What's Up This Weekend with Fonseca 06/18/26

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Jun 18
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Friday, June 19

Chelle! & Friends (Free) ~ San FranciscoChelle! & Friends bring to the Gardens a family-friendly taste of New Orleans, the cradle of so much essential American music. Chelle! & Friends is made up of some of the most distinguished and accomplished musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. Join the party, move your feet, and sing along!

Juneteenth at OMCA ~ OaklandEnjoy a vibrant, full-day celebration of Black culture, creativity, and community. Guests can expect a dynamic campus filled with live performances and DJ sets from boundary-pushing artists, delicious offerings from standout Bay Area Black chefs and food vendors, and hands-on activities that invite visitors of all ages to move, make, and connect in celebration of Black culture.

Sonoma County Beekeepers Association – Santa Rosa

Juneteenth Celebration at Children’s Fairyland – Oakland

Telescope Viewing at Chabot (Free) – Oakland

Juneteenth Celebration – Antioch

Moonlight Movies: Cool Runnings (Free) – Danville

Picnic Flix: Hoppers (Free) – Dublin

Juneteenth Celebration – Menlo Park

Juneteenth Celebration – San Jose

San Jose Giants Fireworks Night – San Jose

Saturday, June 20

Sand Castle and Sculpture Contest ~ AlamedaA fabulous family fun activity to either participate in or just come down to watch all of the action! Start your creative juices flowing and bring your shovel, buckets and great ideas to the beach to create an unique piece of art in the sand.

Cereal Cinema ~ OaklandClassic cartoons & all-you-can-eat cereal at the New Parkway Theater. |

Library Day at Yerba Buena Gardens – San Francisco

Family Tour at the de Young – San Francisco

North Beach Festival – San Francisco

Through the Garden Storytime – San Francisco

Unearth a Story: Magic and Puppet Show (Free) – South San Francisco

Pride Celebration at Bay Area Discovery Museum – Sausalito

Kids Night at the Museum – Santa Rosa

Family Nature Adventures – Oakland

Magic Kitchen – Oakland

Insect Party – Berkeley

Juneteenth Celebration – Richmond

Once Upon a Street – Walnut Creek

Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon

Bri Crabtree’s Silly Circus Show (Free) – Fremont

Vegetable Gardening for Kids – Palo Alto

Mickaboo Bird Adoption & Toymaking Faire – Palo Alto

Summer Sailstice at Shoreline Lake – Mountain View

Star Party – San Jose

Science Saturdays – Capitola

Sunday, June 21

Alameda County Fair ~ PleasantonEnjoy rides, concerts, movie nights, drone shows and fireworks on June 19 and July 4.

Dinos Alive Immersive Experience ~ OaklandTravel back millions of years for an epic adventure through the age of dinosaurs! Encounter life-size animatronic giants, from swift Velociraptors to the mighty T-Rex, and explore immersive prehistoric environments that bring the Jurassic era roaring to life. Perfect for families, kids, and dinosaur fans of all ages, this unforgettable experience combines thrills, discovery, and hands-on fun in one larger-than-life adventure.

Sundays at the Asian Art Museum – San Francisco

Storytime Science for Kids – San Francisco

Juneteenth Festival – Berkeley

Open Cockpit Day – Oakland

Tales of the Arabian Nights – Palo Alto

Storytime with Anna at the Foster Museum (Free) – Palo Alto

The Sound of Music by Broadway San Jose – San Jose

Father’s Day BBQ at Roaring Camp – Felton

Bay Area Home Games Only

Date	Team	Opponent	Time	Venue
Fri, June 19	Oakland Ballers	Modesto Roadsters	6:35 PM PT	Raimondi Park, Oakland
Fri, June 19	San Jose Giants	Lake Elsinore Storm	7:00 PM PT	Excite Ballpark, San Jose
Fri, June 19	Golden State Valkyries	Minnesota Lynx	7:00 PM PT	Chase Center, San Francisco
Sat, June 20	Oakland Ballers	Modesto Roadsters	4:35 PM PT	Raimondi Park, Oakland
Sat, June 20	San Jose Giants	Lake Elsinore Storm	5:00 PM PT	Excite Ballpark, San Jose
Sun, June 21	Oakland Ballers	Modesto Roadsters	1:05 PM PT	Raimondi Park, Oakland
Sun, June 21	San Jose Giants	Lake Elsinore Storm	1:00 PM PT	Excite Ballpark, San Jose

Movie	What it is	Notes
Toy Story 5	Disney/Pixar animated family sequel	PG, 1 hr 42 min, also in IMAX. Biggest family release of the weekend.
The Death of Robin Hood	A24 dark Robin Hood drama/thriller	Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård. Darker adult counter-programming.
Leviticus	NEON supernatural horror	Queer Australian horror about two teenage boys pursued by a violent entity.

