San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
GAY PRIDE AND OTHER EVENTS
Alameda County Fair
Live performances, exhibitions, fair foods of all sorts, wine and beer, carnival rides, community competitions and more. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, Through July 8. $8-$12. Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. www.alame dacountyfair.com
Alameda Summer Art Fair & Maker Market
Over 65 local Alameda and Bay Area artists; live painting, sketching sculpting and illustration; demonstrations; open studios; live music; food and drink; art cars; and more. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun., July 1. Free. Studio 23 Gallery, 2309 Encinal Ave., Alameda. www.alamedaartfair.com
All Day I Dream of Park Party People
A daylong, outdoor dance party and summertime celebration preceded by wellness Yoga. 12:30-7 p.m. Sat., June 30. $20-$40. Hellman Hollow, Golden Gate Park, . www.alldayidream.com
Apricot STEM Fair
a State Fair atmosphere with hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities, demonstrations, guided tours and an apricot tasting competition that anyone can enter. 10 a.m. Sun., June 24. Free. Los Altos History Museum, 51 S. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos. www.losaltoshistory.org/events/ apricot-stem-fair
Bay Street Salsa Sundays
A music series featuring live salsa music, dancing and free lessons for beginners. 2:30 p.m. Sun., June 24 and July 1. Free. Bay Street Emeryville, 5616 Bay St., Emeryville. (510) 655-4002. www.baystreetemeryville.com
CuriOdyssey’s Bubbles & Rainbows
A celebration of Summer and Pride with bubble shows, bubble experiments, bubble- and rainbow-themed crafts and installations and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun., June 24. CuriOdyssey, 1651 Coyote Point Dr., San Mateo. curiodyssey.org/activities/familyevents/bubbles-and-rainbows
Dancing Under the Stars
Jack London Square presents its annual dance series offering lessons in various styles followed by a chance to try out your new moves. See website for schedule. 7:30 p.m. Fri., June 29. Free. Jack London Square, 472 Water St., Oakland. facebook.com/jacklondonsquare
FAN & Screaming
McEvoy Foundation for the Arts “For the Sake of Summer” series presents a multimedia music and film concert featuring the work of Meric Long. 7 p.m. Thurs., June 28. Free. McEvoy Foundation for the Arts, 1150 25th St., Building B, S.F. www.eventbrite.com/o/mcevoy-foundation-for-the-artsmfa-16948857280
Fillmore Jazz Festival
Two days of free jazz spanning 12 blocks, as well as arts and crafts, food and drinks, and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. and Sun., June 30-July 1. Free. Fillmore Jazz Festival, Fillmore St. between Jackson and Eddy, S.F. fillmorejazzfestival.com
Film School Drop Outs: Pink Flamingos
The Roxie presents a Pride Month installment of the bi-monthly cult-meetsdrag experience with a screening of John Waters’ classic 1972 dark comedy. 9:30 p.m. Thurs., June 28. $15. Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St., S.F. www.roxie.com/ ai1ec_event/fsdo-presentspink-flamingos
Frameline 42
An LGBTQ film festival featuring works from local and international filmmakers celebrating the spectrum and intersection of identities that make up LGBTQ communities worldwide. See website for schedule. Ends Sun., June 24. Various Bay Area Locations. www.frameline.org/ festival
Head West Marketplace
A monthly market from West Perro, showcasing more than 25 local artisans. 11 a.m. Sun., June 24. Free. Bay Street Emeryville, 5616 Bay St., Emeryville. www.baystreetemeryville.com
Italian Street Painting Marin: Wonders of Space & Time
A street painting event with a “STEAM” (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) theme features over 100 of the world’s top Madonnari (street painters) as well as live music, silent auction, children’s activities, EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases’ Rare Artist Gallery, raffles and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., June 24. $10-$15. Downtown San Rafael, Fifth and A sts., San Rafael. 415-884-2423. www.italianstreetpaintingmarin.org
Japan Day
A celebration of Japanese culture featuring Shigin-poetry, Taiko drumming, Minyo folk music and dance, Nihon Buyo classical dance, Chicago guest Grand Master Shunojo Fujima, Koto ensemble, Toyoaki and Nagauta shamisen, Origami, Shoto, Matari, Odori and more. 12-4:30 p.m. Sun., July 1. Japantown San Francisco, 1737 Post St., S.F. genryuarts.org
Juanita MORE! Pride Party 2018
Live music and performances. Proceeds benefit TransYouth. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Sat., June 23. SVN West, 1595 Market St., S.F.; Noon-7 p.m. Sun., June 24. Jones, 620 Jones St., S.F. $45-$80. juanitamore.com/ events/jmpride2018
