How to spend a weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area (22-24 September)

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Greek Festival in San Francisco

When: Friday-Sunday, September 22-24 with 12: 00

Where: 245 Valencia Street, San Francisco

More: PraZdnyk length of three days! Guests of the festival will have a rich and interesting program, thanks to which everyone can get closer to the culture of this beautiful and ancient country.

The program of the festival includes live music, dances, all kinds of entertainment and, of course, delicious Greek food.

Saganaki, kuluri, baklava, Greek sausages lukaniko, chicken souvlaki, dolma, spanopite, tiropita - what a delicious name! All these dishes you can taste by visiting the event.

Cost: Free options

Oktoberfest in San Francisco

When: Friday-Sunday, 22-24 September: from 17: 00 on Friday and from 11.00 on other days

Where: Pier 48 297 Terry A Francois Boulevard, San Francisco

More: From 22 to 24 September, the Autumn Festival will be held in San Francisco Oktoberfest. The American equivalent of the famous festival is unlikely to break records for visiting a holiday in Munich, but the organizers promise to do everything so that the guests of the event have fun and tasty.

All visitors waiting for beer, snacks, performances of musical groups and traditional Bavarian outfits.

Cost: From $ 15

Performance in the Theater "U"

When: Friday, September 22 to 19: 00

Where: 1045B Linda Vista Avenue, Mountain View

More: The long-awaited premiere at the U Theater! Palace comedy in the 2-x action "Glass of Water" (Eugene Scribe).

The comedy is dedicated to the secrets of the English court. In 1714, in the royal palace of St. James (London), the decisive and courageous Duchess of Marlborough, skillfully using the queen's lack of will, reigns. It is opposed by an experienced political player, Lord Bolingbroke, who dreams of regaining his influence at court. For this, the former minister sets in motion all the means at his disposal, even the rivalry of the queen and duchess of Marlborough, in love with the young officer Meshem.

Director - Valery Konovich. Starring Irina Martino, Marina Nikifirova, Sergey Chumakov, Oleg Milman, Alisa Wyatt.

Cost: $35

Glass Animals Concert

When: Friday, September 22 to 19: 00

Where: Greek Theater-UC Berkeley

More: glass animals - British indie rock band from Oxford, formed in 2012 year. Debut album Zaba 6 was released on June 2014 and was produced by lead singer Dave Bailey.

The group gives concerts around the world, and also performed at such festivals as Glastonbury, Coachella, Bonnaru, Lollapaluza.

The debut album Zaba brought to 7 millions of listeners on the site Spotify in 2015 year. Gooey, Black Mambo and Toes most popular tracks from this album on Apple Music.

Only in 2015, the group gave more than 130 concerts in both hemispheres of the planet.

Cost: From $ 43

Free San Francisco Tour

When: Saturday, September 23 with 10: 00

Where: The time and place of gathering for each tour can be found by link in our calendar

More: A group of volunteers in love with the city offers up to a dozen walking tours daily: from a walk through Chinatown and Castro to San Francisco of the Victorian era and the history of the 1906 earthquake.

You will not only walk through the historical corners of the tourist center, but also learn the secrets and legends of one of the most beautiful cities in the United States.

All excursions are free, but volunteers will be grateful for charitable financial donations. For groups over 8, pre-registration is required.

Cost: Free options

Free day at the Exploratory Center

When: Saturday, September 23 with 10: 00

Where: 1045B Linda Vista Avenue, Mountain View

More: This museum is considered the prototype of the so-called participation museums, where visitors can not only look at the exhibits, but also actively explore them.

There are several exhibitions in the Exploratorium, among them are the physicists of light and sound, human behavior, living systems, the gallery of the Berthing Observatory, which is focused on the local environment, weather and landscape, and others. On ordinary days, the entrance ticket costs $ 19-29.

Cost: Free options

Fair on Treasure Island

When: Saturday, September 23 with 10: 00

Where: Avenue N & California Ave, San Francisco

More: The fleet of treasure island - one of the most popular flea markets Bay area. More than 15 000 guests visit it, and about 400 vendors offer their products.

Here you can find handmade products and paintings from family collections, and antiques and jewelry.

In order for the fun to be complete, more than 25 trucks with food come to the market, live local music plays, workshops are working for children, and bars with seasonal cocktails and local wines are opened for parents.

The two-day flea market takes place on the last weekend of each month and is located on the east side Treasure Island.

Cost: $3

Free day at the California Academy of Sciences

When: Sunday, September 24 with 10: 00

Where: 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco

More: The California Academy of Sciences, the largest museum of natural history, four times a year makes free admission for everyone.

In the California Academy of Sciences, besides the museum itself, there is also an aquarium, a planetarium, a scientific archive, a library, a botanical garden, a lecture hall, an 3D cinema, two restaurants, a naturalism center, a roofed lawn terrace (the so-called green roof), and a bird’s aviary. Thanks to its newest construction, the Academy is one of the most modern museums in the world.

Cost: Free options

Erotic Fair on Folsom Street

When: Sunday, September 24 with 11: 00

Where: Folsom Street, between Eighth and 13th streets, San Francisco

More: The annual festival of lovers of erotic perversions is called the largest in the world. It attracts about 400 thousands of guests not only from the US, but also from different parts of the world.

People dressed in all leather or even undressed go on a peaceful march down Folsom Street and finish the parade at the main stage where the concert is held.

This year's teams will perform at the festival. Austra, Black Kids and style stars electropop, Group Little boots.

Cost: Free, but donations of $ 10 are welcome.

Janet Jackson in Fresno

When: Sunday, September 24 at 20: 00

Where: Save Mart Center, Fresno

More: Janet Jackson is the youngest member of the famous music clan. R & B soul, which Janet loves so much, has recently begun to experience a rebirth and again win fans.

New tour Jackson, interrupted in due time because of pregnancy (she gave birth to her first child in 50 years), starts in California. You will see a slim artist unlike herself who, in recent months, according to media reports, has lost another 25 kilograms. "Now she is tightly controlling the diet and playing sports, not sparing herself," said an insider, noting that Janet 51-year-old Janet, who dropped a total of more than 50 kg, does not intend to stop.

Cost: From $ 21.

In addition, interesting events for each day of the week can be found in our calendar. Come, learn, share with friends.

Before the visit, check the organizers website for details and location of the event, as they may vary.

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