{"id":358255,"date":"2026-06-12T19:31:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T19:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/358255\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T19:31:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T19:31:07","slug":"29-fun-things-to-do-this-week-6-15-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/358255\/","title":{"rendered":"29 Fun Things to Do This Week (6.15.26)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate Dad, Juneteenth, Pride, and the start of summer.<\/p>\n<p>Treat your favorite father figure to fried chicken at Pizzeria Delfina, whiskey at Redwood Empire, Macallan at the Ritz, wine at Little Saint, or some brews at the Montclair Beer, Wine, and Music Festival. For Juneteenth, head to OMCA; find Pride vibes at the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Castro night market, and Equator Coffees. In between, catch a World Cup game at the new SoMa Social.<\/p>\n<p>Jump ahead to this week&#8217;s top events:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:#sf-international-lgbtq-film-festival\">Show up for the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:#juneteenth-omca-oakland-party\">Celebrate Juneteenth with an all-day party at OMCA in Oakland.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:#castro-night-market\">Head to the Castro Night Market for open-air fun.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:#native-contemporary-arts-festival-yerba-buena-gardens\">Immerse yourself in Indigenous culture at the Native Contemporary Arts Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Have a good one.<\/p>\n<p>Catch a World Cup game at SoMa Social. The new neighborhood bar and eatery serves up gastropub hits all day with a side of big-screen viewing; Sundays through Thursdays, 6:30am to 10pm; Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30am to 11pm. \/\/ SoMa Social, 121 7th St. (SoMa); reservations at <a href=\"https:\/\/somasocialsf.com\/world-cup-2026\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">somasocialsf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>See Neal Francis for free at a Lagunitas party full of good local brews benefitting the SF SPCA; Monday, 4:20pm to 9pm. \/\/ Lagunitas Brewing Company, 1280 North McDowell (Petaluma); RSVP at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/live-at-lagunitas-neal-francis-parlor-greens-tickets-1989349258183?aff=oddtdtcreator\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Get a taste of the Jupiter Room in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.7x7.com\/best-restaurants-san-jose-2667862476.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">San Jose<\/a> during a special <a href=\"https:\/\/www.7x7.com\/downtown-san-jose-food-cocktails-2672224298.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pop-up at Alter Ego<\/a> featuring Veso aperitifs, elevated bar bites, and good tunes; Monday, 6pm to 10pm. \/\/ Alter Ego Cocktail Club, 66 S 1st St. (San Jose); RSVP at <a href=\"https:\/\/partiful.com\/e\/kcfNGISgVjXqVfEw3wEr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">partiful.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Go for a round at Whitehall Lane Winery, where you can book a tasting of exclusive vineyard wines after an hour of pickleball on their stunning court. \/\/ Whitehall Lane Winery, 1563 St Helena Hwy. (St Helena); reservations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploretock.com\/whitehalllane\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">exploretock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Do happy hour at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.7x7.com\/shuggies-pizza-2674008000.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shuggie\u2019s<\/a>. Duck out of work early to grab a drink and get mini versions of hit dishes gratis; Tuesdays through Fridays, 5pm to 6pm. \/\/ Shuggie\u2019s, 3349 23rd St. (Mission); details at <a href=\"https:\/\/shuggies.world\/events\/ja1itw7gs67wt8wgwmpcqg6mjepyci\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">shuggies.world<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Revisit Prince hits with the Jazz Mafia while sipping on Purple Rain cocktails, noshing on a special menu, and enjoying jazz al fresco; Wednesday, 6pm to 8pm. \/\/ Spoonbar, 219 Healdsburg Ave. (Healdsburg); details at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spoonbar.com\/events\/id\/85\/cocktailconcertwithjazzmafiaprincereimagined\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">spoonbar.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Be part of the &#8220;family&#8221; during an Italian Mafia-inspired dinner with Dalla Terra wines and La Connessa that celebrates the spirit of old-world cinema; Wednesday at 6:30pm. \/\/ La Connessa, 1695 Mariposa St. (Potrero Hill); tickets at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/italian-mafia-familia-feast-featuring-dalla-terra-wines-tickets-1990504307968?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Be there for the hype when iconic Asian grocer T&amp;T Supermarket opens its first California location; Thursday at 8am. \/\/ T&amp;T Supermarket, Westgate Center, Suite #501, 1600 Saratoga Ave. (San Jose); details at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tntsupermarket.