BARTable This Weekend: June 26-28

Head to Yerba Buena Gardens to see Circus Bella’s new show, AH HA!, this weekend. Photo courtesy of Yerba Buena Gardens Festival.

Every week, BARTable finds the most fun and unique events accessible by public transportation. From Pride and sporting events to comedy and live music, there is plenty to do in the Bay Area this weekend. Check out the San Francisco Pride Parade and Celebration, the Hayward Latin Jazz Festival, LakeFest Oakland and much more.

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Watch Major League Cricket in the Bay Area with the San Francisco Unicorns. Photo courtesy of the San Francisco Unicorns.

San Francisco Unicorns Major League Cricket 
June 26-28 | Coliseum
6:30 p.m. | 7000 Coliseum Way

Catch a Major League Cricket game in the Bay Area, as the San Francisco Unicorns arrive back home to play at the Oakland Coliseum. Get a taste of what makes cricket so popular across the globe, and help support its emergence in the US. The Unicorns face the Seattle Orcas on Friday and the Washington Freedom on Sunday. The stadium is connected directly to Coliseum BART via a dedicated elevated pedestrian bridge, with a distance of about 0.3 miles between the station and the venue. 

San Francisco Pride Parade and Celebration
June 27-28 | Civic Center/UN Plaza (for festival)
Times vary | Civic Center Plaza (Market St. for parade)

The 56th Annual San Francisco Pride Parade and Celebration will be held on June 27th and 28th, with the theme “Resistance in Action.” Join thousands of others who gather in the city to celebrate Pride each year. The free festival at Civic Center Plaza takes place on both days, while the parade will head down Market St. on Sunday. Take BART to join the parade and festivities at any point on Market St., from Embarcadero to Civic Center/UN Plaza. 

Circus Bella’s AH HA!
June 26-27 | Montgomery
Times vary | Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.

Circus Bella’s new outdoor show, AH HA!, comes to the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival for three performances this weekend. The free shows feature some of the top circus talent from the Bay Area and beyond. Catch the acrobats, aerialists, jugglers and clowns that make the show exciting for the whole family. Take BART to Montgomery St. and walk about 0.3 miles to Yerba Buena Gardens.

Oakland Ballers v. Yuba-Sutter Freebirds
June 26-28 | West Oakland
Times vary | 1689 20th St.

The Oakland Ballers take on the Yuba-Sutter Freebirds for a three-game series in Oakland this weekend. Enjoy Phish Night at the ballpark on Friday, the Oakland Stands Up block party on Saturday and a Christmas in June theme on Sunday. Head to Raimondi Park to get your fill of baseball. The West Oakland Station is 0.8 miles away.

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!

Celebrate music and culture with friends at the Hayward Latin Jazz Festival. Photo courtesy of the Hayward Latin Jazz Festival.

Summer Renaissance Pop-Up Market 
June 26 | 12th St. Oakland City Center
4 p.m.-8 p.m. | 388 9th St.

This artist market celebrates creative expression in the heart of Oakland Chinatown. Enjoy crafts, live entertainment, artist vendors and more. Get creative at the Arts and Craft Zone led by Jenny and Cabbage. Head to Pacific Renaissance Plaza, located just 0.2 miles from 12th St. Oakland City Center.

San Francisco Trans March
June 26 | 16th St. Mission
6 p.m. | Dolores Park

The Trans March kicks off Pride Weekend in San Francisco. The festivities begin at 11 a.m., with the march starting at 6 p.m. Marchers will gather at Turk and Taylor for a post-march rally at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to come together to help uplift trans voices and support the community. Dolores Park is located a short walk (about 0.6 miles) from the 16th St. Mission BART Station. 

Oakland Juneteenth Celebration and Street Festival
June 27 | MacArthur 
11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Market St. & Brockhurst St.

The 19th Annual Oakland Juneteenth Celebration and Street Festival takes place on Saturday, with the theme “Remembering Where We Come From to Rise Above the Odds.” This family-friendly community event features two live DJ stages, community booths, a health zone, a youth empowerment zone, food and a fashion show. Don’t miss this community celebration. MacArthur is approximately 0.9 miles away from the festival.

Hayward Latin Jazz Festival
June 27 | Hayward Station
11 a.m.-7 p.m. | B St. and Main St.

Head to downtown Hayward for a celebration of music, culture, local makers and more at the Hayward Latin Jazz Festival. Dance the day away with thousands of expected attendees. The family-friendly event features three stages and six bands. Take BART to Hayward Station, and you’ll be just 0.4 miles from the festival. 

San Francisco Dyke March & Rally
June 27 | 16th St. Mission
3 p.m. | Dolores Park

The San Francisco Dyke March and Rally takes place on Saturday, June 27th, beginning at 3 p.m. with speakers, art and music in Dolores Park. The rally showcases the community’s artists, critical thinkers and activists. A march through nearby streets officially kicks off at 5 p.m. from the corner of 18th St. and Dolores St. Take BART to 16th St. Mission, and make your way 0.6 miles to the park. 

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Catch some live music and much more at LakeFest Oakland this weekend. Photo courtesy of LakeFest Oakland.

Los Tucanes de Tijuana Concert
June 26 | Coliseum
7 p.m. | 7000 Coliseum Way

Hear the regional Mexican music of Los Tucanes de Tijuana at the Oakland Arena on Friday. This event features the legendary norteño group, alongside special guests El Tantasma and La Diferencia. Founded in Tijuana, Baja California in 1987, Los Tucanes de Tijuana have earned several awards and recognition through the years, including a Latin Grammy in 2012 and five Grammy Award nominations. The arena is located just 0.1 miles from the Coliseum BART Station. 

Forever Improv!
June 26 | 16th St. Mission
7 p.m.-9 p.m. | 3092 16th St. 

Enjoy some improv comedy in the Mission on Friday, as Manny’s hosts Forever Improv! The performers will take your suggestions and create unscripted comedy on the spot. Bring your friends, and get ready to laugh at this one-of-a-kind event. Manny’s is right by the 16th St. Mission (just 0.1 miles away). 

Khalid at the Greek Theatre
June 26 | Downtown Berkeley
8 p.m. | 2001 Gayley Rd.

Multi-platinum-selling artist Khalid brings his latest tour, It’s Always Summer Somewhere, to the Bay Area for a show in Berkeley. Called a “pop prodigy” by Rolling Stone, Khalid’s music has been streamed over 35.6 billion times across all platforms globally. Catch the Grammy-nominated superstar at the outdoor Greek Theatre this Friday. To get there, take BART to Downtown Berkeley, just 0.9 miles away from the theater. 

LakeFest Oakland
June 27 | 19th St. Oakland
11 a.m.-7 p.m. | 568 Bellevue Ave.

Oakland’s biggest summer festival, LakeFest 2026, brings a celebration of music, food and culture to Lake Merritt. Catch a live music performance on one of three stages, or join the fun family activities. A health and wellness zone includes yoga and over 20 wellness vendors. Take BART to 19th St. Oakland, which is about a mile away from the festival site. 

Grateful Starry Nights
June 27 | Ashby
8:30 p.m. | 3101 Shattuck Ave.

The Starry Plough in Berkeley hosts Grateful Starry Nights with Preston Barnes and Friends, a celebration of the music of the Grateful Dead. Hear from some of the Bay Area’s best musicians for this special night of familiar tunes. Local Deadheads won’t want to miss it. The venue is located just 2 blocks (about 0.3 miles) from Ashby BART. 

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