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- Aug 16
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What's Up This Weekend with Fonseca 08/16/24

Updated: Aug 19

This weekends events:

Friday, August 16

Family Astronomy at Chabot Space & Science Center ~ OaklandWitness the beauty of the cosmos up close and let the wonders of the universe leave you awestruck. Radio waves have a significant role in unravelling the mysteries of the universe. This session will showcase an illuminating journey into the captivating realm of radio astronomy. Our expert staff will lead an engaging talk, then get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into hands-on activities designed to spark imagination.

Muni Discovery Day (Free) – San Francisco

A Giant Puppet Voyage Into the Hidden Universe – Alameda

Movie in the Park: Super Mario Brothers (Free) – Piedmont

Telescope Viewing (Free) – Oakland

Family Movie Night: Kung Fu Panda 4 (Free) – Palo Alto

Movies in the Park: A Million Miles Away (Free) – Cupertino

GalaxyCon - San Jose

Saturday, August 17

Buggin’ Out with Eric – Santa RosaOpen Cockpit Saturday – Santa Rosa

Blankets & Blockbusters: Trolls Band Together – San Francisco

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince in Concert – San Francisco

Family Art Day – Walnut Creek

Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon

Movie Night at Ardenwood: Wish – Fremont

Lighthouse Day at Pidgeon Point – Pescadero

In the Park Movie Night: Coco (Free) – San Jose

GalaxyCon - San Jose

Sunday, August 18

Kids Rock (Free) ~ Redwood CityAsheba is a musical storyteller who specializes in calypso, the musical and folkloric oral tradition of Trinidad, Asheba’s homeland. Stories of hope and happiness are the focus of his songs, which range from original lullabies to fast-tempo tunes to remakes of classics such as Itsy Bitsy Spider, Five Little Monkeys, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and You Are My Sunshine.

Model Train Show – Point Richmond

Pet Adoption Day at Oakland Zoo – Oakland

Niles Canyon Train Riders – Sunol

Brick Fest Live – Pleasanton

Foster City Summer Days – Foster City

Victorian Days at the Old Courthouse – Redwood City

GalaxyCon - San Jose

San Francisco 49ers - San Francisco

Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie. Where to Watch.
It Ends with Us. Showtimes & Tickets.
Kill. Where to Watch.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Where to Watch.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Where to Watch.
Descendants: The Rise of Red. Where to Watch.
Alien: Romulus.
Deadpool & Wolverine.

Featured Events

Family Astronomy at Chabot Space & Science Center ~ Oakland, August 16Witness the beauty of the cosmos up close and let the wonders of the universe leave you awestruck. Radio waves have a significant role in unravelling the mysteries of the universe. This session will showcase an illuminating journey into the captivating realm of radio astronomy. Our expert staff will lead an engaging talk, then get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into hands-on activities designed to spark imagination.

Kids Rock (Free) ~ Redwood City, August 18Asheba is a musical storyteller who specializes in calypso, the musical and folkloric oral tradition of Trinidad, Asheba’s homeland. Stories of hope and happiness are the focus of his songs, which range from original lullabies to fast-tempo tunes to remakes of classics such as Itsy Bitsy Spider, Five Little Monkeys, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and You Are My Sunshine.

Kids Night Out: Camp Out Edition! ~ Concord, August 23Drop off your kids aged 4 and up for a night of gymnastics, s’mores, and camp-themed fun from 6-9 PM! It’s the ultimate chance for them to have a blast while you enjoy a well-deserved break—whether it’s a date night or just some time to yourself. Let the kids make memories and you make plans for a fun evening of your own!

Frozen by Broadway San Jose ~ San Jose, August 21-September 1Disney’s FROZEN features the songs you know and love from the original Oscar®-winning film, plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers. An unforgettable theatrical experience filled with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances, Disney’s FROZEN is everything you want in a musical: It’s moving. It’s spectacular. And above all, it’s pure Broadway joy.

International Kids Fun Festival ~ Cupertino, August 24Cultural groups from 10 different countries including Japan, India, Iran, Sweden, Uzbekistan, Laos, Cambodia, France, Israel and Azerbaijan showcase their heritage and popular kids games from their cultures. A full day of kids activities, music, performances and delicious food where individuals from all walks of life come together to celebrate culture, friendship, and togetherness.

Wicked by Broadway SF ~ San Francisco, August 28-October 13WICKED returns to the Bay Area to cast a spell on audiences once again. The Broadway sensation looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story that TIME Magazine cheers is “a magical Broadway musical with brains, heart and courage.”