Meeting with a Ukrainian journalist and a flea market: how to spend a weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area (September 17-19)

What: Party for Russian-speaking "Dashing 1990s"

When: Friday, 17 of September, with 22: 00

Where: ORIGIN 1538 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94115

More: Enjoy this very special event with friends to the sound of your favorite 1990s hits. The program will feature world-famous hits of that time. DJ ESSENCE and DJ POLLUX will set the mood for the evening.

Cost: From $ 10

What: TreasureFest in San Francisco

When: Saturday-Sunday, September 18-19

Where: Marin Center 10 Avenue of the Flags San Rafael, CA 94903

More: This festival is ideal for families. Guests will enjoy live music from popular local artists, art installations from Burning Man, interactive art and entertainment for all ages. In addition, various treats of the national cuisines of the world await you.

Cost: $ 10-25

What: Flea market

When: Saturday, September 18, from 11: 00

Where: Fourth Street, Berkeley 1919 Fourth Street Berkeley, CA 94710

More: Come and support dozens of local artists, creators and merchants showcasing their products in this market.

Among the abundance of exclusive clothing, accessories, packaged goods, gifts, jewelry, personal care products, unique items of arts and crafts, everyone will find something interesting for themselves.

Cost: Free options

What: Halloween fair

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When: Saturday, September 18, from 11: 00

Where: al Fresco Dining Park & ​​Webster Parklets between Taylor & Haight 1445 Webster Street Alameda, CA 94501

More: Visit the Official Halloween Fair to celebrate this delightful holiday. Creepy artists will delight you with handicrafts and various collectibles. These include unique home decor, clothing, fine art, photographs, dolls, and more.

Cost: $ 0-10

What: Meeting with a Ukrainian journalist

When: Saturday, September 18, from 16: 00

Where: Tiburon Yacht Club, 400 Trinidad Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920

More: Come to a meeting with the famous Ukrainian journalist and publicist Vitaly Portnikov. The program of the evening includes a charity concert, a musical program with a wonderful singer Anichka and the Burima group, an auction and delicious Ukrainian dishes.

The proceeds will go to help the children of the fallen heroes - the defenders of Ukraine's sovereignty from the Russian invaders.

Cost: From $ 0

What: Seminar about Kyrgyzstan

When: Saturday, September 18, from 17: 00

Where: Online

More: Find out how Kyrgyzstan's relations with neighboring countries, as well as with other international players and world leaders, have evolved since leaving the USSR.

Kyrgyzstan declared independence on August 31, 1991. Since then, it has worked its way up as an independent state and established diplomatic relations with many countries around the world. Kyrgyzstan has difficult relations with Russia and its neighbors Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China, as well as the United States.

Join the workshop to discuss the current state of international relations and expectations from the future of Kyrgyzstan in the international arena.

Cost: Free options

What: Presentation of the book "Gentleman in Moscow"

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When: Sunday, September 19, with 11: 00

Where: Online

More: In 1922, a Bolshevik tribunal recognized Count Alexander Rostov as a stubborn aristocrat and sentenced him to house arrest in the Metropol, a large hotel across the street from the Kremlin. Rostov, an indomitable man of erudition and wit, who has not worked a day in his life, is now forced to live in the attic, while the most turbulent decades in Russian history unfold outside the hotel doors. Suddenly, his limited circumstances give him access to a much larger world of emotional discovery.

This unusual novel is filled with humor, brilliant cast of characters and beautiful scenes. He mesmerizes with the Count's aspirations for a deeper understanding of what it means to be a purposeful person.

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.

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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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