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">tntsupermarket.us<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Go deep on SF\u2019s overlooked LGBTQ+ history with professor, designer, and Unspeakable Vice creator Shawn Sprockett for the Redwood Room\u2019s next \u201cMaking History Fun Again\u201d speaker series; Thursday, 5pm to 7:30pm. \/\/ The Redwood Room, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, 495 Geary St. (TenderNob); RSVP at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/making-history-fun-again-speaker-series-at-the-clift-tickets-1976773423523?aff=oddtdtcreator\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"rm-anchors\" id=\"juneteenth-omca-oakland-party\">Celebrate Juneteenth with the OMCA at an all-day party with live performances, DJ sets, hands-on activities, and cuisine that reflects the depth, diversity, and roots of Black culture; Friday, 11am to 4pm . \/\/ OMCA, 1000 Oak St. (Oakland); tickets at <a href=\"https:\/\/museumca.org\/event\/juneteenth-at-the-museum\/?utm_source=Communications+Contacts&amp;utm_campaign=a506e0c3e4-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_08_07_05_06_COPY_01&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_-3ee4a12d64-642693073&amp;mc_cid=a506e0c3e4&amp;mc_eid=7ac45a97c7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">museumca.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Get a jolt for National Martini Day with a sample of Sens\u2019 nitrogen-infused espresso <a href=\"https:\/\/www.7x7.com\/classic-martini-bars-san-francisco-2659448439.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">martini<\/a>; Friday, 11:30am to 9pm. \/\/ Sens, 4 Embarcadero Ctr. (Embarcadero); reservations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/sens-restaurant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">opentable.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Go screen-free this weekend in Monterey. The Sanctuary Beach Resort\u2019s Summer SOULstice weekend kicks off with hands-on workshops, beachside yoga sessions, and other analog experiences; Friday through Sunday. \/\/ The Sanctuary Beach Resort, 3295 Dunes Dr. (Marina); schedule and reservations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesanctuarybeachresort.com\/resort\/the-analog-summer-series\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">thesanctuarybeachresort.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"rm-anchors\" id=\"castro-night-market\">Head to the Castro Night Market for open-air fun with local food vendors, merchants, and live entertainment celebrating Pride and Juneteenth; Friday, 5pm to 10pm. \/\/ 18th St. and Castro St. (Castro); details at <a href=\"https:\/\/castronightmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">castronightmarket.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Try some new tequila at Wild Onion Bistro and Bar, where chef Julie Cablay will present a multi-course menu showcasing seasonal California flavors paired with guided tastings of C\u00f3digo 1530 Tequila; Friday, 6pm to 9pm. \/\/ Wild Onion Bistro and Bar, Hotel Citrine, 750 San Antonio Rd. (Palo Alto); reservations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/booking\/experiences-availability?rid=1191679&amp;restref=1191679&amp;experienceId=706213&amp;utm_source=external&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=shared&amp;dateTime=2026-06-19T18%3A00%3A00&amp;partySize=2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">opentable.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ride for Pride with Equator Coffees. Grab a complimentary coffee and head out to Sausalito for a ride in solidarity supporting the Lyric Center for LGBTQQ+ youth; Saturday, 8:30am to 3pm. \/\/ Equator Coffees Round House Cafe, Golden Gate Bridge Plaza (Presidio); register at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/tour-dequator-pride-ride-2026-tickets-1987952794322?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Spend your weekend at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.7x7.com\/union-street-festival-north-beach-festival-2676919562.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">North Beach Festival<\/a>. The 70th anniversary celebration, presented by Zoox, is two days of live music, delicious food, amazing local vendors, outdoor bars, and all-ages activities\u2014plus the traditional Blessing of the Animals; Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 7pm. \/\/ Columbus Ave. and Grant Ave. (North Beach); details at <a href=\"https:\/\/sunsetmercantilesf.com\/northbeachfestival2026\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">sunsetmercantilesf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thank you to our partners at Sunset Mercantile.<\/p>\n<p>Fill your cup at the Montclair Beer, Wine, and Music Festival, where you can enjoy tastings of beer, wine, cider, and NA libations from more than 50 craft beverage vendors with delicious bites and live music; Saturday, 12pm to 6pm. \/\/ Montclair Village Association, 6235 La Salle Ave. (Oakland); tickets at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclairvillage.com\/mbwmf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">montclairvillage.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"rm-anchors\" id=\"native-contemporary-arts-festival-yerba-buena-gardens\">Immerse yourself in Indigenous culture at the Native Contemporary Arts Festival, which showcases a diverse program of Native music, dance, spoken word, visual artists, vendors, and crafts; Saturday, 12pm to 3pm. \/\/ Yerba Buena Gardens, 750 Howard St. (SoMa); details at <a href=\"https:\/\/ybgfestival.org\/event\/native-contemporary-arts-festival-2026\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ybgfestival.