This year, the 9th Annual How Weird Street Faire moves to a new location (2nd and Howard) and also adds an evening portion to its festivities with “How Weird at Night.” It's seven blocks of art and celebration.

A benefit for the non-profit World Peace Through Technology organization, the faire has grown from a small gathering in 1999 to over 10,000 in 2007. This year, organizers expect even bigger numbers, given the event’s new SoMa location – now just a short walk to Yerba Buena Gardens and the museum district. It’s also near the Montogomery BART station and several Muni stops. Public transportation is encouraged.

Beginning at 11:11 a.m., the faire will once again bring together a diverse union of artists, vendors, and individuals. Music will play on nine stages throughout the day, sustainable info will be shared, and people – both local and visiting – will meet, dance, and mingle. Since its beginning, the How Weird Street Faire has been an “experiment in creating peace.” A bar it continues to raise each year. Admission/donation is $5 (if in costume) or $10 (if not). The event is open to all ages and kids attend for free.

The idea behind How Weird remains an effort to bring as many people together as possible to interact, learn, and collectively have a good time. The success of this event in recent years has prompted its new-location move, as well as its expansion into the evening. The inaugural “How Weird at Night” will begin at 6 p.m., as festivities move indoors to nearby venues for music and live performance. Venues include Club NV, Temple, Supper Club, and 111 Minna Gallery. Admission is $10 for the first venue and $5 for each thereafter.

^{* Artwork © The World Peach Through Technology Organization.}