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Saturday, March 15, 2008
Featured event:
SAN FRANCISCO
- St. Patrick's Day Parade.
SAN FRANCISCO -
St. Patrick's Day Parade. With beginnings that grew out of
the California Gold Rush, this parade is one of the hottest
tickets in California for St. Patrick's Day, only rivaled by the
San Diego celebrations. An estimated 250,000 attend the
San Francisco St.
Patrick's Day Parade, and many stick around to partake of
the food, dance and song. Join the fun in the 156th
annual St. Patrick's event. St. Parade begins at 11:30
a.m., festival 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Route is 2nd and Market St. to
Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco, CA. An event with Irish music
and dance is held in conjunction with this popular parade. Cost:
Free. Call: (650) 359-0270. sfstpatricksdayparade.com
Nearby Irish pubs
where plenty of ale will be served include:
Chieftain Irish Restaurant & Pub
198 5th St , San Francisco , CA , 94103
Dubliner
3838 24th St , San Francisco , CA , 94114
Irish Bank
10 Mark Ln , San Francisco , CA , 94108
Johnny Foley's Irish Pub &
Restaurant
243 O'Farrell St, San
Francisco, CA 94102
Kate O'Brien's Irish Bar &
Grill
579 Howard Street (between James Lick Fwy & Malden Aly), San
Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 882-7240kateobriens.com
Kells Irish Restaurant &
Bar
530 Jackson St , San Francisco , CA , 94133-5131
Kennedy's Irish Pub Curry House
www.kennedyscurry.com
1040 Columbus Ave, San Francisco - (415) 441-8855
Little Shamrock
807 Lincoln Way , San Francisco , CA , 94122-2305
Martin Macks Restaurant and Bar
1568 Haight St , San Francisco , CA , 94117
O'Reilly's Irish Bar & Rstrnt
www.oreillysirish.com
622 Green St, San Francisco - (415) 989-6222
O'Reilly's Holy Grail
www.oreillysholygrail.com
1233 Polk St, San Francisco - (415) 928-1233
The Phoenix Irish Bar and
Gathering Place
811 Valencia St , San Francisco , CA , 94110
The Plough and the Stars
Irish Pub (Home of Traditional Irish Music in the Bay Area and
chosen Best Irish Pub by SF Weekly)
116 Clement Street at 2nd Avenue, San Francisco (415) 751-1122
Tiernan's Irish Pub at
Fisherman's Wharf
685 Beach St., San
Franisco, CA
(415) 673-9700 tiernsans.com
Royal Exchange
301 Sacramento St , San Francisco , CA , 94111
Events for March 15, 2008
DAVIS - Davis Home
Show. Over 230 exhibitors for your home and garden, plus green
solutions, ideas and companies. Included are: outdoor barbeque
islands, carpet, pottery, statuary, plants, landscape supplies,
painting services, windows, doors, garbage cabinets, closet
organizers, recreational vehicles, cookware, kitchen knives, hot
tubs, saunas, pool tables, art, watercolors, photography,
flooring, concrete overlays, getaways and vacations, patio
covers, awnings, sunrooms, home theater systems, alarm
companies, pest control, contractor referral services,
countertops, floors, roofs, ceilings, building supplies, rental
companies. Time: 10 am to 6 pm. Location & address: ARC Pavilion
at UC Davis, University of CA at Davis, Davis, CA. Cost: Adults
$6; Senior $5; 12 and under Free with paying adult. Call:
530-671-9600. davishomeshow.com
LA JOLLA - THE
SEVEN. A play adapted from Aeschylus' “Seven Against Thebes", is
Greek tragedy meets hip-hop in writer/composer Will Power's
modern adaptation of Aeschylus' story of a cursed family and a
society unsure of how to free itself from war. Power's urban
remix, with rhyming verse and diverse musical styles, shines
with relevance through the eyes of a new generation. Contains
adult language. Runs through March 16, 2008. Performance
times: Tuesday and Wednesday: 7:30 pm; Thursday, Friday: 8:00
pm; Saturday: 8 pm; Sunday: 2 pm and 7 pm.
lajollaplayhouse.org. Box Office (858) 550-1010.
SAN FRANCISCO - Gem
Faire. Classes, demos, and gems to adore in this popular event
where you can even find jewelry repair while you wait! Time:
Friday: 12pm-7pm, Sat: 10am-7pm, Sun: 10am-5pm. General
Admission $5 Weekend Pass; Children 11 and under Free. Tel.
(503) 252-8300. Location: Fort Mason Center, Herbst Pavilion,
Landmark Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123. gemfaire.com
SONOMA VALLEY -
Savor Sonoma Valley: A Barrel Tasting & Culinary Experience.
18th Annual Savor Sonoma Valley event, formerly known as Barrel
Tasting Weekend, takes place approx. 20 wineries throughout
Sonoma Valley. Showcasing 2007 vintage straight from the
barrels, sampling new releases, and offering award-winning wines
paired perfectly with foods & culinary delights prepared by
local chefs and restaurants, guests meet winemakers and local
chefs, mingle with wine lovers in caves and on crush pads,
peruse art from local artists while listening to live music,
tour wineries and vineyards, and enjoy a wonderful wine country
weekend. This event offers guests the chance to take an advance
look at what the 2007 vintage is going to be like in the bottle!
$55 per person for a weekend pass. $20 for a Designated Driver
weekend pass. $40 for a Sunday-Only pass. $10 for a Designated
Driver Sunday-Only pass. heartofsonomavalley.com or call (866)
794-9463.
DANA POINT -
Whale
Watching Cruise
Photos & Tickets!
