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How Weird Street Faire is the longest-running dance festival on the West Coast, celebrating music, art, costumes, dancing, and weirdness, for one day every year, in the heart of downtown San Francisco, CA. Learn more: www.howweird.org

Nine stages  of music, Art Alley, Marketplace, costumes & more in downtown San Francisco

How Weird is gathering the tribes back together again! Music, art, a unique marketplace, performances, and more!

The 20th annual How Weird Street Faire“Time Warp: A Love Story”Sunday May 5, 2019 from Noon to 8pmCentered at Howard and 2nd Streets, San Francisco, Earth$20 for a Magic Pass at the faire, $15 in advance.For more info visit http://HowWeird.org
How Weird is a celebration of peace, creativity, and weirdness. The faire features music and art, a unique and quirky marketplace, a cannabis education area, many performances, and a wide range of excitement. There will be thousands of people in colorful costumes dancing in the streets of San Francisco.
There will be printed programs at the faire, with the map and music schedules and magic specials and a whole lot more. Grab one on your way into the faire.
A Magic Pass! This year it is a bracelet.The faire costs $20 at the entrances, and $15 in advance, and comes with a Magic Pass that includes many discounts, specials, and free things throughout the event. If you like to shop or eat, then you will probably end up saving money with the pass. The faire recommends getting the presale passes to save money and time when arriving. Early bird passes will be $11.11 for a limited time.
To see the updated list of magic specials go to http://howweird.org/magic-passes/
How Weird’s weirdest theme yet!    This year’s theme is “Time Warp: A Love Story”, a romantic look at time and the world around us, with a trip back to the Eighties. The 1880s and the 1980s, together at last in a dance-off for the ages. Dress accordingly.It’s time to dance! With the How Weird 2019 soundtrack by...
Raindance & InorbitTemple NightclubMountain Lion Hi-FiSix Degrees RecordsCCCMuti Music & Northern NightsBootie Mashup & Heavy Petting ZooPulse SFOpulent Chill
The How Weird Street Faire showcases some of the best electronic dance music played on some of the world’s most advanced sound technology. Cutting-edge artists from across the Bay Area provide an unforgettable dance experience. For 2019, there will be 9 stages of music, representing different communities and musical styles, including house, techno, trance, breaks, bass, dub, downtempo, world beat, and some mashups of everything else. Together they form one of the most diverse and talented electronic music festivals.There will be plenty to dance to, and plenty to enjoy.The How Weird Marketplace    The How Weird Street Faire is filled with over 100 vendors from around the world selling unique and designer goods. From clothing to art to jewelry and accessories, you can find interesting things and new styles for the beginning of the 2019 festival season. How Weird features an unusually diverse shopping experience that you won’t find anywhere else. Food trucks and local restaurants will offer a wide variety of meals, and there will be delicious drinks. The How Weird website will list who will be there, and what specials they will be offering, at http://HowWeird.org/magic-passes.Art AlleyArt Alley will showcase the visual arts, with live and exhibited artwork, interactive pieces, and local craft vendors. Art Alley takes place on Tehama Street off of 2nd Street. Stroll the legendary open air gallery, and be inspired by the abundance of creativity. There will be visionary artists from around the Bay Area, along with the sounds of dub music.  Green Alley    Green Alley will be located on 2nd Street this year. It will be filled with cannabis-related booths, educational opportunities, and visionary presentations. The Green Alley stage will feature inspiring talks and downtempo music by Six Degrees Records. Come learn and be delighted by the evolution of cannabis culture. There will be useful information and networking, but no sales of cannabis at the faire this year.


