If you are in San Francisco to celebrate St. Patty's day, a must-attend event is an annual parade and celebration sponsored by the United Irish Societies San Francisco. On March 11, the observation will begin with a 9 am mass at St Patrick's Church, followed by an 11:30 am parade and festival. The following day, there will be a block party held at 45th Avenue & Sloat. These celebrations are free and open to the public to attend. More info can be found online.
If you're looking for a night of top-notch country music, look no further than the Sacramento Golden One Credit Union. On the heels of her headlining return to the Stagecoach Festival, Carrie Underwood will perform in Sacramento as part of her new arena tour, THE DENIM & RHINESTONES TOUR. Joining her on stage will be special guest Jimmie Allen, fresh off of his first GRAMMY Award nomination and CMA and ACM Award wins. With a mix of hit songs and stunning costume changes, this is sure to be a night to remember. And remember to dress in your best denim and rhinestones attire to immerse yourself in the tour's theme fully. Check ticket availability
Put on your best green and head down to Amsterdam Cafe to celebrate St Patty's Day the Irish way: with lots of drinks. This bar crawl will feature free admission and exclusive food and drink specials at 5 bars, 2 drinks or shots per person, a $1,000 costume competition, a huge after-party, souvenirs, and more. Group tickets for 4+ attendees are $10, individual tickets are $15. More info on the event and how to purchase tickets can be found online.
Lace up those tennis shoes for the Oakland Running Festival, which will take place on March 19th, 2023. The event includes several races, such as a 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and a kids' fun run. There is also a virtual option for those who prefer to race independently. Participants can register for the race on the website, and the registration fee varies depending on the registration date. Other details, such as packet pickup, parking, and course info, are currently available on the Oakland Running Festival website.
For the past 25 years, the Sonoma International Film Festival has been dedicated to providing a stage for independent filmmakers from all over the world. Located in one of the country's top wine counties, the festival does so by also intertwining film screenings with wine, food, and fun. Additional festival and ticket-purchasing info can be found online.
Put on your dancing shoes to spice things up, learn new skills, or put old ones to the test at the annual San Francisco Salsa Festival. The annual event will feature workshops from top instructors, live performances accompanied by live bands, competitions, and San Francisco's top DJs spinning for late-night parties. Additional scheduling information and tickets can be found online.
German cinema fans rejoice, for the 27th Berlin & Beyond Film Festival is here to showcase live-action films and documentaries in the German language (though Spanish, English, and other languages may be spoken throughout some films as well). The festival takes place from March 23rd through the 26th in San Francisco, California, with past tickets ranging from $7 to $30 for general film tickets and opening night receptions priced at $200. For more information, visit the official Berlin & Beyond Film Festival website.
Get wild to the sound of hard rock music at the Heavy Psych Sounds Fest. Windhand, Nebula, and more will be performing live at Thee Parkside for an amazing two-day event. Tickets start at $80.
SIX is a must-see musical that reimagines the six wives of King Henry VIII as modern pop stars. Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss while they were students at Cambridge University, the show has rocketed to success since its 2017 debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with productions in the West End, on Broadway, and several international tours. The show features witty lyrics and sarcastic dialogue, as each queen takes the stage on their "Divorced, Beheaded, Live" concert tour to make the case that her marriage to Henry VIII was the worst of them all. SIX has won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season and is a global sensation that you won't want to miss. Check ticket times and availability.
The Hot Air Music Festival is returning to San Francisco! This student-organized new music marathon focuses on world premieres and collaborations by young composers and performers.
