San Francisco History Days - March 2-3
The Old U.S. Mint @ 88 Fifth Street at Mission
Saturday: 11AM-5PM , Sunday: 11AM-4PM
On the weekend of March 2 and 3, 2019, the Old Mint will become a pop-up museum of San Francisco history featuring more than 75 exhibitors at the San Francisco History Days at the Old Mint. Join community historians, archivists, genealogists, archaeologists, researchers, educators, reenactors, and other history enthusiasts for a free Community Open House at this historic site. Past history weekends at the Old Mint have brought together dozens of organizations to celebrate and tell the City's unique history, and have attracted several thousand participants.
This event is free, open to the public, and wheelchair accessible.
Schedule/More Info
Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday Carnaval Kickoff - March 5th
@ The Mission District SF (6-10PM)
Most events are free / Donations are accepted
Come meet your neighbors and make new friends at our 2019 Carnaval San Francisco Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Party in several venues in the Mission District.
There will be live samba drummers and dancers winding their way through the party, and lively salsa, soca, cumbia, and rumba, so don't miss out on the fun. Wear your costumes, masks & beads and join us in celebrating Fat Tuesday in true Carnaval San Francisco style.
Mission Sport Bar
El Valenciano Restaurant & Bar
Artillery AG
Blondie's Bar
CALLE-11sf
Latin American Club
El Nuevo Frutilandia
La Reyna Bakery| Zoe's
Zita Wine Bar
Doc's Clock
Laszlo Bar SF
Taqueria Vallarta
Alma Cocina SF
Dance Brigade's Dance Mission
**A percentage of sales in all venues will go to support Carnaval San Francisco-CANA, a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization. Donations are welcome and can be made on the Carnaval website or on the day of event.
Z Space Presents: Nevertheless - March 7-10
Z Space Theatre @ 450 Florida St
March 7-9th : 8PM , March 10th : 2PM
Drawing inspiration from the feminist battle cry, "Nevertheless, she persisted," Nevertheless surveys the field of gender-based harassment from the subtle to the violent, in a marriage of song and dance, comedy and horror. Nevertheless interweaves the companies of Cat Call Choir and ka·nei·see | collective in explorations of topics that will feel familiar to some and frightening to others, ranging from being told to smile to being followed home at night.
The first installment premiered in April 2018 in San Francisco, CA where it was met with sold out houses, an endorsement from Senator Elizabeth Warren, a multitude of press coverage and, most importantly, feedback that confirmed that Nevertheless is an instigation of empathy and catharsis. Join us for the second iteration of Nevertheless with developed material, an expanded cast of 25, and a pre-show art exhibition component
Mission "Sunday Streets" - March 10th
@ Valencia St (from Duboce Ave to 26th Street) 11AM - 4PM
On March 10, Sunday Streets kicks off the season – from Duboce Ave to 26th St, Valencia Street transforms into to a car-free community space for all to enjoy. Join the international open streets movement to reclaim open space for public use!
In a neighborhood with a high concentration of children and families, Sunday Streets provides much-needed open space for kids to run, bike and play and people to gather together. Roll, walk or pedal to institutions like The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts and Poder, or longtime businesses like Taqueria Puerto Alegre and Dog Eared Books.
Every month is a completely different party, but throughout the 2019 season you can expect activities like treasure hunts, dance performances, hula hooping, dodgeball games, yoga classes, bubble parties, and tons more fun stuff in the city streets, all for free.
For info about Sunday Streets Mission's event, click here.
Dance in Revolt(ing)Times (D.I.R.T) Festival - March 9-17
Dance Mission Theater @ 3316 24th St
stormSURGE: The waters are rising… Climate change is the defining subject of our time. The 2019 festival features artists exploring ideas and concerns surrounding Global Warming and displacement as a result of environmental change, with a special focus on artists from island nations and frontline communities.
The D.I.R.T. Festival, or Dance In Revolt(ing) Times, is a social political dance festival in its 4th year. D.I.R.T. presents the work of artists that explicitly addressing local/global challenges through their creative process.
Standard / General – $22 in advance, $28 at the door
Students/Seniors (65+) – $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Supporter: $30
Learn More/ View Lineup: here
St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl - March 22
Haight/Mission (5PM - 11PM) $15
(Starting at Danny Coyle's @ 5PM - 668 Haight St)
Join The Urban Adventure Club for their Irish-themed St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl throughout Haight and The Mission at what they claim are some of the best Irish bars in SF!
5:00 PM: Meet at Danny Coyle's for intros
5:15 PM: Start drinking!
6:15 PM: Head to Thieve's Tavern
7:30 PM: Head to The Phoenix
8:45 PM: Head to The Liberties
10:00 PM: Head to Napper Tandy
11:00 PM: Wrap up
**They suggest you bring your St. Patrick's Day costumes & accessories, Cash/ID, and a Camelback for water or booze
Check out the event page here for more information on the pub crawl schedule & locations
Mission News:
"Cafe Owner reaches deal with some Mission District activists, but protests expected to continue" : http://www.sfexaminer.com/cafe-owner-reaches-deal-mission-district-activists-protests-expected-continue/
"San Francisco Mission's popular Bissap Baobab to close" : http://www.sfexaminer.com/san-francisco-missions-popular-bissap-baobab-close/
"Disney/Pixar Release 'Kitbull' Short That Showcases SF's Mission District" :
https://kcbsradio.radio.com/blogs/bradford-hornsby/disney-pixar-release-kitbull-short-showcases-sfs-mission-district
"Jay'n Bee Club Dive Bar Has Served Its Last Pizza and Pitcher":
https://sf.eater.com/2019/2/21/18235423/jay-n-bee-club-mission-closing-san-francisco-building-for-sale-bar
"Lucca Ravioli's closure marks another farewell to old San Francisco" : https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/nativeson/article/Lucca-Ravioli-s-closure-marks-another-farewell-13621678.php