18 South Bay Accent CALENDAR include War, The Family Stone & the Oakland Symphony, Smash Mouth, The Ohio Players and more. Tickets $8-$22; concerts $30. San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Dr., San Mateo. 650/574-3247. Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon. June 11, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 2,000 triathletes swim 1.5 miles from Alcatraz Island to the San Francisco shoreline, cycle 18 miles to Golden Gate Park and run 8 miles through the Presidio. Spectators will also enjoy the Fitness Festival & Expo, featuring exhibitors, music, food and more. Free for spectators. Marina Green, 500 Marine Blvd., San Francisco. El Dia de San Juan Festival. June 17, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Immerse yourself in this Puerto Rican fete featuring scrumptious authentic fare, music and family fun. Proceeds from this annual gathering go toward scholarships for students who wish to pursue higher education. Tickets $25. History Park, 1650 Senter Rd., San Jose. 408/287-2290. Juneteenth in the Park. June 17-18, times vary. Celebrate the annual festival that commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. This multicultural, family friendly event attracts thousands of attendees each year and offers an abundance of entertainment, art, food and more. Tickets $5. Plaza de César Chávez, 1 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose. 408/292-3157. Kelley Park, Happy Hollow Zoo and History San Jose before finishing on the field at the Municipal Stadium. All participants receive a shirt, finisher medal and free San Jose Giants baseball ticket. $45 (5k), $55 (five-mile), free for spectators. San Jose Municipal Stadium, 588 E. Alma Ave., San Jose. 408/297-1435. Beer Festival. June 3, 7 p.m. The third annual San Francisco Beer & Music festival invites thirsty crowds to sample 50 craft beers, listen to live bands and DJs and explore exciting food trucks. Tickets $35- $50. SoMa Street Food Park, 428 11th St., San Francisco. Redwood Mountain Faire. June 3-4, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy two days of live music, a fun children’s activities area, locally made arts and crafts, amazing food, local wine and beer and more at this annual event. Tickets $20-$45. Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton. 831/216-6535. Sakewalk. June 8, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come enjoy unique boutique shops, art studios, and great restaurants within the community, all while sipping on great sake and enjoying the social enthusiasm of shopkeepers and sake lovers alike! Tickets $35-$45. Check-in at 7 Bamboo, 162 Jackson St., San Jose. 408/551-4611. Festival of Portugal. June 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Portuguese Heritage Society of California proudly hosts one of the largest events in California that celebrates the Portuguese culture. Indulge in Iberian delicacies, music, dancing, children’s activities, a museum and a parade. Free. Kelley Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose. 408/808-1471. San Mateo County Fair. June 10-18, times vary. This beloved county fair consists of a carnival, live music, creative and culinary arts, youth exhibits and lots of other fun activities for the entire family. Concert tickets must be purchased with regular admission; concerts YWCA Silicon Valley Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. June 21, 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. Silicon Valley Barbecue Championships. June 23-24, times vary. Central Park Pavilion in Santa Clara becomes a hotbed of spicy food at this premier barbecue competition. Come sample ribs, chicken, pork loin and other saucy fare during this Rotary Club event. Free. Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara. 408/639-9210. Stanford Jazz Festival 2017. June 23-Aug. 5, times vary. Stanford Jazz Workshop invites you to a summer celebration of brilliant jazz artists. Hiromi, Edmar Castañeda, Lisa Fische—who has sung backup for the Rolling Stones and Sting—and veteran Scott Hamilton are just a few who will grace the Stanford stages and captivate audiences with jazz duos and timeless tunes. Tickets $15-$95. 650/725-2787. San Francisco Pride. June 24-25, times vary. The mission of the San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Pride Celebration Committee is to educate the world, commemorate heritage, celebrate culture and liberate people. Join revelers from around the world during the 47th Annual Pride Parade. Ticket prices vary. Downtown San Francisco. 415/294-4777. Woodies on the Wharf. June 24, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This annual event draws 10,000 people 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. ID10T Music Festival. June 24 and 25, noon. Treat yourself to comedy, music, art and comics all in one place at comedian and pop culture guru Chris Hardwick’s ID10T Festival. Hardwick will emcee, mediate main panels and introduce select bands. Main Stage bands include Weezer, Girl Talk and TV On The Radio. Comedy tents include Michael Che, Demitri Martin and Garfunkel & Oates. Tickets $65-$299. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/854-2196. Cars & Croissants. June 25, 9 a.m. to noon. On the fourth Saturday of every month Neil Diamond, July 30, SAP Center, San Jose; Silent Film Festival, June 1–4, The Castro Theatre, San Francisco
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