Free Beach Concert: Smash Mouth | Santa Cruz

Every summer, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk casts its net and drags in a host of Top 40 bands from the ’70s, ’80s, and early ’90s to play free concerts right on the beach every Friday night. Friday Night Bands on the Beach  Every Friday, June 14 ...

Free Port of Oakland Harbor Tours & Giant Cranes | Oakland

Take a free 90-minute narrated harbor tour (May to October). Visitors will learn about the Port, its operations and economic impact on the region. Harbor tours provide a unique vantage point because marine terminals are closed to the public. The excursions are a great way to ...

San Francisco Herstory: Pussy Power Cocktail Hour | SF Join with Tania Estrada to learn about the fascinating herstory of the Women’s Building, their iconic mural, programs and services offered, and ways to volunteer. Enjoy cocktails and 10% off shopping while you pick up vulva-pleasing sex tips from the trained Sex Educators. Plus, a chance ...

Tiny Garage Concert Night | Emeryville

Boonation Custom Cycles hosts a monthly Tiny Garage Concert Series. This is a community event, catered towards lovers of neighborhood fun. Tiny Garage Concerts Every 3rd Friday | 7 pm to 10 pm Boonation Custom Cycles, 5656 Genoa St, Emeryville FREE with a $5 suggested ...

Live On The Square: Swing | Jack London Square

Jack London Square announced that after a successful 10 years, its popular Dancing Under the Stars summer dance series will expand to Live on the Square, a free festival featuring offering additional entertainment, food, and fun in addition to the weekly dance lessons. Live on the Square will ...

San Francisco City Hall Lights Up Purple In honor of Alzheimer and Brain Awareness Month, San Francisco City Hall lights up purple on Friday, June 21st.  Grab your camera to take a stunning photo of the beautiful City Hall building decked out in royal purple.

Win Tix: Enigmatic Indie R&B Singer: Allan Rayman | August Hall Enigmatic indie R&B singer Allan Rayman has managed to keep a shadowy profile. Little is known of the rising genre-melting artist, who fuses R&B swagger with hip-hop grit all while spinning compelling stories much like a country artist can and the mystique is intentional. > Get ...

2019 Outdoor Movie Night Kickoff & Free Popcorn: “Mary Poppins Returns” | Benicia

Join the Benicia community for a family movie under the stars in front of Benicia’s cute and quaint City Park Gazebo. Movies begin at 8 pm. Bring your pillows, blankets, and lawn chairs. Food and beverages are welcome, so bring your picnic dinner. Don’t worry about snacks ...

San Jose Bike Party: The Cartoon/Anime Ride

We have an optional theme for those that want to dress up in costume. Our theme for June is The Cartoon/Anime Ride. Dress as your favorite character. Bike decorations loudly encouraged. We’re anticipating a lot of theme participation since there are a gazillion choices. Monthly

2019 Movies Under the Stars Kick Off: “Bumblebee” | Walnut Creek Bumblebee (2018): On the run in the year of 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken.

Win Tix: Dreamy LA Alt-Rockers: James Supercave | Rickshaw Stop LA-based James Supercave combines psych aesthetics with a pop sensibility creating a groove-hugging sound that’s dark but inviting. Hailing from Echo Park, the trio blends a range of influences and sounds – at once groovy and rhythmic, other times soulful and freaky. > Get Tickets – ...

“HellaSingle” Comedy Show & Singles Mixer | SF

Tired of swiping right? Bumble making you humble? On an unsuccessful Hinge binge? Or tired of your dating life not Happn’n? Come to HellaSingle… SF’s only comedy show and dating mixer for singles ready to mingle. Laugh at world-class comedians and maybe meet the love of ...Every Friday

Lake Chabot Free Concerts in the Park | East Bay

Celebrate the East Bay Regional Park District’s 85th Anniversary. There are 73 regional parks planning special events and programs, including Free Park Fridays, Free Concerts In The Parks, and a Free Multicultural Festival. 85th East Bay Regional Parks Anniversary from April – December ...Every Friday

Family Fun Day on Pier 27 | SF Join for Family Fun Day on Pier 27. Enjoy the summer weather and make memories with your family, friends, and neighbors. Family Fun Day is a free event taking place at the Pier 27 Waterfront on Saturday, June 22, 2019, 9 am – 2 pm. Complimentary ...

Goodwill Bridal Gown Pop Up Sale Opening | SF Hundreds of bridal gowns at Goodwill bargain prices at the West Portal Boutique. Brimming with beautiful looks for every bride. Goodwill Bridal Gown Pop Up Sale Saturday, June 22, 2019 | 9 am to Noon Goodwill West Portal Boutique, 61 W Portal Ave, SF FREE Bring cash for purchase. Join the ...

