Weekend Planner: June 29th
You’ve worked hard all week, and now Friday’s here again! It’s time to start planning your weekend! Welcome to Weekend Planner, your weekend update on fun.
Every Friday we put together a list of the weekend events we think look most interesting and provide them here. Keep in mind there is always a lot more going on, and all it takes is a little digging to find something that will be the perfect activity for you.
Click on any of the event titles for a link to the event.
Friday, June 29th
Free Summer Circus Day with Circus Bella
Mosswood Park, Oakland
6 PM, All Ages
Free
Circus Bella is a full-force, non-stop 60-minute kaleidoscope of thrilling feats of balance and strength, elegance demonstrations of grace and poise, and outrageous humor of slapstick antics. In 2018, they celebrate their 10th anniversary season.
The circus showcases static trapeze, rope walking, a 9-person juggling act, contortion, hula hoop, original clowning and more.
The mission of Circus Bella is to create a one-ring circus that uplifts diverse audiences, engages community, and challenges its artists. They put homegrown circus back into the ring, creating productions that are accessible, festive, and inspiring.
Feel free to bring picnic blankets and small folding chairs to all locations. Circus Bella does not provide audience seating at events. Performances run approximately 60 minutes.
Horizon Lounge, San Francisco
9 PM, Ages: 21+
Free
Looking for something fun to do in San Francisco on Friday Nights?
Come join us at SFHostelParty’s PopUp Event: SF Beer (and Wine) Olympics! $2 Beers/Wine + 90’s Party!
NOTE: YOU MUST ARRIVE BEFORE 9:30PM TO PLAY IN THE GAMES SO BE SURE TO SHOW UP ON TIME. Enter Horizon THROUGH Score Bar at 490 Broadway St. since Horizon is closed except when this event is happening.
Current SF Beer Olympics Pop-Up Event Location: Horizon Lounge in SF.
FREE to play!
FREE entry before 10PM with a drink special purchase & RSVP!
90’s DJ Party following the games. Drink Special: 5 BEERS or 5 CUPS of WINE for $10 before 9:20PM; 5 for $15 from 9:20-9:40PM, 5 for $20 after 9:40PM.
Ladies who RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/groups/SFLadiesNight/ get FREE VODKA DRINKS!
Games: Beer Pong, Flip Cup, Relays Win Prizes!
–> Everyone’s placed on a team based on your country (to make it easy to meet people). –> Teams compete at flip cup, beer pong, & relays. –> Play -or- just watch, drink cheap beer and be social!
Meet & compete against travelers, locals, au pairs and students!
‘Like’ us on Facebook *and* RSVP that you’re attending & get a $1 shot!
https://www.facebook.com/beerpubcrawl
****************************************************** WHEN: EVERY FRIDAY! WHERE: Current PopUp Location: HORIZON – 490 Broadway St, near the corner of Kearny St & Broadway (Signup with the Beer Olympics coordinator) TIME: Signup at 9PM – Be sure to arrive by 9:30PM to play in the games! ******************************************************
Saturday, June 30th
Fillmore Jazz Festival
Fillmore District, San Francisco
10:30 AM, All Ages
Free
Blending art and soul in one of the country’s most unique neighborhoods, the Fillmore Jazz Festival is the largest free jazz festival on the West Coast, drawing over 100,000 visitors over the Independence Day weekend on Fillmore Street in San Francisco between Jackson and Eddy streets.
From sunup to sundown, visitors can groove to the sounds of live music from multiple stages, browse the offerings of over 12 blocks of fine art and crafts and enjoy gourmet food and beverages.
Asian to Cajun, paintings to pottery, old favorites and new directions, the Fillmore Jazz Festival is not to be missed.
California Street Stage – Jazz Stage
10:30-12 noon Lori Carsillo and Project Pimento Reunion
12:30-2:00 pm Dred Scott Trio with special guest Kenny Brooks
2:30-4:00 pm Pamela Rose presents Blues is a Woman
4:30-6:00 pm Kim Nalley
Sutter Street Stage – Beyond Stage
10:30-12 noon Jenna Mammina and The Throwbacks
12:30-2:00 pm Dogslyde Reunion
2:30-4:00 pm Jungle Biskit Reunion
4:30-6:00 pm Broun Felinis
Eddy Street Stage
10:30-12 noon Bobby Webb
12:30-2:00 pm Rojai and the pocket
2:30-4:00 pm Wiley Coyotes ( Reggae Jazz)
4:30-6:00 pm Lloyd Gregory and Friends
Washington Entertainment Area
12:00-1:30 pm Miller Creek Summer Jazz Combo
2:00-3:30 pm Good Karma
The Brooklyn Circus SF Block Party
Noon-6:00 pm DJ Daghe, DJ D-Sharp, & special guest appearance by Soulection
O’Farrell Fountain Swing U Stage
Noon-6:00 pm Swing Fest
Faction Brewing, Alameda
12 PM, All Ages
Free
The Rock Poster Society (TRPS) is pleased to announce their annual rock poster art event of the summer, Rock Art By The Bay at Faction Brewing, Alameda, California on Saturday June 30, 2018. The kind folks at Faction have graciously agreed to share their former airplane hanger with them for the day, so they’ll be setting up tables and grids amid the fermentation tanks at Faction.
