What's Up This Weekend with Fonseca 03/06/26
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Friday, March 6
First Friday at CuriOdyssey ~ San MateoSwing into the weekend with science, animals, music, food trucks, and fun! On the first Friday of every month, from 5 PM until 8 PM, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey. Dance to some of your favorite hits, while enjoying animal presentations and science activities. Activities and programs are different each time, so make it a monthly tradition.
Oakland First Fridays – Oakland
Kids Night at Swings & Wings – Alameda
Kids Night Out at Aran’s Art Studio – Castro Valley
The Putnam County Spelling Bee by CMTSJ – San Jose
Saturday, March 7
North Bay Science Discovery Day (Free) ~ Santa RosaThe North Bay Science Discovery Day is a one-day, free community science festival to spark curiosity and wonder in children and families. The festival brings together 100+ organizations and 10,000 attendees — supported by 70 sponsors and 150 volunteers — for youth to talk with scientists and engineers while exploring 150+ interactive exhibits, from rockets and beehives, robots and sharks, catapults and hearts, animation, animals, art, and more. Admission and parking are free, and no tickets are required.
Women’s Heritage Day ~ San JoseDon’t miss this festive, family-friendly community gathering as we honor the achievements and contributions of women throughout Santa Clara Valley’s history! Mosaic America will feature a vibrant lineup of cultural performances and hands-on workshops. ChALE will present a Woman-owned lowrider and classic car show you won’t want to miss. History San José will host interactive craft stations highlighting local historical figures, with historic buildings and indoor exhibitions open to the public. Delicious drinks and treats will be available for purchase at the newly reopened O’Brien’s as well as onsite food trucks.
Family Art Making at de Young Museum – San Francisco
The Sword in the Stone by Fantasy Forum – Walnut Creek
Kids Night Out at Bay Aerials – Fremont
Farmyard Storytime at Ardenwood – Fremont
Holi Celebration (Free) – Union City
Planetarium Shows – Cupertino
Holi Fest – San Jose
Science Saturdays – Capitola
Sunday, March 8
The Amazing Bubble Man ~ AlamedaExperience the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, as the Amazing Bubble Man combines comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornados and trampolines to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages.
The Eyes & The Impossible by Dave Eggers – San Francisco
Open House at the Box Shop (Free) – San Francisco
Marine Science Sunday – Sausalito
Good Night Farm at Tilden (Free) – Berkeley
Life on the Ranch (Free) – Livermore
STEM Workshop (Free) – San Jose
Major Movie New Releases
🎥 The Bride! (R)
Stars: Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Jake Gyllenhaal, Annette Bening
Genre: Horror / Romance / Sci-Fi
Summary: A stylized reimagining of the Frankenstein legend set in 1930s Chicago, where a resurrected woman becomes a powerful symbol of rebellion and chaos.
🎥 Hoppers (PG)
Studio: Disney / Pixar
Genre: Animation / Adventure / Comedy
Summary: A futuristic story where technology allows a human mind to “hop” into an animal’s body to explore the animal kingdom and uncover environmental mysteries.
🎥 Youngblood
Genre: Sports / Drama / Romance
Summary: A drama centered around ambition, relationships, and the intense world of competitive athletics.
🎥 Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead
Genre: Fantasy / Adventure
Summary: Two islanders venture through dangerous storms and mysterious territories to uncover the secrets of their world and confront the powerful rulers controlling it.
🎥 For Worse
Genre: Drama / Comedy
Summary: A relationship-focused story examining the ups and downs of marriage and personal growth
🏟️ Major Bay Area Sports Games This Weekend
🏒 NHL
San Jose Sharks vs. St. Louis Blues
📅 Friday, March 6
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 SAP Center — San Jose
NHL regular-season matchup.
San Jose Sharks vs. New York Islanders
📅 Saturday, March 7
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 SAP Center — San Jose
Second home game of the weekend for the Sharks.
⚽ MLS Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes – MLS Match
📅 Saturday, March 7
Early season MLS regular-season game (exact opponent varies by schedule week).
⚾ College Baseball
California Golden Bears vs. San Diego Toreros
📅 Saturday, March 7
⏰ 1:05 PM
📍 Evans Diamond — Berkeley
NCAA Division I college baseball.
🏀 College Basketball
San Jose State vs. Wyoming
📅 Saturday, March 7
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Provident Credit Union Event Center — San Jose
Mountain West conference matchup.
San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade – Saturday evening in San Francisco (Market St → Chinatown).
Chinatown Community Street Fair – Saturday & Sunday in Chinatown.
FOG Holi Festival of Colors – Saturday in Fremont.
Non Stop Bhangra Holi Festival of Colors – Saturday in Oakland.
Latinas Forever Nuestro Carnaval Market – Sunday at SPARK Social in Mission Bay.
FREE STUFF TO DO:
Oakland Museum of California (first Sunday) – Oakland
Telescope Viewing at Chabot (Fri & Sat eves) – Oakland
San Mateo County History Museum (1st Friday) – Redwood City
Asian Art Museum (1st Sunday) – San Francisco
California Academy of Sciences (4 select days per year) – San Francisco
Exploratorium (select days throughout the year) – San Francisco
CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point (select days) – San Mateo
Hands on Science Classes at Intel Museum (always free) – Santa Clara
Bay Area Children’s Discovery Museum (1st Wednesday) – Sausalito
Bay Model Center – Sausalito
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford (always free, special family programs on Sundays) – Stanford
Home Depot Kids Workshop (1st Saturday) – all locations
🎵 Major Concerts This Weekend – Bay Area
Friday – March 6
Brandi Carlile & The Head and the Heart
📍 Chase Center — San Francisco
🎶 Genre: Folk / Indie Rock
One of the largest shows in the Bay Area this weekend.
Gogol Bordello
📍 The Warfield — San Francisco
🎶 Genre: Punk / Gypsy Rock
High-energy touring show from the long-running band.
Sam Smith – Residency Show
📍 Castro Theatre — San Francisco
🎶 Genre: Pop / Soul
Continuing a special multi-night residency in SF.
Saturday – March 7
Margo Price
📍 The Fillmore — San Francisco
🎶 Genre: Country / Americana
One of the most popular touring Americana artists performing this weekend.
Melvin Seals & JGB
📍 The Warfield — San Francisco
🎶 Genre: Jam / Grateful Dead–style rock
Popular with Bay Area jam-band fans.
The Strumbellas – Into Dust Tour
📍 August Hall — San Francisco
🎶 Genre: Indie / Folk Rock
Known for the hit “Spirits.”
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