BARTable This Weekend: June 13–15
Enjoy the Berkeley Juneteenth Festival this weekend in the Bay. Photo courtesy of Oaklandside (Credit: Nancy Rubin).
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? From opera and live cricket matches to flea markets and tofu tastings, the Bay Area is busy with exciting BARTable events. Don't miss the North Beach Festival in San Francisco or the Berkeley Juneteenth Festival in the East Bay. Grab your Clipper card, and have a beautiful weekend in the Bay!
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Shop local and enjoy first-class cuisine at the Berkeley Flea Market. Photo courtesy of Berkeley Flea Market.
San Francisco Unicorns at the Oakland Coliseum
June 11–15 | Coliseum
Times vary | 7000 S. Coliseum Way
The San Francisco Unicorns are the Bay Area’s very own cricket team, founded in 2023 and competing in Major League Cricket (MLC). This weekend, you can catch them live at home. Here are the weekend matches, all 0.2 miles from Coliseum Station. Learn more about BART's Unicorn Fan Train starting Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday: SF Unicorns vs. Washington Freedom
- Friday: MI New York vs. Texas Super Kings
- Saturday: San Francisco Unicorns vs. LA Knight Riders & Seattle Orcas vs. Washington Freedom
- Sunday: LA Knight Riders vs. Texas Super Kings & San Francisco Unicorns vs. MI New York
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
June 13–15 | Montgomery St
Times vary | 760 Howard St.
There are so many exciting events in the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival’s six months of admission-free entertainment. This weekend, check out RhythmALLogy (Kids’ Show), Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu: Aloha’ Āina and the Native Contemporary Arts Festival. Join the fun, 0.3 miles from Montgomery St.
Castro Valley Car Show
June 14 | Castro Valley
Noon–5 p.m. | Castro Valley Blvd.
The Castro Valley Car Show is back with hundreds of classic cars. Head to Castro Valley Blvd. to catch the beauties from San Miguel Ave. to Redwood Rd. You'll also find live music and mouthwatering food at this fun and free event, 0.6 miles from Castro Valley Station.
Berkeley Flea Market
June 14–15 | Ashby
9 a.m.–5 p.m. | 1937 Ashby Ave.
Celebrating 48 years, the Berkeley Flea Market is open on weekends to showcase art, culture and local and international food. Stop by to mingle, shop locally made handcrafted pieces, and enjoy cuisine from around the world. Find the historic flea market 0.2 miles from Ashby.
Berkeley Annual Juneteenth Festival
June 15 | Ashby
11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Adeline St. and Alcatraz Ave.
Ring in Father’s Day with the 38th annual Berkeley Juneteenth Festival. Northern California’s longest-running Juneteenth celebration spreads across five blocks and attracts thousands of people with its family-friendly music, KID/STEM zone, food from Black-owned vendors and shopping that spotlights the diversity and creativity of the Bay Area. Join the celebration 0.3 miles from Ashby.
Copacabana Supper Club
Through June 22 | Lake Merritt
Times vary | 10 10th St.
Start your night at the Copacabana Supper Club on the Lakeview Terrace with views of Lake Merritt. Grab a Caipirinha and a few small bites before heading upstairs, where the sights and sounds of an immersive theatrical performance feel like a tropical celebration. Experience Brazilian nightclub vibes 0.3 miles from Lake Merritt.
"A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical" at Golden Gate Theatre
Through June 22 | Powell St
Times vary | 1 Taylor St.
“A Beautiful Noise” tells the inspiring story of Neil Diamond’s rise from a Brooklyn kid to a legendary rock icon. Enjoy hit songs like “Sweet Caroline,” “America,” and “Forever in Blue Jeans.” The high-energy performances and heartfelt storytelling celebrate an incredible lifetime of music 0.3 miles from Powell St.
"Co-Founders" at Strand Theater
Through July 6 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Times vary | 1127 Market St.
“Co-Founders” is a world-premiere hip-hop musical running at the American Conservatory Theater Strand Theater in San Francisco. The story follows Esata, a young Oakland coder who teams up with an unlikely partner to navigate Silicon Valley’s competitive startup scene. Catch the show just steps from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
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!
Shop, dine and dance at San Francisco's Be Free Festival this weekend in SOMA. Photo courtesy of Be Free Festival.
Filipino “Be Free” Festival
June 13 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
5–10 p.m. | 967 Mission St.
