What: Carnaval San Francisco, the annual two–day festival and grand parade that takes place in San Francisco’s Mission District over Memorial Day weekend, is kicking off its season of events by hosting four free Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras celebrations at different venues in San Francisco for all ages on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 6-9 p.m. The venues include Balançoire, Make-Out Room, Latin American Club and Bissap Baobab.
All are welcome to meet friends, family and neighbors in the heart of San Francisco’s Latino cultural district to enjoy live samba drummers, dancers winding through the party and lively music, from salsa and soca to cumbia and rumba. Guests are invited to wear costumes, masks and beads in celebration of the holiday. The parties are free and open to the public.
Below is the music and dance lineups at Balançoire.
Balançoire (2565 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110)
Dance and Musical Lineup:
• Feline Finesse Dance Company
• Diaspora Fitness Mas Band
• Loco Bloco
• Comunidad Yucateca-Asociación Mayab
• Cuicacalli/ Mariachi Juvenil "La Mision"
• SF State Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble
• Sherman Elementary
• Conjunto Folklórico Panamá America
• Carlos & Chulita Vinyl (DJs)
• Viva La Diva
When: Tuesday, February 28 from 6-9 p.m.
Where: Balançoire
2565 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Cost: Free
Event link: http://www.carnavalsanfrancisco.org/events
Venue link: http://www.balancoiresf.com/
About Carnaval San Francisco
Conceived 39 years ago by a group of local musicians, artists and residents eager to bring the spirit of Latin American and Caribbean culture to San Francisco, Carnaval San Francisco has grown to become the largest annual multicultural celebration in California. Carnaval San Francisco is supported by Brava! For Women in the Arts and San Francisco Grants for the Arts.
What: Carnaval San Francisco, the annual two–day festival and grand parade that takes place in San Francisco’s Mission District over Memorial Day weekend, is kicking off its season of events by hosting four free Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras celebrations at different venues in San Francisco for all ages on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 6-9 p.m. The venues include Balançoire, Make-Out Room, Latin American Club and Bissap Baobab.
All are welcome to meet friends, family and neighbors in the heart of San Francisco’s Latino cultural district to enjoy live samba drummers, dancers winding through the party and lively music, from salsa and soca to cumbia and rumba. Guests are invited to wear costumes, masks and beads in celebration of the holiday. The parties are free and open to the public.
Below is the music and dance lineups at Balançoire.
Balançoire (2565 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110)
Dance and Musical Lineup:
• Feline Finesse Dance Company
• Diaspora Fitness Mas Band
• Loco Bloco
• Comunidad Yucateca-Asociación Mayab
• Cuicacalli/ Mariachi Juvenil "La Mision"
• SF State Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble
• Sherman Elementary
• Conjunto Folklórico Panamá America
• Carlos & Chulita Vinyl (DJs)
• Viva La Diva
When: Tuesday, February 28 from 6-9 p.m.
Where: Balançoire
2565 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Cost: Free
Event link: http://www.carnavalsanfrancisco.org/events
Venue link: http://www.balancoiresf.com/
About Carnaval San Francisco
Conceived 39 years ago by a group of local musicians, artists and residents eager to bring the spirit of Latin American and Caribbean culture to San Francisco, Carnaval San Francisco has grown to become the largest annual multicultural celebration in California. Carnaval San Francisco is supported by Brava! For Women in the Arts and San Francisco Grants for the Arts.
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