Nachos festival and Anton Smirnov concert: how to spend a weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area (November 5-7)
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What: Exhibition "The Last Supper in Pompeii"
When: Friday-Sunday, November 5-7
Where: Legion of Honor Museum, Lincoln Park\100 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121
More: In 79 AD, the Gulf of Naples was shaken by the fiery eruption of Vesuvius. Pompeii, nearby villages and farms were completely buried under hot ash, leaving thousands dead. These bodies are a vivid reminder of the disaster, but like a fly caught in amber, the surviving remains give us an idea of what life was like in a thriving Roman city.
The exhibition, focusing on everyday life, especially food and drink, takes us back to that world. In addition to pots, pans and other utensils for serving, preparing and serving food, this exhibition includes stunning works of art that showcase the splendor and luxury that were so adored by the wealthy Romans who called Pompeii their home.
Cost: $ 0-15
What: Concert of Afghan artists
When: Friday, November 5, from 16:00
Where: Music Concourse Bandshell in Golden Gate Park Bandshell San Francisco, CA 94118
More: Seven Seas Music and Value Culture invites everyone to a free concert at Golden Gate Park, dedicated to Afghan artists. The guests, in particular, will perform Kabul Dreams - a rock band from Afghanistan, founded in 2008 in Kabul, as well as "Oprah Afghanistan" Mozhdah Jamalzada - singer, actress and talk show host.
Cost: Free options
What: Nachos festival
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When: Saturday, November 6, from 14:00
Where: District Six 428 11th Street San Francisco, CA 94103
More: Nachos is a Mexican food appetizer made from corn tortilla chips with various additives. Sauces, dressings, salads are served with nachos; they are added to various dishes. They were first created in 1940 by Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya and consisted of fried pieces of corn tortillas and processed cheese.
Nachos can also be a separate dish, served in a plastic tray with two compartments for chips and sauce, or on a plate where the chips are already covered in sauce (such as chili con queso). At this festival, guests will have the opportunity to taste different varieties of this appetizer.
Cost: $ 0-5
What: Concert of Anton Smirnov
When: Saturday, November 6, from 19:30
Where: Episcopal Church of the Incarnation 1750 29th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94122
More: Anton Smirnov began studying piano at the age of seven in Novosibirsk, Russia. After graduating from the Novosibirsk State Conservatory with a bachelor's degree, Anton came to the United States in 2006 for further studies.
Back in his student years, he was awarded several special scholarships from the Russian government. He has performed over 1000 public appearances worldwide at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, Walt Disney Hall and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Cost: $ 20-25
What: Autumn Festival
When: Sunday, November 7, from 10:00
Where: Randall Museum 199 Museum Way San Francisco, CA 94114
More: Autumn has come, which means it's time for fun and festivals. Take the whole family and visit an interesting location to relax and unwind. The festival features an entertainment fire truck, face painting art workshop, photo booth and many other fun activities.
Cost: $ 0-5
What: Stories of Ukrainian Hall members
When: Sunday, November 7, from 11:30
Where: Online
More: Join host Beverly Dobrinski with guests Larry Kleparchuk, Audrey Moisyuk and Libby Griffin for a lively and hilarious interweaving of legends and personal stories. Larry, Audrey and Libby are longtime members of the Ukrainian Hall, with whom Beverly has had the privilege of conducting and singing in the Periwinkle Choir since 2001.
Beverly met these guests in the 1980s when she first joined the choir as a singer. She brought them together to share life stories.
Cost: Free options
What: Tel Aviv Cemetery Tour in Russian
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When: Sunday, November 7, from 20:30
Where: Los Gatos, CA 14855 Addison-Penzak
More: One of the most interesting places in Tel Aviv is Trumpeldor Cemetery. This is where the guide Zeev Wolf will lead all the participants of the tour.
He will talk about philosophy, art and literature, music and war, economics and much more that made Israeli culture so bizarre and interesting. About the fate of those people whom the Jewish people buried as their heroes.
All participants will virtually visit Odessa and Kiev, Vienna and Basel, Jerusalem and St. Petersburg. Tel Aviv's old cemetery is more than just a burial site. This is one of several great pantheons in Eretz Yisrael, which has its own meaning and its own idea.
Cost: Free options
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.
But we have collected many interesting events for you online:
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- dozens of free resources for fun boring self-isolation we have collected here
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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