Bring the family, Kids are welcome. The beer is amazing. Faction does not serve food, but a food truck will be parked outside. This year’s show will run from 12 pm to 7 pm. Admission is Free.
Special Thank You to Matt Leunig (scrapedknee.com) for designing this year’s event poster.
2018 Artists Attending:
John Howard
Gregg Gordon
Mike Dolgushkin
Lee Conklin
John Mavroudis
Chris Shaw
Alexandra Fischer
Marq Spusta
John Seabury
Stanley Mouse
Justin McNeal
Alan Forbes
Mark T. Behrens
John Frankel
Frank Alan Bella
Matt Leunig
Sunday, July 1st
2018 Japan Day Festival
Japantown Peace Plaza, San Francisco
12 PM, All Ages
Free
Celebrate the Japanese cultural heritage of Japantown. Enjoy the GenRyu Arts production of Japanese artists from Tokyo, Chicago, and the Bay Area. Experience Japanese cultural arts, music and dance.
Schedule of Events:
Outdoor Peace Plaza Stage:
Noon -12:45 pm: Kokuseiryu Shigin
1:00 pm – 1:10pm: Shubukai of Chicago dance troupe, Grandmaster/ Founder Shunojo Fujima and Grandmaster Yoshinojo Fujima
1:15 pm – 1:45 pm: Tsukasa Taiko of Chicago
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm: Gen Ensemble, Gen Taiko School, and Satellite Program Clarendon JBBP Taiko
2:45 pm – 2:55 pm: Shubukai of Chicago dance troupeGrandmaster/ Founder Shunojo Fujima and Grandmaster Yoshinojo Fujima
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm: Gintenkai National Project
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Sakura Ren
East Mall Stage:
Noon -12:30 pm: Sanjuro Toyoaki and Master Artist Chizuru Kineya Shamisen
12:30 pm – 12:45 pm: Gen Odori School
12:45 pm – 1:05 pm: Origami Demonstration – Paper Tree
1:15 pm – 1:35 pm: Japanese Doll Demonstration -SF East Mataro Miyabikai Merry Nishimura
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm: SF Koto Group Hanaikada
3:00 pm – 3:20 pm: Shodo Demonstration – Rev. Kawahatsu Sensei
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Nisei Week Ondo demonstration
Union Bank Hospitality Room:
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Origami – Paper Tree
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: SF East Bay Mataro Miyabikai Demonstration – Merry Nishimura
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Shodo Workshop – Rev. Kawahatsu Sensei
Main Post Lawn, San Francisco
11 AM, All Ages
Free
San Francisco’s favorite family picnic is back for 2018. Presidio Picnic brings together the best of the Bay Area food scene with the beauty of this national park site and views of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Held on the seven acre Main Parade Ground lawn, this weekly community event features food and drink from more than 25 local vendors, food trucks & pop-ups.
But it’s not just about the grub; visitors can enjoy an ever-changing array of free activities including yoga classes, lawn games, a Presidio photo booth, free kids bike-riding lessons from the Presidio YMCA, and nature-based arts and crafts for kids in the Presidio Adventure Zone tent.
New for 2018 is a series of monthly cultural performances.
Cultural Performances
March 18: Ohlone Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe performs a traditional welcome blessing to open the season
April 29: SF Awakkoren Dance Group performs Awa Odori, one of the most well-known Japanese traditional dances with 400 years of history
May 27: Ballet Folklórico México Danza appears in a colorful, high-energy performance
June 24: Alafia Dance Ensemble demonstrate the beauty of African Haitian dance
July 22: China Dance Theatre celebrates the rich heritage of Chinese ethnic and folk dance
Food Trucks & Pop-Ups
The rotating lineup of 25 of the Bay Area’s best mobile food concepts at this year’s Presidio Picnic includes:
Senor Sisig: A mashup of the best that Filipino food and Mexican taquerias have to offer, serving sisig-style (24-hour marinated pork shoulder) tacos, burritos and fries
Hot Bird: Oakland-based Nashville-style fried chicken and first-timer at Presidio Picnic
Little Green Cyclo: Vietnamese street food hits like garlic noodles and banh mi
Del Popolo: Neapolitan-inspired pizza from a wood-fired oven featuring local, artisanal ingredients
Slightly Skewed: Asian-style skewers and street foods influenced by the ingredients and flavors of Central and Southeast Asia
Gyro Stop: Gourmet Mediterranean fusion concept specializing in gyro sandwiches, falafels, hummus, and dolmas
Jackrabbit: Creative sliders, sides, and fresh baked treats made with local ingredients from Northern California’s farms and ranches
Seoul of Taipei: Korean and Taiwanese mash-up concept serving outside-the-box rice bowls, burritos and tacos
El Pipila: Authentic Guanajat cuisine launched through San Francisco’s culinary incubator for low income entrepreneurs, La Cocina and appearing at Presidio Picnic as a Mexican fruit stand
Cielito Lindo: Mexican Street Kitchen: Mexican street food favorites like tacos and tortas topped with roasted steak ranchero, beef barbacoa, chicken mole and veggie estofado
Spork and Stix: Thai and Korean fusion purveyors serving inventice rice boxes, noodle bowls and sliders
DUM Truck: Indian soul food classics like chicken biryani, paneer kati rolls and mango lassis
A full bar presented by Rye on the Road featuring wine, beer, spirits and craft cocktails