BARTable This Weekend: June 14-16

Classic cars line Castro Valley Blvd during the Castro Valley Car Show. Photo courtesy of the Castro Valley Car Show.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in luck! There’s a lot going on in the Bay Area near BART. From lively Pride month and Juneteenth celebrations to the Castro Valley Car Show, theatre performances, baseball games, the North Beach Festival and much more — you can take your pick from a ton of exciting happenings around the Bay. Check out our list of exciting BARTable events taking place this weekend. Don’t forget your Clipper card! Are you hosting an event near a BART station? Visit this page to learn about “what is BARTable.”

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Drummers and dancers take to the streets at Berkeley Juneteenth. Photo courtesy of Malaika H. Kambon

Castro Valley Car Show
June 15 | Castro Valley
12 – 5 p.m. | 33301 Northbridge Ave.

Whether you fancy classic, custom or antique cars, the 16th Annual Castro Valley Car Show is a community event you don’t want to miss. Presented by the Castro Valley Rotary Club, funds received will support local youth and community partners and projects. With an estimated 400+ participating vehicles, there will be a ton to see! Plus, you can pre-order the Canyons Barbeque buffet for brisket, pulled pork and chicken with sides like mac and cheese, coleslaw and more. Car enthusiasts can take BART to the Castro Valley Station and find the engines revving 0.5 miles away. 

Berkeley Juneteenth Celebration 
June 16 | Ashby
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. | 3300 Adeline St.

This Juneteenth celebration has an impressive schedule of events. Expect musical performances, like drums, jazz, blues, neo-soul, gospel, R&B, and reggae, as well as local food vendors, specialty merchandise and information booths. There’s also a Kid’s zone with a rock wall, STEM activities and art programs. This fun, family-friendly festival in Berkeley is only 0.3 miles from Ashby. 

"Best Available" 
Through June 16 | Ashby
Times Vary | 1901 Ashby Ave.

Written by Jonathan Spector and directed by Jon Tracy, “Best Available” is playing in Berkeley. City Repertory Theater Company launches a search for a new artistic director. Who is the best available candidate? Rising star and hometown hero Jonathan Spector interviewed dozens of theater makers to create this satirical tale. Take BART to the Ashby Stage to see this dark comedy about capitalism 0.1 miles from Ashby. 

"The Lehman Trilogy"
Through June 23 | Powell St
Times Vary | 415 Geary St.

Directed by Academy Award, Tony Award and Golden Globe winner Sam Mendes, "The Lehman Trilogy" features a cast of three playing the Lehman brothers, their sons and grandsons, in an extraordinary feat of story-telling told in three parts on a single evening. Hailed by The New York Times as “a genuinely epic production,” "The Lehman Trilogy" is the story of a family and a company that changed the world. Get inspired by an award-winning playwright at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater, 0.4 miles from the Powell St.

"Company"
Through June 29 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Times Vary | 1192 Market St.

Winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, "Company" “strikes like a lightning bolt. It’s Bobbie’s 35th birthday party, and all her friends keep asking, Why isn’t she married? Why can’t she find the right man and isn’t it time to settle down and start a family? As Bobbie searches for answers, she discovers why being single, being married and being alive in the 21st century could drive a person crazy. Head to Civic Center/ UN Plaza and Broadway SF will be showing "Company" only 453 feet away at Orpheum Theatre.

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

The Bay Area’s favorite storybook-theme park in Oakland is introducing 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. This summer, 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.

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!

 

The North Beach Festival is just one of many free events happening this weekend. Photo courtesy of Dorothy O'Donnell.

Chinatown Night Market 
June 14 | Montgomery St
5:30-9 p.m. | 651 California St.

This Friday, head to the beautiful lantern-lined Grant Avenue in San Francisco’s Chinatown. On the second Friday of every month, three blocks (from Sacramento to Jackson) light up for an Asian-style night market featuring culinary delights, unique local merchants, lively entertainment and a vibrant atmosphere in the heart of Chinatown. Have a blast 0.5 miles from Montgomery St.
 

Juneteenth Block Party
June 15 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Fillmore St. at Fulton St.

Commemorate Juneteenth on Fillmore St. this year with games, rides, retail and food vendors, a car show, live acts, and a kid’s zone. The "Decades Edition" theme intertwines the 80s, 90s and 2000s into the event’s eight city blocks. Experience the 70s from Fulton St. to McAllister St., the 80s from McAllister St. to Golden Gate Ave., the 90s from Golden Gate Ave. to Turk St., the 2000s from Turk St. to Eddy St., and the 2000s+ from Geary St. to Turk St. The festivities begin 1 mile from Civic Center/UN Plaza.

North Beach Festival 
June 15 – 16 | Montgomery St
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Grant Ave. and Columbus Ave.

The 70^th anniversary of the North Beach Festival features over 200 vendors, beer gardens, wine tasting, stages with live music, and interactive art activities, including a chalk zone for little ones. After partaking in all-ages activities, enjoy delicious cuisine from world-renowned restaurants, local food trucks and gourmet vendors. This family-friendly event spans 11 blocks, and proceeds from the festival are granted to community organizations helping those in need. San Francisco’s Little Italy hosts the event 0.7 miles from Montgomery St. 

Un Viaje: Pride at the Park
June 15 | Montgomery St
3-6 p.m. | 425 Mission St.

Celebrate Pride Month at Salesforce’s rooftop park. The Main Plaza is ideal for live music from Banda Sin Nombre and drag performances by Persia, Donna Persona, Shane Zaldivar, Mama Dora, and Clint Taurus. This summer event is one you don't want to miss. Catch the performers 0.3 miles from Montgomery St. 

Salsa in the Streets
June 15 | 16^th St Mission
5-8 p.m. | 741 Valencia St.

This summer block party happens one Saturday a month and is fun for everyone from salsa pros to beginners. Dance in the street to DJ JuanLove's musica Cubana. A special guest, Cuban dance instructor Pablo Dinámico, will teach a short dance class to get you going. After you've worked up an appetite, dine on al pastor tacos from Tacolicious. They're offering cold cervezas, margaritas and agua frescas at happy-hour prices. Get ready to groove 0.4 miles from 16th St Mission.
 

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