What's Up This Weekend with Fonseca 04/09/25

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May 9
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Friday, May 9

Park Ranger Campfire Talk (Free) – San Francisco

Storytime at Crab Cove – Alameda

Legally Blonde Jr – Pleasanton

Historic Days at Ardenwood – Fremont

Elephant & Piggie’s We are in a Play! – Palo Alto

Friday Fun: Heart Topiary (Free) – San Jose

Saturday, May 10

Story Pop! (Free) ~ San FranciscoWord for WordPLAY’s StoryPop! is a theatrical performance that brings children’s stories to life. Featuring a full cast of Word for Word actors, script in hand, and using the evocative style of Word for Word, the reading will give us our first theatrical exploration of the story. We are honored to be presenting the work of acclaimed author Dave Eggers. The Eyes and The Impossible is “a lyrical, soulful book full of wit and passion…a timeless story for readers of all ages.”

Join the San Francisco Girls Chorus for the 2025-26 Season ~ San FranciscoSing with us and discover the joy of music! SFGC is a welcoming and engaging space for young singers to learn, grow, and create music together. Singers ages 6-14 are invited to complete a Singing Placement to demonstrate where they are in their musical journey. We host these meetings to get to know each singer and ensure they are placed in the correct ensemble for their age and skill level.

Tinker, Code & Create at The Exploratorium – San Francisco

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical – San Francisco

Family Farm Day at Slide Ranch – Muir Beach

Habitot Mobile Museum – Berkeley

Brian Scott Magic – Berkeley

Wizard of Oz by Fantasy Forum – Walnut Creek

Hawaiian May Day Festival – Pleasanton

Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon

Storytime: Crickwing – Los Gatos

Math Festival – Sunnyvale

Birds and their Nests – Los Alto Hills

Environmental Center Open House (Free) – Cupertino

Scout-o-Rama – San Jose

Wilder Ranch History Tour – Santa Cruz

2nd Saturday on the Farm – Watsonville

Golden State Warriors playoffs TV

Sunday, May 11

Happy Mothers’ Day!

Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center ~ SausalitoJoin us the second and fourth Sunday of each month at The Marine Mammal Center to learn about a variety of marine science topics. These interactive presentations hosted by our award-winning educators feature multimedia, pictures, video and more to share the stories of amazing marine mammals. After the program, explore our hospital and visitor center to learn more about what we’re doing to save animals along the California coast and beyond, and how you can help.

Blankets and Blockbusters: Moana (Free) – San Francisco

Second Sunday for Families at SFMOMA – San Francisco

Mother’s Day Tea at Falkirk – San Rafael

Neon Scorpion Hike – Clayton

Willy Wonka Kids – Danville

Kids’ Carnival at Hiller Aviation Museum – San Carlos

Storytime at the Foster Museum – Palo Alto

Stanford Powwow – Stanford

Mothers’ Day Brunch at Roaring Camp – Felton

Last Bullet

Third and final installment in the “Lost Bullet” franchise. In this explosive opus, Lino embarks on a relentless quest to find and confront Areski.

Stéfi Celma, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Alban Lenoir, Guillaume Pierret, Gerard Lanvin, Pascale Arbillot, Julie Tedesco, Anne Serra (NETFLIX)

Juliet & Romeo PG-13

Set at the end of the Medieval era, Verona’s Juliet & Romeo reimagines the world’s most famous star-crossed lovers, uncovering the true history behind Shakespeare’s story and its impact on the future of the Empire. But the biggest twist? This timeless tale trades traditional verse for original pop music, bringing its powerful themes to life in a fresh, unexpected and deeply moving way. The greatest love story of all time, set to the greatest music of our time.

Jason Isaacs, Rupert Graves, Dan Fogler, Rebel Wilson, Jim Sheridan, Clara Rugaard, Nicholas Podany, Rupert Everett

Friendship R

When an errant delivery pulls suburban dad Craig Waterman (Robinson) into the orbit of his mysterious and charismatic new neighbour Austin Carmichael (Rudd), a sweet bromance seems to blossom over an innocent evening of urban exploration, punk rock, and a mutual appreciation for paleolithic antiquities. But what should have been the start of a beautiful friendship is soon waylaid as Craig’s obsessive personality begins to alienate his new pal, subsequently inducing a spiral that threatens to upend Craig’s entire life. « less

Paul Rudd, Jack Dylan Grazer, Kate Mara, Josh Segarra, Billy Bryk, Andrew DeYoung, Tim Robinson, Meredith Garretson

Featured Events

Join the San Francisco Girls Chorus for the 2025-26 Season ~ San Francisco, placement on May 10Sing with us and discover the joy of music! SFGC is a welcoming and engaging space for young singers to learn, grow, and create music together. Singers ages 6-14 are invited to complete a Singing Placement to demonstrate where they are in their musical journey. We host these meetings to get to know each singer and ensure they are placed in the correct ensemble for their age and skill level.

