San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
PETER HARTLAUB’S POP CULTURE AND COMEDY PICKS
Elvin Bishop:
The Bay Area blues legend is hosting a Father’s Day barbecue on the lawn of Rancho Nicasio, which is one of the better local day trips to take for good food and music in the same place. 4 p.m. Sunday, June 17. Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. www.ranchonicasio.com
Island Jam street fair:
Alameda is closing down Webster Street for its annual Island Jam street fair. Along with food and carnival games, the music-heavy event will feature performances by Flow Control, The Black Rock Project and Beatles tribute band Hey Jude. 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 17. Webster Street between Lincoln and Central, Alameda. www.neptune beachcc.com
“Princess Mononoke”:
The Balboa Theatre’s AniMonday presents this animation classic by master Hayao Miyazaki. “Princess Mononoke” is one of Miyazaki’s greatest and most thematically mature works — featuring a fable about the destruction of the environment by humans. 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 18. Balboa Theatre, 3630 Balboa St., S.F. www.cinemasf.com
Greg Proops:
Actor, podcaster, improv master and stand-up comedian Proops is returning to the San Jose Improv for two shows each night on Friday and Saturday. The San Carlos native will record his “Smartest Man in the World” podcast on Sunday. Five shows over three days, June 22-24. 62 S. Second St., San Jose. https://sanjose.improv.com
Comedy Machine:
Comedy Oakland’s weekly eight-performer comedy tournament returns, this week featuring Drew Harmon, Alexandria Love, Selma Zaky, Dejan Tyler and more. (Comedy Oakland has five shows total between Thursday and Saturday.) 7 p.m. Saturday, June 23. Comedy Oakland, 1628 Webster St., Oakland. www.comedyoakland.com