BARTable This Weekend: Sept. 11-13
Enjoy the food, music and more at the Latin Heritage Fest in San Leandro. Photo courtesy of LatinBayArea.com.
Every week, BARTable finds the most fun and unique events accessible by public transportation. From local sports to live music, there is plenty to do in the Bay Area this weekend. Check out the last weekend of "Life in Space" at the Exploratorium, a Latin Heritage Festival in San Leandro, the Castro Valley Fall Festival, a K-pop dance party in Union Square and much more.
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Cheer on the Oakland Roots SC as they take on Lexington SC this weekend. Photo courtesy of the Oakland Roots SC via KQED.
Live on Larkin
Sept. 12 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Noon-5 p.m. | 601 Larkin St.
Celebrate the 51st anniversary of Little Saigon at Live on Larkin this Saturday. Enjoy live music, food, karaoke, fashion shows and more. The event will also feature performances by Circus Bella. Bring your kids for games and other family-friendly activities. The Civic Center/UN Plaza is 0.4 miles away.
Oakland Roots SC v. Lexington SC
Sept. 12 | Coliseum
7 p.m. | 7000 Coliseum Way
Head to Oakland for some soccer this Saturday, as the Oakland Roots take on Lexington. It’s “Conoce Tus Raíces (Know Your Roots) Night” at the ballpark with an entertainment lineup featuring percussionist and Oakland native Sheila E at halftime. A custom “Know Your Roots” drone show will follow the game as a tribute to American immigration stories. The Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is located about 0.3 miles from Coliseum Station via the pedestrian overpass bridge.
Latin Heritage Fest
Sept. 11 | San Leandro
4-9 p.m. | 1446 Washington Ave.
Celebrate Latin Heritage Month in downtown San Leandro at the Second Fridays Latin Heritage Festival. This free family event features Lucha Libre with WFC Wrestling, live Mariachi performances and free salsa dance lessons. You’ll also find plenty of food trucks, local vendors and more. Take BART to the San Leandro Station, which is about 0.4 miles away from the festival.
“Life in Space”
Through Sept. 13 | Embarcadero
11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Pier 15, The Embarcadero at Green St.
Would you survive living in space? This is your last opportunity to check out the Exploratorium’s “Life in Space” exhibition before it closes. Find out what it’s like to stay alive in the extreme conditions beyond Earth. Through science, art and hands-on programs, this exhibition is for space enthusiasts of all ages. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your horizons. The Exploratorium is located 0.7 miles from Embarcadero.
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!
Check out the many vendors and activities at the 50th Annual Solano Avenue Stroll in the East Bay. Photo courtesy of the Lawrence Hall of Science.
SF Chinatown Night Market
Sept. 11 | Montgomery St.
5-9 p.m. | Grant Ave. from California to Pacific
The Chinatown Night Market brings food vendors, shopping and live entertainment to San Francisco’s vibrant Chinatown neighborhood. The event takes over Grant Ave. Friday evening with five blocks of festivities, including cultural performances, lion dancing, outdoor dining and more. Eat, shop and explore the best of Chinatown. The Night Market is 0.5 miles from Montgomery St.
Second Saturdays 'Round the World (Union Square)
Sept. 12 | Powell St.
11 a.m.-2 p.m. | 333 Post St.
Join fellow K-pop fans at Union Square for a dance party presented by KPOP NARA SF. This all-ages event is a monthly cultural program that features a day of themed music, dance and crafts. This Saturday, it’s all about K-pop! Union Square is conveniently located about 0.2 miles from Powell St.
Castro Valley Fall Festival
Sept. 12-13 | Castro Valley
Times vary | Castro Valley Blvd. (between Redwood Rd. and Santa Maria Ave.)
Celebrate the start of autumn at the 54th annual Castro Valley Fall Festival. Featuring two days of live entertainment, food vendors, family activities and more, it’s a community tradition you don’t want to miss. Check out local artisans and shop from hundreds of exhibitors. It’s a special event for the entire family. The festival is about 0.4 miles from Castro Valley Station.
Noe Valley Art Festival
Sept. 13 | 24th St. Mission
10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 3861 24th St.
This free community festival in Noe Valley features artists, art sales, music and art-making activities. You’ll find photography, multi-media art, ceramics and much more. Support local artists, and bring your kids so they can enjoy some artistic activities. This festival will be held at Noe Valley Town Square, which is 0.9 miles from 24th St. Mission.
50th Annual Solano Avenue Stroll
Sept. 13 | North Berkeley
10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Solano Ave. from The Alameda to San Pablo Ave.
The Solano Avenue Stroll takes over a mile-long stretch of Solano Ave. in Berkeley and Albany this Sunday. With music, shops, artisans, food booths and family fun, there is something for everyone at this lively festival. In addition to the more than 200 businesses that line Solano Ave., you’ll also have the opportunity to explore more than four hundred vendors. Take BART to North Berkeley, and then hop on the Solano Avenue Stroll Free Shuttle.
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See “Matisse’s Femme au chapeau” exhibition at SFMOMA this weekend before it closes. Photo courtesy of SFMOMA.
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi with Live Orchestra
Sept. 10 & 12 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
7:30 p.m. | 201 Van Ness Ave.
Star Wars fans are in for a treat at Davies Symphony Hall. “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” will be playing on the big screen as John Williams’s score is performed live by the San Francisco Symphony. This special event is easily accessible by BART. The Civic Center/UN Plaza is just 0.3 miles away.
Foster the People at the Greek Theatre
Sept. 11 | Downtown Berkeley
8 p.m. | 2001 Gayley Road
For some indie pop and rock this weekend, check out Foster the People at Berkeley’s Greek Theatre. Since its breakthrough hit, “Pumped Up Kicks,” in 2010, Foster the People has been entertaining audiences with their unique sound and style. Don’t miss this opportunity to see them live in concert. To get to the Greek Theatre, take BART to Downtown Berkeley, which is 0.9 miles away.
Bay Area Fest at Oakland Arena
Sept. 12 | Coliseum
8 p.m. | 7000 Coliseum Way
Oakland Arena is the place to be for hip-hop this Sunday. “Bay Area Fest: Moneybagg Yo, DaBaby & G Herbo” brings together three major names in hip-hop for a live performance. Also known as “Baychella,” this event is hosted by Nick Cannon and is sure to be an exciting and high-energy evening of entertainment. To check out the action, head to Oakland Arena, about 0.3 miles from Coliseum Station via the pedestrian overpass bridge.
Thievery Corporation at the Fox Theater
Sept. 12 | 19th St. Oakland
8 p.m. | 1807 Telegraph Ave.
The internationally acclaimed electronic music duo Thievery Corporation celebrates its 30th anniversary with an all-encompassing retrospective tour. Hear them live at Oakland’s Fox Theater on Sunday in what is sure to be an inspired performance and dynamic production. The 19th St. Oakland Station is just steps (about 0.1 mile) away from the venue.
”Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal” at SFMOMA
Through Sept. 13 | Montgomery St.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 151 3rd St.
It’s your last opportunity to catch this Matisse exhibition before it closes on the 13th. Centered on Matisse’s “Femme au chapeau” (“Woman With a Hat”) painting, the exhibition explores its controversial history. It also restages its 1905 Paris debut by bringing together several works from that historic exhibition, including paintings by Matisse, André Derain and others. To see this remarkable slice of art history, head to San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), which is just 0.3 miles from Montgomery St.
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