San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
PRIDE AND FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS
PRIDE EVENTS
Pink Triangle: Installation & Commemoration Ceremony De-installation 4:30-8 p.m. Sun., June 30. Twin Peaks, S.F. www.thepinktriangle.com
Pint Sized Plays: The Gang’s All Queer PianoFight presents an evening of short, mostly comedic plays set in a bar focusing on written by local LGBTQIA playwrights. 8 p.m. Mondays. Through July 22. Free-$20. 144 Taylor St., S.F. 415-816-3691. www. pianofight.com
S.F. International LGBTQ+ Film Festival Frameline presents a showcase of films for, by and addressing the LGBTQ+ community. See website for schedule. Through Sun., June 30. Castro Theatre and various venues in S.F. www.frame line.org/festival
S.F. Pride A celebration of the LGBTQ community as well as of freedom and personal expression in all forms with live performances on multiple stages, participatory dancing, food and drink, community and public service exhibits and informational installations, food and drink, and more. Celebration in Civic Center plaza runs 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., June 30. See website for full Schedule. Civic Center Plaza, S.F. www.sfpride.org
FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS
11th Annual Independence Eve Celebration and Oakland Symphony Concert Pre-show festivities: 6:30 p.m.; Symphony performance and post concert fireworks show 8 p.m. Wed., July 3. Free. Craneway Pavilion, 414 Harbour Way South, Richmond. 510-444-0802. www.oaklandsymphony.org
4th of July @ the Berkeley Marina Live entertainment includes Downtown Rhythm Ensemble, Groovy Judy, Kippy Marks, Berkeley HS Jazz Ensemble, Frisco Fred and the Merrie Mary Show. Photo booth; dragon boat rides; zip line; carnival and pony rides; inflatables; food vendors, crafts stalls; fireworks show. Noon-10 p.m. Free admission, $20-$50 cash on-site parking available. 201 University Ave., Berkeley. 510-548-5335. www.anotherbullwinkel show.com
4th of July Downtown Parade, Festival and Fireworks at the Port Festival 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs., July 4. Parade at 10 a.m. Concert and fireworks show at 7 p.m. Thurs., July 4. Free. Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. www.redwoodcity.org
49th Ol’ Fashioned Fourh of July Parade and Block Party Live music; pancake breakfast; community barbecue; kid zone; parade10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thurs., July 4. Free. Main St., Downtown Half Moon Bay. 650-726-5705. www. miramarevents.com
Annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular with the S.F. Symphony “To the Moon and Back: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing.” Edwin Outwater conducts works by John Williams, Strauss, D. Bowie, Mason Bates, Debussy, others. Capathia Jenkins, and Constantine Maroulis, vocals. 8 p.m. Thurs., July 4. $20 and up. Shoreline Amphitheater, One Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 415-864-6000. www.sfsymphony.org
Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular Family carnival. 4:30 p.m. Thurs., July 4. Fireworks show and the Santa Rosa Symphony. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., July 4. $12.50$45. Weill Hall and Lawn, Green Music Center, 1801 E. Cotati Blvd., Rohnert Park. 707-664-4246. gmc.sonoma.edu
Fourth of July Aboard the USS Hornet Family activities; live music; food and drinks; fireworks viewing. 2-10 p.m. Thurs., July 4. $15-$25, under 6 free. www.uss-hornet.org
Green, White and Blue Celebration Facial hair contest; watermelon eating contest; diaper derby; reptile show; vintae baseball game; family games and activities. Noon-4 p.m. Thurs., July 4. Memorial Park, 1325 Portland Ave., Albany. www.albanyca. org
July Fourth Celebration at the Pier Activities; Mustache Harbor, live music at 3 p.m. City and County of S.F. spectacular fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Thurs., July 4. Pier 39, S.F. www.pier39.com
