What's Up This Weekend with Fonseca 09/05/25

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Sep 5
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Friday, September 5

First Friday at CuriOdyssey ~ San Mateo, September 5Swing 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.

Friday Night at OMCA with Alphabet Rockers ~ OaklandLive musical performance by Alphabet Rockers, music set by DJ Broad Strokes, coloring with Moms 4 Housing, drag storytime with Per Sia, and gallery chats.

Movies in the Park: Inside Out 2 (Free) – Mill Valley

Movies in the Park: Minecraft (Free) – Santa Rosa

San Jose Giants Fireworks – San Jose

First Friday: Close Encounters – Oakland

Friday Evening Movies: Wicked (Free) – Berkeley

Movies Under the Stars: Moana 2 (Free) – Walnut Creek

Saturday, September 6

The Addams Family by Berkeley Playhouse ~ BerkeleyThe Addams Family musical is a spooky good time for all ages and a hilarious send-up of family quirks, being true to oneself, and celebrating love in all its forms.

Family Literacy Festival ~ San JoseFamilies will enjoy all the Museum has to offer, along with celebrity and author story readings, hands-on activities and art projects, and family friendly entertainment.

In the Park After Dark Movie Night: Sonic 3 Fiesta on la Playa – Santa Cruz

Neon Scorpion Hike – Clayton

Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon

Sunday, September 7

ConnectFest 2025 Family Science Festival ~ San Francisco, September 7Bring the entire family and dive into free hands-on science fun at ConnectFest 2025 at Yerba Buena Gardens where 10 top science and technology centers come together to power STEM curiosity. Meet Sequoia, a 37-year-old Bald Eagle, and learn about conservation. Design and test a home to protect it against sea level rise. Fly balsa gliders and paper helicopters! Explore the explosive power of solar flares, and more! Enjoy live music from the Grammy-winning Alphabet Rockers and DJ Lex.

World Arts West Dance Festival – San Francisco

Open Cockpit Day – Oakland

Garin Apple Festival – Hayward

Storytime at the Foster Museum (Free) – Palo Alto

Viva Calle (Free) – San Jose

The Conjuring: Last Rites
: The newest installment in the popular horror franchise.
The Legend of Hei 2
: A sequel to the animated fantasy film, available in Mandarin with subtitles.
Twinless
: A limited release drama starring Dylan O'Brien and James Sweeney about two young men who bond over being twinless.
Light of the World
: A new independent film released this week.

CONCERTS:

Major Artists & Venues

Teddy Swims: Performing at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on Friday.
Kolohe Kai, Iam Tongi, Anuhea, Fia: Playing at the Toyota Pavilion at Concord on Friday.
Everclear: At The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park on Friday.
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox: Performing at the Uptown Theatre in Napa on Friday.