Where can you find 10 tons of beef, 4 tons of pasta, 4 tons of calamari, 2 tons of scampi and 2 tons of Christopher Ranch garlic? At the Gilroy Garlic Festival, of course! The 32nd annual ultimate summer food fair includes three days of incredible food, arts and crafts, live entertainment and the return…
Check out the work of local artists at the Summer Art Walk on Saturday, July 17 from 12 Noon to 5pm. This free , self-guided, and public event aims to inspire the Bay Area public to explore the arts community offered by the galleries surrendering Union Square. With over a dozen galleries collaborating on this…
Come support local artists and take something home with you! The nationally acclaimed Renegade Craft Fair will be returning to the Festival Pavilion at San Francisco’s Fort Mason on Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The fair is a premier venue for emerging designers of affordable art goods…
One woman’s junk is another’s treasure. In the case of the Alameda Point Antiques and Collectibles Faire, I found mostly the latter. I have long wanted to check out the Faire – touted as Northern California’s largest antiques and collectibles show. More than 800 outdoor dealers sell their collections on the first Sunday of every month at…
The Whiskies of the World Expo is the popular whisky tasting event, which takes place annually in San Francisco. In its 11th year, the Expo will be held this Saturday March 27, at the beautiful Hotel Nikko. There are several new products making their debut! Along with the gentlemen and women behind them. Plus whiskies…
Open Studios The best place to discover new art and meet the artists is the annual San Francisco Open Studios. This event is the oldest and largest in the United States. Either in group shows or individual art studios, this is your opportunity to fill your walls with real art, so back off on the…
It’s no secret that Barcelona is one fashionable town. However during one of my many trips to Barcelona, I stumbled upon an art studio and craft store tucked-away in the Born district selling handmade knits, totes, jewelry and more. My favorite designs came from the creative duo behind Sirena con Jersey, or Mermaid with Sweater…