The annual Be Free Festival is a celebration of Filipino creativity, queer joy and liberation in San Francisco's SOMA. Enjoy tunes from DJs and live bands, dine at Ube Area, Jungle Dog (and more) and shop local vendors in the Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District, just 0.4 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
Chinatown Night Market
June 13 | Montgomery St
5:30–9 p.m. | Grant Ave. between Sacramento and Jackson
Head to the Chinatown Night Market in San Francisco on the second Friday of every month. Stroll down the lanterned-lined Grant Avenue, taste local food, shop unique finds and be entertained in the lively atmosphere, just 0.5 miles from Montgomery St.
Annual North Beach Festival
June 14–15 | Montgomery St
11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Grant Ave. and Vallejo St.
San Francisco’s iconic “Little Italy” is hosting the 71st annual North Beach Festival this Saturday and Sunday. Explore 11 blocks with over 200 artisan vendors showcasing everything from local art and crafts to jewelry, vintage home décor and clothing. Refuel with delicious bites from North Beach restaurants and food trucks, relax in beer and wine gardens and enjoy live entertainment from Club Fugazi acrobats, poetry readings and live music. Find this family-friendly celebration in North Beach, 0.8 miles from Montgomery St.
Annual Juneteenth Celebration
June 14 | Pittsburg Center
Noon–5:30 p.m. | 525 Railroad Ave.
This weekend in the Bay Area, you can honor Black freedom and culture in Pittsburg. Don’t miss the 14th annual Juneteenth celebration at John Buckley Square, where you'll find a great community, family activities and local vendors 1.1 miles from Pittsburg Center.
Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival
June 14 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Geary Blvd. and Gough St.
The 13th annual Northern California Soy & Tofu Festival is here and overflowing with flavor. Sample soy and tofu dishes, catch live acts like rapper Seiji Oda, witness cooking demonstrations and youth art showcases and even enter a tofu-eating contest — all one mile from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
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Don't miss the San Francisco Jazz Festival this weekend in the Bay! Photo courtesy of SFJAZZ Festival.
San Francisco Jazz Festival
June 13–15 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
1–10 p.m. | 201 Franklin St.
This year’s revamped three-day jazz extravaganza features 35 concerts at the SFJAZZ Center and an outdoor festival tent in Hayes Valley. Groove to performances by Charles Lloyd Sky Quartet, Braxton Cook, the SF Jazz Collective with Kurt Elling and more. There will also be DJs, local vendors selling vinyl, food trucks and beer gardens just 0.5 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
Kickoff Juneteenth at City Hall
June 13 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
5:30–8 p.m. | 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Kick off Juneteenth in the Bay Area in the grand rotunda of City Hall with Mayor Daniel Lurie. This year’s theme, “Liberty, Legacy, and Leadership,” honors those leading change today and for future generations. You’ll see cultural performances and hear from local Black leaders 0.3 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
“I Love Tenderloin Week” Festival
Through June 21 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Times vary | Jones St. and Eddy St.
I Love Tenderloin Week is a free, community-driven festival with over 40 venues and over 20 events, including block parties, street fairs, small‑business pop‑ups, walking tours, wellness workshops, art showcases and a grand finale at the famed Great American Music Hall. Check it out 0.4 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
Army 250th Birthday Celebration
June 14 | Dublin/Pleasanton
10 a.m.–3 p.m. | 6100 Horizon Pkwy
It’s the army’s 250th birthday, and the Bay Area is celebrating. Expect performances by the U.S. Army band, historical exhibits, vintage uniforms, drill teams, hands-on fun for kiddos and beer and wine gardens for grown-ups. Head to Don Biddle Community Park this weekend to celebrate the historic milestone. The party is only 0.6 miles from Dublin/Pleasanton.
LA BOHÈME at the San Francisco Opera House
Through June 21 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Times vary | 301 Van Ness Ave.
La Bohème, a story of love, friendship and heartbreak, is one of Puccini’s most beloved operas. Set in 19th-century Paris, the story follows a group of young artists chasing passion and beauty while struggling to survive. See the show 0.3 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
Alameda County Fair
Through July 6 | Dublin/Pleasanton
Noon–11 p.m. | 2005 Valley Ave.
Celebrate summer this weekend at the Alameda County Fair. Enjoy carnival rides, fair food, live entertainment, concerts and so much more. To ride BART to the fair, exit at Dublin/Pleasanton and hop on the Wheels shuttle operating as Route 52.
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