Doors open 9am, program starts at noon. Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland. More info here. This Town celebration of the beloved, raccoon-haired champion Olympian is already at-capacity on registrations. I'm including it here, rather, because maybe you'll want to want to raise a toast at a nearby bar in downtown-or at the very least, watch the joyful proceedings on the City of Oakland's Youtube channel.
365 Night Market is the Bay Area's most exciting cultural event, featuring 40+ food and product vendor booths, global cuisines, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. It's a vibrant destination for food lovers, shopaholics, and culture enthusiasts. What to expect: 40+ Food & Product Vendor Booths Taste global flavors, shop artisan crafts, and find unique products. Live Cultural Performances Lion dances, live music, and interactive entertainment. Family-Friendly Activities Face painting, games, and creative workshops. Immersive Ambience Lantern-lit walkways, neon lights, and Instagram-worthy backdrops.
Celebrate the 9th Annual Richmond Autumn Moon Festival, a beloved community tradition in the heart of the Richmond District. Each fall, Clement Street transforms into a lively street fair with live cultural performances, kids' activities, community booths, delicious eats, and local vendors. This year's festival is presented by Sutter Health and organized by the Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC), with support from local leaders, community organizations, and generous sponsors including Comcast, Safeway, SF Toyota, Airbnb, NEMS, and K-Elements BBQ.
The lotus flowers and water lilies at Peak bloom occurs when about 50 percent of the lotuses are actively blooming. This year's expected peak is more in line with the traditional mid-July timeline, predicted to reach around July 15.
