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hosts its sixth U.S. Open just in
time for Father’s Day. Tickets $145–
$925. 908/234-2300.
Alameda County Fair. June 1–July 7.
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. This All-American
activity features fireworks, horseracing,
livestock competitions, tractor
pulls and several crowd-rousing musical
guests. Tickets $8–$12. Alameda
County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton
Ave., Pleasanton. 925/426-7600.
The San Jose Giant Race. June 15,
7:30 a.m. This weekend race brings
together die-hard Giants fans from all
over the Bay Area. Run the 5K or 5 Mile
and sweat yourself free from responsibilities
for the day. All participants receive
a shirt, finisher medal and free San Jose
Giants baseball ticket. Prices vary, free
for spectators. Excite Ballpark, 588 E. Alma
Ave., San Jose. 408/297-1435.
Juneteenth in the Park Festival. June
15, 12–7 p.m. Celebrate this annual festival
commemorating the ending of slavery in
the United States and emphasizes education
and achievement. This multicultural, familyfriendly
event attracts thousands of attendees
each year and offers an abundance of entertainment,
art, food and more. Tickets TBD.
Plaza de César Chávez, 194 S. Market St., San
Jose. 408/292-3157.
Palo Alto World Music Day. June 16, 3
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Treat your dad to a Father’s
Day fest of jazz, blues, pop, rock, klezmer,
Indian and Balkan extravaganza at this fun
and unique family event not to be missed.
Free. City Hall, University Avenue and King
Plaza, Palo Alto. 650/463-4900.
Float Night Pool Party & BBQ. June
19 and July 17, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dive
into this free community pool party
and barbecue dinner at the JCC in Los
Gatos. Pool games and recreational
swimming in the JCC’s heated
outdoor pool, plus bounce
houses, music and a barbecue
with kosher hot dogs, watermelon
and beverages. The
JCC is open to the entire
community for this event.
Addison-Penzak JCC,
14855 Oka Road, Los
Gatos. 408/357-7429.
Silicon Valley Barbecue
Championships.
June 21–22, times vary.
Put on your best bib
and head to a hotbed
of spicy food at this
premier barbecue
competition. Savor succulent ribs, chicken,
pork loin and other saucy fare during this
Rotary Club event. Free. Central Park, 909
Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara. 408/639-9210.
Clusterfest. June 21–23, times vary. Presented
by Comedy Central, Clusterfest’s all-star
lineup includes brilliantly
bawdy Whitney Cummings;
“adorkable”
sitcom and movie
star Amy Poehler;
and charismatic
rising star
Issa Rae. Musical
performances
by old school
acts like The
Roots and danceable
tunes by DJ Dials will
keep crowds grooving
between standup
sets. Ticket prices vary. Bill Graham
Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove St., San
Francisco. 415/624-8900.
Woodies on the Wharf. June 21–23,
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This annual surfculture
event draws 10,000 classic car
fans to the Santa Cruz Wharf, where 200
stylish, pre-1952 wood-bodied cars are
displayed. Enjoy live music, surfboard
shaping, a raffle and a parade. Free. Santa
Cruz Wharf, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa
Cruz. Visit santacruzwoodies.com for
more information.
El Dia de San Juan Festival. June 22, 10
a.m. to 7 p.m. This fete features authentic
island fare, music and family fun. This
year’s Latin music lineup includes Ray de
la Paz and Orquesta Isla. Tickets $25. Swiss
Park, 511 Mowry Ave., Newark.
Cars & Croissants. June 23, 9 a.m. to
noon. On the fourth Saturday of every month
through December, exotic car owners are
invited to park on Santana Row Boulevard,
display their cars and mingle with other car
enthusiasts. The morning meet-up for coffee,
croissants and cars drew 400 people and 60
cars during the first event and continues to
grow. Free. Santana Row, 377 Santana Row,
San Jose. 408/551-4611.
YWCA Silicon Valley Walk a Mile in Her
Shoes. June 27, 5 p.m. Join the brave men
(and women, too) who will put on heels this
June to help end violence against women.
This event attracts hundreds of spectators and
prominent walkers including the mayor and
community and business leaders. The YWCA
provides the heels; all you have to do is walk
the walk. Tickets $56; students $5.60. 377
Santana Row, San Jose. 408/295-4011.
San Francisco Pride. June 29–30, times vary.
Join revelers from around the world during
the 49th annual Pride Parade. Hundreds of
thousands will gather to commemorate heritage,
celebrate LBGTQ culture and dance
like everyone is watching. Ticket prices vary.
Downtown San Francisco. 415/294-4777.
JULY
18th Annual Monterey Beer Festival. July
6, 12:30–5 p.m. Celebrating its 18th year, this
sudsy soiree will now incorporate an educational
display about cannabis (no consumption
allowed onsite). The event also features
classic cars, hundreds of beers to sample plus a
variety of delicious food available to pair with
your beer of choice. Tickets $45–$50. Monterey
County Fair & Event Center, 2004 Fairground
Road, Monterey. 831/372-5863.
San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival. July
6–14, weekends, times vary. This 40th annual
festival celebrates dance and musical traditions
from Alaska, Bolivia, Cambodia, China,
Cuba, India, Korea, Liberia, Mexico, Peru,
the Philippines, Spain, Tahiti, the continental
U.S. and Zimbabwe. Ticket prices vary. 101
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Santa Cruz Shakespeare Summer
Festival 2019, July 9–Sep. 1, The
Grove at DeLaveaga Park, Santa Cruz
Matthew Broussard, June 6–9,
Rooster T. Feathers, Sunnyvale