Festival (Parkside)
FREE at Stern Grove
 Rachid Taha combines Algerian rai music with modern rock, punk, and dance. With a rough vocal style and influences ranging from Johnny Cash and Marvin Gaye, to Kraftwerk and Public Enemy, Taha is a formidable talent with an international reputation. Los Angeles-based MC Rai will lead with a trend-setting mix of edgy Arabic grooves and electronica.
Alonzo King's LINES Ballet “The Moroccan Project” @ Stern Grove (Parkside) FREE at Stern Grove
 Internationally acclaimed local dance ensemble Alonzo King's LINES Ballet will dazzle with a performance of The Moroccan Project and Migration accompanied by saxophonist Pharoah Sanders and the ensemble Hamideen. The afternoon also features the American premiere pas de deux choreographed by Alonzo King for former San Francisco Ballet principal dancer Muriel Maffre and former LINES Ballet dancer Prince Credell.
Voices of Latin Rock w/ Jorge Santana @ Stern Grove (Parkside)
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 Born in the Mission District, Latin Rock was a defining sound of the late 1960's and early 1970's, melding the rhythms of Latin music with funk, soul, and rock. “Voices of Latin Rock” features veteran performers like Jorge Santana and Gabriel Manzo of Malo, Abel Sanchez of Abel and the Prophets, and trumpeter Bill Ortiz from Santana, among others. Local favorite SambaDá will lead the afternoon with a high-powered concoction of Brazilian beats, samba, funk, reggae, and hip-hop.
Since 1938, Stern Grove Festival has been the Bay Area's home for outstanding performing arts in a beautiful outdoor setting, completely admission-free. Bring a picnic and arrive early as the main garden often fills up by 1pm.
Public Transportation:
Muni buses: 23 and 28, exit at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard
Muni Metro: K or M, exit at St. Francis Circle
Argentine/Uruguayan “Bojofondo” & latin-electronica “Si*Sé” @ Stern Grove (Parkside)
FREE at Stern Grove
 Internationally acclaimed Bajofondo, a collective of Argentine and Uruguayan artists blend the drama and passion of tango music with diverse electronic genres ranging from house, trance and trip hop to dub, drum and bass, and more. Opening are New York's Si*Sé with their potent mix of Latin rhythms with electronica, soul, and trip hop.
Hawai'ian all-star band “Na Lo” @ Stern Grove Festival (Parkside)
FREE at Stern Grove
| Sunday, August 10 |
| 2:00 pm |
 Escape to the Hawaiian Islands with an all-star line-up performing together for the first time. Performers include Na Leo, the most popular female trio in Hawai'i; guitarist, vocalist, ukulele player and former member of the Ka'au Crater Boys, Ernie Cruz, Jr.; Kaukahi, who toured recently with Jack Johnson; and One Right Turn with Connie Cruz, Tiffa Cruz-Garza, and singer/ukulele player and member of the Opihi Pickers, Imua Garza. <
San Francisco Opera @ Closing Day of Stern Grove Festival (Parkside)
FREE at Stern Grove
| Sunday, August 17 |
| 2:00 pm |
 Stern Grove Festival's 71 st Season of free Sunday afternoon concerts closes with the renowned San Francisco Opera, featuring an afternoon of highlights and solos from the American opera canon.
Las Vegas & Los Angeles Local Events ......
Coming soon!!
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