What’s Happening // Upcoming Bay Area Events

SAN FRANCISCO EVENTS

 

 

San
Francisco Jazz Festival   

Thursday,
Jun 11 – Sunday, Jun 21.

Various Times / For All Ages / Prices Vary

@ Multiple Locations – SF, 94109
SFJAZZ continues to challenge
tradition this fall as it puts together a San Francisco Jazz Festival
artist roster that combines the best of the best from all corners of
the world and the whole universe of jazz.

14th
SF Documentary Festival     

Thurs,
Jun 11 – Thurs, Jun, 18. Various Times / For All Ages / Prices Vary

@ Roxie Theater – SF, 94109

 

Have
we got a fest for you! So much good stuff. Among both the rising stars
and new voices, over half the films in this year’s fest were made by
women. We’re not going to pass on a good opportunity to put a spotlight
on the wide variety of films being made by today’s women filmmakers.

San
Francisco Design Week     

Thurs,
Jun 11 – Fri, Jun, 12.

Various Times For All Ages / Prices Vary

@ Multiple Locations – SF, 94109

 

SF
Design Week spans the entire Bay Area from Silicon Valley to the city
of San Francisco. With more than 60 studio tours and 75 events
throughout the week featuring world-renowned designers, entrepreneurs
and innovative thought leaders.

WWDC15

Thurs,
Jun 11 – Fri, Jun 12. All Day

For
All Ages / Prices Vary

@
Moscone Center West – 94103

 

Get
an in-depth look at what’s next in iOS and OS X, and learn how to take
your apps to the next level. With over 100 sessions,
extensive hands-on labs, and engaging events, you’ll
connect with Apple engineers and fellow developers for an
incredible week of inspiration.

Presidio
Kite Festival    

Sat,
Jun 13. 12:00 to 5:00pm

All Day / FREE for All Ages

@
Main Post – Presidio, 94129

 

Let
your imagination soar at this colorful, family-friendly festival
featuring all things kite. The artistry, diversity, and FUN of modern
flying will take your breath away.

North
Beach Festival   

Sat,
Jun 13 – Sun, Jun 14.

10:00am to 6:00pm / FREE for All Ages

@
North Beach District – 94102
The
2015 event will feature over 125 arts and crafts booths, 20 gourmet
food booths, two stages of live entertainment, Italian street painting,
beverage gardens, kid’s chalk art area and the blessing of the animals.

 

 

MARIN, NAPA, SONOMA EVENTS

 

 

The
Great Summer Kickoff   

Friday,
Jun 12. 6:30pm Start

For
All Ages / Price: $125

@ Paradise Ridge Winery – Santa Rosa,
95403

 

Join us at Paradise
Ridge Winery for our GREAT SUMMER KICK OFF Benefit where adults can
relax and be a camp kid again. This night of Camp is part
of our GREAT SUMMERS Campaign and will help raise awareness to combat
summer learning loss for the kids in our community who need us most.

 

Hobby
Expo 2015 

Sat,
Jun 13. 9:30am to 4:00pm

For
All Ages / Prices Vary

@
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts -Santa Rosa, 95403

 

There
will be model railroads, RC planes, ships and cars, battling robots,
war gaming and RC car racing. Plus, over 40 vendor tables, a huge
raffle, Make & Take for the kids, and the ever-popular “Speed
Building” contest.

Conscious
Family Festival 2015

Sat,
Jun 13. 10:00am to 5:00pm

FREE
for All Ages

@
Finley Center – Santa Rosa, 95401

 

The
day-long festival presents a variety of fun activities for children,
parents and grandparents, as well as adult-only workshops providing
methods and practical tools for helping, coping, creating and
maintaining enhanced family living – for daily life and for the future.

Velo
& Vines Century Bicycle Ride    

Sat,
Jun 13. All Day

For
All Ages / Prices Vary

@
Arnot Roberts Winery – Healdsburg, 95448

 

The
Velo & Vines Century Bicycle Ride Limited to 100 riders on a 100MI
or 100K route through the hills and valleys of Alexander, Dry Creek and
Russian River, concluding at an exclusive post-ride celebration
featuring wine, food, music and awards.

53rd
Annual Bear Flag Celebration & Chicken BBQ     

Sun,
Jun 14. 12:00 to 4:00pm

FREE
for All Ages

@
Sonoma Plaza – Sonoma, 95476

 

Help
celebrate the Raising of the California Bear Flag! The day starts off
with a Bear Flag ceremony followed by a BBQ, Microbrew Tasting, Bear
Flag re-enactment, and live music with Blue Rock Country Club.