The four entrances to the faire are located at: ●    Howard and 1st Streets●    Howard and New Montgomery Streets●    Folsom and 2nd Streets●    Mission and 2nd StreetIt is strongly recommended to take public transportation to the faire. It is very difficult to find parking these days. The How Weird Street Faire is located a short walk from Market Street and the Montgomery BART station, as well as Transbay Terminal, Caltrains Station, and many MUNI lines.How Weird welcomes all ages, and all types of people. The faire is handicapped accessible. Glass bottles and weapons are not allowed in the faire, bags may be searched when entering. Please come to the faire with an open mind, dancing shoes, and a colorful costume.About the faireThe How Weird Street Faire is centered at Howard and 2nd Streets, or 37°47’12.4″ N, 122°23’53.7″ W. The faire is located in the SoMa district of San Francisco, what has become the center of the technology industry for the city, and perhaps the world. The area is also home to a large concentration of art galleries and museums. The faire, the area, and the participants represent the convergence of art and technology, the fusion of creativity and possibilities. How Weird encourages fresh perspectives and new ways of viewing the world.The How Weird Street Faire is a project of and benefit for the educational nonprofit World Peace Through Technology Organization, showing the world that peace is possible. The faire brings diverse people together to make connections and find common ground. Dancing knows no boundaries or political affiliation, and music, more than any other form of communication, is able to transcend differences between people. See how fun peace can be at a place where everyone is free to express themselves as they are, no matter how strange that may be. It is a festival of acceptance and appreciation of differences. And in these weird times, that is needed more than ever.


F.A.Q.
Should I wear a costume?Absolutely! Pick a weird one. Styles from the 1880s and the 1980s are big this year.Entrances?There are 4 entrances to the faire, and each will have a separate presale line:Howard & New Montgomery StreetsHoward & 1st StreetsFolsom & 2nd StreetsMission & 2nd StreetsDirections?The How Weird Street Faire takes place in the heart of San Francisco's SoMa district. It is centered at Howard & 2nd Streets, a few blocks south of Market Street, and a block east of Yerba Buena Gardens. The coordinates are 37°47’12.4″ N, 122°23’53.7″ WThe faire is near the Montgomery BART station, Transbay Terminal, Caltrain Station, and MUNI. We recommend taking public transportation to the faire. There is also a taxi waiting area at 1st Street and Howard. We recommend arriving early, the faire starts at Noon.Is there parking?Parking is very hard to find. We strongly recommend taking public transportation to the faire. We are close to many options.Bike parking?There will be self-service bike parking on Natoma Street, with an entrance on New Montgomery Street. Park your bike before entering the faire. Please lock your bike over the top of the barricades, not on the side. There will be security watching the bikes.UFO parking?The designated Flyer Saucer landing zone is at 37°47’16.62″N, 122°23’53.92″WHandicapped accessible?Yes, the faire is handicapped accessible. It is at street level.Is it all ages?Yes, the faire welcomes people of all ages, and all ages attend. Children 12 and under can come into the faire without a Magic Pass. But because of the loud noise and dense crowds, we do not encourage bringing young children to the faire. Earphones are strongly recommended for children.Can I bring my dog?Dogs are not allowed. Please don’t bring them, it’s too crowded and loud.Can I DJ at the faire?How Weird does not book any of the DJs. Each stage decides their own line-ups. You would need to contact the stages if you want to play at the faire.Are there ins and outs?Yes, and if you have a Magic Pass it will make it easier to come back in the faire.What time should I arrive?Arrive at Noon. The faire starts at noon, and you don’t want to miss any of the fun. The music will also start at noon. And the vendors will be open at noon. Even Art Alley will be shining at noon.Lost and found?Lost and Found is located in the Info Booth, where you will also find answers to all of your faire questions.Weather?The How Weird Street Faire is a rain or shine event. We hope for shine.Are there more answers and questions?Sure, there is more on the How Weird website…http://howweird.org/f-a-q/



The 20th annual How Weird Street Faire“Time Warp: A Love Story”Sunday May 5, 2019 from Noon to 8pmCentered at Howard and 2nd Streets, San Fr

Tickets are available at the door (cash only)

This is your invitation to the Dance. The weirdest dance in the world. Join us as we take a time warp back to the 1970s, a time of high weirdness and shiny things...
How Weird 2018The Disco Ball Inferno
Sunday May 6, 2018Noon to 8pmHoward & 2nd Streets, Downtown San Francisco, EarthFor more info visit http://HowWeird.org
Come celebrate peace, creativity,and the start to the 2018 festival season!


