BARTable This Weekend: June 7-9

Explore the neighborhood at Castro Art Walk. Photo courtesy of San Francisco Magazine. 

Find your community and show your pride this weekend in the Bay Area! Celebrate Juneteenth early at Oakland First Friday on June 7 or the SF Juneteenth Parade and Festival on June 8. Pride celebrations kick off across the city at iconic landmarks like the Tenderloin Museum and Manny's in the Mission. There are so many amazing events to enjoy in the second week of June, make sure to pack your Clipper Card before you head out on your next adventure. Are you hosting an event near a BART station? Visit this page to learn about “what is BARTable.”

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Watch "Company" the musical at Broadway SF. Photo courtesy of the Broadway SF. 

Rock the Plaza: Other People's Money
June 7 | Lafayette
4 p.m. | 3530 Plaza Way

Other People’s Money (OPM) is one of the best rock cover bands in the Bay Area. Way beyond an ordinary cover band, the group specializes in delivering an authentic rock concert-level performance. OPM plays festivals, nightclubs, weddings and exclusive parties all over the Western U.S. These versatile musicians put on a high-energy show with all your favorites from Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tom Petty, Stevie Wonder, U2 and everything in between. Don't miss the show 0.5 miles from Lafayette Station.

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
June 8 | Powell St
1-3 p.m. | 750 Howard St.

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (YBGF) is the independent presenting organization dedicated to enhancing the vitality and quality of life in the parks and open spaces of Yerba Buena Gardens and other public sites of San Francisco through the curated presentation of free artistic, community and cultural programs. The YBGF is an annual festival that runs throughout the summer. These curated presentations are free to the public and feature of wide range of artistic and cultural programs. This weekend, take BART to Powell St and head 0.3 miles to see Dyertribe and Izithunywa music groups perform soul-soothing jazz. 

Oakland Roots SC v. Tampa Bay Rowdies
June 8 | Hayward
7 p.m. | 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.

Spend Saturday evening with the Oakland Roots soccer team. Gearing up against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, the Roots will bring grit and culture to the field. The Oakland Roots SC is a purpose-driven professional men’s soccer team that seeks to harness the magic of Oakland and the power of sports as a social force for good. Don't miss that energy as they take it onto the field. Take BART to Hayward Station and hop on the AC Transit 60 bus to Cal State East Bay to catch the match. 

"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.

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!

 

Break Dancer at Oakland First Fridays. Photo courtesy of Visit Oakland.

Oakland First Fridays
June 7 | 19^th St/Oakland
5-9 p.m. | 2633 Telegraph Ave.

Celebrate Juneteenth at Oakland First Fridays. First Fridays is a signature monthly celebration where up to 30,000 attendees can experience arts, culture, food, music and community. The free event is open to people of all ages and shuts down Telegraph from 22nd to 27th Streets. Bring your friends, grab food from a food truck or local restaurant, dance live music and just vibe, 0.4 miles from the 19^th St/Oakland.

Castro Art Walk
June 7 | 16^th St Mission 
5-8 p.m. | 2324 Market St

Explore the iconic neighborhood and enjoy a journey of art exhibits on the Castro Art Walk. The walk is an invitation to discover the creativity and artistic talent that thrives in the Castro neighborhood. Twenty art galleries and local merchants extend their business hours to host special events and share artwork with the community. Be sure to RSVP if you want the digital map and guide to art exhibits on the walk. Immerse yourself in this self-guided tour and see what the Castro District has to offer, 0.8 miles from 16^th St Mission.

Habitot Mobile Museum
June 8 | Ashby
9:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | 2800 Park St

Habitot’s moving museum is heading to Berkeley this weekend. The arriving activities are best for families with kids ages 0 to 5, but adults are encouraged to join the fun. Expect plenty of art, STEM activities and more, like a rocket and vehicle launcher, rocket building and tinkering, waterworks stations, a paintable wall and a baby ball pit. Learn something new with your little ones just one mile from Ashby Station at San Pablo Park. 

SF Juneteenth Parade & Festival
June 8 | Embarcadero
11a.m.–6 p.m. | 101 Market St

Celebrate Juneteenth in the heart of San Francisco. Honor Black freedom, heritage and history at San Francisco's second annual Juneteenth Parade & Festival. Featuring vibrant floats, live music and special honored guests. The parade will start at 11:00am, at Market and Spear Streets (near the Ferry Building) and continue 13 blocks west down Market Street, with the festival taking over Civic Center Plaza. The celebration with have incredible musical performances, food, drink and games. Find the joy in freedom only 400 feet away from Embarcadero and 0.1 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza. 

Filipino Independence Day Festival
June 9 | 16^th St Mission
12–5 p.m. | 428 11th St.

Head to District Six this weekend to experience an exuberant celebration of Filipino independence. The venue will come alive with the spirit of the Philippines in a day of cultural performances, culinary delights and community camaraderie. Bring the entire family to this all ages event in one of SF's up and coming venues. Take BART to 16^th St Mission for an afternoon of culture 0.8 miles away.
 

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