Free Legion of Honor Museum Day for SF Residents | Every Saturday

, the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to San Francisco residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

Free de Young Museum Day for SF Residents | Every Saturday

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to San Francisco residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, including ...Every Saturday

Decathlon Summer Kick-Off: Fun Games & DJ Music | Emeryville Summertime is heating up. Join Decathlon on June 22, 2019 from 10 am to 5 pm in kicking off the summer sun with fun games, activities, music, and more. Test out the latest summer gear with support from local athletes and our sport experts, regardless ...

2019 Kalayaan: Philippine Independence Day Festival | Union Square Drawing thousands of revelers each year, KalayaanSF 2019 will once again hold its main event in the heart of downtown San Francisco, in historic Union Square, against the backdrop of San Francisco’s iconic cable cars and well-known landmarks. Kalayaan commemorates the 120th anniversary of the Declaration ...

25th Annual Surf City Classic: Woodies on the Wharf | Santa Cruz Explore Northern California’s largest woodie show that features more than 200 stylish, pre-1952 wood-bodied cars. I bought a ’30 Ford wagon and we call it a woody (Surf City, here we come). You know it’s not very cherry, it’s an oldie but a goody (Surf City, ...

2019 International Parkour Jam | Bay Area

Get ready for the one of the biggest parkour jams on the west coast. Traceurs and traceuses come from all over the world (alright, mainly a few from Canada and Mexico) to see the best of what the Bay Area has to offer in terms ...

Win Tix: Mimosas and Animal Behavior Myth-Busting | SF SPCA How have humans misunderstood or miscommunicated with their pets over the years? How can we change our behaviors and assumptions to strengthen the bond we have with our animals? Join this one-time-only conversation with Drs. Berger and Sung, two of only 74 board-certified veterinary behaviorists ...

$12 Bottomless Mimosa “Boozy Brunch” w/ Vegan Options | SF

Francisca’s Venezuelan Food and Punch Bar has a weekly weekend “Boozy Brunch” with live music & DJs plus complimentary mimosas (or “Brunch Punch”) to accompany your brunch on both Saturdays and Sundays. They have a full menu of gourmet-influenced Venezuelan dishes to go along with ...Every Saturday

Win Tix: Elote “The Corniest Festival” | SoMa StrEat Food Park Take a break from chasing the elotero down the street and get your fix at NorCal’s first elote festival: Elote, “The Corniest Festival Yet”. With 10+ of the Bay’s best vendors are dishing out fields of a-maize-ing specials: boiled, grilled, topped and stuffed. > Get Tickets ...

2019 “Civil War Days” Festival & Battle Reenactments | Angel Island

Commemorate the 155th anniversary of the Civil War at Camp Reynolds on Angel Island State Park during their Annual “Civil War Days.” Angel Island Civil War Days June 22-23, 2019 | 10 am to 3 pm Angel Island FREE Once again, Confederates invade and try ...

OminoDay 2019: All Day DJ & World Music Festival | SF OminoDay is a free day-long outdoor music festival which provides a social, musical, artistic, and cultural celebration for the families and youth of San Francisco. 2019 Omino Day Music Festival Saturday, June 22, 2019 | 11 am to 5 pm Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, San Francisco FREE This year’s lineup will ...

BBQ-A-Newbie: Burning Man Family Reunion Picnic | Murdock Park You’re invited to the Burner family reunion picnic and the last hoorah before they head for the desert at this South Bay and East Bay joint picnic on June 22, 2019. Free, but an RSVP is requested. This is a get-together is for the entire community, and ...

2nd Annual Lake Fest Oakland | Lake Merritt Join the 2nd Annual Lake Fest Oakland, presented by a passionate and talented team of organizers who have a love for producing large, free, public events in the City of Oakland. Many of the Oakland natives who grew up in Oakland, attended Oakland schools, and want ...

2019 Summer Sailstice: Free Sailboat Rides, Boat Building & Live Music | Alameda Take to the waters to celebrate the annual Summer Sailstice featuring free sailboat rides, a Boat Building Contest, exhibits, seminars, live music and more. Summer Sailstice brings together everyone who loves wind, water and sailing. Sail in, motor in, or just come down for a full weekend of sailing, ...

Free Summer Circus Day with Circus Bella | SF

Circus Bella is a full-force, non-stop 60-minute kaleidoscope of thrilling feats of balance and strength, elegance demonstrations of grace and poise, and outrageous humor of slapstick antics. In 2019, they celebrate their 11th anniversary season. The circus showcases static trapeze, rope walking, a 9-person juggling ...