{"id":376030,"date":"2026-06-26T17:05:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T17:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/376030\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T17:05:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T17:05:08","slug":"31-fun-things-to-do-this-week-6-29-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/376030\/","title":{"rendered":"31 Fun Things to Do This Week (6.29.26)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It may be America\u2019s birthday, but the week is yours.<\/p>\n<p>Take it easy at a Grace Cathedral sound bath or a movie marathon at Manny\u2019s. Or get on your feet for World Cup games on Treasure Island, the High Sierra Music Festival, the Fillmore Jazz Festival, and a double dose of free downtown parties. For the Fourth, catch fireworks off the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, at a show with the SF Symphony at the Shoreline Amphitheatre.<\/p>\n<p>Jump ahead to this week&#8217;s top events:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#gold-bar-whiskey-distillery-treasure-island-world-cup-festival\">See World Cup games on a big screen at Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery&#8217;s Celebration of Nations Festival. <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#1001-nights-arabian-party-quattro-four-seasons-palo-alto\">Experience \u201c1001 Nights,\u201d an immersive culinary evening at Quattro at the Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#fillmore-jazz-festival-san-francisco\">Spend your weekend at the free Fillmore Jazz Festival.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#angel-island-fourth-of-july-party\">Celebrate the fourth of July on Angel Island.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Have a good one.<\/p>\n<p>Chow down on some corn. Celebrate the summer staple at Trestle\u2019s four-course, cob-forward prix fixe menu; Mondays through Sundays until July 14. \/\/ Trestle, 531 Jackson St. (FiDi); reservations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/booking\/restref\/availability?lang=en-US&amp;utm_source=sqmktg_email&amp;correlationId=c421ce4f-fbed-432e-988c-4aef00b88546&amp;otSource=Restaurant%20website&amp;restRef=166909\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">opentable.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Feed your Hamnet obsession with a visit from Shakespeare in the Kitchen author Marissa Nicosia to talk about what the writer&#8217;s works can tell us about Renaissance culinary recipes and vice versa; Monday at 6:30pm. \/\/ Omnivore Books on Food, 3885 Cesar Chavez St. (Noe Valley); details at <a href=\"https:\/\/omnivorebooks.myshopify.com\/collections\/upcoming-events\/products\/marissa-nicosia-author-event-shakespeare-in-the-kitchen?ref=coyotemedia.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">omnivorebooks.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Drift off during a sound bath when the Sound Healing Symphony returns to Grace Cathedral for an evening of collective listening, deep rest, and resonance; Monday at 7pm. \/\/ Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St. (Nob Hill); tickets at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/the-sound-healing-symphony-at-grace-cathedral-tickets-1991615203687?ref=coyotemedia.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Grab a beer at San Francisco Brewing Co.\u2019s new digs, which is serving up fresh pours in a 18,000-square-foot warehouse complete with an outdoor courtyard for fireside chats and live shows. \/\/ San Francisco Brewing Co., 100 Hooper St. (Mission Bay); details at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfbrewingco.com\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">.sfbrewingco.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stroll through the Noe Valley night market for unique finds, food, and live entertainment for all ages; Tuesday, 5pm to 8pm. \/\/ Noe Valley Town Square, 3861 24th St. (Noe Valley); details on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZ5uzodSInr\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stomp out crying in baseball with an outdoor screening of A League of Their Own complete with popcorn and complementary wine at the Madrona\u2019s monthly summer movie series; Wednesday at 7:30pm. \/\/ The Madrona, 1001 Westside Rd. (Healdsburg); tickets at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/r\/the-madrona-healdsburg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">opentable.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"rm-anchors\" id=\"gold-bar-whiskey-distillery-treasure-island-world-cup-festival\">Bring the match outside for Gold Bar\u2019s Celebration of Nations festival, which brings World Cup games to a big outdoor screen and party vibes to Treasure Island; through July 17th. \/\/ Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery, 1 Avenue of the Palms #167 (Treasure Island); tickets at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/tour\/celebration-of-nations-waterfront-soccer-watch-parties?_gl=1*1nryffk*_gcl_au*Njg1NjY1OTkyLjE3ODE4OTcyOTQ.*_ga*MjAwNDAwNTA0MS4xNzgxODk3Mjk1*_ga_7F3391PBEJ*czE3ODE4OTcyOTQkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODE4OTcyOTQkajYwJGwwJGgxNTAzODkzMTY4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ticketfairy.