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San Francisco Festivals and Fairs - March 2008
Dates and details are subject to change. Always check with the organization or venue for updates.
Bay One Acts (BOA) Festival VII
February 21 to March 16, 2008 - Eureka Theatre
Annual Festival of new one-act plays by Bay Area writers
12th Annual Women of Color Film Festival
March 1 to 8 and March 8 to 10 - Pacific Film Archive (Berkeley)
Works by award-winning filmmakers from the African, Asian, Latina, Middle Eastern, and Native diasporas
13th Annual Contra Costa Jewish Film Festival
March 1 to 7, 2008 - Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Livermore
Showing international and independent films, reflecting the vitality of the Jewish culture
5th Annual San Francisco Irish Film Festival
March 5 to 8, 2008 - Roxie Theatre
The mission of the festival is to bring new Irish cinema to the Bay Area and to celebrate the Irish short film - the festival will also feature the acclaimed documentary features as well as a selection of Irish Language Films (with English subtitles)
The Bark and Whine Ball
March 6 - 7p to 10:30p - San Francisco Gift Center (Brannan and 8th)
A festive evening with your dog and silent auction, benefitting the Cinderella Fund at the San Francisco SPCA
Take a Walk in Her Shoes
March 7 to 9 - Women's Building
International Women's Day celebration - event will explore the various relationships women and girls experience as they journey through life
Contemporary Crafts Market
March 8 and 9, 2008 - Fort Mason Festival Pavilion
See map to Fort Mason
Showcase more than 250 artists, presenting a range of pieces including jewelry, glassware and ceramics, hand-painted textiles, custom furniture, and mixed-media creations
Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival
March 8 - Palace of Fine Arts
Annual competition and showcase for vocal harmony music
Bouquets to Art - de Young Museum
March 11 to 15, 2008
Annual fundraiser with floral arrangements placed throughout the museum will complement the de Young's collection, but also stand alone as spectacular works of art
San Francisco Flower and Garden Show
March 12 to 16, 2008
Three acres of demonstration gardens at Cow Palace, along with Hot Plant Picks from the California Horticultural Society, a children's Sproutopia, and three wine bars and light snacks on the garden floor
San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival
March 13 to 23, 2008 - Venues in San Francisco, Berkeley and San Jose
Showcase for new Asian American and Asian films, annually presenting approximately 120 works in San Francisco, Berkeley and San Jose
7th Annual Tiburon International Film Festival
March 13 to 21, 2008
"Understanding the World Through Film" - More than 200 independent films from more than 90 countries
20th Annual Pi Day
March 14 - Exploratorium
Annual tribute to the never-ending number pi with Pi Day songs, pi enthusiasts, celebrating Albert Einstein's birthday - Pi Procession kicks starts at 1:59p at the pi shrine on the Mezzanine
156th Annual St Patrick's Day Parade
March 15 at 11:30a - From Market and 2nd to Civic Center Plaza
The oldest and largest St Patrick's Day parade west of the Mississippi
St Patrick's Day at Pier 39
March 15 and 16, 2008- Pier 39
Pier 39's Treasure Ireland hosts a variety of Irish-themed activities in and around the store - traditional Irish dancers and leprechaun
Emerald Across the Bay 12K Run
March 16, 2008 - Starts 8:30a at East Fort Baker
Course runs across Golden Gate Bridge from Fort Baker to Aquatic Park in San Francisco
Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race
March 23, 2--8 - Easter Sunday
No Longer on Lombard Street - Check Website for Location Announcement
See photos from the last Lombard Street event: Bring Your Own Big Wheel race 2007
17th Annual Spring Celebration and Easter Parade
March 23, 2008 - Easter Sunday - Union Street (Gough to Fillmore)
Family parade and festival featuring entertainment, Easter bunnies and Easter bonnets, food and beverages, children's activities
2nd Annual Toast of the Town
March 27 - War Memorial Opera House
Evening of wines, spirits and music, paired with culinary creations from San Franciso’s top restaurants
9th Annual Whiskies of the World Expo
March 28 and 29, 2008 - Le Meridien Hotel and the San Francisco Belle
Featuring hundreds of single malts, Irish whiskeys, boutique bourbons - seminars and tasting extravaganza night
Body Art Expo
March 28 to 30, 2008 - Cow Palace
More than 200 worldwide famous artists tattooing and body-piercing on site
Switchboard Music Festival
March 30 - 2p to 10p - Dance Mission Theater (24th Street)
Eight-hour music festival bringing together composers and musicians who are all pushing the boundaries of their respective genres
