What's Up This Weekend with Fonseca 08/22/25
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Friday, August 22
Movies in the Park: Inside Out 2 (Free) – Santa Rosa
Movies in the Park: Inside Out 2 (Free) – South San Francisco
Friday Evening Movies: Sonic 3 (Free) – Berkeley
Bringing the Beach Home (Free) – Berkeley
Starlight Movie in the Park: Mufasa (Free) – Alameda
utdoor Movie Night: Minecraft (Free) – Union City
Bob Baker Marionette Theater (Free) – Menlo Park
Movies in the Park: Rumble (Free) – Cupertino
San Jose Giants Fireworks – San Jose
Sunset Fridays at SF Zoo – San Francisco
Saturday, August 23
Rhythmix Rising Seas 4 with Manilatown Ancestral Ensemble (Free) ~ AlamedaRhythmix Rising Seas transforms Alameda’s waterfront parks with live music, dance, and theater! Enjoy a visit from the Climate Detective from the Future. Participate in hands-on activities with local artists and climate organizations. Experience the joyful and unifying power of tribal Philippine polyrhythmic percussion, song and dance with Manilatown Ancestral Ensemble. Free for all ages and fun for the whole family! Saturday, August 23, 1–4pm at Bohol Circle Immigrant Park, Alameda (2901 5th Street).
Puppet Fair at Children’s Fairyland ~ OaklandPremiere puppeteers from all over the country bring their elaborate, exquisite art form to the park and add to the roster of delightful shows. Educational displays in the Merry Meadow allow viewers to learn about puppetry, types of puppets, and the history of the art form.
End of Summer Bash at MOAH (Free) ~ Palo AltoJoin the Museum of American Heritage for an end-of-summer bash and a celebration of America’s most iconic dessert, chocolate chip cookies! Check out the antique tech museum, play historic games, and spend a sunny afternoon in the garden.
Kids ‘N Fun Festival ~ CupertinoEnjoy a vibrant, multicultural celebration dedicated to children of all ages with performances, games, crafts, and food.
MakeArt Family Day (Free) – San Francisco
Cultura Fest (Free) – South San Francisco
Fish Festival at Crab Cove (Free) – Alameda
Movies in the Park: The Wild Robot (Free) – Oakland
Luna Dance & Creativity Open House (Free) – Berkeley
Bark & Meow Around the Block Pet Adoptathon – Berkeley
Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon
Puppet Art Theater (Free) – Dublin, August 23
QuestSparks STEM Exploration (Free) – Livermore
Star Party at Crestview Park (Free) – San Carlos
Bay Area Lebanese Festival – Redwood City
San Francisco 49ers - Santa Clara
San Jose Giants  – San Jose
Sunday, August 24
Wizard’s Academy of Math & Magic (Free) ~ San FranciscoEnter the enchanted realm of wizards, magic, and mystery, where clever thinking and a strong dose of imagination will guide your path. You’ll visit a whimsical wizard school and work together to decipher enchanted messages, crack magical codes, and solve spellbinding puzzles — each one bringing you closer to the secrets hidden in this mystical world. This event is designed for students in grades K–6, participating alongside their parents or guardians.
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center ~Â SausalitoLearn about marine mammals of the bay through interactive presentations hosted by award-winning educators.
Applefest ~ LivermoreExplore the heirloom apple orchard and taste apple varieties you can’t find in stores! Lend a hand to help press fresh apple cider for tasting, play some old-fashioned games, and make an apple craft! Bring a picnic lunch and hang out on the lawn.
Sunday Streets – San Francisco
Origami Palooza – San Francisco
Storytime Science for Kids – San Francisco
Cal Sailing Club Open House (Free) – Berkeley
Craft and Connect at BADM – Sausalito
Junior Zookeepers – Walnut Creek
Neon Scorpion Hike – Clayton
The Great Get Together (Free) – Palo Alto
Tale of the Dragon Puppet Show (Free) – Menlo Park
San Jose Giants – San Jose

Wide ReleasesÂ
Honey Don't!: (Focus Features)
Ne Zha 2: (A24)
Eden: (Vertical Entertainment)
Relay: (Focus Features)
Limited ReleasesÂ
Ponyo: (Focus Features)

Friday, August 22Â
Nelly: with Ja Rule and Eve at Toyota Pavilion at Concord
Marco Antonio SolÃs: at SAP Center
Weird Al Yankovic: at Shoreline Amphitheatre
The Fray: at Fox Theater Oakland
My Morning Jacket: at Greek Theatre - Berkeley
Air Supply: at Mountain Winery
Saturday, August 23Â
Dave Matthews Band: at Shoreline Amphitheatre
Mt. Joy: at Greek Theatre - Berkeley
Lisa Lisa: at San Jose Civic
Ben Harper: at Fox Theater Oakland
The Budos Band: at The Regency Ballroom
B-Side Players: at Blue Note Napa
Sunday, August 24Â
Cyndi Lauper: at Shoreline Amphitheatre
Gipsy Kings: at Mountain Winery
Jesse and Joy: at San Jose Civic
Josh Turner: at Blue Note Summer Sessions at Meritage Resort
K Camp: at Cornerstone
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