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Grab Petit Am\u00e9ricain French dips in the East Bay at a pop-up of the acclaimed American brasserie; Wednesday, at 5pm. \/\/ Best Friends, 901 San Pablo Ave. (Albany); details on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZ-TG36qu-P\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Have some wine in The Cavalier\u2019s cocktail bar when Napa Valley\u2019s Bear Canyon makes a visit to share curated picks, light bites, and great conversation; Wednesday, 6:30pm to 9:30pm. \/\/ Marianne&#8217;s at The Cavalier, 360 Jessie St. (SoMa); <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploretock.com\/baker-canyon-winery\/event\/612783\/mariannes-at-the-cavalier\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">exploretock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Settle in for live jazz in a lineup inspired and curated by \u201cthe queen of jazz\u201d Sacha Boutros; Thursday at 7pm. \/\/ The Redwood Room, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, 495 Geary St. (TenderNob); reservations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/r\/the-redwood-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">opentable.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Double down on downtown parties at a collaborative celebration. Find internationally acclaimed artist Adi Oasis headlining at John\u2019s Grill while Peaches Christ brings the Great American Variety Show to Downtown First Thursday; Thursday, 5pm to 10pm. \/\/ John\u2019s Grill, 63 Ellis St. (SoMa); details at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/on-ellis-downtown-block-party-ft-adi-oasis-tickets-1991515667973\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">eventbrite.com<\/a>; and Second St. between Market St. and Howard St. (SoMa); details at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/downtown-first-thursdays-w-peaches-christs-variety-show-jul-2-2026-tickets-1980042444252?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;keep_tld=true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"rm-anchors\" id=\"1001-nights-arabian-party-quattro-four-seasons-palo-alto\">Experience \u201c1001 Nights,\u201d an immersive culinary evening that transforms Quattro into an opulent Arabian courtyard for sharing bites and grooving to live tunes; Thursdays through Sundays; 5pm to 9:30pm. \/\/ Quattro Restaurant and Bar, Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, 2050 University Ave. (East Palo Alto); reservations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/siliconvalley\/dining\/restaurants\/quattro\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">fourseasons.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Watch movies all day at a Manny\u2019s movie marathon centered on classic American films; Friday, 9am to 8pm. \/\/ Manny\u2019s, 3092 16th St. (Mission); RSVP at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/commemorating-250-movie-marathon-mannys-tickets-1990812420541?aff=oddtdtcreator\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Start your Fourth of July weekend with lemonade, live music, family-friendly activities, and chef-led cooking stations at a festive evening with Treehouse Silicon Valley; Friday, 4pm to 8pm. \/\/ Treehouse Silicon Valley,  1100 N Mathilda Ave. (Sunnyvale); reservations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenrooms.com\/experiences\/thsvfbevents\/first-friday---july-3-5679980441550848\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">sevenrooms.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Boot scoot your way into the weekend with line dancing in Sonoma County. Enjoy a live band, light bites, guided lessons, and local wine to spur your confidence; Friday at 6pm. \/\/ Appellation Healdsburg, 101 Dovetail Ln. (Healdsburg) register at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appellationhotels.com\/hotels\/california-healdsburg\/classes\/line-dancing-the-grange-july-2026\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">appellationhotels.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Get out of town for the High Sierra Music Festival. Catch headliners Steel Pulse and The Word along with more than 50 other artists at the 34th year of this chill and cherished music event; Thursday through Sunday. \/\/ Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd. (Grass Valley); tickets at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tixr.com\/groups\/highsierramusic\/events\/high-sierra-music-festival-2026-159891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">tixr.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"rm-anchors\" id=\"fillmore-jazz-festival-san-francisco\">Spend your weekend at the free Fillmore Jazz Festival, when the streets come alive with the rhythm of live music on multiple stages, captivating art, and gourmet food and beverages; Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 6pm. \/\/ Fillmore St. from Jackson St. to Eddy St. (Fillmore); details at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fillmorejazzfest.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">fillmorejazzfest.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Do the Fourth Wine Country-style with a festive four-course barbecue tasting menu with Bricoleur Vineyards wines; Saturday at 11am. \/\/ Bricoleur Vineyards, 7394 Starr Rd. (Windsor); reservations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploretock.com\/bricoleurvineyards\/experience\/527488\/fourth-of-july-special?date=2026-07-04&amp;size=2&amp;time=12%3A00\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">exploretock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hop aboard the Voyage to Paradiso for a hot summer party from Dante\u2019s Inferno blending Miami yacht and Caribbean culture for a floating celebration of world-class music and performances; Saturday, 5pm to 11pm. \/\/ The San Francisco Belle, Pier 3 (Embarcadero); tickets at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/voyage-to-paradiso-the-divine-light-party-tickets-1988417732966?aff=oddtdtcreator\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Go French on the Fourth. The Richmond\u2019s beloved Chapeau will be open to serve up classic French cuisine to pre-game the fireworks; Saturday, 5pm to 9:30pm. \/\/ Chapeau, 126 Clement St. (Inner Richmond); reservations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/booking\/restref\/availability?lang=en-US&amp;correlationId=4268dbcf-3b81-4faf-9006-df282cc2fe75&amp;restRef=5881&amp;otSource=Restaurant%20website\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">opentable.