Explore the many things to do in San Francisco! San Francisco features expansive parks, contemporary and modern art galleries, a vibrant theatre scene, architectural and historical landmarks, and beautiful museums, as well as world-renowned sports teams.
Events Before/During/After the Symposium
Oakland Athletics (A’s) Major League Baseball: home games against the Kansas City Royals (Aug 1-3), against the Tampa Bay Rays (Aug. 4-6), and against the Minnesota Twins (Aug. 7-11). The games are at the Oakland Coliseum, easily reached by taking BART trains to the Coliseum station.
San Jose Earthquakes Major League Soccer (futbol): home game against the Seattle Sounders on Aug. 2 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara (brand new large stadium). Public transport from San Francisco by CalTrain, connecting to VTA light rail in Mountain View.
14th Annual Art + Soul Festival: www.artandsouloakland.com Aug. 2-3. Music, food, and art in beautiful downtown Oakland (14th and Broadway), easily reached by taking BART to the 12th Street Station. Professional and amateur barbecue competition on Aug. 2.
San Francisco Bay Area Aloha Festival: www.pica-org.org Aug. 2-3. Free admission. Pacific Islander music, Polynesian dancing, arts & crafts, and island cuisine. San Mateo Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo.
Los Gatos Fiesta de Artes: www.lgfiesta.org Aug. 9-10. Free admission. Gourmet food, wine, beer, and live music. Los Gatos Civic Center, 100 E. Main Street, Los Gatos.
Golden State Warriors - http://www.nba.com/warriors/
San Jose Sharks - http://sharks.nhl.com/
