Animal Wingding -- June 4, 2000  
Near the SPCA HQ in the Mission at 16th & Harrison. Check out their ritzy dog hotel. Pet-related activities and exhibits, entertainment and vegetarian food. 
Info: sfspca.org 415) 554-3026

Ethnic Dance Festival  
WHEN: 2nd, 3rd & 4th weekends in June
WHERE: Palace of Fine Arts Theater.
The premier event for the incredible diversity of dance troupes in the Bay Area. March tryouts are a hot ticket as well. Founded in the Mission now plays at multiple venues inc.
 MORE Info: WorldArtsWest.org  (415) 474-3914,

Haight Street Fair 
WHEN: 2nd Sunday in June  11am-5:30pm 6/11/00
WHERE: Haight Street from Masonic up to Golden Gate Park. 
A free outdoor celebration of the diversity and history of the Haight with live entertainment on 2 stages and over 230 booths featuring food, arts and crafts and social service organizations. 
MORE INFO:  (415) 661-8025

New Orleans By The Bay www.shoreline-amd.com/ Sat. 06/12/99 1pm-8:30pm Sun. 06/13/99 12pm-7:30pm $15.00 Don't miss the parade which features some contingents from   Carnaval San Francisco

North Beach Festival
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday,  -- 6/10/00-6/11/00 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.
WHERE: Washington Square, Upper Grant St., Church of SS Peter and Paul, Shrine of St. Francis di Assisi. 
A festival celebrating the Italian heritage and Beat history of North Beach, with live music, poetry readings, dancing, arte di gesso (street chalk art) arts and crafts booths, and food al fresco. Blessing of animals at 2 p.m on 6/10/00. 

Juneteenth Festival 
WHEN: June18 -20 2000 
WHERE: Fillmore Street, Western Addition
Commemorating the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln on June 19, 1863, A celebration of freedom  for all people. Live music, food, a parade and more. .Information: ('98 article at sfgate.com)  (415) 346-2263

San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival -- June 15 to 25, 2000 
 
The 1998 film festival saw 75,000 take in more than 280 of the best of films and videos by and about the gay, lesbian and bisexual community . The Film Festival runs happens along the oldest street in the Bay Area -- 16th. at the Castro Theatre (429 Castro /16th, S.F.), the Victoria Theatre (2961 16th St., S.F.), and the Roxie Cinema (3117 16th St., S.F.).Take BART or Muni Metro Info: (415) 703-8650 
Info: (415) 989-2220Frameline.org/festival/ || Search Gay film Festival at sfgate

S.F. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Celebration -- www.SF-Pride.org  June24-June25 2000 Gay Pride parade from the Embarcadero to the Civic Center on 6/25 with many participants in costume.  (415) 864-3733 Global Pride Update: InterPride.org Calendar Marching Through History by castroonline.com

Stern Grove Festival 
June to August
In addition to presenting free summer Sunday concerts, the Festival has a mission to improve community life

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Jazz and all that Art on Fillmore 
WHEN:  7/1/00-7/2/00
WHERE: Fillmore between Post and Jackson streets. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
A free jazz festival on Fillmore Street, featuring six stages of continuous live music, outdoor street cafes and more than 200 arts and crafts booths. 
Information: (415) 346-9162

SF Chronicle Fourth of July Waterfront Festival 
WHEN: July 4th All day with fireworks at 9:30
WHERE:   Pier 39 to Aquatic Park Muni Pier Fisherman's Warf  
Live music and entertainment on multiple stages along the waterfront, for 2000 35 classic ships invited by the Nautical Heritage Society will be sailing into the bay for the weekend. 
Information: Free. (415) 705-5500

Chronicle Marathon
WHEN: July 9, 2000
Elite runners compete in a difficult 26.2-mile race through the city starting and finishing near the Polo Field in Golden Gate Park. http://www.sfgate.com/marathon/
RACE HOTLINE: (800) 698-8699

"It is the Internet's light night of the soul. Dreams fulfilled, high hopes dashed, and from the chaos: new heroes. WebbyAwards.com WEBCAST! It's a real time, real place, face to face shindig. Taking on their earthly forms, global netizens emerge from their monitors to board planes, autos, and the occasional Vespa to trade handshakes, high-fives, bows and bisous. Some trade business cards. On May 11 they'll descend on San Francisco for The 4th Annual Webby Awards. It promises to be a grand and funky ball in three incredible venues atop Nob Hill: Grace Cathedral, the 3,000 seat Masonic Auditorium and a soon-to-be disclosed (and equally incredible) post-party playground"  The Webby Awards and The Academy, in conjunction with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, are now offering a brand new prize for online art. It's called the SFMOMA Webby Prize and is the first of what we hope will be many new honors for outstanding online achievements.

