Weekend events in the Bay Area: Block parties, book fair and more
Friday
🕺 Fridays on Front Street: The city's newest downtown block party will be hosting its first event with live music, food pop-ups and by showing the Giants game.
4-9pm at 240 Front St.
🎸 The Damned at UC Theater: The legendary British punk rock band will be performing top hits, including "New Rose" and "Neat Neat Neat."
Doors open at 7pm at 2036 University Avenue in Berkeley. Tickets start at $51.
🍧 Fort Mason Night Market: West Coast Craft and Off the Grid are teaming up to launch a monthly event featuring 100 retail vendors and nearly 20 food and drink options.
4-9pm at 2 Marina Boulevard.
Saturday
🏳️🌈 SF LGBT Center House Party: The center will be hosting its second annual kick-off to the 2025 pride season with live entertainment, a clothing closet, art exhibit and more.
Noon-6pm at 1800 Market St.
🥁 Union Street Festival: One of the city's biggest street festivals returns this year in the Marina with local craft brews, live entertainment and family-friendly games.
1-7pm Saturday and Sunday on Union Street between Fillmore and Gough.
📚 Bay Area Book Fair: This year's event will feature readings, panels, writers workshops and a lively outdoor block party.
🇮🇹 Festa Italiana: Celebrating North Beach's longstanding Italian community.
11am-6pm on Saturday and 11am-4:15pm on Sunday on Stockton Street between Union and Filbert.
Sunday
🍷 Waiters Race: Teams of restaurant servers will compete in a fast-paced challenge while attempting to balance a tray with full drinks without spilling.
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