What's Happening | Upcoming Bay Area Events

 

June 10 -11, 2017

 

 

Upcoming Weekend Events in Pacific Union's San Francisco, Marin County, Sonoma and Napa, the Peninsula and South Bay, and East Bay Regions

 

 

 

SAN FRANCISCO EVENTS

 

 

 

 

 

Spring India Day Festival

Sat, June 10. 11AM to 6PM

FREE For All Ages

@ Union Square

Get a taste of Indian culture this weekend with the Spring India Day Festival. There will be free gifts, makeovers, LGBT & cancer survivor fashion show, photo booths, food and more.

 

Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Festival & Expo

Sat-Sun, June 10-11. All Day

FREE For All Ages

@ Marina Green

This triathlon is sure to have anyone's heart racing with a 1.5 mile swim, 18 mile bike race, and 8 mile run. Come and join the festivities as you watch amazing athletes compete from the Marina Green. The expo will showcase the latest products and services in the health & fitness industry.

Civil War Days Festival &

Battle Reenactments

Sat, June 10-11. 11AM to 3PM
FREE For All Ages

@ Angle Island

Visitors are invited to explore the 1863 Union Army post at Camp Reynolds, a real Civil War era army camp. There will be exciting mock battles between the Union and Confederate forces, among other great activities.

 

San Francisco Free Folk Festival 2017

Sat, June 10. 12PM to 10PM

FREE For All Ages

@ Everett Middle School

Headed into its 41st year, the SF Free Folk Festival celebrates folk music and dance through free concerts and workshops from all over the world. There's fun activities for the whole family!

 

Candlestick Mural Unveiling

Sat, June 10. 11AM to 4PM
FREE For All Ages

@ The Midway

Check out the unveiling of 14, large scale murals created by Bayview artists and youths to celebrate Candlestick's past and future. This event features interactive installations, along with complimentary BBQ and refreshments.

Taste of Mendocino

Sat, June 10. 1PM to 5PM
Ages 21+ / Prices vary

@ Fort Mason Center

Taste of Mendocino is a signature food and wine event- featuring 30 Mendocino wineries pouring world-class wines. With artisanal food producers in the mix, you can bet this is going to be a great time.

 

 

MARIN, NAPA, SONOMA EVENTS

 

 

 

 

 

Arts Guild: Next Generation Exhibition and Block Party

Fri, June 9. 11AM

For All Ages / Prices vary

@ 140 East Napa Street, Sonoma

Join us for a community event at almost every store on the block. With the warm Sonoma nights, strolling around, enjoying the music by Ellie James and feasting on refreshments is a great way to ease into our Next Generation exhibit, highlighting young artists.

 

Huichica Music Festival

Fri, June 9. 3PM  

Ages 21+ / Prices vary

@ Gundlach Bundschu Winery

Huichica is a different kind of festival. It combines the intimate performances with great artists, food and wine in a beautiful landscape. Come discover something different.

The Face of Petaluma: 

Portraits of Our Town

Sat, June 10-24. 11AM

For All Ages / Prices vary

@ Petaluma Arts Center

Discover the essence of Petaluma through this contemporary photographic portrayal of current Petaluma residents. This intimate insight will reveal local residents and their diversely relevant stories.

2017 Sonoma County Hot Air

Balloon Classic

Sat, June 10-11. 4AM to 10:30PM

For All Ages / Prices vary

@ 700 Windsor River Road, Windsor

Join us in wine country for our 27th anniversary. From inflation to launch with food booths, crafts and a kids play area, this family friendly event will be a memorable one.

 

Kronos Quartet

Sun, June 11. 5PM

For All Ages / Prices vary

@ Osher Marin JCC

Kronos Quartet is a Grammy award-winning contemporary string quartet. Considered one of the world's most celebrated and influential ensembles, with over a thousand concerts under their belts; this is a do not miss performance.

 

 

PENINSULA, SOUTH BAY EVENTS

 

 

 

 

 

Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull

Fri, June 9. 7:30PM 

For All Ages / Prices vary

@ SAP Center, San Jose

Spanish heart throb, Enrique Iglesias will be performing this weekend and is widely regarded as the King of Latin Pop. Who wouldn't want to be serenaded to?

 

San Mateo County Fair

Fri-Sun, June 10-18. 