Jewish Film Festival
WHEN: July 20 to Aug. 3, 2000
WHERE:  At the Castro Theatre and other theaters in the Bay Area.
It's the first and oldest Jewish film festival in the world, with screenings of more than 40 films by Jewish filmmakers from around the world. 
Information: (415) 621-0556 or (510) 548-0556 www.sfjff.org/

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Nihonmachi Street Fair 
WHEN: Aug 5th & 6th 2000
WHERE: Japantown and the Japantown Center.
This event will feature dancing, music, food and other cultural aspects of Japan. 
Information: (415) 771-9861

Pistahan Philippine Festival & Parade
WHEN:  8/12/00-8/13/00 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 
WHERE: Yerba Buena Gardens
A festival celebrating the arts, music, dance, foods and culture of the Philippines. Parade on from 8th and Market streets to Yerba Buena Gardens, starts at 12 noon. 
Information: (415) 436-9711Free. (Article)

SEPTEMBER|| Top ||
Labor Day Weekend Monday, August 28 - Monday, September 4, 2000 www.BurningMan.com || http://www.burningman.com 
Piss Clear   Black Rock City's only alternative newspaper
Links at burningman.com by Dave Gross ...Man of Action...  a shorter list of websites, 
The Burning Man Archives - zpub's extensive Burning Man resource
REMEMBER, folks, there will be NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE GATE ON FRIDAY,SATURDAY, SUNDAY OR MONDAY.
What is this? North America's greatest art event in the middle of desolation, hours from civilization.
 Burning Man is about transcendent experience unhindered bydogma. A few clues: You are the show and nudity works.... It's a patriarchal figure being burned. ...The four elements are still fire, wind, water and earth... Larry Harvey... Don't worry be happy.... It doesn't get any better than this.... Event ends on Labor Day Monday. Come prepared....Editor's Note: Just as the Greeks celebrated the Eleusian mysteries for a millennium in both Spring and Fall Carnaval.com likes to see Burning Man related to the Left Coast's Carnaval San Francisco in the same light.

Renaissance Pleasure Faire 
WHEN: -- 9/2/00 - 10/15/00 Weekends only
WHERE: At the Nut Tree, Vacaville, Solano County.
Jugglers, jesters, royalty and revelers in period garb enjoy 16th century music, jousting, theater, crafts, food and drink in an outdoor setting.  . Admission $17.50 adults, $7.50 children. 
Information: (800) 523-2473 www.renfaire.com || 99 Article by sfgate

San Francisco Fringe Festival -- 9/7/00-9/17/00
A revolving collection of non-juried, uncensored absurdist and experimental theater pieces at the Exit Theatre and other downtown stages. (Article) http://www.sffringe.org/
Information: (415) 931-1094, Tickets: (415) 673-3847

San Francisco Blues Festival
WHEN: mid September Saturday and Sunday 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
WHERE: Great Meadow, Fort Mason, San Francisco
The oldest blues festival in the U.S., the SFBF celebrates some of the biggest names in the blues. 

Folsom Street Fair -- 9/24/00
A street fair for leather enthusiasts - it is the exciting climax to San Francisco's Leather Week. On Folsom Street between 7th and 12th streets. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Article) www.folsomstreetfair.com/
Information: (415) 861-3247

OCTOBER || Top ||

Reggae in the Park 
WHEN: - Date TBA Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
WHERE: Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park. 
Tenth Anniversary. Live Reggae, Soca, Calypso and Afro-Caribbean music, ethnic crafts and international cuisine. 
Information: (415) 383-9378

