BARTable This Weekend: Aug. 30-Sept. 2

Spend Labor Day on a cruise around the Bay. Photo courtesy of City Experiences. 

Happy Labor Day weekend! A lot is happening in the Bay Area this week, so grab your Clipper card and get ready for a busy one. It's the last weekend to enjoy Children's Fairyland 510 Summer Fridays, but it's also the first weekend to see "Wicked" at the Orpheum Theater. The Broadway hit returns and will surely cast a spell on audiences. BART riders can also experience the 53rd Annual Art & Wine Festival in Millbrae, outdoor movies, free museum days and fitness classes, family-friendly activities, an Oakland Roots soccer game, the return of Cal Football and even a festival by vegans for meat lovers!

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Annual Millbrae Art & Wine Festival. Photo courtesy of The Daily Journal, the Peninsula's Home Page.

Children’s Fairyland 510 Summer Fridays
Through Aug. 30 | 19^th St/Oakland
10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 699 Bellevue Ave.

The Bay Area’s favorite storybook-theme park in Oakland offers the final weekend of 510 Summer Fridays, a special discount for Oakland residents ($5 per child, $10 per adult). For over 75 years, Children’s Fairyland has been a place of imagination, exploration and dreams. Take advantage of the reduced entrance fees and create lasting memories with loved ones while experiencing multicultural programs, fairy-tale settings, rides, stories and animal interactions. This fairyland adventure is only 0.4 miles from 19^th St/Oakland.

Cal vs. UC Davis
Aug. 31 | Downtown Berkeley
2 p.m. | Memorial Stadium

Catch the Bears in their season opener as they take on the UC Davis Aggies. Don't miss this historic matchup—the twelfth ever meeting between these teams, with the Bears leading the series 11-0! Starting 2.5 hours before the game, pick up the game-day BART shuttle at BART’s Downtown Berkeley Plaza and travel 0.2 miles from the drop-off location to Memorial Stadium.

Oakland Roots v. New Mexico United
Aug. 31 | Hayward
3 p.m. | 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.

Cheer on the Oakland Roots as they take on New Mexico United in Hayward. The Oakland Roots SC is a purpose-driven professional men's soccer team that harnesses the magic of Oakland and the power of sports as a social force for good. Witness them in action as they take that energy onto the pitch. Take BART to Hayward Station and hop on the AC Transit 60 bus to Pioneer Stadium to catch the match.

53rd Annual Millbrae Art & Wine Festival
Aug. 31- Sept. 1 | Millbrae
10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 200 block to 900 block of Broadway

Check out the Millbrae Art & Wine Festival for one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, live music and entertainment. The downtown area transforms into a spectacular street fair with tons to do. Listen to bands, peruse vendor booths, browse local art, check out the car show and enjoy tasty treats and refreshing beverages. Don't miss Millbrae's end-of-summer celebration 0.5 miles from Millbrae Station.

California Jewish Open
Through Oct. 20 | Montgomery St
11 a.m.-5 p.m. | 736 Mission St.

The first major open-call exhibition invites Jewish-identifying artists in California to submit pieces in response to a central question: how are artists looking to the many aspects of Jewish culture, identity and community to foster, reimagine, hold or discover connection? The result? An exhibition of forty-seven artists reflecting on their connection to Judaism, the world and their own history. Expect paintings, sculptures, interactive video games, video works, photographs and more. Witness the exhibition 0.3 miles from Montgomery St.

You needn’t pay a dime – or even a pretty penny! – to enjoy the breadth of the Bay Area’s offerings. Below you’ll find a roundup of free local events, including festivals, markets, museum admission-free days and more!

First Sundays at OMCA means free admission to the museum. Photo courtesy of OMCA. 

T.G.I.F. Outdoor Movie Nights at The Crossing: “The Outsiders”
Aug. 30 | Embarcadero
7 p.m. | 200 Folsom St.

There’s nothing better than a summertime outdoor movie. Grab your friends and family and head to The Crossing. Check out the on-site food and drink vendors and then get cozy watching this coming-of-age drama on the silver screen.  Catch “The Outsiders” 0.4 miles from Embarcadero.

DRENCHED! Cardio Dance Fitness Class
Aug. 30 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
5-5:45 p.m. | 355 McAllister St.

