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People who love books love Litquake, the yearly literary festival held every fall in San Francisco. Renowned authors are on hand for lectures and book signings, and interesting panels, workshops and parties are also part of what makes Litquake such an essential event for both readers and writers of all backgrounds. One of the highlights of this event is the three-hour Lit-Crawl through the Mission District that features stops at galleries, bookstores, bars and cafes.

The adage that one man's junk is another man's treasure is quite true when you walk through Cole Valley Antiques. The store specializes in antique furniture and various vintage items that will surely become conversation pieces when you add them to your home's decor. The store features such vintage and collectible items as porcelain, lighting, hats, clocks, frames, art, crystal, and flatware, just to name a few. Their inventory is based on frequent acquisitions, so check back regularly to find the treasure you've been searching for!

The Asian culture is a vital part of San Francisco's identity. To celebrate the cultural contributions, you can get a deeper and quite colorful view when you visit the Asian Art Museum. This museum is one of the largest venues in the world devoted entirely to Asian art. When you enter the venue, you will be struck by the incredible variety of pieces which number to over 15,000. Every one of these exhibits span nearly 6,000 years of history. The sheer depth and breadth of the art presented here is a sweeping introduction to Asia's major cultures as well as those of India, Tibet, China, Japan and Korea.

Chinatown is arguably one of the most famous sites in San Francisco. However, it can sometimes be a little intimidating venturing out into this section of town because of the language barrier and other factors. Luckily, all of your apprehension will melt away when you take the Wok Wiz Chinatown Tour. This enjoyable walking tour through Chinatown is led by a guide who is quite familiar with the culture, oftentimes the guide is a native of or descendent of China, adding a unique, personal touch to the proceedings. And once the tour winds down, you can enjoy an excellent Dim Sum lunch and ask any questions you may have. In all, the Wok Wiz Chinatown Tour will make you feel right at home!