They couldn't stop the weird. It's back, but at a new location down Howard Street...

The 9th annual How Weird Street Faire is on Sunday May 4th from 11:11am to 5:55 pm in San Francisco.

This year, the How Weird Street Faire will encompass Howard Street between 1st Street and New Montgomery, 2nd Street between Mission and Howard, and all four blocks of Minna St. and Natoma St. off of 2nd Street. There will be an urban crop circle at the center intersection of Howard and 2nd Streets, at 37°47'12.4"N, 122°23'53.7"W.

The main entrances are on Howard Street & 1st Street and on Howard Street & New Montgomery (with bike parking). This is two blocks from the Montgomery BART and MUNI stop.

The day is open to all ages, with requested donation of $10 (or $5 in costume, with kids free).

The How Weird Street Faire is an experiment in creating peace, and a benefit for the non-profit World Peace Through Technology Organization. For its ninth year, this fun-filled event is moving to a new location near downtown San Francisco. This year there will be seven city blocks filled with art and celebration, food and vendors from around the world selling unique and creative wares, and non-profit organizations to educate and inspire. And there will be performance artists and thousands of people in colorful costumes dancing in the streets.

Music stages representing some of the best electronic music in the world will be found throughout the faire. This year will feature nine stages of music during the day, each stage an exercise in peace through collaborations of collectives and artists; including CCC, Lowpro Lounge, Tantra, An-ten-nae, Muti Music, El Circo, Raindance, Koinonea, Cyberset, Sunset, Om Records, Space Cowboys, Groove Garden, Mystic Beat Lounge, Earthdance, Surya Dub, Non Stop Bhangra, Electric Vardo, Yoga Tai Chi Collective, Symbiosis, Opel, Deep End, Opulent Temple, Supperclub, and more.

For the first time this year, the How Weird Street Faire will incorporate a full evening program into the festivities with "How Weird At Night". At 6pm, the faire moves indoors to several prime locations located immediately within the faire site footprint, and one only two blocks away. Stages from the faire will be hosting music and other performances at venues include Club NV, Temple, Supperclub, 111 Minna Gallery, and more. The evening costs only $10 for the first venue, and $5 for each additional venue. The evening venues are 21 and over only, going from 6 pm to 2 am. Full details will be posted on the website, including additional venues, schedules, and a map of all the activities.

This year, there will be a special Community Action Zone during the day inside San Francisco’s greenest nightclub Temple, located at 540 Howard Street (within the faire site). Technology that fosters peace and sustainability will be exhibited, and there will be talks and interactive workshops. Come inside to be inspired from Noon to 4:30 pm.

The How Weird Street Faire continues to support sustainable actions and education. This year, the faire is maximizing recycling and composting, aiming for zero waste. The faire utilizes many resource-saving and earth-sparing tools and tactics. All food vendor supplies are biodegradable, keeping it simple and compostable, with paper cups, paper plates, and napkins. All of the power for the faire is run on biodiesel, thanks to Green Sector. And there will be environmentally-themed carnival games provided by the Sustainable Living Roadshow. Electronics recycling is available through Green Citizen on 2nd and Howard Street (within the faire site). Green Mary will again be providing a waste diversion and eco-education campaign, featuring information on how you can make your life waste-free. Plus there will be water refill stations to reuse your plastic bottles.

Come join San Francisco's most unique peace celebration.

Please check the website for regularly updated information…
www.HowWeird.org