History
Emperor Norton’s Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine
meet by Dewey Monument in Union Square Geary Street and Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesEmperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine is a lively, informative, and entertaining walking tour of historic San Francisco led by Emperor Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico.
The Red Ball: a benefit gala for the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History
Museum of Art and History 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesJoin us to celebrate an incredible year at the MAH. The Red Ball is a night of festivities featuring cocktails, dining, and dancing.
The Fifth String: Ziryab’s Passage to Cordoba
ODC Theater 3153 17th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesWith an amazing ensemble of singers, musicians and clowns, The Fifth String playfully tells the story of Ziryab’s beginnings in Iraq, his life as an immigrant to Cordoba, and his lasting contributions to music, fashion, and culture that still reverberate today.
WALiB-Live! We All Live in Bhopal
Subterranean Arthouse 2179 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesWALiB-Live! is the expression of the theme ‘We All Live in Bhopal’ through dance, poetry, song, comedy, and short videos and is part of a series of events Commemorating 30 years of the Union Carbide Gas Disaster in Bhopal.
Luther Burbank Home and Gardens Holiday Open House
Luther Burbank Art and Garden Center 2050 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA, United StatesExperience a charming reminder of bygone days when you tour the home decked out in Victorian holiday finery inside and out. See the latest exhibit and shop for unique Burbank-related items in the Carriage House Museum and Gift Shop.
An Ardenwood Christmas
Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard, Fremont, CA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season in Victorian style! Visit the beautifully decorated Patterson House, sing Christmas carols, search for the Yule log, and visit Father Christmas. Listen to live musical performances, puppet shows and enter the baking contest.
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair!
Cow Palace Exhibition Halls 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City, CA, United StatesThe bustling streets of London, immortalized for all time by the mighty pen of Charles Dickens, form the living backdrop of your excursion into Christmas Past. You are a living part of a Victorian Christmas card come to life!
Holiday Tea and Tours at the Ainsley House
Ainsley House 51 N Central Avenue, Campbell, CA, United StatesThe Campbell Historical Museum and Ainsley House Foundation's traditional English-style Holiday Teas in the Carriage House feature delicate sandwiches, holiday sweets, and champagne as well as a guided tour of the Ainsley House, decorated in its holiday finest.
The Fifth String: Ziryab’s Passage to Cordoba
ODC Theater 3153 17th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesWith an amazing ensemble of singers, musicians and clowns, The Fifth String playfully tells the story of Ziryab’s beginnings in Iraq, his life as an immigrant to Cordoba, and his lasting contributions to music, fashion, and culture that still reverberate today.
Alameda: An Agricultural History
Rhythmix Cultural Works 2513 Blanding Avenue, Alameda, CA, United StatesAlameda Sun publisher and local historian Eric J. Kos will present an earthy history of Alameda in a slide presentation titled Alameda: An Agricultural History.