The San Francisco International Arts Festival continues this week with kyogen performances by national living treasure of Japan, Mansako Nomura and Mansaku-no Kai and international collaborations featuring: AXIS Dance Company and the Marc Brew Company from England; The Crazy Cloud Collection by inkBoat and Ko Murobushi of Japan and the Earplay Ensemble with Melody of China.
White Rabbit, Red Rabbit continues at the International Festival Lounge with performances by Bob Ernst, Patty Silver, Michael Gene Sullivan, Paul Flores, Rhodessa Jones and Keith Hennessy (read reviews from week one in the SF Chronicle and SJ Mercury here).
Music performances in the International Festival Lounge by JouJou, YeYe, Allison Lovejoy, Madan Oak and Mark Deutsch. Free shows by Melinda Lopez, Karl Kronin, Hélène Renaut and Vernon Bush. Also in the Lounge for the Art Exhibit, they’ll be featuring works by Paul Morin and John Kraft, crafts and jewelry by local crafters.
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