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kick off what\u2019s next at the Future of Us Festival, a week of community-driven talks, exhibits, and experiences about climate, tech, and more all around the city; Saturday through July 12th. \/\/ Tickets and schedule at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.future-of-us.com\/festival-tabs\/overview\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">future-of-us.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jam to some \u201cRed, White, and Blues,\u201d with a tribute to Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King, and more American guitar legends by the Jeffrey James Trio; Saturday at 5:30pm. \/\/ Biscuits and Blues, 401 Mason St. (TenderNob); tickets at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biscuitsandblues.com\/find-a-show\/20260604redwhitebluesamericanguitartributebyjeffreyjames\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">biscuitsandblues.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"rm-anchors\" id=\"angel-island-fourth-of-july-party\">Celebrate the holiday on Angel Island with a special evening that ferries you across the Bay to enjoy live music, libations, and the best seat in the house for surrounding fireworks; Saturday at 6:40pm. \/\/ Tiburon Ferry Landing, 21 Main St. (Tiburon); tickets at <a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/angelisland\/items\/6556\/calendar\/2026\/06\/?flow=211153&amp;full-items=yes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/fareharbor.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Witness a holiday spectacle with the San Francisco Symphony. Conductor Ted Sperling will light up the night with Summer of 1969, The Soundtrack of a Generation, a festive outdoor concert and fireworks show; Saturday at 7pm. \/\/ Shoreline Amphitheatre, One Amphitheatre Pkwy. (Mountain View); tickets at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/the-city-of-mountain-view-present-mountain-view-california-07-04-2026\/event\/1C0064A2A6A9BD88\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ticketmaster.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Scope out your favorite viewing spot for a fireworks show launched directly from the Golden Gate Bridge; Saturday at 9:30pm. \/\/ Details at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sf.gov\/event-20260704-fourth-of-july-fireworks-on-golden-gate-bridge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">sf.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Switch up your brunch menu with Tiya\u2019s fun, new Indian twists on egg dishes and lunch options; Sundays, 11:30am to 2pm. \/\/ Tiya, 3213 Scott St. (Marina); reservations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploretock.com\/tiyasf\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">exploretock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Quiet down for the San Francisco Mime Troupe, who will be performing their new musical tragicomedy Wreckage; Sunday, 2pm to 4pm. \/\/ Yerba Buena Gardens, 750 Howard St. (SoMa); RSVP at <a href=\"https:\/\/ybgfestival.org\/event\/san-francisco-mime-troupe-2026\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ybgfestival.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tap into your inner &#8217;90s kid for a Mulan sing-along and costume contest for all ages; Sunday at 11am. \/\/ Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St. (Tenderloin); tickets at <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.asianart.org\/event\/mulan-sing-along\/?utm_source=Asian+Art+Museum+E-Mail+List&amp;utm_campaign=6bd198cc59-2025_01_15_Marketing_New_Director_Announcement_COP&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_-a10f9dbe35-523876444\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">asianart.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Join the patio party at Che Fico Pizzeria. Their new Sunday sessions program curates guest DJs and great pies together for an easy afternoon; Sundays, 12pm to 5pm. \/\/ Che Fico Pizzeria, 1 Warriors Way, Ste. 300 (Mission Bay); reservations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/booking\/restref\/availability?restref=1346113&amp;lang=en-US&amp;ot_source=Restaurant%20website&amp;corrid=1e5b601c-a986-4fba-81ac-d0e2ac45dc86\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">opentable.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Perfect your paella game at a hands-on instructional class on one of Spain\u2019s best known dishes; Sunday, 5pm to 8pm. \/\/ Cavallo Point, 601 Murray Circle (Sausalito); register at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploretock.com\/cavallopoint\/event\/603709\/paella-party\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">exploretock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Do some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.7x7.com\/style-beauty\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shopping<\/a> at Head West. The crafty market brings together dozens of vendors; Sunday, 11am to 5pm. \/\/ 1 Ferry building (Embarcadero); details at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headwestmarketplace.com\/ferrybuilding\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">headwestmarketplace.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It may be America\u2019s birthday, but the week is yours. 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