With 10 stages of cutting-edge electronic dance music!Inspiring live and exhibited artwork on Art Alley!Local arts and craft vending and yummy food!Vendors from around the world with unique goods!An educational celebration of cannabis culture on Green Alley!And thousands of people in colorful costumes dancing in the streets!
Celebrate How Weird Day with the How Weird Day Parade
May 6, 2018 is officially “How Weird Day”, as declared by the Board of Supervisors of the city and county of San Francisco. San Francisco deserves a holiday that celebrates weirdness, creativity, and peace. So do all people. Festivities include dancing and the inaugural How Weird Day Parade. The parade will start at Howard and 1st Street at 2:22 pm and wind its way through the faire, complete with marching bands and assorted weirdness. Emperor Norton I will be leading the How Weird Day Parade, and the Mission Delirium Brass Band will be playing music. The parade will stop at the Green Alley stage near Tehama and 1st Street, where the founder of the faire Brad Olsen will read the San Francisco Proclamation declaring How Weird Day.

In the not too far away future, we shall harken back to a simpler time, a funkier time, a more colorful time. It was a time of bellbottoms and big collars. A time of big cars and bigger hair. A time when lava lamps lit the land, and rocks were pets. Remember when fun was really fun?The Disco Ball Inferno - a powerful theme based on a true story. The greatest story ever danced!
DANCE MUSIC STAGES
PRODUCED BY...SymbiosisCCC (Consortium of Collective Consciousness)Muti MusicEnchanted ForestNorthern NightsOpel and Opulent TempleTantra and FusionSix Degrees RecordsMountain Lion Hi-FiSomaFMThink You Can DJ Game Show
To see who is playing at the faire check the How Weird website for updated information...http://howweird.org/music-stages/

ART ALLEY
Art Alley will shine once again with the abundance of creativity that the San Francisco Bay Area is famous for. There will be live and exhibited artwork in a rustic urban setting. Be inspired by the wonders. There will also be local arts and crafts vendors, and ambient music from local legends SomaFM.
HOW WEIRD MARKETPLACE
There will be unique and exciting vendors from around the world selling designer goods, clothing, jewelry, art, food, and drinks. Come find new things for the 2018 festival season. From the weird to the wonderful, you can find it all. Plus each vendor and bar will be offering specials that come with Magic Pass!
GREEN ALLEY
Green Alley will be located on Tehama Street near 1st Street this year. It will be filled with cannabis-related booths, educational opportunities, and visionary presentations. The Green Alley stage will feature inspiring talks and groovy downtempo music by Six Degrees Records. Come learn and be delighted by the evolution of cannabis culture. There will be useful information but no sales of cannabis at the faire this year.
ENTRANCES
Less waiting, more fun! We will be introducing many changes to reduce the wait time at arrival, and will be adding a 4th entrance this year. The entrances will be at…Howard & New Montgomery StreetsHoward & First StreetsSecond & Folsom StreetsSecond & Mission StreetsWe strongly recommend taking public transportation to the faire. We are very close to MUNI, BART, regional bus, and Caltrain stops. The faire is a short walk from Montgomery and Market Streets. It can be hard to find parking near the faire, many new building have gone up recently.
MAGIC PASSES
The entrance pass will cost $20 at the door.This year the Magic Pass is required for entry to the faire. In the past, the entrance has been a sliding scale donation. We are working with the city to increase security and help control the crowds, while making the faire experience better for everyone. The neighborhood has changed a lot since we moved there, and we are grateful to be there. The passes will still be Magical. There will be specials at all the faire vendors, including discounts and fun activities and free things. To see all the specials check the How Weird website…http://howweird.org/magic-passes/We recommend getting the presale Magic Passes to save money and time when you arrive, and to show your early support.
The cost of presale passes are $15, or early bird presales for only $11.11.The early bird presales have ended.
If you really want to enjoy the faire in comfort, there is the Exceptionally Weird VIP Experience, which includes a cozy lounge on Natoma Street with bathrooms, couches and chairs, tables, and a bar. Included in the experience is a free drink, a sticker, and a large poster. Plus there will be special music from DJ Seven, DJ Sol, and Terbo Ted. The Exceptionally Weird VIP Experience is $50 and includes all the magic specials.
The How Weird Street Faire is a project of the nonprofit World Peace Through Technology Organization, showing the world that peace is possible. The faire brings diverse people together to make connections and find common ground. Dancing knows no boundaries or political affiliation, and music, more than any other form of communication, is able to transcend differences between people. Come see how fun peace can be. And keep on dancing!The Fantastic Towering Disco Ball and the Far Out Funky Inferno.Can You Dig It? It’s Out of Sight!What the critics are saying…“Shocking and thought provoking, with a funky beat.”“A heartwarming and loud action-filled romp by the Bay.”“Compelling. Riveting. Unforgetable.”“One word: It’s time to boogie!”“Nanu nanu indeed!”

