Bay Area Local Picks

Diverse local events span South Bay and East Bay this week.

• South Bay music highlight: Silicon Valley Mariachi Festival brings live mariachi,...

Skip the tourist spots—these picks highlight street fairs, vintage markets, and neighborhood gems locals love.

• Temescal Street Fair in Oakland...

Lil sweet treat is opening soon at City Center Bishop Ranch with viral TikTok-inspired gummies, chocolates, and global sweets. The East Bay spot offers gluten-free and vegan options in colorful displays that already drive social media buzz.

World-class violinist and New Century Chamber Orchestra director Daniel Hope shares intimate favorites blending nature, food and creativity across the...

The Bay Area celebrates Bastille Day on July 14 with family-friendly street festivals, music, food, dancing, and community gatherings perfect for enjoying French culture outdoors.

The 46th San Francisco Jewish Film Festival offers locals a curated cinematic escape from streaming, running July 16 to Aug. 2 across SF and Oakland...

The Fraenkel Film Festival is back at the Roxie for its third year with 20 films chosen by artists from Fraenkel Gallery.

• Carrie (1976) kicks off...

Mount Diablo BBQ takes over the former Horn BBQ spot in Lafayette with a soft opening on July 7, serving daily barbecue including brisket, ribs, and...

Fisherman's Wharf is shedding its tourist-trap image with revived spots and hidden gems worth a local revisit.

• Seafood standout: Scoma’s delivers...

SF's Mission transformed into a vibrant Mexican soccer outpost as fans in green jerseys and flags packed Valencia Street and bars for World Cup...

Dozens of local makers are welcoming visitors July 18-19 for National Craft Open Studios Weekend.

• San Francisco: Woodworking shop with...

Foodies chasing the next wave of East Bay restaurants should hit Pop Nosh 2026, where rising pop-ups preview menus destined for brick-and-mortar...

T&T Supermarket just opened its first California location in San Jose, offering locals a fresh South Bay destination for Asian groceries.

• Prime...

Christian Vela's rise to artistic director of San Jose Jazz completes a powerful hometown loop. The East San Jose native once biked excitedly to the...

The San Francisco Art Book Fair returns July 23–26 in Dogpatch for its 10th anniversary, bringing 160 independent publishers—including 48...

Sebastopol's lineup emphasizes free, family-friendly gatherings and live music this week.

• Girl Scout Welcome Troop hosts “Bee a Daisy” Monday 4-5pm...

A long-vacant Chase branch at 2500 Mission St. will reopen this fall as Hidden Frequency, a small listening room for electronic and experimental...

South Bay Local Experiences

• 🔥 San Jose Obon Festival: Celebrate Japanese culture at San Jose Obon Festival.
• Saapaaduu: Hiding in a Silicon...

Pier 70 in Dogpatch hosts a pay-what-you-wish waterfront block party July 10 from 4-9pm, featuring chalk art by 12+ artists, live music, food trucks, and artisan vendors at the former shipbuilding site. A $10 donation is suggested.

San Jose Obon Festival invites locals to celebrate Japanese culture through community traditions in the South Bay. This event stands out as a genuine neighborhood favorite rather than a tourist draw.