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North Beach Festival
Original Juried Arts & Crafts; Live Entertainment Stages featuring alternative pop, rock salsa, swing, classical and more; Animal Blessings, 2 pm both days, National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi, Vallejo & Columbus; Arte di Gesso (Italian street chalk art) and Interactive Art for Children on Vallejo in front of Shrine.

Great American Food and Music Fest
The Great American Food and Music Fest is a one-day event celebrating the rich tradition of classic American fare and music. The occasion will be hosted by the world renowned chef, restaurateur and television personality Bobby Flay.

Joel McHale
Hailing from Seattle, WA and blessed with Irish and Nordic ancestral roots, Joel McHale is one of the whitest and fairest stars around. Armed with sunscreen, his Mariners jersey and plenty of Wellbutrin, Joel became a cast member of Comedy Central's 'Almost Live!

RoboGames 2009
RoboGames invites the best minds from around the world to compete in over 70 different events. Combat robots, walking humanoids, soccer bots, sumo bots, and even androids that do kung-fu. Some robots are autonomous, some are remote controlled - but they're all cool!

32nd Haight-Ashbury Street Fair
The annual street fair features arts and crafts, live entertainment and a children's area.