Events
Calendar: Week of April 26
By Canyon News Staff
Apr 25, 2009 - 8:52:52 PM

SAN FRANCISCO:

The San Francisco International Film Festival:
Thursday, April 23 though Thursday, May 7
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
1881 Post Street
The cross street is Fillmore, in the Japantown/Fillmore District. To find out more about great ways to enjoy the San Francisco Film Festival, go to http://fest09.sffs.org/ for more information, including on how to buy
tickets, and enjoy big nights at the festival!


Bay Area National Dance Week:
Friday, April 24 - Sunday, May 3
Throughout San Francisco.
This week, bust out those dancing shoes and embrace your inner dancer! Many businesses and individuals will be offering fun and free dance-related speeches, exhibits, workshops and more this week. To find out more, visit http://www.bayareandw.org/ or call (415) 568-5861.


Tracy Morgan Performs Stand-up:
7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 26
Cobb's Comedy Club
915 Columbus Avenue
Tracy Morgan, the popular comedic star of "Saturday Night Live" and the hit television show "30 Rock," will be coming to San Francisco this weekend to perform live stand-up comedy at Cobb's Comedy Club. Cobb's Comedy Club is located at 915 Columbia Avenue. For more information, ccall (415) 928-4320.


Sunday Streets:
Sunday, April 26 (in a continuing, six-part series)
Aquatic Park and the Embarcadero
Celebrate the first event of the 2009 San Francisco Sunday Streets spectacular, and join fellow residents for cardio-friendly activities such as walking, yoga, dancing, biking and even hula hoop fun, amongst many other activities. The Fitness, Health and Safety Fair will provide information on keeping healthy and staying safe. To find out more, call (415) 252-2568.


Contemporary Jewish Museum Presents Chagall:
April 23 through September 7
Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St.
A new exhibition at the Contemporary Jewish Museum will focus on artist Marc Chagall and his contemporaries, including Robert Falk. The exhibit is titled "Chagall and the Artists of the Russian Jewish Theater, 1910-1949." Come see exquisite artwork from this exciting period, from exciting artists! For more information, call (415) 655-7800.


Been There Done That Benefit - Fashion Show:
(Temple Nightclub Special Event Venue)
7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Sunday, April 26
540 Howard St.
(The cross streets are First and Second, in the Downtown/Financial District.) All proceeds will go to Victoria Gardens. $10 entry for students, $15 for adults. To find out more, call (415) 846-5861.


"Wicked the Musical":
Performances through May 19
Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market Street
Have you seen the musical that everyone is raving about? "Wicked" is being presented in San Francisco, but for a limited time only! The performances go on until May 19th, at the Orpheum Theatre.Ticket prices vary, so purchase yours soon!
http://www.wickedthemusical.com/page.php#WickedCitiesSanFrancisco


El Rio:
All days
3158 Mission Street
DJ Mrs. Robinson and DJ Jenny Hoyston spin the most eclectic mix of vinyl
you'll find in San Francisco, in the Mission District. Every Monday you'll hear oldies, punk, psych, country and obscurities. Come enjoy the lovely heated patio, take advantage of the cheap drinks and let the DJs broaden your horizons at the most diverse dive in the city.  $1 cans of PBR! $2 WELL shots/mixed drinks! 21+ To find out more, call (415) 282-3325 . El Rio is at 3158 Mission Street (with cross street Cesar Chavez Ave .).


This week's Calendar Section was assembled by fearless adventurers Mike Ebrahimi and Susie Kopecky.


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