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January 2012
Ongoing 
Through Jan. 16
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Safeway Holiday Ice Rink
Union Square
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Through Jan. 16
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Reindeer Rendezvous
Up close and personal experience with live reindeer. Free with Academy admission. California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 379-8000
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Through April 8
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Maharaja: The Splendor of India's Royal Courts
Asian Art Museum, 581-3500
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Through Jan 16
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'Tis the Season for Science
Experience indoor snow flurries and more! The science behind the food, plants and animals we associate with the holidays! California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 379-8000
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January 15-31
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Dine About Town 2012
Experience many of San Francisco's finest restaurants at a fraction of the usual price.
Link: Dine About Town
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January 19
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Sea Lion Anniversary Celebration at PIER 39
Each January, the growing number of sea lions return for the plentiful herring supply in San Francisco Bay. PIER 39, K-Dock, 705-5500
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January 20-29
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San Francisco Film Noir Festival
Castro Theater, (800)838-3006
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January 26-28
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ZAP Wine Tasting
Zinfandel Advocates & Producers present thier annual series of tastings. Wineries pour vintage barrel samples & new releases. Concourse Exhibition Center.
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January 27-29
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The San Francisco Fine Print Fair
Fine art dealers present five centuries of fine prints from the Old Masters to contemporary artists. Fort Mason Center, 345-7500
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February 2012
February 3-5
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The San Francisco Arts of Pacific Asia Show
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February 13-19
February 10-12
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San Francisco Tribal, Folk & Textiles Art Show
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February 17-26
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dasHAUS: German Sustainability Technology Showcase
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February 18
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San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Tasting
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February 11
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Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Parade
Celebrating the Year of the Dragon. Parade route begins at Market and Second Streets to Columbus Avenue, 5:15pm, 986-1370, www.chineseparade.com
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February 11-12
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Chinese New Year Community Street Fair
Cinatown
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February 18-26
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Tulipmania
PIER 39 presents its popular showcase of thousands of tulips throughout both levels. Landscaping tours daily. 705-5500
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February 25-26
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The Great San Francisco Crystal Fair
Fort Mason, 383-7837
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February 23-26
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60th Annual Pacific Orchid Exposition
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March 2012
March 2-4
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San Francisco International Chocolate Salon
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March 3-17
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Bouquets to Art 2012
The de Young Museum, 750-3600
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March 10-11
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Contemporary Crafts Market
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March 17
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San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade
Parade begins at Second/Market Sts., concludes at City Hall/Civic Center. (800) 310-6563
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March 21-25
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San Francisco Flower and Garden Show
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March 23-25
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Body Art Expo
Cow Palace, 404-4111
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March 2-4
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Rhone Rangers San Francisco Wine Tasting
More than 100 Wineries pour wines made from Rhone varietal grapes. Fort Mason, (800) 467-0163, www.rhonerangers.org
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april 2012
April 8
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Union Street Spring Celebration and Easter Parade
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April 14-15, 21-22
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Cherry Blossom Festival & Parade
Performances, crafts, food, martial arts exhibitions. Grand Parade: Sunday, April 22. Japantown, 563-2313
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April 28
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San Francisco International Beer Festival
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April 27-29
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New Living Expo
Speakers and exhibitors share natural healt products and therapies. Concourse Exhibition Center, 382-8300
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April 19 - May 3
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55th San Francisco International Film Festival
561-5000
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May 2012
May 17-20
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San Francisco Fine Arts Fair
Fort Mason Center
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May 19
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Uncorked! Wine Festival
Ghirardelli Square, 775-5500
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May 20
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Bay to Breakers
The wildest footrace in the world! The Embarcadero to the Great Highway, 359-2800, baytobreakers.com
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June 2012
June 2-3
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Union Street Arts Festival
(800) 310-6563
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June TBD
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Haight Ashbury Street Fair
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June 14-24
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San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
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June 16-17
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North Beach Festival
(800) 310-6563
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June 23-24
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SF Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Pride Celebration Parade
Parade from the Embarcadero to the Civic Center 10:30 on June 24.
864-0831, sfpride.org
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