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What's Up This Weekend with Fonseca 07/17/26


Friday, July 17

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.

Toishan Lions Dance Troupe (Free) – San Francisco

Blankets & Blockbusters: GOAT (Free) – San Francisco

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

Family Flix: Zooptopia 2 (Free) – Hercules

Telescope Viewing at Chabot (Free) – Oakland

Picnic Flix: Zootopia 2 (Free) – Dublin

Pastimes of the Past – Livermore

Daisy the Clown (Free) – Fremont

Family Movie Night: GOAT (Free) – Palo Alto

Obon Festival (Free) – Gilroy


Saturday, July 18

Rhythmix in the Parks (Free) ~ AlamedaGrab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch, and head outdoors for zydeco grooves. Playing with a force few can match, Grammy-nominated artist, Andre Thierry is “breaking accordion stereotypes”, merging traditional Créole and Zydeco music with contemporary influences of Blues, Funk, R&B, Jazz, and Rock. Get ready to dance and play along in this exuberant fun-filled family performance!

Radio Day by The Bay ~ AlamedaJoin the California Historical Radio Society for an annual festival and celebration of radio and wireless communication. This year’s event will feature DJs and radio personalities from leading Bay Area stations, live bands and music, and free museum tours and ham radio demonstrations.

Beauty and the Beast – San FranciscoCircus Bella Circus in the Park (Free) – San FranciscoGolden Gate International Choral Festival – San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut CreekThe Rhythm Builders: Fun with Drums (Free) – South San FranciscoApollo 11 Splashdown – AlamedaInto the Woods by Youth Stage – BerkeleyMovies in the Park: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Free) – OaklandTeddy Bear Picnic Day – OaklandFun on the Farm (Free) – San RamonBeloved Berries (Free) – FremontWheels on the Bus – Palo AltoPlay Like a Miner (Free) – San JoseStar Party – San JoseScience Saturdays – Capitola

Sunday, July 19Bird Watching and Nature Art for Families ~ San FranciscoFeathered Friends Garden Adventure is a hands-on experience designed for families to explore the world of birds and express their creativity through nature-based art. Taught by art educator and avid San Francisco birder Nancy Palmer, this class blends science and creativity in a welcoming, family-friendly setting.

Sundays at the Asian Art Museum – San FranciscoStorytime Science for Kids – San FranciscoCircus Bella (Free) – San FranciscoSunday Streets – San FranciscoGood Night Farm (Free) – BerkeleyModel Railroad Show – Walnut CreekMariachi Festival – NewarkStorytime with Anna at the Foster Museum (Free) – Palo AltoShiny Side Up Bicycle Show – San JoseNewsies the Musical by CMTSJ – San JoseRedwood Grove Guided Walk with Big Basin Redwoods State Park – Boulder Creek


New Movies This Weekend — July 17–19, 2026

Major theatrical release

  • The Odyssey — Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya and Charlize Theron. Rated R; 2 hours, 52 minutes. This is the weekend’s primary nationwide release.

Limited and specialty theatrical releases

  • Reading Lolita in Tehran — Biographical drama about women secretly studying banned Western literature in Iran.

  • The Kidnapping of Arabella — Offbeat comedy-drama starring Benedetta Porcaroli and Chris Pine.

  • Horsegirls — Comedy-drama starring Gretchen Mol and Lillian Carrier.

  • The Bay — Shark-survival thriller set around a destination wedding in Thailand.

  • Borderline — Action thriller.

  • American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez — Documentary about the groundbreaking playwright, filmmaker and activist.

  • Cut Off — Comedy-drama starring Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill, Nathan Lane and Chelsea Peretti.

  • Take Care of My Cat — Limited theatrical rerelease of the acclaimed Korean drama.

  • A Year in London — Romantic drama.

  • Dastaar, Oh..! Sukumar and Vadhala — International limited releases. Availability will vary considerably by theater and city.