Limited / select-theater openings

Movie	What it is
Girls Like Girls	Hayley Kiyoko coming-of-age romance; Focus Features says it opens June 19 with more theaters being added.
Maddie’s Secret	John Early comedy/satire about food-influencer culture and pressure.
Cocktail 2	Limited release from Jio Studios.
Maa Inti Bangaaram	Telugu action/drama starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu; Fandango lists it opening June 19.
Deewana	Drama/romance; Fandango lists it opening June 19.
Citizen Vigilante	Limited release from Quiver.
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man	Limited documentary/music release.
Rose of Nevada	Limited release.
Unidentified	Limited Sony Pictures Classics release.

Bay Area concerts this weekend

Friday, June 19–Sunday, June 21, 2026

Biggest / most notable shows

Date	Artist / Event	Time	Venue
Fri, June 19	Shakira	8:30 PM	SAP Center, San Jose
Fri, June 19	DaBoyDame & Friends with Keyshia Cole, Plies + guests	8:00 PM	Fox Theater, Oakland
Fri, June 19	HONNE – 10 Year Anniversary Tour	8:00 PM	Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco
Sat, June 20	Buju Banton & Stephen Marley	7:00 PM	Fox Theater, Oakland
Sat, June 20	Fuerza Regida	8:00 PM	Oracle Park, San Francisco
Sat, June 20	Diljit Dosanjh – Aura World Tour	8:00 PM	Chase Center, San Francisco
Sat, June 20	Shakira	8:30 PM	SAP Center, San Jose
Sun, June 21	Bomba Estéreo + La Misa Negra	afternoon, free/lottery	Stern Grove, San Francisco
Sun, June 21	Ivy Queen	5:00 PM	The Midway, San Francisco
Sun, June 21	Metric, Broken Social Scene & Stars	7:00 PM	The Masonic, San Francisco
Sun, June 21	Our Lady Peace + The Verve Pipe	8:00 PM	The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco

Bay Area fairs & street fairs this weekend

Friday, June 19–Sunday, June 21, 2026

Date	Event	Time	Where	Notes
Fri–Sun	Alameda County Fair	Noon–11 PM	Pleasanton	Big county fair: rides, fair food, shopping, pig racing, action sports, concerts. Weekend concerts include Gene Simmons Band Friday, Twist on Taylor Saturday, and Lonestar Sunday.
Fri, June 19	Hella Juneteenth Festival	12–6 PM	Prescott Market, West Oakland	DJs, Black-owned food, dancing, games, community celebration.
Fri, June 19	Juneteenth! at the Museum	11 AM–4 PM	Oakland Museum of California	Live music on two stages, craft-making, dancing workshops, museum programming.
Fri, June 19	Antioch Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration	4–8 PM	Williamson Ranch Park, Antioch	Performances, games, rides, food and retail vendors.
Sat–Sun	North Beach Festival	11 AM–7 PM	North Beach, SF	One of the big ones: 200+ vendors, 11 blocks, live music, beer gardens, Italian street painting, food, family activities.
Sat, June 20	San Francisco Juneteenth Parade & Block Party	Starts 11 AM	Market Street / Embarcadero Plaza, SF	Parade from Market Street with celebration afterward; Funcheap lists it as 11 AM–3:30 PM, while KQED lists 11 AM–4 PM.
Sat, June 20	Vallejo Juneteenth Parade & Festival	9 AM–5 PM	Barbara Kondylis Waterfront, Vallejo	Parade plus waterfront festival, music, face painting and community activities.
Sat, June 20	Montclair Beer, Wine & Music Festival	12–6 PM	Montclair Village, Oakland	Street-festival feel with live entertainment, local chefs, artisan vendors, and 50+ beverage tastings; entertainment is free, tastings are ticketed.
Sat, June 20	Prismatic Market	2–7 PM	MOMENT Post Street, San Jose	Outdoor maker/pop-up market; free admission, all ages, pet-friendly.
Sat, June 20	Native Contemporary Arts Festival	12–3 PM	Yerba Buena Gardens, SF	Native music, dance, spoken word, visual artists, vendors and crafts.
Sat–Sun	SF Dragon Boat Festival: Friendship Races	8 AM–5 PM	Lake Merced, SF	Free races plus cultural programming, family activities and local vendors.
Sun, June 21	Berkeley Juneteenth Festival	11 AM–7 PM	Alcatraz & Adeline, Berkeley	Family-focused festival with kids’ activities and live entertainment.
Sun, June 21	Bayview Juneteenth Father’s Day Festival	12–6 PM	Gilman Park, SF	Performances, food vendors and retail vendors; lineup includes Next, Lakeside and 1 Umbrella.
Sun, June 21	Sunnyvale World Soccer & Food Fest	10 AM–5 PM	Cityline Sunnyvale	Free food-fest/watch-party style event tied to World Cup weekend.

