This week the San Francisco Board of Education voted to rename 44 schools, including Abraham Lincoln High School and George Washington High School. Also to be renamed are schools named for John Muir, Thomas Jefferson, Dianne Feinstein and others. Do you agree with all, some or none of the school being renamed?
Calvary Armenian Congregational Church
725 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco Saturday, November 9th, 2019
12:00 – 8:00pm | Free
Join us for Calvary Armenian Congregational Church’s 38th annual Armenian Food Festival! Come and enjoy a day full of authentic, fresh Armenian food and pastries, traditional Armenian music and dance, fun crafts and games, and a raffle!
Whether you’re Armenian or not, young or old, carnivore or vegan there will be something for you to enjoy here! Don’t miss out on a great time with friends, family, and the community at large.
22nd & Bryant
San Francisco Saturday, November 2nd, 2019
7:00pm | Free
Start at Bryant and 22nd Street. Walk up to Mission make a left, down to 24th and make another left. Travel down 24th to San Bruno Ave and make a right. Walk to the park and enjoy the Festival of Altars in its new location.. Please bring flowers, votive candles, photos, and offerings. This is an alcohol free family event. All are welcome!
Presidio Archaeology Lab (behind the Presidio Officers’ Club)
48 Hardie Ave, San Francisco Saturday, October 26th, 2019
11:00am – 2:00pm
Join us for an open house and meet local archaeologists from around the Bay Area, take a look behind the scenes at the Presidio Archaeology Lab, and explore how science and technology merge to help uncover and document the past!
Archaeologists from San Francisco State University, California State University, East Bay, Sonoma State University, the City of San Francisco, the Veterans Curation Program and more will offer hands-on activities suitable for kids and families. Guests will get a behind-the-scenes introduction to the Presidio’s Archaeology Lab, Collections Facility, and the chance to view 200 year-old standing adobe walls (older than the city of San Francisco itself!). Kids of all ages will also have the chance to get muddy at our adobe-making station!
Chinatown
Waverly Pl. ( btw Sacramento & Washington St), San Francisco Saturday, July 13th, 2019
11:00am – 3:00pm | $15
We Are The City: Chinatown takes place at Summer Saturdays on Waverly with Community Youth Center of San Francisco. The theme is Craving Chinatown: a community food festival with delicious dishes from local restaurants, cooking demonstrations and activities for the whole family!
Have you ever felt the excitement of watching your bobber suddenly jiggle, then dive out of sight? Or feeling the tap-tap-tap of a bass as it tastes the worm on the end of your line? Or having a salmon practically tear the rod out of your hands as it smashes your lure? What’s that? You say you never learned to fish?
Filmore St. (btw Golden Gate Ave. & Geary Blvd.)
San Francisco Saturday, June 15th, 2019
11:00am – 6:00pm | Free
Today the historic San Francisco Juneteenth is one of the largest African American celebrations in California and it’s sole purpose is for historical awareness, building self esteem with our youth, connecting organizations with the community and providing opportunity for African American vendors to market their business and showcase their craft.
A quintessential San Francisco experience since 1912, the race is interwoven into the fabric of the city and is a true reflection and celebration of life between the breakers and the Bay. As participants progress throughout the course, they will pass through nine neighborhoods, each with distinctive personalities, geography and landmarks. The course is designed to deepen your love and appreciation for the city.
Union Square
333 Post St, San Francisco Saturday, May 11th, 2019
10:00am – 4:00pm | Free
Every year, this free event has drawn thousands of visitors of all backgrounds to experience the best of Taiwanese music, dance, food, and more. Don’t miss out on this year’s festival — we’ve got plenty of exciting new things for you to taste, view, and experience!