New streaming movies

  • Descendants: Wicked Wonderland — Disney+

  • They Fight — Hulu

  • Obsession — Peacock streaming premiere

This weekend: July 17–19, 2026

Saturday, July 18

  • Bay FC vs. North Carolina Courage

    • Time: 1:00 p.m.

    • Location: PayPal Park, San Jose

    • Promotion: Bay FC beach towel for the first 7,500 fans

    • TV: CBS

  • Golden State Valkyries vs. Washington Mystics

    • Time: 5:30 p.m.

    • Location: Chase Center, San Francisco

    • TV: KPIX+ in the Bay Area

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Friday, July 17–Sunday, July 19, 2026

Friday, July 17

  • Bob Moses & Cannons, with Oxis — Greek Theatre, Berkeley — 7:30 p.m.

  • Widespread Panic — Fox Theater, Oakland — 8:00 p.m.

  • Lettuce — SFJAZZ Center, San Francisco — 7:30 p.m.

  • Pavement, with Wednesday and Vivian Girls — Mosswood Meltdown pre-party, Mosswood Park, Oakland — doors 4:00 p.m.

  • The Legend of Zelda in Concert — Grace Cathedral, San Francisco — 7:00 p.m.

  • Max Cooper: 3D/AV Live — Gray Area, San Francisco — 8:00 p.m.; sold out

  • bad tuner x veggi — The Independent, San Francisco — 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 18

  • Ella Mai, with AMA and Girlfriend — Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco — 8:00 p.m.

  • Rainbow Kitten Surprise, with Spacey Jane — Greek Theatre, Berkeley — 8:00 p.m.

  • Widespread Panic — Fox Theater, Oakland — 8:00 p.m.; sold out

  • Mosswood Meltdown — Mosswood Park, Oakland — noon–10:00 p.m. The weekend lineup includes Iggy Pop, Bikini Kill, Otoboke Beaver, Mannequin Pussy, the Dead Milkmen and others.

  • Margo Price — Guild Theatre, Menlo Park — 8:00 p.m.

  • Lettuce — SFJAZZ Center, San Francisco — 7:30 p.m.

  • Gabe Bondoc and Jeremy Passion — Great American Music Hall, San Francisco — 8:00 p.m.

  • Futurebirds — The Chapel, San Francisco — 9:00 p.m.

  • Anat Cohen — Stanford Jazz Festival, Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Palo Alto — 7:30 p.m.

  • Rick Estrin & The Nightcats — Biscuits & Blues, San Francisco — 6:30 and 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 19

  • Charley Crockett — Stern Grove Festival, San Francisco — 2:00 p.m.; free with reservation

  • Young the Giant, with Cold War Kids and Beach Weather — Greek Theatre, Berkeley — 6:00 p.m.

  • Mosswood Meltdown — Mosswood Park, Oakland — noon–10:00 p.m.

  • Lettuce — SFJAZZ Center, San Francisco — 7:00 p.m.

  • Chinese American Bear — The Independent, San Francisco — 8:00 p.m.

  • The Westerlies — Stanford Jazz Festival, Campbell Recital Hall, Palo Alto — 7:30 p.m.

  • Sweet Tina Turner: A Tribute Experience — Biscuits & Blues, San Francisco — 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.

  • Crucial Reggae Sundays with DJ True Verse — Golden Gate Park Bandshell — 4:20–7:30 p.m.; free

  • Golden Gate Park Band — Music Concourse Bandshell — 1:00 p.m.; free

Featured Events

Rhythmix in the Parks (Free) ~ Alameda, July 18Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch, and head outdoors for zydeco grooves. Playing with a force few can match, Grammy-nominated artist, Andre Thierry is “breaking accordion stereotypes”, merging traditional Créole and Zydeco music with contemporary influences of Blues, Funk, R&B, Jazz, and Rock. Get ready to dance and play along in this exuberant fun-filled family performance!

Radio Day by The Bay ~ Alameda, July 18Join the California Historical Radio Society for an annual festival and celebration of radio and wireless communication. This year’s event will feature DJs and radio personalities from leading Bay Area stations, live bands and music, and free museum tours and ham radio demonstrations.