Marin County Fair
Themed “All For One, Fun For All” and featuring live music, carnival rides, livestock exhibits, community art exhibitions, vendors, craft beer and wine, fair fare, nightly fireworks and more. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. June 30-July 4. $15-$20. Marin County Fairgrounds, 10 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. www.marinfair.org
Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival
Cooking demonstrations, soy and tofu vendors, dessert competition, live performances, free samples, raffle prizes, information and more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., June 30. Free. St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1111 Gough St., S.F. japancentersf.com/ events/soy-and-tofu-festival
Off the Grid Fridays at Fort Mason
over 30 food trucks, live entertainment, DJ dancing and more with changing weekly themes. 5-10 p.m. Fri., June 29. Free. Fort Mason Center, Landmark Building C, 2 Marina Blvd., S.F.. offthegrid.com/event/fortmason-center/2018-6-8-5pm
Pasados del Presidio
A twoday commemoration of the Presidio’s founding as a Spanish Army post honoring early Californian cultures and the founding of El Presidio in 1776 with children’s activities, folkloric music and dance performances, a dance party, guided history tours, a public ceremony and more. See website for schedule. Fri. and Sat., June 29-30. Presidio Main Post Parade Ground Lawn and surrounding, S.F. www.presidio.gov/events
Presidio Twilight
The Presidio Trust and Off the Grid present a community campfire with a diverse selection of food and drink offerings, live music, outdoor games, lantern-lit cabanas and more. 5-9 p.m. Thurs., June 28. Free. Presidio Main Post Parade Ground Lawn, S.F. www.facebook.com/presidiotwilight
Pride Pool Party
A rooftop pool (swimming, not billiards) party. 1 p.m. Sun., June 24. Free. Oasis, 298 11th St., S.F. sfoasis.com
Redwood City Music In the Park 2018
Free concerts in the park Wednesdays through August. Burgers and dogs for sale to beneifit the Save the Music program in Redwood City schools. See website for schedule. 6 p.m. Wed., June 27. Free. Stafford Park, King St. and Hopkins Ave., Redwood City. www.redwoodcity.org/residents/redwood-city-events/ music/music-in-the-park
Redwood City Music on the Square 2018
Free live music in downtown Redwood City surrounded by a variety of dining and shopping options. See website for schedule. 6 p.m. Fri., June 29. Free. Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. www.redwoodcity.org/residents/redwoodcity-events/music/music-onthe-square
S.F. Pride Celebration
A celebration of diversity, freedom, self-expression and solidarity with live entertainment, food, exhibits and more.
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., June 24. $1 donation encouraged. Civic Center Plaza, 355 McAllister St., S.F.. www.sfpride.org
S.F. Pride Freakend A celebration of diversity, sexuality and pride for the adventurous. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., June 24. $10-$70. The Power Exchange, 220 Jones St., S.F. powerexchange.com/event/sfpride-freakend/2018-06-23
Sundance Saloon Pride Country-Western Dance A Western-themed line dancing party before and after Pride at Hotel Whitcomb and during Pride on Golden Gate Ave. near Larkin. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., June 24. Free. Golden Gate and Larkin., S.F. sundancesaloon.org
Sundance Saloon Pride Country-Western Dance A Western-themed line dancing party before and after Pride at Hotel Whitcomb and during Pride on Golden Gate Ave. near Larkin. 6-10 p.m. Sun., June 24. $0-$12. Hotel Whitcomb, 1231 arket St., S.F. sundancesaloon.org
Talons: A Festival Celebrating Birds of Prey Bird discussions, children’s activities including meeting live animals, wildlife photo ops, vegetarian cookout, artisan market, raffle prizes and more. 11:30 a.m. Sun., June 24. $15-$55. Cavallo Point Lodge, 601 Murray Circle, Sausalito. www.shopcavallopoint.com/products/ talons-a-festival-celebratingbirds-of-prey
VIDA San Francisco Pride A social lounge & dance party for all Queer LGBTQ women who love women, their friends, and allies. 6 p.m.-10 a.m. Sun., June 24. $10-$25. Holy Cow Nightclub, 1535 Folsom St., S.F. www.eventbrite.com/e/ vida-san-franciscopride-2018-tickets-46234797524
Windrider Film Forum Bay Area Three evenings of independent films, each program followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers, producers, and stars. 7 p.m. Thurs. through Sat., June 28-30. $10-$15. Center for Performing Arts at Menlo-Atheron, 555 Middlefield Rd., Atherton. windriderbayarea.org