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May 17
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
4th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration
Japantown
Post & Buchanan Streets
San Francisco
http://www.asianfairsf.com
 The largest gathering of Asian Pacific Americans in the nation will be back and bigger than ever, featuring Asian American artists, DJs, Asian pop culture, j-cars, martial arts, Muay Thai kickboxing, scrumptious food, a karaoke contest, arts and crafts, anime, free community health screenings, and exciting prizes. The public is invited to join in the celebration and admission is free.
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Jun 21
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
4th Annual Japantown Asian/Pacific Islander Craft Fair and Island Jam
Buchanan Mall
Post and Buchanan Streets
Japantown, San Francisco
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Japanese Cultural and Community Center
of Northern California (JCCCNC)
1840 Sutter Street
Japantown, San Francisco
http://www.jcyc.org
 Come join us on Saturday, June 21, as the Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC) celebrates 38 years of service to Bay Area children, youth, and families!
The Craft Fair takes place at the JCCCNC from 10 am to 4 pm and will showcase many unique Asian/Pacific Islander crafts, gift items, and clothing vendors for an exciting shopping experience. During the same time period the Island Jam will be in full swing on the Buchanan Mall with performances by the Manuia Polynesian Revue, Ka Ehu Kai, JCCCNC Hula, Kaiulu Touch of Polynesia, Keolalaulani Halau O'Lapa o Laka, and Merahi o Tehani. Also on the schedule are many special activities specifically for youngsters.
Admission is free to this fun-filled, all-day event which is being presented by Union Bank of California. One hour free parking at the Japan Center Garage is available with validation. Validations are available at the Craft Fair, 1840 Sutter Street.
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| Jul 6 |
Tanabata Flower Arrangement
Exhibition & Demonstration
Hotel Kabuki, Sakura Room
Japan Center
1625 Post Street
San Francisco
On Sunday, July 6, the San Francisco Area members of the Ikenobo Ikebana Society Northern California Chapter will present their 37th Annual Tanabata Festival Flower Arrangement Exhibition and Demonstration. The exhibition will be open to visitors from 9 am to 4 pm and a demonstration by a Visiting Professor from Ikenobo Ikebana Society's headquarters in Kyoto, Japan, is scheduled at 1 pm.
The public is invited to both the exhibition and demonstration. Admission is free. For further information, please call 415.567.1011, Tuesday through Saturday, between 9:30 am and 5 pm.
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Aug 9 - Aug 10
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
35th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair
Japantown
Post & Buchanan Streets
San Francisco
http://www.nihonmachistreetfair.org
This vibrant two-day Asian American and Pacific Islanders celebration is held annually in Japantown. Among its many events are arts and crafts, children's activities, and a food bazaar. The popular festival is particularly well known as a venue for contemporary bands and ethnic performing arts. Festival admission is free.
The Fair also is an important outreach tool serving the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities by providing valuable information about AIDS, senior care, children and youth programs, newcomer services, and more. And it continues to be a platform where Asian American and Pacific Islander community nonprofit organizations can build awareness and raise much needed funds.
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| April |
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 two weekends in April, 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.
Tentative Festival dates are April 11-12 and 18-19. Confirmed dates will be posted as soon as they are available.
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