Bird Watching and Nature Art for Families ~ San Francisco, July 19Feathered Friends Garden Adventure is a hands-on experience designed for families to explore the world of birds and express their creativity through nature-based art. Taught by art educator and avid San Francisco birder Nancy Palmer, this class blends science and creativity in a welcoming, family-friendly setting.

Dinos Alive Immersive Experience ~ Oakland, through September 7Travel 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.

Raptor Encounter (Free) ~ Morgan Hill, July 26Join Peninsula Open Space Trust and master falconer and educator Antonio Balestreri for a Raptor Encounter in Morgan Hill! Guests will experience a presentation featuring several species of native owls, falcons, and hawks, focusing on the roles raptors play in our environment, raptor biology, and conservation. Sign up for this unique opportunity to see these rescued and captive-bred raptors up close.

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!

July 2026 (also see Outdoor Movie Nights)Newsies the Musical by CMTSJ – San Jose, July 10-19

nto the Woods by Youth Stage – Berkeley, July 11-19

Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon, July 18, 25

Golden Gate International Choral Festival – San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, July 13-18

Beauty and the Beast – San Francisco, July 14 – August 9

Animal Puppet Show (Free) – Fremont, July 15

Wheels on the Bus – Palo Alto, July 15 – August 2

Movies in the Park: Zootopia (Free) – Orinda, July 16

Circus Bella Circus in the Park (Free) – San Francisco, July 17, 18, 19

Toishan Lions Dance Troupe (Free) – San Francisco, July 17

Blankets & Blockbusters: GOAT (Free) – San Francisco, July 17

Outdoor Movie Night: A Goofy Movie (Free) – Antioch, July 17

Movies on Main Street: A Minecraft Movie (Free) – Oakley, July 17

Summer Outdoor Movie Night: How To Train Your Dragon (Free) – Union City, July 17Field Day + Movie Night (Free) – South San Francisco, July 17