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Each winter, thousands of California Gray Whales leave the cold
Artic Seas and follow the coastline to the warm, calm waters of
Southern California and Baja. This 5,000-mile migration brings
much of the pod past Dana Point, where pods of Giant Grays can
be easily seen and photographed. Location: Dana Point Harbor, Dana Wharf Sportfishing – (949)
496-5794
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Huntington Beach Farmers Market and Craft Fair ranks as one
of the most scenic outdoor produce markets in California by
BeachCalifornia. Location: Huntington Beach Pier Plaza, 315
Pacific Coast Highway (approx)., Huntington Beach, CA. Cost:
Free to attend. No pets allowed in produce areas. Pay & meter
parking adjacent to event.
Time: Noon to dusk. Call: (714) 536-2213 or (714)
846-5509. Location: Pier Plaza at Pacific Coast Highway and Main
Street.
LA JOLLA - THE
SEVEN. A play adapted from Aeschylus' “Seven Against Thebes", is
Greek tragedy meets hip-hop in writer/composer Will Power's
modern adaptation of Aeschylus' story of a cursed family and a
society unsure of how to free itself from war. Power's urban
remix, with rhyming verse and diverse musical styles, shines
with relevance through the eyes of a new generation. Contains
adult language. Runs through March 16, 2008. Performance
times: Tuesday and Wednesday: 7:30 pm; Thursday, Friday: 8:00
pm; Saturday: 8 pm; Sunday: 2 pm and 7 pm.
lajollaplayhouse.org. Box Office (858) 550-1010.
NEWPORT BEACH - Southern California Whale Watching on
Orange County Cruise’s Newport Landing cruise offers multiple
whale watching trips daily departing from Newport Beach. Runs
through April 30, 2008. Tickets
PASO ROBLES - Paso
Robles Zinfandel Festival. The 16th Annual Paso Robles Zinfandel
Festival features more than 90 wineries hosting special events
throughout Paso Robles Wine Country during the Zinfandel
Festival weekend. Winemaker dinners, food pairings, seminars,
open houses and special tastings are just a few of the
activities in store. Time: 4:30PM – 7:00 PM. Live and Silent
Auctions will be held on Sat., March 15. Location: Paso Robles
Event Center, 2198 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles, CA 93446.
Call: 800.549.wine (9463). Email: sjacob@pasowine.com The event
sells out so ticket purchase is recommended.
REDONDO BEACH - California
gray whale migration from the Arctic to Baja and back. Dolphins,
Harbor Seals and Sea Lions and the beautiful Santa Monica Bay
coastline on three-hour experience. (310) 372-2111
rbmarina.com
SAN DIEGO
- Annual migration of California gray whales to the warm
breeding grounds off the coast of Baja Califonia. Glimpse these peaceful
"giants of the sea" from Cabrillo National Monument or on special whale-watching
cruises. 619-557-5450 or 619-236-1212
SAN FRANCISCO - Gem
Faire. Classes, demos, and gems to adore in this popular event
where you can even find jewelry repair while you wait! Time:
Friday: 12pm-7pm, Sat: 10am-7pm, Sun: 10am-5pm. General
Admission $5 Weekend Pass; Children 11 and under Free. Tel.
(503) 252-8300. Location: Fort Mason Center, Herbst Pavilion,
Landmark Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123. gemfaire.com
SACRAMENTO - Camellia
International Dance Festival. Opening Party, Live Music,
California Kapela. Time: 7 to 11 p.m. Location: California State
University at Sacramento, Student Union Ballroom, 6000 J Street,
Sacramento, CA. Call: (916) 278-4323. folkdance.com/sacramentocouncil/index.html
SANTA CRUZ - Santa
Cruz Kayak Surf Festival. 22nd Annual event includes novice and
intermediate competitors of surf kayaking. Location:Steamers
Lane 600 West Cliff, Santa Cruz , CA. Time: All day till 5 p.m.
Cost: $80-$115 registration for competition. asudoit.com
SOLVANG -
Taste of Solvang & Restaurant Week. 16th Annual food event
features Dessert Reception. The weekend portion of the festival
kicks off on Friday, March 14, 2008 from 7:00-9:00pm with a
scrumptious Dessert Reception & live music by the Solvang Jazz
Quartet (Alan Satchwell, vocals and trumpet; Woody DeMarco,
piano; Tompeet Frederickson, drums; Chris Hansen, bass) at the
Royal Scandinavian Inn, 400 Alisal Road, featuring delicious
delicacies paired with wines from: Café Angelica, Ingeborg’s
Danish Chocolates, Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery, Presidio
Vineyard and Winery, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Royal
Scandinavian Inn, Solvang Bakery, Solvang Lutheran Home,
Stolpman Vineyards, and Wandering Dog Wine Bar.Dessert Reception
$25; Call or visit: Solvang Visitors Bureau, 1511-A Mission
Drive , Solvang. Tel: 800-468-6765 or 805-688-6144.
TEMECULA -
Moody Blues in Concert - at Pechanga Resort. Knights in
White Satin, Ride My See Saw, The Story In Your Eyes, Isn’t Life
Strange, Question, I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band)
and Your Wildest Dreams are a few of the hits from this
multi-Platinum and Gold album recording group performing in the
intimate Pechanga Theatre. Time: 8 p.m. Ticket: $65-95.
Location: Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway,
Temecula, CA 92592. Call 877-711-2946 and press #2.
VINTON - Cowboy
Poetry Contest and Show. The longest running such event, this
22nd annual celebration of the spoken word will be held at
Sierra Valley Grange Hall in Vinton. Location: 92202 Highway 70,
Vinton, Ca. Time: 7:30 PM; Saturday 1 PM and 7:30 PM.
Cost: Show: $18; Dinner: $12. Call: 530) 993-4692
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