For All Ages / Times and prices vary

@ 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo

The fair will be host to a plethora of things from petting zoos, baking competitions, live entertainment, fair rides and prizes to various vendors. You can certainly get lost while having a whole lot of fun.

Sesame Street Live! Elmo Makes Music

Sat-Sun, June 10-11. 

For All Ages / Prices and times vary

@ City National Civic, San Jose

When the new music teacher's instruments go missing, Elmo, Abby Cadaddy, Big Bird and more come to the rescue and discover instruments they never knew existed. 

 

Spring into Summer Parade

Sat, June 10. 10AM

FREE For All Ages 

@ Franklin Parkway to Delaware St.,

San Mateo

Join the procession and the fun! There will be marching bands, floats, scout troops, drill and dance teams, cheer squads, equestrian acts and more!

 

Kidchella

Sun, June 11. 11AM to 1PM

FREE For All Ages

@ Courthouse Square, Redwood City

Dance to Purple Fox and the Heebie Jeebies at Kidchella! Kidchella is a Redwood City music series especially for kids to provide a fun interactive experience.

 

 

EAST BAY EVENTS

 

 

 

 

Summer Nights on the Silk Road 

Fri-Sun, June 10- Aug 5. 

For All Ages / Prices and times vary
@ Silk Road House

This film series highlight some of the best films on the Silk Road region. Come check out select international films.

 

Berkeley World Music Festival

& Crafts Bazaar

Fri-Sun, June 9-11.

FREE For All Ages / Times vary

@ Locations vary

Enjoy the entertaining mix of activities that is the Berkeley World Music Festival. From concerts to the arts, the great farmers market and colorful crafts. There is a little something for everyone.

51st Annual Sand Castle & Sand Sculpture Contest

Sat, June 10. 9AM to 1PM

FREE For All Ages

@ Robert Crown Memorial State Beach Park, Alameda

Bring your shovels and buckets to join in on the great sand castle & sculpture contest! The only limit is your imagination to this family friendly event.

2017 Figment Oakland Art Festival

Sat, June 10. 11AM to 5PM
FREE For All Ages 

@ Mosswood Park, Oakland

Figment Oakland is a free, inclusive, participatory arts event. Take advantage and let your creative outlet spark. There will be interactive art, games, costumes, music, crafts and workshops.

 

Berkeley Ballet Theater's 

Spring Showcase

Sat, June 10. 7PM

For All Ages / $30

@ Regent's Theater, Oakland

BBT's Children's Division and pre-professional Youth Company present the 35th spring showcase featuring Paquita. With nationally recognized choreographers such as Dani Rowe, Robert Dekkers and more, this event will be a high quality production.

 

 

LAKE TAHOE EVENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inflate the Pool Day

Fri, June 9. 3PM-5PM

FREE For All Ages
@ Truckee Community Pool

Come out to the pool on June 9th for Inflate the Pool Day. We'll have a demo obstacle course set up for family fun with inflatables.

 

Running Wild Fun Run

Sat, June 10. 8AM

FREE For All Ages 

@ Alder Creek Adventure Center

Register now for Truckee Elementary's Running Wild Fun Run. There will be a 5K, 10K and fun 1-mile obstacle course race on the trails of Tahoe Donner's Alder Creek Adventure Center. The event is open to all ages.

Thunderbird Paddling Festival

Sat, June 10. 8AM

For All Ages / Prices vary

@ Sand Harbor State Park

Start from the sandy Sand Harbor Beach and head south along the shore keeping buoys to your left. At the 4-mile mark, round the final buoy and paddle the quickest course to the finish line. Along the way, pass by the Thunderbird Lodge and the spectacular shoreline.

12th Annual Truckee Brew Fest

Sat, June 10. 1PM to 5PM
Ages 21+ / Prices vary

@ Truckee Optimist Club

The Truckee Optimist Club's 12th Annual Truckee Brew Fest will feature tasting of specialty brews, craft beers and select ciders from Northern California & Nevada breweries. Back by popular demand, "Drop Theory" will be playing high-energy music, along with dancing, BBQ, a silent auction and more.

 

Strawberry Festival

Sun, June 11. 10AM

FREE For All Ages

@ Incline Middle School

A family friendly community event following the PE & Wellness sponsored Color Run. Event will be outdoors at the Incline Middle School fields. Carnival games & prizes, face painting, soccer tournament and much more. Silent auction and raffle with all proceeds to the science program at Incline Elementary.