Family Flix: Zooptopia 2 (Free) – Hercules, July 17

Moonlight Movies: Lilo & Stitch (Free) – Danville, July 17

Picnic Flix: Zootopia 2 (Free) – Dublin, July 17

Daisy the Clown (Free) – Fremont, July 17

Family Movie Night: GOAT (Free) – Palo Alto, July 17

Movies on the Beach: Back to the Future (Free) – Santa Cruz, July 17

Obon Festival (Free) – Gilroy, July 17

Boardwalk Summer Luau – Santa Cruz, July 17, 31

Apollo 11 Splashdown – Alameda, July 18

Teddy Bear Picnic Day – Oakland, July 18

The Rhythm Builders: Fun with Drums (Free) – South San Francisco, July 18

Play Like a Miner (Free) – San Jose, July 18

Star Party – San Jose, July 18

Model Railroad Show – Walnut Creek, July 18, 19

Circus Bella (Free) – San Francisco, July 19

Sunday Streets – San Francisco, July 19

Mariachi Festival – Newark, July 19

Storytime with Anna at the Foster Museum (Free) – Palo Alto, July 19

Shiny Side Up Bicycle Show – San Jose, July 19

Didgeridoo Down Under (Free) – Sausalito, July 20

Wildlife Experience (Free) – Dublin, July 20

Michael Nguyen Magic Show (Free) – Albany, July 21

Storyteller Kirk Waller (Free) – Albany, July 22

Unique Derique (Free) – Sunnyvale, July 23

A Year with Frog and Toad by PYT – Mountain View, July 23-26

Rene y Familia (Free) – San Francisco, July 24

Outdoor Movie Night: The Parent Trap (Free) – Antioch, July 24

Movies in the Park: GOAT (Free) – Berkeley, July 24

Picnic Flix: Super Mario Galaxy (Free) – Dublin, July 24

San Jose Giants Fireworks Night – San Jose, July 24

Movies on the Beach: A Minecraft Movie (Free) – Santa Cruz, July 24

Once Upon a Mattress – Half Moon Bay, July 24-August 19

Uncle Jer’s Traveling Bee Show (Free) – South San Francisco, July 25

Waterfront Flicks: ET – Oakland, July 25

Family Day at Museum on Main (Free) – Pleasanton, July 25

Circus Bella Circus in the Park (Free) – Burlingame, July 25

Little Explorers Petting Zoo (Free) – Fremont, July 25

High School Musical 2 – Sunnyvale, July 25 – August 2

Circus Bella Circus in the Park (Free) – San Francisco, July 26

Sundays at Hagemann Ranch (Free) – Livermore, July 26

Kids Air Fair – San Carlos, July 29

Puppet Show from Wylding Wood (Free) – Sunnyvale, July 30

Unique Derique (Free) – San Francisco, July 31

Giants Slumber Party – San Francisco, July 31

Outdoor Movie Night: Holes (Free) – Antioch, July 31

Moonlight Movies: The Princess Bride (Free) – Danville, July 31

Family Movie Night: Hoppers (Free) – Palo Alto, July 31

Movies on the Beach: Jurassic Park (Free) – Santa Cruz, July 31

The Randall Museum (always free) – San FranciscoThe Randall Museum is a museum of science, nature and the arts as well as a San Francisco Recreation and Park Department community learning center.

The San Francisco Zoo (select Wednesdays) – San FranciscoFree only for San Francisco residents on select Wednesdays.

Asian Art Museum (1st Sunday) – San FranciscoOn the first Sunday of each month, general admission is free and tickets to special exhibitions are offered at a discounted price of $15. Limited same-day, walk-up availability, so it’s highly recommended that you reserve your tickets in advance.

SFMOMA (select days) – San FranciscoSFMOMA offers regularly scheduled free days and guests 18 and younger always enjoy free admission to the museum. Visit sfmoma.org/free-days for upcoming dates and activities or sign up for their newsletter to be notified when new events, exhibitions, and activities are announced.

Museum of the African Diaspora (2nd Saturday) – San FranciscoContemporary art and artists of the African Diaspora.

Museum of Craft and Design (1st Thursday) – San FranciscoMCD showcases designers, makers and artists through an exciting and distinctive series of craft and design-focused exhibitions and public programs.

The de Young Museum (Tuesdays and Saturdays) – San FranciscoSaturdays free for Bay Area residents. Tuesdays free for all.

The Fine Arts Museum (Tuesdays and Saturdays) – San FranciscoSaturdays free for Bay Area residents. Tuesdays free for all.

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (Wednesdays) – San FranciscoThe cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood with work that spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life.

Conservatory of Flowers (1st Tuesday) – San FranciscoSet in a landmark building — the oldest public wood-and-glass conservatory in North America — the Conservatory of Flowers inspires awe and fascination with its rare and tropical plant collection.

San Francisco Botanical Garden (2nd Tuesday) – San FranciscoExplore 55 beautiful acres of landscaped gardens and open spaces that showcase more than 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world.

Cable Car Museum (always free) – San FranciscoHouses a collection of historic cable cars, photographs, mechanical displays.

San Francisco Fire Department Museum (always free) – San FranciscoAs the museum is staffed by volunteers, it is best if you call 415-558-3546 after 1PM on the day of your visit to make sure it will be open.

The Marine Mammal Center (always free) – SausalitoTickets are free but must be reserved online in advance.

Bay Model Center (always free) – SausalitoThe model provides scientists, educators and visitors interested in San Francisco Bay and the Bay – Delta Model a unique opportunity to view the complete bay-delta system at a glance.

Oakland Museum of California (first Sunday) – OaklandEvery first Sunday of the month, admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art, History, Natural Sciences, and any Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are free.

Telescope Viewing at Chabot (Fri & Sat evenings) – OaklandJoin Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes.

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (1st Thursday) – BerkeleyAs part of the University of California, Berkeley, BAMPFA is committed to artistic diversity through its robust slate of art exhibitions, film screenings, artist talks, live performances, and educational programs that shed new light on the art of the past and connect audiences with leading filmmakers and artists of our time.

Richmond Art Center (always free) – RichmondOpportunities for adults, teens and kids to create, see and learn about art.