Castro Street Fair 
WHEN: Sunday 10/01/00 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
WHERE: Castro and Market streets. 
San Francisco's famous gay neighborhood gets dressed up to celebrate its heritage with this street fair, featuring arts and crafts, music, dancing, and food.  
Information: (415) 467-3354 http://www.castrostreetfair.org/

Fleet Week 
WHEN:  10/07/00 - 10/11/00
Blue Angels air show, parade of ships under the Golden Gate Bridge, and additional activities along the waterfront. Many navy ships are docked and open to visitors. 
Info: (415) 705-5500 www.fleetweek.com/sffw.html || '98 Article at sfgate

Sand Castle Classic 
WHEN:  TBA
WHERE: Ocean Beach, SF
This event brings together children and representatives from architecture, building and developing firms to create ephemeral masterpieces from sand. 
Information: (415) 512-1899

Italian Heritage Festival & Columbus Day Parade
WHEN: 10/15/00
WHERE: Fisherman's Wharf and North Beach.
Features a , and food, art and music of Italy. 
Information: (415) 434-1492

San Francisco Jazz Festival 
WHEN:  end of October  beginning of November 
WHERE: Many venues thoughout SF & East Bay
America's greatest with 2 weeks of live music from up-and-coming talent and legendary jazz greats, photo exhibits, master classes and lectures. 
Information: (415) 788-SFJF (7353) www.sfjazz.org/ 

Exotic Erotic Ball 
WHEN:  Date TBA
The world's largest indoor masquerade ball, featuring scantily-clad and outrageously attired revelers. 21 years and over only. no video camera welcome
Information: (415) 469-6065

Halloween San Francisco -- 
WHEN: October 31st
WHERE: Crowds are too big at Castro & Market but "official" city event, spawned to try to divert crowds from the Castro at the Civic Center Plaza needs a fresh start .Costumes, music and dancing, food and drink
Information: MECA (415) 826-1401

Great Halloween and Pumpkin Festival 
WHEN: 10/21/00-10/22/00
WHERE: West Portal Avenue.
Festival featuring pie-eating contests, costume contests, a parade, food, music and more.  
Information: (415) 346-9162 Free.

San Francisco Fall Antique Show -- 10/27/99-10/31/99
Antique dealers from all over the globe exhibit their wares at the Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion. Daily 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission $15. (Article)
Information: (415) 546-6661

Grand National Rodeo, Horse and Stock Show 
WHEN:  Dates TBA
WHERE: Cow Palace, Daly City
Traditional rodeo competitions, Grand Prix horse show, more than 2500 head of stock on display, music, dancing, a western shopping mall and vittles. . 
Information: (415) 469-6000 www.grandnationalrodeo.com/

NOVEMBER || Top ||

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 
WHEN: 11/24/00
WHERE- Ghirardelli Square 
Christmas tree lighting and a visit from Santa. 
Information: (415) 775-5500

Run to the Far Side with Gary Larson -- Date TBA
10K and 5K run to benefit the California Academy of Sciences. Many runners wear costumes designed after Gary Larson's Far Side comics. Race starts at 8:30 a.m. on John F. Kennedy Drive at Eighth Avenue in Golden Gate park. www.sfgate.com/runtothefarside/
Information: (415) 564-0532

San Francisco International Automobile Show -- Dates TBA
This auto exposition features vintage, state-of-the-art and futuristic vehicles from around the world. Visitors may also experience auto-related demonstrations, exhibits and activities for children. Moscone Center. www.sfautoshow.com/
Information: (415) 331-4406

WHEN: November 2  5:30 pm
WHERE: Mission Cultural Center 25th & Mission
One of the great Latin-American events in the USA Bring a candle wear a skull face and prepare to visit your long lost loved ones. The Day of the Dead dates to the 12th century, when Aztec culture flourished in central Mexico and the present was considered a dream before you returned to the reality of another world

DECEMBER || Top ||
 

Run to the Far Side with Gary Larson 
WHEN: -- Date TBA
WHERE: Race starts at 8:30 a.m. on John F. Kennedy Drive at Eighth Avenue in Golden Gate park.
10K and 5K run to benefit the California Academy of Sciences. Many runners wear costumes designed after Gary Larson's Far Side comics. 
Information: (415) 564-0532 www.sfgate.com/runtothefarside/