Marin County Fair “Over the Moon.” Carnival rides; multiple stages live entertainment; nightly fireworks; animal exhibition; arts and other juried areas; food and treats; vendors. Island concerts: Dwight Yoakam, 7:30 p.m. Wed., July 3; ABBA tribute 7:30 p.m. Thurs., July 4; Steel Pulse 7:30 p.m. Fri., July 5; Joan Jett and the Blackhearts 7:30 p.m. Sat., July 6; Cheap Trick 7:30 p.m. Sun., July 7. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Wed.-Sun., July 3- 7. $12-$60. Marin Civic Center Fairgrounds, 10 Ave. of. the Flags, San Rafael. 415-473-6400. www.marinfair.org
Lakeshore Lion’s Club Independence Day Redbud Parade and Carnival With barbecue; carnival; worm races; live entertainment and vendors. 10 a.m. Parade starts at Redbud Park, heads down Lakeshore Dr. to Austin Park, 14077 Lakeshore Dr., Clearlake. 707-994-3600. www.clear-lakechamberof commerce.com
Pardee Patriotic Picnic Barbecue lunch; live music; lawn games; raffle. Noon-3:30 p.m. Thurs., July 4. $5-$20. Pardee Home Museum, 672 11th St., Oakland. 510-444-2187. www.pardeehome.org
Picnic in the Park and Fireworks Show Live entertainment; kids activities; vendors. Noon-7 p.m. Thurs., July 4. 9 p.m. fireworks. Free. City Park, Military and First St., Benicia. www.beniciamainstreet.org
Saratoga Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration Patriotic live entertainment; Liberty Bell ringing by costumed historical figures; t; parade. 9:30-11 a.m. Thurs., July 4. Free. Kevin Moran Park, 12415 Scully Ave., Saratoga. www.saratogajuly4.com.
OTHER EVENTS
Alameda County Fair Carnival rides, gourmet and fair fare, children’s activities, live music and performances, agricultural demonstrations and competitions, community exhibits and information, and more. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Through July 7. $8-$15. Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. alamedacounty fair.com
Art and Music on the Square Arts and crafts vendors, food and drink vendors, live music and entertainment, children’s activities. 5-8:30 p.m. Fri., July 12. Free. Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. www.redwoodcity.org/arton thesquare
53rd Annual Festival of the Chariots and Parade Parade will start on Transverse and John F. Kennedy Dr. 11 a.m. Sun., July 7. Free. Robin Williams Meadow, Golden Gate Park, S.F. 707-426-4672.
Flax Presents: 2019 Alameda Summer Art Fair and Maker Market Live music; maker interactives; art; vendors. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., July 7. Free. Studio 23 lot, 2309 Encinal Ave., Alameda. www.alamedaartfair.com
Live on the Square Jack London Square’s “Dancing Under the Stars” series is been expanded to include live DJs, food trucks, beer garden, vendors, VR photo booth and more, in addition to dance lessons and open-air dancing. 6-11 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 27. Free. Jack London Square, Oakland. 510-6459292. www.jack londonsquare.com Japan Day Festival Noon-4:30 p.m. Sun., June 30. Peace Plaza and East Mall, Japantown, S.F. japan centersf.com/events
Los Gatos Plein Air A celebration and showcase of plein air art. Artists preview 5-7:30 p.m. Sat., June 22. 100 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos; Open festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., June 23. Los Gatos Town Plaza. lgpleinair.org
Pub in the Park Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, live bluegrass and craft beer in an outdoor setting. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., July 20, Aug. 10 and Sept. 7. Free. Alternates between Mezes Park and Morton Park, Redwood City. www.redwoodcity.org/pubin thepark
Solano County Fair Carnival rides, gourmet and fair fare, children’s activities, live music and performances, agricultural demonstrations and competitions, community exhibits and information, and more. Noon-8 p.m. Sun., June 30. Free. Solano County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Dr., Vallejo. www.scfair.com
Stern Grove Festival “Galactic and Baby & the Luvies” 2 p.m. Sun., June 30. “Edwin Outwater conducts the S.F. Symphony.” 2 p.m. Sun., July 7. Through Aug. 18. Free. 19th and Sloat Blvd., S.F. www.sterngrove.org
TreasureFest The June installment of the open-air flea market has a “Summer of Love” theme and features arts and crafts vendors, food and drink, live music, children’s activities and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., June 30 and Sat.-Sun., July 6-7. $3-$7. 500 Avenue N., Treasure Island. www.treasurefest.com