San Francisco style! Exotic carnival dancers and a mix of Latin, Brazilian, Caribbean, and more! There will be music, dance, food, and a whole lot of fun! May 23rd and 24th. Harrison street between 16th and 22nd streets. www.carnavalsf.com
June
San Francisco Black Film Festival
Celebration of African American cinema and the African Cultural Diaspora. Films include features, shorts, narratives, and documentaries. June 4th thru 15th! www.sfbff.org
Ethnic Dance Festival
Three great weekends of performances showcasing the best of world dance and music representing cultures from around the world; Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco; www.worldartswest.org
August
Lakefest '09 Saturday and Sunday Aug. 1 and 2 10:00am to 6:00pm Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland, CA
This 2nd
annual two day street festival will feature artisan booths, live music
performed by well known artists and bands, gourmet food booths, a wine
tasting tent, a micro beer garden, a kids carnival area. Great fun for everyone! www.oaklandlakefest.com
Art and Soul Saturday, August 15 & Sunday, August 16.
Two sensational days of music, food, fun and art in beautiful downtown Oakland Live rock, blues, jazz, gospel and more on five concert stages. Admission: $10 adults, $5 seniors and youth ages 13-17. 12 and under free. www.artandsouloakland.com