Featured Events

Dinos Alive Immersive Experience ~ Oakland, through July 31Travel back millions of years for an epic adventure through the age of dinosaurs! Encounter life-size animatronic giants, from swift Velociraptors to the mighty T-Rex, and explore immersive prehistoric environments that bring the Jurassic era roaring to life. Perfect for families, kids, and dinosaur fans of all ages, this unforgettable experience combines thrills, discovery, and hands-on fun in one larger-than-life adventure.

Chelle! & Friends (Free) ~ San Francisco, June 19Chelle! & Friends bring to the Gardens a family-friendly taste of New Orleans, the cradle of so much essential American music. Chelle! & Friends is made up of some of the most distinguished and accomplished musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. Join the party, move your feet, and sing along!

Juneteenth at OMCA ~ Oakland, June 19Enjoy a vibrant, full-day celebration of Black culture, creativity, and community. Guests can expect a dynamic campus filled with live performances and DJ sets from boundary-pushing artists, delicious offerings from standout Bay Area Black chefs and food vendors, and hands-on activities that invite visitors of all ages to move, make, and connect in celebration of Black culture.

Alameda County Fair ~ Pleasanton, June 19 – July 12, 2026Enjoy rides, concerts, movie nights, drone shows and fireworks on June 19 and July 4.

Sand Castle and Sculpture Contest ~ Alameda, June 20A fabulous family fun activity to either participate in or just come down to watch all of the action! Start your creative juices flowing and bring your shovel, buckets and great ideas to the beach to create an unique piece of art in the sand.

Bubble Bonanza ~ San Carlos, June 28Discover a hands-on exploration of water, air, and the world of bubbles! Bubble Bonanza harnesses the science of surface tension to create the most hands-on of all hands-on experiences – bubbles! Visit multiple outdoor stations and experiment with bubble shapes, sizes, and colors. Included with Museum admission.

The Freight Community Education Festival(Free)~ Berkeley, July 11Join The Freight’s Education team for a full day of FREE festivities on July 11th from 12-4:30pm. Celebrate our diverse array of programs with multiple workshops, a jam, and a Freight Singers mini concert. Festivities are open to the whole family and doors open at 11:00 AM.

Cereal Cinema ~ Oakland, Most Saturday MorningsClassic cartoons & all-you-can-eat cereal at the New Parkway Theater. |

Touch a Truck SF ~ San Francisco, September 19Touch a Truck SF is now in it’s third year as a big fundraiser for

Miraloma Cooperative Nursery School. At the event, kids get hands-on experience to sit in the seat, honk the horn (for the final hour), pretend to drive, and get up close and personal with your favorite vehicles, including police cars, school buses, diggers and more!

June 2026

(also see Outdoor Movie Nights and Father’s Day Fun)

Tales of the Arabian Nights – Palo Alto, June 10-28

Museum Minis Storytime – Stanford, June 15

Bubble Bonanza – San Carlos, June 17, 28

Juneteenth Freedom Day – Newark, June 18

Sonoma County Beekeepers Association – Santa Rosa, June 19

Juneteenth at OMCA – Oakland, June 19J

uneteenth Celebration at Children’s Fairyland – Oakland, June 19

Juneteenth Celebration – Antioch, June 19

Moonlight Movies: Cool Runnings (Free) – Danville, June 19

Picnic Flix: Hoppers (Free) – Dublin, June 19