Bay Area Local Picks

World Cup watch parties drew over 900,000 visits to downtown San Jose, far exceeding projections and delivering record sales for local businesses like...

Gaucho delivers a masterful Bay Area take on 1930s European gypsy jazz fused with rhythmic drive and collective improvisation, making it an ideal intimate live music pick for locals craving authentic weekend vibes beyond the usual spots.

Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve delivers panoramic mountaintop views as a lesser-known South Bay hiking spot locals love. Enjoy woods, rolling hills, Bay Area Ridge Trail connections, and easy parking on this privately owned gem.

Space 550's weekly Dance Fridays offers affordable salsa and bachata nightlife locals actually enjoy.

• Beginner lessons start at 8 PM with no...

Macarena in Palo Alto filled with fans for Spain's World Cup final, sparking sidewalk dance parties and tapas celebrations. Viewing parties since June...

Leo's Oyster Bar, the upscale Financial District spot opened in 2016 by Anna Weinberg, has closed as its lease ended July 1, with Weinberg citing personal circumstances and priorities after filing for bankruptcy amid lawsuits and debts.

Supervisor Connie Chan unveiled a two-part plan in Japantown to shield longtime mom-and-pop businesses from displacement.

• Commercial tenant unions...

Berkeley’s Greek Theatre delivers cinematic summer vibes with open skies and eucalyptus trees, perfectly suiting Cannons’ dreamy synth-pop and Bob Moses’ pulse-raising grooves for indie electronic fans. A seamless bill worth catching.

Day Trip Festival brings a strong 18+ electronic lineup to Discovery Meadow in San Jose this October, with Gordo B2B Vintage Culture, Eli Brown, Wax Motif and more. Perfect weekend pick for South Bay dance fans.

Fentons Creamery stands as a beloved East Bay institution, marking 132 years on National Ice Cream Day with its Piedmont Avenue roots and community...

• Make new friends: Start connecting now instead of waiting until you're lonely
• Oakland bulky trash block parties return July 25
• Medieval...

• Obtainium Cup Extravaganza on July 26 turns a Vallejo street into a free family-friendly steampunk celebration with the newly renovated Neverwas...

• San Francisco now has zero starred omakase counters, ending a decade-long reputation as a top sushi destination
• The final loss came when The Shota...

Four standout Bay Area projects are competing for a global public art award—help them win with your vote.

• Naga Dragon Sculpture in Golden Gate...

• Book Passage talk with Brooke Nevils on her #MeToo memoir at the Ferry Building, free Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
• SF Art Book Fair brings 160+ publishers...

South Bay Festivals and Markets

• 🔥 Open Sauce Festival: The 4th annual Open Sauce Festival is a three-day tech event at the San Mateo County...

Skip the tourist crowds and join thousands of local engineers and inventors at the 4th annual Open Sauce Festival in San Mateo County.

• Hands-on...

Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve offers locals a peaceful escape with its 4.6-mile trail to Turtle Rock through rolling hills and forests, just under...

At the Freedom Farmers’ Market in Oakland on July 11, Effie Gant sold watermelons and shared her vision for a new Bay Area market connecting small...

The Antioch Farmers Market offers a true East Bay local experience today with farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, flowers, and handmade...