Fonseca with What's Up This Weekend 07/18/25

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Jul 18
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Friday, July 18

Woodminster Summer Musicals ~ OaklandWoodminster Summer Musicals is back for its 58th season! Join us for “Hello Dolly” July 17-20 in the stunning Oakland Hills outdoor amphitheater! Kids 16 and under come free with a paying adult. Let’s plan a family friendly fun night out! Info and tickets: woodminster.com

Unique Derique (Free) – San Francisco

Sunset Fridays at SF Zoo (Free) – San Francisco

Truckloads of Fun (Free) – Mill Valley

Bay Area Discovery Museum Try It Truck (Free) – Oakland

Movie Night and Field Day (Free) – South San Francisco

Historic Days at Ardenwood – Fremont

Fun-tastic Friday with Sean’s Music Factory (Free) – Palo Alto

Hansel & Gretel the Untold Story – Palo Alto

Friday Night Swim – Mountain View

San Jose Giants Fireworks – San Jose

Saturday, July 19

Apollo 11 Splashdown Anniversary ~ AlamedaCelebrate anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing and the recovery of the astronauts from the Pacific Ocean by the USS Hornet in 1969 with a full day of family-friendly, space-exploration themed fun!

Kids Rock (Free) ~ Redwood CityKids Rock! returns for another kid-centric music series, packed with music, dancing and fun. With an inflatable play-land and more, this is the perfect summer event for families looking to enjoy music, movement, and community in a safe and welcoming space. Join us for a celebration of music and play!

Circus Bella – San Francisco

Adventures in AI Festival – San Francisco

Parks ‘N Rex Day (Free) – Vallejo

Puppet Art Theater (Free) – Oakland

Soul 4Kidz (Free) – Oakland

Fun on the Farm at Tilden Nature Area – Berkeley

Fun on the Farm – San Ramon

Peninsula International Dance Festival – San Mateo

Star Party at Crestview Park (Free) – San Carlos

Kids Rock (Free) – Redwood City

Kidstock (Free) – Mountain View

Storytime with the South Bay Historical Railroad Society – Santa Clara

Family STEAM Adventure (Free) – San Jose

Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour – San Jose

Family Fun Day (Free) – Scotts Valley

Art in the Aquarium – Santa Cruz

Magician Brian Scott (Free) – Morgan Hill

Insect Discovery Lab (Free) – Gilroy

Saturday, July 19

San Francisco:
- The Hotel Utah Saloon
  : Kevin Moan & The Howling, Year001, Ghost Town Hangmen, Normal Weirds, E.C
Oakland:
- The Sound Room
  : Jazz Mafia
Berkeley:
- The Starry Plough Pub
  : Fanfare Zambaleta & Dodona at the Bacchanal
- Alternative Music Foundation
  : Shark in the Water
Other Bay Area locations:
- Baltic Kiss
  (Richmond): Screams of Syrens: The Distilled Alliance Tour, The Distilled Alliance Tour featuring Deep Within, Screams of Syrens, and Modern Monsters
- Basque Cultural Center
  (South San Francisco): AnneKdotas Live (free admission)
- Club Rodeo Rio
  (San Jose): Joel De La P

Sunday, July 20

Trolls: Save the Humans ~ WoodsideFeatures six 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.

Summer Sunday at Asian Art Museum – San Francisco

Sunday Streets (Free) – San Francisco

The Little Mermaid – Santa Rosa

Model Railroad Show – Walnut Creek

Trapeze Arts Performance – Berkeley

Cinderella by Tri-Valley Theatre Company – Livermore

From Field to Flour: Wheat Harvesting at Ardenwood – Fremont

Niles Canyon Train Rides – Fremont & Sunol

Bubble Bonanza at Hiller Aviation Museum – San Carlos

Maker Exploration (Free) – Half Moon Bay

Rabbit Hole Theater – Woodside

Moon Landing Party (Free) – Atherton

Storytime at the Foster Museum (Free) – Palo Alto

Crafternoons at Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum (Free) – San Jose

3-D Toy Workshop (Free) – Santa Cruz

KC Turner Cookout Series w/ Shinyribs at HopMonk Tavern Novato (All Ages)
Bobby Joe Ebola and the Children MacNuggits,
Cam Girl Pinoles
,
Neverly Brothers
at Ivy Room in Albany
AJR & Valley - Band at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View
of Montreal at The UC Theatre in Berkeley
Appropriate (Aurora) at Aurora Theatre Company in Berkeley

In Theaters:

"I Know What You Did Last Summer": A horror film, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
"Smurfs": A family-friendly animated film.
"Eddington": A film starring Joaquin Phoenix, also opening in theaters.
"How to Train Your Dragon": The live-action movie.

Streaming:

"Untamed": A gritty survival tale available on Netflix.
"The Summer I Turned Pretty" Season 3: Available on Prime Video.
"How to Train Your Dragon" (Live-action): Available to rent or buy on demand.
"Opus": A psychological thriller available on Max.
"The Assessment": Available on Hulu, according to Yahoo