Rhythmix Rising Seas with Batey Tambó (Free) ~ Alameda, May 31Rhythmix Rising Seas transforms Alameda’s waterfront parks into a compelling stage for global music, immersive dance and site-responsive theater where art meets community to shape a resilient and sustainable future. This free, outdoor public art series features KT Nelson and Dancers, the Climate Detective from the Future and live music and dance from Puerto Rico at Seaplane Lagoon Promenade in Alameda. Free for all ages.

The Sorcerer by Lamplighters Musical Theatre ~ San Francisco, May 16-18Love: Bottled or Divine? Lamplighters Music Theatre presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s timeless comic operetta, “The Sorcerer”, May 16th-18th at the Presidio Theatre. Set in 1920, the operetta follows the antics of John Wellington Wells, the cunning proprietor of England’s most esteemed magical arts firm, J. W. Wells & Co.. In the quiet village of Ploverleigh, the question remains: Can love truly be conjured—and at what cost? Come early to this family-friendly show for fun in the lobby with magicians, face painters, and more! Visit lamplighters.org/the-sorcerer for tickets, venue information, and full production details.

Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center ~ Sausalito, May 11, 25Join us the second and fourth Sunday of each month at The Marine Mammal Center to learn about a variety of marine science topics. These interactive presentations hosted by our award-winning educators feature multimedia, pictures, video and more to share the stories of amazing marine mammals. After the program, explore our hospital and visitor center to learn more about what we’re doing to save animals along the California coast and beyond, and how you can help.

Story Pop! (Free) ~ San Francisco, May 10Word for WordPLAY’s StoryPop! is a theatrical performance that brings children’s stories to life. Featuring a full cast of Word for Word actors, script in hand, and using the evocative style of Word for Word, the reading will give us our first theatrical exploration of the story. We are honored to be presenting the work of acclaimed author Dave Eggers. The Eyes and The Impossible is “a lyrical, soulful book full of wit and passion…a timeless story for readers of all ages.”

Contra Costa County Fair ~ Antioch, May 15-18The first fair of the season with 2025 theme of “Let’s Go Country”. Dollar Day on May 15, Seniors Day on May 16, Military & Law Enforcement Day on May 17, and Fiesta Day on May 18.

Leap Imagination Fair ~ San Francisco, May 17Leap Imagination Fair is an all ages annual arts and maker event benefiting arts education programs for 10,000 Bay Area students featuring maker vendors, creative activities, live performances and food trucks.

San Mateo County Fair ~ San Mateo, May 30-June 8Bayside 101 Music Festival on May 30 & 31. Senior Day on June 5, Pride Day on June 6, Pacific Islands Day on June 7, Dia de la Feria on June 9.

InsectPalooza ~ San Francisco, June 1InsectPalooza is a free, family-friendly event hosted annually by SaveNature.Org for the San Francisco Bay Area community. InsectPalooza demonstrates how science and nature are important in all aspects of people’s everyday lives. Through community-based programming like this, SaveNature.Org hopes to encourage younger generations to become environmental stewards passionate about the importance of saving nature for all.

First Friday at CuriOdyssey ~ San Mateo, June 6Swing 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!

May 2025

Elephant & Piggie’s We are in a Play! – Palo Alto, April 24-May 11

Wizard of Oz by Fantasy Forum – Walnut Creek, May 8-10

Penguins & Pajamas Sleepover at Cal Academy – San Francisco, May 9

Stanford Powwow – Stanford, May 9-11

Penguins and Pajamas Sleepovers at Cal Academy – San Francisco, May 9, 30

San Jose Giants Fireworks – San Jose, May 9, 30

Tinker, Code & Create at The Exploratorium – San Francisco, May 10

Family Farm Day at Slide Ranch – Muir Beach, May 10

Habitot Mobile Museum – Berkeley, May 10

Brian Scott Magic – Berkeley, May 10

Scout-o-Rama – San Jose, May 10