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Go all-in on yakitori with an all-you-can-eat experience featuring unlimited chicken tsukune, savory pork belly, and  plenty of sake; Saturday, 1pm to 3:30pm. \/\/ The Third Floor, 433 Clay St. (FiDi); reservations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/booking\/experiences-availability?rid=1314028&amp;restref=1314028&amp;experienceId=684739&amp;utm_source=external&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=shared&amp;ttpReferrer=gAAAAABqI43Rqc-90IkKCwyOdLm8k8SJsrCyOQPyiXVNW_V8668Cv3HWQe9hTHIGieFv86zJNiIAnYGjD9eOu_rJU8zgzK0I13k9ZYD3soDSZ2CWWgti5ro1c8cTGYz8y9FfV_oy9R785JiFizIc743b475HatdHibF1UcJhBOBvBF52u8E0-VXGHgOVikAZDJp_vMzypxtSvp9_yia2Nu1gIbGEDz66Dm0HJwxv8rU2m7EMpdErvtM1GpcFpxViieIeWb5yFUnTIrEVGCKjU-RIXiCCFs0U5_R4VVLyhYLMW6yd8VhBmmHYrWH88J5shOkFdAkDM8fXPJWljOY0YTo0xp4B9Pl8bQHC-V49yiEpR_GPiNjizguRH4vruRMC4oFnm0HJNHu38wxv-5uEqEgZ6fx7EIHqoZo0678VjIVNKJb-2IA1JWSkzqt4xXt9ZjAVyYxs2f3cf0B_sWv6lBKZcrzJpUjEo4dWd5BrDTW5wFOEYDaxiKo%3D\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">opentable.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bond over a book and a blend at a read-along event with local book lovers and authors to kick off the One Book Napa selection Bug Hollow by Michelle Huneven; Saturday, 4pm to 5:30pm. \/\/ Decant Napa Bottle Shop and Bar, 2999 Solano Ave. (Napa); RSVP at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/one-book-napa-kick-off-tickets-1991322970610?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;keep_tld=true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Attend a pajama part in Sonoma to celebrate influential women. Enjoy a Champagne welcome before settling in for fireside caviar service and inspiring conversation at this cozy benefit for the Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance; Saturday, 6pm to 9pm. \/\/ El Dorado Hotel405 1st St. West (Sonoma); tickets at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/pajama-party-an-influential-womens-evening-tickets-1989123099737?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;utm_source=email&amp;utm_medium=sparkpost&amp;utm_campaign=postpublish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Make it a neat Saturday at \u201cLicense to Pour,\u201d a cocktail and spy-movie-inspired evening with Macallan and the Ritz-Carlton that pairs guided tastings of Macallan 12, 15, and 18 Year expressions with elevated bites; Saturday, 7pm to 10pm. \/\/ The Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, 600 Stockton St. (Nob Hill); reservations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenrooms.com\/experiences\/theloungetheritzcarltonsanfrancisco\/license-to-pour-the-macallan-experience-5706285942226944\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">sevenrooms.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Help spiff up the city at a sunrise-to-sunset summer solstice cleanup with cleanup king Vincent Yuen; Sunday at 5:48am. \/\/ Mission St. and The Embarcadero (Embarcadero); register at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/civicjoyfund\/event\/757761\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">mobilize.us<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Turn Father\u2019s day into a rooftop party at Chotto Matte\u2019s DJ-fueled brunch celebration, which offers a prix-fixe menu of elevated Japanese-inspired fare like Wagyu duck butter sliders; Sunday, 11am to 4pm. \/\/ Chotto Matte, 50 O&#8217;Farrell St. (Union Square); reservations at <a href=\"https:\/\/chotto-matte.com\/sanfrancisco\/contact\/#book-now\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">chotto-matte.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Raise a glass to dad at Little Saint\u2019s patio pop-up with Right Turn Wine Co. Founder and winemaker Tyler Hayes will be pouring wines alongside a special appearance of his famous cheesesteak concept, Goldensteak Warriors; Sunday, 11am to 4pm. \/\/ Little Saint, 25 North St. (Healdsburg); reservations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/booking\/restref\/availability?lang=en-US&amp;correlationId=fdd804e0-34e3-4b5a-b2b7-fa1c265b95e4&amp;otCampaign=LS%20WEBSITE&amp;otSource=Restaurant%20website&amp;restRef=1321324\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">opentable.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Treat dad to Redwood Empire Whiskey\u2019s newest bourbon. It debuts at the distillery in celebration of Father\u2019s Day and the start of summer with a full day of whiskey, live music, good food, and long summer light; Sunday, 1pm to 8pm. \/\/ Redwood Empire Whiskey Bar &amp; Tasting Room, 1095 Nimitz Ave. (Vallejo); reservations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploretock.com\/redwoodempirewhiskey\/event\/610690\/fathers-day-bottle-drop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">exploretock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thank you to our partners at Redwood Empire Whiskey.<\/p>\n<p>Snag a piece of Pizzeria Delfina\u2019s buttermilk-brined polenta-fried chicken. The fan-favorite dish is only available on Sunday in honor of your favorite patriarch; Sunday, 12pm to 9pm (Pacific Heights) and 4:30pm to 9pm (Mission). \/\/ Pizzeria Delfina, 2406 California St. (Pacific Heights) and 3621 18th St. (Mission); details at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pizzeriadelfina.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pizzeriadelfina.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Celebrate Dad, Juneteenth, Pride, and the start of summer. 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