St. Nicholas Day at a Ukrainian School and Wine Tasting: How to Spend a Weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area (Dec 17-19)

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What: Exhibition about color "Bird in a cage"

When: Friday-Sunday, December 17-19

Where: Exploratorium, Pier 15, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111

More: Ghostly colored images of parrots will show so-called afterimages, which are the result of the adaptation of color-sensitive eye cells.

There are three types of color-sensitive cones in the eyes, each of which reacts to a specific light - reddish, greenish, or bluish. When you look at a red parrot, your red-sensitive cones get used to the image and stop responding as strongly. When you suddenly look at a white background, the relatively strong response of your blue and green cones creates an image of a blue-green parrot.

Likewise, looking at a blue-green parrot will give you an image of a red parrot. As a rule, when looking at any color, an afterimage is formed that is the complement of that color or its opposite.

Cost: $ 0-30

What: San Francisco Historical Tour

When: Saturday, December 18, from 13: 00

Where: Tenderloin Museum 398 Eddy Street San Francisco, CA 94102

More: With over 400 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places (the official government list of neighborhoods, places, buildings, structures and sites deemed worthy of conservation due to their historical significance), this Tenderloin neighborhood walking tour led by local jazz singer Pam Coates will take you discover the unprecedented history of San Francisco.

Cost: $ 5-15

What: Farm Volunteering Day

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When: Saturday, December 18, from 13: 00

Where: Alemany Farm 700 Alemany Blvd San Francisco, CA 94112

More: Help keep the city farm in top shape. Volunteer work can include weeding, planting, mulching, composting, and other farming tasks. Caring people of any background and experience are welcome. No farming skills required. The staff will provide the volunteers with all the tools they need.

Cost: Free options

What: Wine tasting

When: Saturday, December 18, from 13: 00

Where: Prima Materia Winery Tasting Room 49th Street Oakland, CA 94609

More: Wine tasting attracts many visitors who want to enjoy the taste of fine wines against the backdrop of a mesmerizing sunset over the city. This place is ideal for a family holiday or a romantic date.

Cost: Free options

What: Concert for the International Day of Migrants

When: Saturday, December 18, from 19: 00

Where: Online

More: Join the celebration of International Migrants Day. This year, all participants are exploring climate change and the environment through music from around the world. On International Migrants Day, they will share a repertoire on the topic and talk about the hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the climate crisis.

Cost: From $ 0

What: Farmer's Market

When: Sunday, December 19, from 09:00

Where: United Nations Plaza, 355 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102

More: This farmer's market offers a wide selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, fresh flowers and locally sourced pastries. This is a great place to have a fun weekend, stock up on healthy and fresh food.

Cost: Free options

What: St. Nicholas Day at a Ukrainian school

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When: Sunday, December 19, from 12:30

Where: 2101 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA 94107-2319

More: Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Michael and the Ukrainian School of San Francisco invite everyone to the annual celebration of St. Nicholas Day. You will hear various performances and enjoy delicious treats. At the request of the child, he can learn a verse or song and perform.

Cost: $ 0-10

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.

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