1 – 5 Under the Big Top
Be mesmerized by the Universoul Circus acts with soul – a circus of hip-hop musicals, vaudeville and animal acts. See trapeze artists, stilt walkers, acrobats and Ameera Diamond Elephant Trainer. Find the blue and gold circus tent just across from the Oakland Coliseum, at 5601 Oakport St., Wed.-Sun. Morning, afternoon, evening show times. Cost: $16.50+$5.75 fee. Call (800) 316-7439. www.universoulcircus.com
10 – 12
Getting Easier Being GreenGlobal Exchange and Co-op America bring the Green Festival to U.S. cities in an effort to create a place where socially responsible individuals, business and investors can meet and work together in creating a green, global community. Music, art, food. Concourse Exhibition Center, 8th & Brannan, SF. Fri.-Sun. www.greenfestivals.org
11 Planting Seeds at Pier 94
Golden Gate Audubon volunteers will be planting native plants at Pier 94 along the San Francisco Bay as part of a wetland enhancement project, Pier 94 Habitat Restoration Project. Tools and refreshments provided. Sat., 9AM-1PM. Visit www.goldengateaudubon.org, or call (510) 843-2222.
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Ciao! Fellini, Pasolini, RosselliniThose are some of the famous Italian filmmakers of the past. See the best new Italian film at the 10th Anniversary of New Italian Cinema. Marco Bellocchio, will present his new film The Wedding Director, on opening night. All ticket holders are invited to reception. Embarcadero Center Cinemas, San Francisco. More information, call (925) 866 – 9559. www.sffs.org
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Did someone say Champagne?Sam’s Anchor Café is having a fundraiser that will take the guesswork out of selecting the perfect champagne or sparkling wine for the holidays. Take the ferry right to the deck of this popular waterfront restaurant to taste some of the best champagnes and sparkling wines from the area and hors d’oeuvres, of course. Cost: $75 per person, with cases of wine/champagne available at special prices. 27 Main St., Tiburon. Thu., 6:30PM-8:30PM. Tickets: (415) 435-4527. www.samscafe.com
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Lighting the Tree in SFCome to the 42nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Ghirardelli Square. Indulge in some hot chocolate while performers and musicians play. Ask Mr. And Mrs. Claus for gift advice, and then bask in the glow of 2,500 lights as they illuminate the 35-foot Christmas tree. Fri. 5:30PM. www.ghirardellisq.com
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Lighting the Tree in OaklandIt’s that time – time for Oakland Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Twenty Bay Area high school choirs will sing to compete for a $5,000 prize being sponsored by KBLX. Tree + arts + crafts + music + Santa = holiday spirit. Jack London Square, 1-7PM. Tree lighting at 6PM. Call: (866) 295-9853. www.jacklondonsquare.com
NOV Warriors, Come Out and Play
Get your NBA moves on. Get on BART, AC Transit, Capitol Corridor or Amtrak, then bounce right to the Oakland Arena for the Golden State Warrior basketball games. BART stop is Coliseum/Oakland Airport Station. Game nights are Nov. 1, 3, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, with tip off at 7:30PM for all games. Get tickets: Call (888) GSW-HOOP, www.warriors.com
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