Events
S.F. City Hall Lights Up Rainbow for Pride 2021
June 11-12. Get the family together to check out San Francisco City Hall and its 220+ state-of-the-art LED lighting fixtures that will illuminate rainbow for Pride 2021. Normally, a soft white glow shows off the play of light and shadow on the full façade and dome. Frequently, special plaza façade lighting schemes honor or celebrate events, seasons and holidays. Head over and get lost in the lights from sunset on. 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place. sfgov.org
Golden Gate Park’s New “Soundwalk” GPS Musical Experience
June 12. Get ready for a new musical experience in the park! McEvoy Foundation for the Arts joins forces with the Kronos Performing Arts Association to bring a unique self-guided, musical experience to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Soundwalk is tailor-made for its setting, created to encourage calm reflection and introspection, and can be experienced while following social distancing guidelines. Listeners can access the audio installation via a free smartphone app. mcevoyarts.org | Download App
Open Air Artisan Faire Makers’ Market
June 12. Enjoy the majestic redwoods with Marin’s most stunning views of Mt. Tam in the beautiful Mill Valley Lumber Yard … all while shopping small from your local community! Meet, interact with and learn from local artists and makers about their crafts, and show your support while enjoying live music, food and drinks. Bring the whole family—even pets are welcome! 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 129 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. millvalleylumberyard.com
San Mateo County Fair
Through June 13. Take advantage of the last weekend of the San Mateo County Fair, featuring carnival rides (though a smaller amount of rides than past years), musical performances, food vendors and free entry for those who get vaccinated on site. Free COVID-19 testing will also be available at the fair, every day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $15. San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo. sanmateocountyfair.com
Food + Drink
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Z & Y Restaurant
Open. As the first Sichuan restaurant that opened in San Francisco, Z & Y Restaurant is the place to go for authentic Chinese cuisine. Popular among locals and tourists, this award-winning restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dining. Owner/chef Han is a world-famous Michelin-rated chef, has served two Chinese Presidents and was executive chef at the city’s Chinese consulate. W-M 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 655 Jackson St., 415.981.8988. zandyrestaurant.com
Red Bay Coffee
June 11. Coffee lovers, join for the grand opening of this new Ferry Building fixture opening this weekend with festivities including a ribbon cutting ceremony and performances by Mariachi Estelar, HUNG SING lion dancers and an African drum circle by Sun Drummers of United Africa Ensemble. The Oakland-based specialty coffee purveyor is the latest addition to the historic Bay Area landmark and marketplace. Open daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. One Ferry Building, 510.399.2441. redbaycoffee.com
Sunday Bakeshop
Now Open. Calling all fans of sweets! Sunday Bakeshop opened a new brick-and-mortar shop in Rockridge. The bakery’s menu highlights Asian and French flavors with pastries such as strawberry Pocky cruffins (pictured), ube snickerdoodles, matcha cookies with White Rabbit candy and more. The bakery also offers monthly pastry boxes and baked goods to-go. F-Su 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 5931 College Ave., Oakland, 510.599.8550. thesundaybakeshop.com
Arts + Culture
“Devil in the Deck” Magic Show
June 10-12. Magic lovers, watch as Paul Nathan transforms into Jack Swindel, a gambler who, as a child, is cursed by a bad tarot reading. “Devil in the Deck” is a series of carefully crafted adventure stories seamlessly interwoven with magic, all under the watchful eye of a camera and projected onto a giant movie theater screen. Come to the show, and sort out for yourselves which parts are real and which are fantasy! 8 p.m. $20. Great Star Theater, 636 Jackson St., 415.735.4159. greatstartheater.org
Healing Garden Summer Concert Series
June 11. Enjoy a music-filled evening at The Fireside Lounge. Bring the family together to enjoy outdoor performances from Ari Vais—alternative rocker, still twisting memorable phrases and chords into timeless compositions—and Bluesadelix (pictured), playing original, roots and psychedelic blues-rock straight from the heart of Generation Jones. 5-8 p.m. Free with registration. 1453 Webster St., Alameda, 510.864.1244. thefiresidelounge.com | Tickets
Free Outdoor Concerts in Union Square
Saturdays. Head over to Union Square for a bite to eat then join as music performances grace the stage on Saturdays through the month of June, with Grammy-winner Mike Rinta performing this weekend. Mike Rinta (pictured), is a native to the San Francisco Bay Area who has performed and recorded with many greats such as Herbie Hancock, Buddy Guy Sammy Hagar, Robert Plant, Jerry Garcia, Elvis Costello and countless others. Noon-3 p.m. Union Square Park, Geary and Powell. More Info
Photo credits: SF City Hall, FunCheap copy. San Mateo County Fair, Facebook. Soundwalk, Erin Baiano. Mill Valley Lumber Yard, Facebook. Sunday Bakeshop, Instagram. Devil in the Deck, Facebook. Bluesadelix, Facebook. All other images are courtesy of the venues.
