Drummers and dancers celebrate music and dance from across Africa and the diaspora on the lawn, with drum and dance lessons, face painting for kids, and food and craft vendors.
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- Asian Art Museum Museums
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- Children’s Creativity Museum Museums
- SFMOMA Museums
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Getting there by Muni
Nearest BART: 16th Street / Mission, about 7 min walk.
Straight-line distance from the venue; check SFMTA for times and service changes. From our Events by Muni data, October 1, 2026.
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Cite this page: Project SF, “African Arts Festival”, projectsf.com/events/african-arts-festival/ (updated ).