This faire is dedicated to all the generations of people that have danced, and taken their dance to the weird level.

And now for something completely different…Coming to a street faire near you!*THE PRESALES END ON SATURDAY MAY 5THAFTER THAT THE MAGIC PASSES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE FAIRE ON SUNDAY MAY 6TH
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F.A.Q.
Should I wear a costume?Absolutely! Pick a weird one. Styles from the 1970s are big this year.Entrances?There are 4 entrances to the faire:Howard & New Montgomery StreetsHoward & 1st StreetsFolsom & 2nd StreetsMission & 2nd StreetsEach faire entrance will have a shortened line for presale Magic Passes.Directions?The How Weird Street Faire takes place in the heart of San Francisco's SoMa district. It is centered at Howard & 2nd Streets, a few blocks south of Market Street, and a block east of Yerba Buena Gardens. The coordinates are 37°47’12.4″ N, 122°23’53.7″ WThe faire is near the Montgomery BART station, Transbay Terminal, Caltrain Station, and MUNI. We recommend taking public transportation to the faire. There is also a taxi waiting area at 1st Street and Howard. We recommend arriving early, the faire starts at Noon.Is there parking?Parking is very hard to find. We strongly recommend taking public transportation to the faire. We are close to many options.Bike parking?There will be self-service bike parking on Natoma Street, with an entrance on New Montgomery Street. Park your bike before entering the faire. Please lock your bike over the top of the barricades, not on the side. There will be security watching the bikes.UFO parking?The designated Flyer Saucer landing zone is at 37°47’16.62″N, 122°23’53.92″WHandicapped accessible?Yes, the faire is handicapped accessible. It is at street level.Is it all ages?Yes, the faire welcomes people of all ages, and all ages attend. Children 12 and under can come into the faire without a Magic Pass. But because of the loud noise and dense crowds, we do not encourage bringing young children to the faire. Earphones are strongly recommended for children.Can I bring a backpack?Yes, but all bags will be searched. Glass and weapons are not allowed.Can I bring my dog?Dogs are not allowed. Please don’t bring them, it’s too crowded and loud.Can I DJ at the faire?How Weird does not book any of the DJs. Each stage decides their own line-ups. You would need to contact the stages if you want to play at the faire.Are there ins and outs?Yes, and if you have a Magic Pass it will make it easier to come back in the faire.What time should I arrive?Arrive at Noon. The faire starts at noon, and you don’t want to miss any of the fun. The music will also start at noon. And the vendors will be open at noon. Even Art Alley will be shining at noon.Lost and found?Lost and Found is located in the Info Booth, where you will also find answers to all of your faire questions.Weather?The How Weird Street Faire is a rain or shine event. We hope for shine.Are there more answers and questions?Sure, there is more on the How Weird website…http://howweird.org/f-a-q/


Tickets are available at the door (cash only)

This is your invitation to the Dance. The weirdest dance in the world. Join us as we take a t

