Andre Thierry
Courtesy of Rhythmix
Day TripMovies on Main: Minions & Monsters
7/15 Cinelounge Tiburon and NorCal Plastic Surgery launch a free six-week family movie series in downtown Tiburon, kicking off with the new animated comedy Minions & Monsters. Films screen every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. through August 19, mixing first-run releases with classics. Complimentary admission; $3.50 online booking fee. Reserve early—capacity is limited. cineloungefilm.com.
FestivalMosswood Meltdown
7/17–19 Filmmaker and cult icon John Waters hosts this three-day outdoor music festival at Mosswood Park in Oakland, featuring an eclectic lineup of punk, new wave, and underground acts. This year’s Saturday headliner is Iggy Pop. Campy, countercultural, and thoroughly Oakland, this is your anti-festival festival. mosswoodmeltdown.com.
Family101 Dalmatians with Special Guest Mimi Gibson
7/18 The Orinda Theater screens the 1961 Disney classic with a very special guest: Mimi Gibson, the original voice of Lucky the Dalmatian puppy, in attendance for a Q&A following the screening. A rare chance to experience the film with one of its original performers. orindamovies.com.
MusicRhythmix in the Parks: Andre Thierry
7/18 Grammy-nominated accordionist and Richmond native Andre Thierry brings his high-energy blend of Créole and Zydeco—woven with blues, funk, R&B, jazz, and rock—to an outdoor stage in Alameda for a free afternoon concert. Bring chairs, blankets, and a picnic. rhythmix.org.
Day TripBastille Day SF Festival
7/18 The 7th annual free celebration of French culture returns to Embarcadero Plaza in San Francisco with live music, food, wine, art, pétanque, and the always-entertaining Waiters Race. A festive afternoon just across the Bay. celebratebastilledaysf.org.
SF’s Bastille Day Festival
Frédéric Neema