Fonseca - What's Up This Weekend 06/13/25

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Jun 13
5 min read

Updated: Jun 15

Quick run down of things this weekend!

Friday, June 13

The Nightingale by People’s Circus Theatre ~ San FranciscoIn the forest on the outskirts of a small town, there lives a magical Nightingale whose song can stir even the hardest of hearts. When the Emperor learns of this rare creature, he is determined to capture her. Can the Nightingale be replaced by a Mechanical facsimile? Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale, The Nightingale is an epic love story that speaks to the most pressing issues of our time through a compelling mixture of acrobatics, aerial arts, and timeless storytelling.

Alameda County Fair ~ PleasantonCarnival, concerts, cooking demonstrations, and movies on the lawn. Drone show nightly. Fireworks and drone show on June 13 and July 3.

RhythmALLogy (Free) – San Francisco

Blankets and Blockbusters: The Princess and the Frog (Free) – San Francisco

Woodminster Summer Musical: Anastasia – Oakland

Storytime at Crab Cove – Alameda

Something Rotten – Berkeley

Fiesta Cultura (Free) – Walnut Creek

Anastasia: The Musical – Livermore

Historic Days at Ardenwood – Fremont

San Jose Giants Fireworks – San Jose

Saturday, June 14

Oakland’s Magic Kitchen ~ OaklandBack for its third season, Oakland’s Magic Kitchen brings the heart of Oakland’s food scene to Children’s Fairyland—live, family-friendly, and full of flavor. Created especially for kids and their grownups, this playful cooking show invites top local chefs to prepare delicious, easy-to-make dishes on stage with some help from everyone’s favorite furry friend, Quercus.

Biggest Little Airshow ~ San CarlosRealistic jet and propeller-powered model aircraft roll down the runway and into the sky to take their part in a unique aerial extravaganza including aerobatic helicopters, drones, quadrotors, and more!

Cartooning for the Whole Family – San Francisco

Freedom Festival (Free) – Mill Valley

Father’s Day Overnight on the USS Hornet – Alameda

The Sound of Music by Berkeley Rep – Berkeley

Family Quilt Making Workshop – Berkeley

Family Nature Adventures – Oakland

Dancing Home by SF Youth Theatre – Walnut Creek

Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon

Juneteenth Celebration (Free) – Menlo Park

Second Saturday at Gamble Garden (Free) – Palo Alto

Summer Groove with AndyZ (Free) – Mountain View

Environmental Center Open House (Free) – Cupertino

Proud of My Family – San Jose

Dia de Portugal Festival – San Jose

Rainbow Festival (Free) – San Jose

Juneteenth Celebration (Free) – Santa Cruz

2nd Saturday on the Farm (Free) – Watsonville

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Sunday, June 15

Trolls: Save the Humans ~ WoodsideFeatures six activist Trolls that have come to teach humans how to rediscover nature and inspire humans to be good stewards of the earth. Thomas Dambo’s signature folklore-inspired Troll sculptures are built from reclaimed materials and will delight visitors of all ages. The outdoor exhibition fuses fairytales, whimsy, and monumental scale to inspire visitors to explore themes such as recycling, the importance of plants and gardens, art, and more.

Solano County Fair ~ Vallejo2025 theme of Fun for the Whole Herd. Carnival thrills, live music, dance, local performances and more. Children 5 and under get into the Fair free every day!

Sunday Streets – San Francisco

Fathers’ Day Bike About the Zoo – San Francisco

North Beach Festival – San Francisco

Open Cockpit Day – Oakland

Kids Carnival at Hiller Aviation Museum – San Carlos

Storytime at the Foster Museum – Palo Alto

The Great Pizza Scandal Math Quest – Palo Alto

Fathers’ Day BBQ at Roaring Camp – Felton

Snow White PG

“Disney’s Snow White” is a live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film. The magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy.

Gal Gadot, Marc Platt, Erin Cressida Wilson, Rachel Zegler, Marc Webb, Jeremy Swift, Martin Klebba, Tituss Burgess

saw it fantastic!

How to Train Your Dragon PG

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

Julian Dennison, Gerard Butler, Marc Platt, Dean DeBlois, Nico Parker, Mason Thames, Nick Frost, Harry Trevaldwyn

Materialists

Follows a young, ambitious New York City matchmaker who finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.

Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, Chris Evans, Dasha Nekrasova, Marin Ireland, Sawyer Spielberg, Celine Song, Zoe Winter

CONCERTS

FRI Grace Jones @ Meritage Resort and Spa
FRI Tash Sultana @ The Masonic
FRI Taking Back Emo @ Temple
FRI Dirtybird: Road to Campout @ 1015 Folsom
FRI Osunlade, Marques Wyatt, Big Cee @ The Great Northern
FRI-SAT Zainab Johnson @ Cobb's Comedy Club
FRI-SUN San Francisco Jazz Festival @ SFJAZZ
SAT Smilk @ Public Works
SAT JIALING @ Monarch
SAT Bloc Party @ Greek Theatre
SAT Acid Bath @ Fox Theater
SAT-SUN North Beach Festival @ North Beach (FREE)
SUN iDKHOW @ The UC Theatre
SUN Espiral 7 @ The Freight

MORE STUFF:

Father's Day Movie Camp Night at Gilroy Garden

Pitch your tent in the grassy meadow at this family theme park. Join fellow campers for a delicious dinner and snuggle up for a family-friendly movie. After, retreat to your tent for a peaceful night’s sleep. Sat.-Sun., June 14-15.

Juneteenth at the Firehouse in Pleasanton

Join this vibrant Juneteenth celebration to enjoy performances by the PUSD Step Team and Cheza Nami, a Pleasanton-based non-profit that teaches African culture through dance, play and movement. Free. Sat. June 14.

Juneteenth Freedom Festival in Mill Valley

This vibrant celebration at the downtown plaza honors the legacy of Juneteenth, often referred to as African American Independence Day. Groove to performances by local musicians, dancers and spoken-word artists. Enjoy arts and crafts, games and activities for kids and adults, and meet representatives of local organizations to learn about efforts to promote equality and justice. Free. Sat. June 14.

Juneteenth Pride Festival at San Lorenzo Library

This festival brings together members of different communities to celebrate expression, individuality, strength, art and togetherness. Enjoy dance performances, food trucks, live music and craft projects. Free. Sat. June 14.