 

 

PENINSULA,
SOUTH BAY EVENTS

 

 

Music
on the Square 2015   

Friday,
Jun 12. 6:00pm

For
All Ages / Prices Vary

@ Courthouse Square – Redwood City,
94063
Come enjoy 14 FREE
concerts not to be missed this summer. With top-quality local and
national musical performers — from rock, blues, and pop, to Latin,
Reggae and more — music fans of all ages will be thrilled to discover
and enjoy Redwood City’s free summer concert series, every Friday
through September 4th!

Silicon
Valley Pride Family Picnic    

Sat,
Jun 13. 11:00am to 5:00pm

For
All Ages / Price: $5

@
Lake Cunningham – San Jose, 95110

 

Come
one, come all.Bring your friends, your family or your
chosen family.Activities are planned for the children with a
bouncy house, toddler play area, and organized games. Adults can join
in too with volleyball, softball or just hanging out to enjoy the sun.

Dia
de Portugal     

Sat,
Jun 13. 10:00am to 5:00pm

FREE
for All Ages

@
History Park – San Jose, 95112

 

Enjoy
a day of entertainment, savor a variety of Portuguese foods and watch a
traditional Portuguese parade enjoyment for the entire family. It all
takes place at History Park, location of the Portuguese Historical
Museum.

The
FitExpo San Jose

Sat,
Jun 13 – Sun, Jun 14. 10:00am to 2:00pm / For All Ages / Price: $25

@
McEnery Convention Center – San Jose, 95020

 

TheFitExpo
comes to the San Jose McEnery Convention Center for a weekend-long
fitness exhibition. This event will feature dozens of cutting-edge
companies as they display, promote and sell fitness, health and
well-being products and services.

The
16th Annual San Jose International Piano Competition

Sun,
Jun 14. 5:00pm Start

FREE
for All Ages

@
Le Petit Trianon Theatre – San Jose, 95112

 

It’s
the final day of the best kept secret in Bay Area classical music and
the only one of its kind in Northern California. More
than 100 contestants from 16 different countries and some of
the most talented young pianists in the world, will compete in four
different age categories from ages 6 to 32.

 

 

 

EAST BAY
EVENTS

 

 

Dancing
Under the Stars 

Friday,
Jun 12. 8:30 to 10:00pm

FREE
for All Ages

@ Jack London Square – Oakland, 94607

Spend this summer grooving on
the Oakland waterfront with Dancing Under the Stars! From experienced
dancers to newbies, everyone is invited to kick-up their heels and
enjoy these free dance lessons.

HellaCon

Sat,
Jun 13. All Day

For
All Ages / Prices Vary

@
The New Parkway Theater – Oakland, 94566

 

The
weekend will provide a full lineup of music, film and panels, while
closing the weekend with theHellaShort Film Festival. HellaCon will
provide a place for the community to celebrate musicians, artists,
filmmakers and their work and allow attendees to interact.

Oakland
East Bay Symphony

Bach & Brew

Sat,
Jun 13. 4:00 to 7:00pm

For
All Ages / Prices Vary

@
Drake’s Brewing Company – San Leandro, 94577

 

 

Beer, food and
music will be on tap for the Oakland East Bay Symphony second annual
Bach & Brew event. Drakes will brew a limited-edition “Symphony
Beer,” having selected a recipe from one of Oakland East Bay Symphony’s
many musicians who are avid home brewers to be sold at this event.

 

Oakwonderful
– Flower Power Celebration

Sat,
Jun 13. 11:00am Start

For All Ages / Price: $40

@
Lake Merritt – Oakland, 94610

 

Come
together at Snow Park for Charity by ‘Gifting to all’ at our Park
Celebration Performers, Artists, Carnival Acts, Circus, Hula Hoop,
Dance, Hackie Sack, Cosplay, Steampunk, Body Artist, Poetry,
Shakespeare, Drumming, Yoga, Health & Fitness – Enthusiasts.

Bites
at the Lake: Mobile Food and Family Fun

Sun,
Jun 14. 12:00pm Start

For
All Ages / Prices Vary

@
Lakeview Library Parking Lot – Oakland, 94609

 

Cozy
curbside food. Lawn seating: bring a chair or a blanket plus your
friends family & neighbors. Featuring affordable and delicious food
from rotating trucksFat Man BBQ No Worries Liba Falafel Go
Streatery Fist of Flour Nora’s Spanish Mobile Cuisine Doc’s of the Bay
Sunrise Deli Curbside Creamery Kenny’s Heart and Soul NoNo Burger and
more!