Monday, June 10
“It’s only Monday if you treat it like one,” so says the The Madrone Art Bar and claims its Motown on Mondays “is the most talked about night in town.” I’d guess it probably is the most talked about show on Monday. D.J. Gordo Cabeza and weekly guests play your favorite originals and remixes starting at 7 p.m. (doors 4 p.m.) $5 cover after 8 p.m.
It’s perfect weather to head over to Oracle Park for the Giants’ matchup with the Houston Astros. Sorry, folks, ticketing for the Snoopy Beagle Scouts Bobblehead is sold out, but there’s sure to be plenty peanut puns and fun. Tickets from $13.
Tuesday, June 11
Get some fresh air and “lyrical joy” on your lunch break at Poetic Tuesdays in Yerba Buena Gardens. Free admission.
Wednesday, June 12
I have a child-like delight for light installations, and we have some of the best here in the city. In support of Pride, the Pink Triangle will be glowing nightly through the month on Twin Peaks with thousands of LED lights, courtesy of Illuminate SF, the folks who have brought their magic to the Bay Bridge. Free viewing.
Thursday, June 13
Variety calls Company, the five-time Tony Award-winning Stephen Sondheim and George Furth revival “brilliantly conceived and funny as hell” as it follows the story of Bobbie, who’s turning 35, having a birthday party, and whose friends just can’t understand why she’s still single. Through June 29 at the Orpheum. Tickets from $55.
Friday, June 14
Mark your calendar for every second Friday for the Chinatown Night Market on Grant Avenue. Stroll the street under the festive red lanterns while you eat, drink, shop, and support the merchants. Free admission.
It’s always fun to see the city Hollywood style on film, so head over to the Presidio for Sundown Cinema’s screening of probably the best car-chase movie ever, Bullitt. (Don’t forget your winter wear; that wind through the Gate can be bone chilling.) Free admission.
Saturday, June 15
Don’t miss the 70th rendition of the North Beach Festival where you can find over 200 vendors offering arts, crafts, jewelry, and more; gourmet food trucks and wonderful restaurants; a wine, spirits, and beer gardens; live entertainment including the Beach Babble Poetry Reading; interactive art activities; Italian street painting (called Madonnari), and of course, the ever-popular Blessing of the Animals. Through Sunday. Free admission.
The Juneteenth SF Freedom Celebration in the Fillmore District spanning eight blocks will feature all kinds of fun from a classic car show to pony rides for the kiddos to a hair and fashion show to live entertainment, and more. Free admission.
Sunday, June 16
If Dad likes being on the water and history, then treat him with a bay cruise on the Presidential Yacht USS Potomac, President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s former floating White House, which is a national historic landmark. Any cruise on the bay is special, but the history of this former Coast Guard ship makes it even more so. Tickets from $35.
The Native Contemporary Arts Festival, a treasured Father’s Day tradition, celebrates the creativity of indigenous peoples and features music, dance, spoken word, visuals artists, vendors, and art activities. Free admission.
What dad doesn’t like BBQ? Space is filling up fast for Fort Baker Blues and Brews Father’s Day BBQ over at Cavallo Point. Enjoy spice-rubbed organic chicken and grilled marinated tri-tip with all the traditional sides including vegan chili and mac-and-cheese plus a special menu and activities for the kiddos — all against the iconic backdrop of the city and the Golden Gate (photo op). Tim Weed and Friends provide the blues, but the available wine and craft beer is on you. Tickets $30 and $85.
Enjoy your week!