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front Museum (always free) – RichmondEducational and interactive exhibits designed for visitors of all ages, offering insights into the significant impact of WWII on daily life.

San Mateo County History Museum (1st Friday) – Redwood CityFree admission to the History Museum 10AM – 4PM. Free Playing in the Past at 11AM. Free general tour at the History Museum at 2PM.

South Bay Historical Railroad Society Museum (always free) – Santa ClaraThe museum consists of three major areas: the historic buildings, railroad artifacts, and operating scale model displays. Open Tuesday evenings and Saturdays.

The Intel Museum (always free) – Santa ClaraGo behind the scenes in the high-tech world of California’s famed Silicon Valley. See what it’s like inside an ultra-clean, highly automated silicon chip factory, and connect with technologies that give us new ways to work, learn, play, and communicate. The Intel Museum is 10,000 square feet of fun, interactive learning for children and adults. Open Mondays through Friday, 9AM-5PM. Call 408-765-5050 to confirm the museum is open to the public, since they sometimes close for private events.

San Jose Museum of Art (First Friday after 6pm)Contemporary art in downtown San Jose. Occasional free community art days.

Home Depot Kids Workshop (1st Saturday) – all locationsJoin at 9AM on the First Saturday of every month.


This weekend: July 17–19, 2026

Friday, July 17

  • Castro Night Market — San Francisco

    • 5:00–10:00 p.m.

    • 18th and Castro streets

    • Free street festival with food vendors, local merchants and live entertainment.

  • Celebrate Santa Clara Night Market

    • Friday: 4:00–9:00 p.m.

    • Saturday: 1:00–9:00 p.m.

    • Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

    • 900–1000 Lafayette Street, Santa Clara

    • Free admission, food, artists, makers, music, cultural performances, family art activities and more than 15 vintage vendors.

Saturday, July 18

  • Hayes Valley Carnival — San Francisco

    • Noon–4:00 p.m.

    • PROXY, 432 Octavia Street at Hayes

    • Free neighborhood carnival with games and family activities.

    • Circus Bella performs at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

  • Bastille Day SF Festival

    • 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

    • Embarcadero Plaza, San Francisco

    • Free French cultural festival with food, wine, beer, live music, dancing, shopping and cultural activities.

  • Heart of the Richmond District Night Market

    • 4:00–8:00 p.m.

    • Clement Street between 22nd and 25th avenues, San Francisco

    • Family-friendly street market with food, local businesses, makers, DJs and live performances.

  • Community Arts Market at Presidio Tunnel Tops

    • Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

    • East Meadow, Presidio Tunnel Tops, San Francisco

    • Free market with BIPOC-led artists and makers, performances, creative activities and wellness programming.

  • Summer Vibe Art Fair

    • Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

    • Pier 27, San Francisco

    • Free indoor waterfront fair with more than 120 artists, makers and independent businesses, plus food, drinks, DJs and art installations.

  • Jollof Festival Oakland

    • 3:00–9:00 p.m.

    • Parliament, 811 Washington Street, Oakland

    • Ticketed West African food festival featuring a jollof-rice competition, music and performances.

  • K-PLAY! FEST, Anime Impulse and Collectors Expo

    • Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

    • Santa Clara Convention Center

    • One ticket covers three connected festivals featuring K-pop, cosplay, anime, artists, collectibles, performances and shopping.

Sunday, July 19

  • Sunday Streets Mission

    • 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

    • Valencia Street between 14th and 24th streets, San Francisco

    • Free, 10-block car-free street festival with vendors, neighborhood businesses, recreation and family activities.

  • Japan Day Festival

    • Noon–5:00 p.m.

    • Hotel Kabuki and Studio Gen in San Francisco’s Japantown

    • Free cultural festival featuring taiko drumming, Japanese dance, karate, shamisen, origami, tea demonstrations and other workshops.

  • Sugartown Festival

    • 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

    • Rolph and Pomona streets, Crockett

    • Free community street fair with live music, artisan vendors, food and family entertainment.


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