EVENTS & TRAFFIC : Saturday January 26th through Friday February 1st

January 25, 2019 Bob Cassinelli

Critical Mass

Friday, January 25: The Critical Mass bicycle ride will begin at Embarcadero Plaza (formerly Justin Herman Plaza) at 6 p.m. There will be heavy traffic in the area.

Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show

Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cow Palace

Spend a day or two with man’s best friend at the Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show this weekend at the Cow Palace. The premier benched dog show on the West Coast, anyone attending this event can meet and get to know the dogs at the show at special benches organized by breed. Dogs from around the Bay Area and beyond will compete for Best in Show (and the adoration of the audience).

Fort Point Living History Day

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fort Point

Fort Point is called to action once again for the annual Fort Point Living History Day. Experience first-hand the momentous era of the American Civil War from live reenactors through infantry and artillery demonstrations, medicine in the 1800s, music, Victorian dance and exhibits displaying the lives of men, women, and children of days past.

Flag raising ceremony at 10 a.m.
Infantry drills occur every hour on the hour
Artillery discussions occur every hour on the half hour
Concurrent demonstrations throughout the day – 1800s medicine, musician, and civilian
Flag lowering ceremony at 4:30 p.m.

Walk for Life

Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
Market Street East of Civic Center

The annual Walk for Life, which draws thousands of participants each year, will begin at 12:30 p.m. with a rally in the Civic Center/UN Plaza. At 1:30 p.m., the walk will move east on Market to Justin Herman Plaza.

Street Closures

Market Street will be closed to traffic between 10th and Fremont streets from 1 p.m. to approximately 6 p.m. Cross traffic between gaps in marchers will not be allowed. Mission Street between South Van Ness and Steuart Street will be closed to create a transit only street for Muni service diverted from Market Street.