SUMMER OF WEIRDThe 18th annual How Weird Street Faire
Sunday May 7, 2017Noon to 8pmCentered at Howard and 2nd StreetsDowntown San Francisco, Earth$20 for a Magic Button at the faire.For more information visit http://HowWeird.org/
THE PRESALES END AT 5PM ON SATURDAY MAY 6TH
AFTER THAT THE MAGIC BUTTONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FAIRE ON SUNDAY

On May 7, 2017, a unique gathering of the tribes will occur in downtown San Francisco for a Celebration of Peace. It will be a tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, and the 18th annual How Weird Street Faire, featuring the current generation of creative countercultures. Bring flowers, bring costumes, bring love, bring peace.
We join together to affirm our unity, generate waves of joy, and expand our consciousness. Turn on, tune in, and be weird.There will be dancing in the streets at 11 stages of world-class electronic music, spectacular performances, fantastic foods, unique vendors, visionary art, inspiring creativity, and peace technology exhibits. The faire will take place from Noon to 8pm, come early to catch all of the fun.How Weird is centered at Howard and 2nd Streets, San Francisco, Earth. Located at the convergence of art and technology for the city, and the world. The faire is easily accessible by public transportation, while parking has become very difficult. It is a short walk to the Montgomery Station on Market Street.The How Weird theme for 2017 is “Summer of Weird”, paying tribute to the cultural pioneers that inspired us and brought us further, while celebrating the continuing evolution of culture and expression. Participants are encouraged to come with flowers in their hair, and colorful costumes suitable for dancing. It will be extremely groovy.The How Weird Street Faire is open to all ages, and all nationalities. The faire is handicapped accessible. The How Weird Street Faire celebrates acceptance and appreciates diversity. Leave your fear behind.
The faire entrances (or gates) are at:Howard & 1st StreetsHoward & New Montgomery StreetsMission & 2nd StreetsThis is where you will pick up your presale Magic Button, at the faster "Presales Only" line.
The Magic Button comes with many discounts and specials and free goodies and fun activities!You can see the updated list here - http://howweird.org/magic-stickers/

The music line-ups and schedules are at...http://howweird.org/music-stages/

There are lots of exciting additions to the faire this year! 
New this year is Circus Alley on Minna Street, featuring a music stage by Skyhigh Odditorium and aerial performances. There will be entertainment curated by Madamn Burnz, including handbalancing acts, contortionists, pole arcobatics, and performance dance. Circus Alley will be an interactive environment with face painters, stilt walkers, and clowns, as well as a diverse line-up of music throughout the day with Cerebellum Projekt.
Also new this year is Green Alley, an exhibition of hemp and cannabis culture. Green Alley will feature select exhibitors, the Canna Education Center with a wide range of talks, and a dub music stage by Mountain Lion Hi-Fi. Talk topics include legal information, medical applications, grow technology, and information about the hemp plant. Speakers include Tim Blake, Swami Chaitanya and Nikki Lastreto, Ed Rosenthal, Patrick Goggin, and more. Green Alley will be located on Tehama Street off of 2nd Street, across from Art Alley. Green Alley is open to all How Weird Street Faire participants. There will be no sales of cannabis at the faire.
Art Alley will be overflowing with sensational delights this year, filling Tehama Street from 2nd to 1st Streets. There will be a new craft area from San Francisco’s Museum of Craft and Design, featuring an interactive booth where participants can make flower arrangements for their hair. Surrounding that will be live and exhibited artwork and local art vendors, showcasing the extreme creativity of the Bay Area.