San Francisco International Automobile Show 
WHEN:-- Dates TBA
WHERE: Moscone Center. 
This auto exposition features vintage, state-of-the-art and futuristic vehicles from around the world. Visitors may also experience auto-related demonstrations, exhibits and activities for children. 
Information: (415) 331-4406 www.sfautoshow.com/

JANUARY || Top ||

SF Indie Film Fest 
WHEN: Dates TBA
The first was held in January of 1999 at the Roxie & Victoria Theaters on San Francisco oldest Street 16th just a few steps from where the Bay Area was born in July of 1776 the 2nd annual will be December 9-12, 1999 
More Info: jtpasty@sirius.com ||

MustardFestival.com
"During the months of January, February, and March, wild mustard carpets Napa Valley vineyards with brilliant hues of green and gold. It is a beautiful time of year.  Napa Valley communities, businesses, and non-profit organizations welcome visitors and encourage them to explore the arts, culture, and agriculture of Napa Valley."

San Francisco Sports and Boat Show 
When: Ten-days mid January 1/14/00-1/23/00
Where:Cow Palace, Daly City.
 More Info: SFBoatShow.com/ s: (41||5) Article by sfgate
 the latest in outdoor sporting and boating equipment .

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration 
When: third Monday of January 
Where: King Memorial at Yerba Buena Gardens
Freedom Trains from the East Bay on BART and Caltrains from San Jose proceed to King Memorial at Yerba Buena Gardens to honor the life and work of the civil rights leader . 
More Info: MLK day by sfgate) || MLK day by SeatttleTimes.com || National Historic Site by nps.gov
Information: (510) 268-3777

FEBRUARY || Top ||
Chinese New Year Celebration and Parade 
When: Parade 3rd Saturday 5:30pm Two-week celebration in February
Where:  Parade begins at 2nd & Market to San Francisco Chinatown
The biggest nighttime illuminated parade in North America. Over 1M attended in 2000. Music events, street fairs, Miss Chinatown USA pageant, and culminates with largest Asian parade outside of Asia  Gung Hay Fat Choy!
Info: More Info: (415) 982-3000 Events by sfgate || ChineseParade.com/

Pacific Orchid Exposition 
When: 3 days late February
|Where:  Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Directions
Features orchids for sale and on exhibit, lectures, artwork, and more
More info:  Orchidsanfrancisco.com/
Information: (415) 546-9608
MARCH || Top ||

Celtic Music and Arts Festival  
WHEN: 2nd or 3rd weekend in March noon-9pm
WHERE: Fort Mason Center, Festival PavilionA celebration of all things Celtic, including traditional food, music, dancing, arts and crafts.
MORE INFO: .iaf.org  (415) 252-9992 

St. Patrick's Day Parade
When: 2nd Sunday in March starts 12:45 p.m
Where: Lower Market Street to Civic Center /City Hall
San Francisco is home to many recent Irish immigrants as well owner of a proud history of Irish influence.
More info: SPDP 2000 by sfgate

San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival
WHEN: Mid-March
WHERE:  Kabuki & PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE 
A non-competitive festival dedicated to showing independent Asian American shorts, feature films and videos. 
More Info: (415) 255-4299 www.naatanet.org/festival/  || 2000 article by sfgate.com

San Francisco Flower and Garden Show 
WHEN: 3 days mid March
WHERE:Cow Palace, Daly City. 
A showcase of landscape design and gardening, with numerous display gardens,
More Info: www.gardenshow.com/sf/ (Article)

APRIL || Top ||
St. Stupid's Day Parade 
When: April 1P arade starts at 12 noon
Where:  under the Transamerica Pyramid or outside the Pacific Exchange Check event.htm 
Led by Bishop Joey of the First Church of the Last Laugh, with several stops for silliness at the "Stations of Stupid", More Info:  ('98 article by sfgate ||  SaintStupid.com/  Fotos

Lotta's Fountain Earthquake Commemoration 
5:12:05 a.m., April 18, The great Quake of 1906 PART ONE of SEVEN : DEATH AND REBIRTH by Carl Nolte of sfgate.com   Celebrated at Lotta's Fountain at Geary, Kearny and Market streets and 20th street & Church the upper corner of Dolores Park where the fire hydrant that saved the Mission is toasted

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