Book Fair and Chinese Lantern Festival: How to Spend a Weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area (February 11-13)

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What: Exhibition "Dogs are more than pets"

When: Friday-Sunday, February 11-13

Where: East Bay SPCA, Dublin 4651 Gleason Drive Dublin, CA 94568

More: This is an interactive educational exhibition about the world of dogs. Visitors will need about an hour to view the entire exhibit, including interactive stations and hands-on activities. In addition, guests will have educational talks with volunteers and shelter staff, as well as meetings with animals.

Cost: Free options

What: California Book Fair

When: Friday-Sunday, February 11-13

Where: Oakland Convention Center & Oakland Marriott City Center 1001 Broadway Oakland, CA 94607

More: The fair will feature rare books, manuscripts, maps and posters from around the world, representing the history of 5 centuries of book making. Those who wish will be able to communicate with collectors, writers, as well as attend discussions and exhibitions.

Cost: $ 10-25

What: Valentine's Day Party

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When: Friday, February 11, from 22:00

Where: ORIGIN 1538 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94115

More: Join Vadim and Karina in one of the coolest, trendiest and most elegant nightclubs in San Francisco - ORIGIN. This beautiful place is perfect for Valentine's Day celebrations and dance parties. Here guests will hear many favorite Russian hits.

Cost: From $ 10

What: Master class on cooking Ukrainian pies

When: Saturday, February 12, from 09:00

Where: Online

More: Learn how to make Ukrainian buns with sauerkraut, bacon and onions. The recipe requires a decent amount of bacon, so for fans of this goodies, it will definitely fit. In this lesson, you will learn how to prepare dough and fillings. Detailed materials, ingredients, recipe and step-by-step instructions will be emailed to registered participants.

Cost: $30

What: Chinese lantern festival

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When: Saturday, February 12, from 18:00

Where: International House 2299 Piedmont Avenue Berkeley, CA 94720

More: A Chinese dragon, a giant python, and the inhabitants of the Amazon jungle are what you will see at the Magic Chinese Lantern Festival. But these creatures will appear before you in the form of huge airy luminous handmade objects. Some lanterns are 30 feet (9 m) high, and some have visually moving parts.

Cost: $ 6-26

What: Mission District Tour

When: Sunday, February 13, from 10:00

Where: Mission San Francisco de Asís 3321 16th Street San Francisco, CA 94114

More: On this Mission District walking tour, explore the murals, handicrafts, and murals hidden in the area's alleys.

Founded in 1776 under the leadership of Father Juniper Serra, the Mission is the oldest surviving building in San Francisco. It has witnessed all of San Francisco's history, including the California gold rush and the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Inside the chapel you will see some of the most elaborate religious works.

Cost: $29

What: Online party for singles

When: Sunday, February 13, from 19:00

Where: Online

More: If you don’t have anyone to celebrate Valentine’s Day with, it doesn’t matter. This party will bring together single people who are also looking for someone to spend this day with. Here you will find new friends, and possibly a soul mate. Or just spend a pleasant evening in a friendly atmosphere. Here, no one will definitely ask why you do not have a couple on this day.

Cost: $10

Dear readers! Please note that due to the epidemic of coronavirus infection, some activities may be canceled or rescheduled for other dates. Therefore, before visiting, we recommend checking the information on the sites of the organizers.

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In addition, look for interesting events for every day of the week in our calendar... Come in, find out, share with your friends. Before visiting, check the organizer's websites for details and locations of events, as they may change.

Keep us informed about what is happening in your city. Send information about events for the Russian-speaking diaspora by mail [email protected].

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