Things to do in Bay Area this Weekend
Events on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24
Whether you are looking for activities for you and your kids, or planning a girls' day out, or a romantic date, or simply don't want to stay bored at home - you are probably overwhelmed by so many things happening in Bay Area. Or may be you are just too lazy to look, so you don't know what to do.
I will sort all the events in Bay Area and post the best ones here every Friday.
Here we go:
San Francisco Annual Carnaval
Where: Harrison Street and 24th Street, SF
Hours: Saturday and Sunday, all day
What: Parade. Festival. Music. Costumes
Cost: FREE
Link: http://www.carnavalsanfrancisco.org/
Carnaval San Francisco is a beloved Memorial Day Weekend event featuring a Grand Parade and 2–day Festival, celebrating music and cultural elements from Latin American and Caribbean traditions. On Sunday, May 24th, the Grand Parade starts at 9:30am at the corner of 24th and Bryant Streets, where it will proceed West to Mission Street. From there, the parade heads North on Mission down to 17th Street, where it will turn East and flow into the Festival area.
Eastlake Music Festival
Where: Lake Merritt, Oakland
Hours: Saturday, All Day
What: Music, Dance, Arts and Crafts, Food Trucks
Cost: FREE
Link: http://eastlakemusicfestival.org/
Eastlake Music Festival is a FREE music and cultural arts festival on the shores of Lake Merritt, nestled in the heart of Oakland. Festival promotes independent music and performance arts of all genres. It features local music, dance, indie arts and crafts, micro-brews and food trucks.
Golden State Warriors Watch Party
Where: SoMa StrEAT Food Park, 428 11th Street, SF
Hours: Saturday 6pm
What: TV's, food, beer
Cost: FREE with RSVP
Link: http://sf.funcheap.com/event-series/golden-state-warriors-playoff-watch-party/
Congrats to the Dubs for advancing to the Western Conference Finals! Watch them on the road to the championship and beat the Rockets at the Funcheap Game Watch Party. They've got food trucks, lots of big screen TVs, full sound during the games, and beer specials.
San Jose Taco Festival
Where: 1650 Senter Rd. San Jose
Hours: Saturday 1-8pm, Sunday 12-6pm
What: Food Trucks, Music, Lucha Libre
Cost: $10-$15
Link: http://www.sjtaco.com/
Here's what you'll find once inside:
• The Bay Area's best food trucks serving up innovative freestyle tacos
• Art, jewelry, clothing, and other various local goods from local SJ MADE vendors
• Mexican-style masked wrestling, better known as Lucha Libre, inside a full wrestling ring
• Two full days of live music and DJs, including a Stevie B Dance Party and slow jamz hour
• 90’s prom photo booth and awesome kids area
• 4th Annual US Air Accordion Championship. Yes, you read that right.
The key to the Taco Festival of Innovation is variety paired with affordability. In addition to traditional tacos, you'll see variations like Korean short rib tacos, mac n’ cheese tacos, ice cream tacos . . . if it can be put on a taco, chances are you'll see it at Taco Festival!
Disclaimer: all information is taken from the above websites.
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