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Sep 19
8:00 PM |
Cinema Under The Stars
Japantown Peace Plaza
Post & Buchanan Streets
San Francisco
The Japantown Merchants Association and the Center for Asian American Media are hosting a free nighttime screening of the award-winning anime film, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, on Friday evening, September 19, at 8 pm. Directed by Mamoru Hosoda, the internationally acclaimed film (in Japanese with English subtitles) is ideal family entertainment...and it's free. Seats will be available on a first come, first served basis so it is recommended that you arrive early.
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Oct 4 - Oct 5
11:00 AM - 5:00 AM |
Japantown Aki Matsuri (Fall Festival)
Japantown
Post & Buchanan Streets
San Francisco
The Japantown Merchants Association will present two full days of exciting events marking the arrival of Fall. There'll be taiko drumming, traditional Japanese festival dancing, children's games, food, and much more.
Watch this space for program details which will be posted as the information becomes available.
The public is invited to join in the celebration. Admission is free.
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Dec 13
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
SILVER BELLS Arts & Crafts Faire
St. Mary's Cathedral Event Center (New location this year)
1111 Gough Street, at Geary Blvd. San Francisco
Attention shoppers! Escape the holiday madness and do your shopping at Silver Bells Arts & Crafts Faire on Saturday, December 13, 2008. This year, for the first time, it is being held at the St. Mary's Cathedral Event Center, just a short walk from Japantown. If you prefer riding to walking, Kimochi is providing free shuttle service to and from the Cathedral with pick-ups and drop-offs in front of the Peace Plaza at Post and Buchanan Streets.
The Faire features handcrafted items made by more than 60 talented Asian and Pacific Islander artisans, most of whom will be on hand to greet you.
You'll find:
• A wonderful array of unique, affordable gift items
• A fine assortment of jewelry
• Loads of great stocking stuffers
• And much more!
There will be raffle drawings throughout the day with many exciting prizes donated by participating vendors. Shoppers may purchase raffle tickets or shop to earn free raffle tickets.
Mark your calendar...Saturday, December 13. Bring your family and friends. Admission is FREE.
A portion of proceeds from Silver Bells benefits Kimochi's programs and services for seniors.
For more information, please call Kimochi, Inc. at (415) 931-2294 or visit www.kimochi-inc.org.
Note: Not all vendors accept credit/debit cards.
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| Apr 11 - Apr 19 |
2009 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Japantown
Post & Buchanan Streets
San Francisco
http://www.nccbf.org
San Francisco's colorful Japanese quarter, centered at Post & Buchanan Streets, will burst into full bloom the weekends of April 11-12 and 18-19, 2009, when members of Northern California's Japanese American community gather to present their 42nd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Anyone with a yen to experience a bit of Japan won't want to miss this wonderfully vivid and varied cultural feast which celebrates the rich heritage of Japanese Americans. There will be Japanese music and dance performances, visual and martial arts exhibits and demonstrations, tea ceremonies, flower arranging demonstrations, children's programs, a food bazaar, an arts and crafts fair, a spectacular Japanese-style parade, and much more. Everyone's invited and most events will be free.
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