EVENTS
After Dark Parings: Hot Sauce The Exploratorium’s weekly adults-only afterhours event features a presentation on Hot Sauce, the Tactile Dome and explainer demonstrations. 6-10 p.m. Thurs., July 13. $10-$15. The Exploratorium, Pier 15, S.f. www.exploratorium.edu
AIDS Memorial Grove
Cleanup Day Help maintain the first living memorial to those lost to AIDS and in support of those living with HIV. Wear comfortable clothes; work gloves provided. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. fri., July 15. free. AIDS Memorial Grove, Nancy Pelosi Dr. and Bowling Green Dr., S.f. www.facebook.com/events/ 451192338562684
Alejandro Jodorowsky Retro To celebrate the release of "Endless Poetry," the Roxie conjures 4 films from the filmography of the foremost psychomagical moviemaking master surrealist. See website for schedule. fri. and Sat., July 14-15. free. Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St., S.f. www.roxie.com
Bastille Day Alley Celebration A celebration of french
heritage, culture and cuisine. 5 p.m. fri., July 14. free. Belden Place, financial District, S.f. www.belden-place.com.
Bastille Day Celebration A celebration of french heritage, culture and food with live music, french food, wine and beer, Pétanque, vintage cars, arts and crafts and more. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat., July 15. free. Justin Herman Plaza, Market St. and Steuart St., S.f. www.bastilledaysf.org.
Bastille Day Soirée Storytelling, book signing, and tastings with Georgeanne Brennan, author of "La Vie Rustic: Cooking and Living in the french Style." 4-6 p.m. fri., July 14. free. Market Hall foods Rockridge, 5655 College Ave., Oakland. rockridge markethall.com
CUESA Summer Jam Various food-related contests including watermelon spitting, cobblers and crisps, preserves, burgers, and more as well as children’s activities, farmers’ market and shopping. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, July 9. $0-$5. Jack London Square, Broadway and Embarcadero, Oakland. cuesa.org/event/ 2017/cuesas-summer-jam -jack-london-square -farmers-market
Healdsburg Water Carnival Old fashioned water and beach activities including barrel races, rubber duck dash, water slide, as well as live music, food and drink for purchase, and more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., July 15. $0-$10. Veterans Memorial Beach, 13839 Old Redwood Hwy., Healdsburg. http://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/Activities/Healdsburg_Water_Carnival.aspx
Inner Sunset Sunday Flea Market Unique items for sale, arts and crafts, children’s play zone, food trucks, music and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Today, July 9. free. Inner Sunset Sunday flea Market, Irving St. between 9th and 10th Ave, S.f. www.isflea. com
Menlo Summerfest Themed "Hot fun In The Summertime," two days of live music, fine art, gourmet food and drink, children’s activities and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. and next Sun., July 15-16. free. Menlo Summerfest, Santa Cruz Ave. between El Camino Real and Johnson
St., Menlo Park. summerfest. miramarevents.com
Nature Connection: Weaving
Earth Day An day of interactive, family-friendly activities designed to build relationships to nature, remember our place in the web of life and practice mentoring techniques to support a nature-connection community. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., July 15. $20. ACR’s Martin Griffin Preserve, 4900 Shoreline Highway 1 , Stinson Beach. (415) 868-9244. www.eventbrite.com/e/ nature-connection-weaving -earth-day-tickets -33262272352
Nightlife LIVE The Academy’s weekly adults-only after-hours event features live music by Connan Mockasin, Morgan Delt, Chulita Vinyl Club. 6-10 p.m. Thurs., July 13. $10-$12. California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr., S.f. www.calacademy.org/ nightlife.
Outdoor Belly Dancing Class A free belly dancing lesson with Abigail Keyes of the Salimpour School of Belly Dance. 4-5 p.m. Sat., July 15. free. Bay Street Emeryville, 5616 Bay St., Emeryville.
www.baystreetemeryville.c om
Picklewater Free Circus Fesitval A performance of cirucs arts. 2 p.m. Sun., July 9, 16 and 23. free. Union Square, 333 Post St., S.f. picklewater.com/free-circus -festival
Pleasanton Summer Wine Stroll Tasting locations in 25 downtown locations along with bites, live music and more. 5-8 p.m. Sat., July 15. $40-$50. Downtown Pleasanton, 4725 first St., Pleasanton. pleasantondowntown.net.
Presidio Summer of Love
Dance Live music and dancing with Electric Headband as well as henna tattoos, face painting, ’60s-themed props, photo booth, food and drink and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., July 15. free. Presidio Officers’ Club, 50 Moraga Ave., S.f. www.presidio.gov/ events/summer-of-love -dance-2017
Prism Awards Prism Comics and the Queer Comics Expo present an awards ceremony recognizing LGBTQAI+ Comics and Creators. 11 a.m.-5
p.m. Sun., July 9. free. SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St., S.f. bit.ly/prism comicsawards
Renegade Craft Fair A celebration of independent craft and design with local and national maker and artisan talent as well as interactive features, food vendors, DIY workshops and more. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. and next Sun., July 15-16. free. fort Mason festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Dr., S.f. (312) 226-8654. www.rene gadecraft.com/fairs/ san-francisco.
Saratoga Classic Car Show Classic vehicles on display, live music, food, beer, wine, raffle prizes and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., July 16. free. Saratoga Classic Car Show, Big Basin Way, Saratoga. www.sscshow. com
Urban Air Market Oakland An outdoor marketplace for sustainable design featuring clothing, art, accessories, beauty and home goods, live music, local gourmet food and more. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., July 16. free. The Hive, 301 Jefferson St., Oakland. urbanair market.com/urban-air -market-oakland-2