DRENCHED! is a cardio dance-based class featuring pre-choreographed dance combos. Music genres include Hip Hop, Latin Dance, Dancehall, Afro Dance, Reggaeton and Pop. Classes move through three levels of movement from easy to more challenging, but they're fun for all levels. Check out more of Rae Studios' free fitness classes near BART here, and break a sweat 0.2 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.

Family Day: Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza
Aug. 31 | Embarcadero
10 a.m.-2 p.m. | 1 Market St.

The entire family will enjoy fun waterfront activities this weekend near BART. Hosted by the Children’s Creativity Museum, there will be plenty of educational play and workshops to explore. This event runs every Saturday through October. Enjoy family fun through the fall 0.1 miles from Embarcadero.

Centennial Community Party at the Claremont Branch Library
Aug. 31 | Ashby
2-4 p.m. | 2940 Benvenue Ave.

The Claremont Branch Library in Berkeley is celebrating its 100th year! All ages are welcome to participate in a hands-on screen-printing activity with Black Stamp Studios, and a Cal Alumni Big Band jazz concert. There will also be light refreshments. Celebrate the centennial with art and music only 1.0 mile from Ashby.

Free Museum Days
Dates Vary | Multiple stations
Times Vary | Locations Vary

The Bay Area is home to many world-class museums with incredible exhibits and beautiful art. This weekend, take advantage of free admission days. Check out a new space or return to an old favorite. 

• Asian Art Museum is free on the first Sunday of each month (Sept. 1). Take BART to Civic Center/UN Plaza to witness artwork from all major cultures in Asia only 0.1 miles away at 200 Larkin St.
• Oakland Museum of California is free on the first Sunday of each month (Sept. 1). Take BART to Lake Merritt to enjoy OMCA’s Galleries of California Art, History and Natural Sciences 0.1 miles away at 1000 Oak St.

Labor Day Weekend Free Boat Tram Rides
Sept. 1-2 | Embarcadero
10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | 1 Ferry Building

This holiday weekend, you have two days to hop on San Francisco's beloved Boat Tram, which is offering free rides on Sundays and Mondays through Oct. 14. The Boat Tram is one of three open-air streetcars in Muni's roster, built in the 1930s for the seaside resort of Blackpool, England. The Boat Tram operates on the F Market line between the Ferry Building and Pier 39. Hop on just 0.2 miles from Embarcadero.

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The annual Bizerkeley Food Festival returns this weekend. Photo courtesy of BizerkeleyFoodFest.

“Wicked” at the Orpheum Theatre
Aug. 30-Sept. 1 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Times Vary | 1192 Market St.

“Wicked” returns to the Bay Area with much delight! The Broadway sensation is the untold true story of the witches of Oz. From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, "Wicked" transfixes you with its wildly inventive story. Witness the Broadway hit just feet from Civic Center/UN Plaza.

Labor Day Weekend Day Party at The EndUp
Aug. 31 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
4-8:30 p.m. | 401 6th St.

Have a blast this weekend near BART at The EndUp’s last outdoor party of the year. Expect a mix of musical genres from hip-hop to reggae and everything in between. There’ll be tasty eats and refreshing drinks for purchase and plenty of good vibes. Join the party 0.7 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.

4th Annual Bizerkeley Food Festival
Sept. 1 | Downtown Berkeley
Noon-6 p.m. | 2151 Martin Luther King Jr Way

Northern California’s #1 festival by vegans for meat lovers arrives in the Bay Area this weekend. Expect live music by StunnaMan02, a kid’s zone, a 21+ beer garden and tons of vendors and free samples. There’s even an animal petting zone. Check out this fun food festival 0.2 miles from Downtown Berkeley.

Sip & Paint in Dolores Park
Sept. 1 | 16^th St Mission
3-5 p.m. | 19th St., Dolores Park

Get creative this Labor Day weekend. Sip, paint, and enjoy a few laughs at Dolores Park. This event is fun for everyone, from experienced painters to beginners. Expect professional instructors, a live DJ and all the painting supplies you’ll need. You do, however, need to BYOB. Take BART to 16^th St Mission to join the painting party 0.6 miles away.

San Francisco Labor Day Cruise
Sept. 2 | Embarcadero
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Pier 3

Sail away on the unofficial last day of summer. Passengers on this two-hour cruise will enjoy an American-style brunch buffet and free-flowing Champagne and beer. Enjoy live music as you soak up gorgeous views of the San Francisco skyline. Hop aboard 0.2 miles from Embarcadero.

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