For 2017, there will be a special new item… the Magic Button.
The Magic Button is a collectible metal pin button will go to those that give $20 at the faire entrances, or for less in advance online. The Magic Button is available in limited quantities. Everyone who orders a presale Magic Button will receive a button!
The Magic Button comes with lots of freebies and discounts at the vendors, including $2 off drinks at the bars. There will also be fun activities and exciting specials. Enjoy all that the faire has to offer!
For a list of this year's vendors and their Magic benefits visit http://howweird.org/magic-stickers/

A REVOLUTION YOU CAN DANCE TO!
The legendary soundtrack for the Summer of Weird will be provided by Northern California sound collectives, including the CCC, SomaFM, Symbiosis, Muti Music, Enchanted Forest, Northern Nights, Pulse SF, Temple Nightclub, Mountain Lion Hi-Fi, Underground Nomads, Cypher Sessions, Solid Gold Jacuzzi, Skyhigh Odditorium, and more.There will also be a Lagunitas Beer Circus off the center intersection with exciting performances and music and lots of fun games to play.The How Weird Street Faire features some of the top stage producers, DJs, and sound systems on the planet. They will be featuring a wide range of electronic dance music by local and international artists. How Weird is an annual reunion of the tribes for electronic music dancers of all sorts.

50 YEARS OF PEACE CELEBRATIONS
The SF Oracle proclaimed in 1967, “A new concept of celebrations must emerge, become conscious, and be shared, so a revolution can be formed with a renaissance of compassion, awareness, and love, and the revelation of unity for all mankind.” How Weird is proud to continue the great San Francisco tradition of taking celebrations further.
The How Weird Street Faire is a project of the nonprofit World Peace Through Technology Organization, showing the world that peace is possible. After half a century, peace is needed more than ever. 
 
HOW WEIRD 2017 FAIRE MAP

You can pick up the Magic Button at the Presales Line at each entrance to the faire.
To help make things go quickly, please have a receipt of your purchase when you arrive and a photo ID. You can use your phone, or paper, or ID if needed.




FAQs

Entrances?
There are 3 entrances to the faire:Howard & New Montgomery StreetsHoward & 1st StreetsMission & 2nd StreetsEach faire entrance will have a shortened line for presale Magic Button buyers.Directions?The How Weird Street Faire takes place in the heart of the SoMa district of San Francisco. It is centered at Howard & 2nd Streets, a few blocks south of Market Street, and a block east of Yerba Buena Gardens. The coordinates are 37°47’12.4″ N, 122°23’53.7″ WThe faire is near the Montgomery BART station, Transbay Terminal, Caltrain Station, and MUNI. We recommend taking public transportation to the faire. There is also a taxi waiting area at 1st Street and Howard. We recommend arriving early, the faire starts at Noon.Car parking?If you drive, it can be hard to find parking. For short stays, you can go to the parking garage at 5th & Mission Streets.Bike parking?This year there will be self-service bike parking on Natoma Street, with an entrance on New Montgomery Street. Park your bike before entering the faire. Please lock your bike over the top of the barricades, not on the side. There will be security watching the bikes.UFO parking?The designated Flyer Saucer landing zone is at 37°47’16.62″N, 122°23’53.92″WHandicapped accessible?Yes, the faire is handicapped accessible. It is at street level.Ages?How Weird is a place where all are welcome. The faire is open to all ages, but we recommend ear plugs or headphones for children.Are dogs allowed?No. Dogs are not allowed at the How Weird Street Faire this year, because of problems. Only service dogs can enter the faire.What about other animals?We strongly discourage bringing pets to How Weird, because of the large crowds and loud noise.What can’t I bring to the event?Glass bottles are not allowed, nor are weapons. Bags and people may be searched going into the faire.What can I bring to the event?Smiles, flowers, a colorful costume, and an open mind.Are costumes required?Yes, they are. You can go as yourself, or go as someone else. We recommend something colorful, creative, fun, and weird. Weird is always in style. Magic Buttons are the perfect compliment to every costume.Are there ins and outs?Yes, there are. And if you have a Magic Button, it will make it easier to come back in the faire.What time should I arrive?Arrive at Noon. The faire starts at noon, and you don’t want to miss any of the fun. The music will also start at noon. And the vendors will be open at noon. Even Art Alley will be shining at noon.Lost and found?Lost and Found is located in the Info Booth, where you will also find answers to all of your faire questions.

 

SUMMER OF WEIRDThe 18th annual How Weird Street Faire
Sunday May 7, 2017Noon to 8pmCentered at Howard and 2nd StreetsDowntown San Francisco,

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