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Jessica Arellano-Cruz  06/22

Kiyoe Hashimoto          06/26

Anjali Mishra                 06/28

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Welcome Anjali Mishra - Admission Counselor for DivER

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What is your favorite snack?

Definitely fruits. For anyone who has watched Dance Moms, I have an Abby Lee Miller-style pyramid ranking of fruits in my head. Pomegranates have sat comfortably at the top for a while, but the rest of the ranking is somewhat variable. My current second-tier fruits are cherries and (sweet) blackberries. Finally, my third-tier fruits are white nectarines, strawberries, and pineapples. They’re good, but they need to polish their flavor a little more to be great.

What animal do you believe most closely matches your personality and why?

I would say that I am a cockatiel aspiring to be an orca. Cockatiels are social and playful — they also love to sing and dance. It’s so cute! If you’re ever feeling down, I highly recommend watching a video of a cockatiel dancing to September by Earth, Wind, and Fire. Anyway, I resonate with all of that, but I aspire to be an orca because they are innovative, dynamic, and easily one of the most intelligent non-human species on Earth.

What would you do if you won the lottery?

In this economy? Probably fill up a tank of gas or pay a month of rent…

What makes you laugh the most?

My best friends! It seems like a huge cliché, but I am certain that my friends and I are some of the funniest people on the planet. I think everyone thinks that, though. We have thousands of inside jokes and appreciate decompressing by turning off our “work brains” together and being goofy. One night, we sat around my living room and tried to see who could hit Michael Jackson’s “hee hee” the most accurately.

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35+ Ways to Celebrate Pride in the Bay Area

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The time for Pride is upon us, and there's a whole lineup of celebrations to add to your calendar. From parades and festivals to comedy shows, drag performances, film screenings, museum days and pool parties, here are all the ways to celebrate being gay in the Bay this year.

Sonoma County Pride 2024: Through July 21, various Sonoma County venues. Sonoma County's huge lineup of events for Pride month includes the annual Pride flag raising and the 39th annual Sonoma County Pride Parade and Festival, plus a movie night, a Wigs & Waffles Drag Brunch, a pool party, a gay wine weekend and more. Prices vary. sonomacountypride.org/

Pride at Children's Discovery Museum: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 1, Children's Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. Celebrate families of all types at CDM's annual "Proud of My Family" event, featuring arts and crafts, a visitors parade, a Dance Zone, photo opportunities and other fun activities. $0 to $18. cdm.org/celebrate/community-celebrations/proud-of-my-family/

'Building The Block Purple' Pride Party: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 1, SF LGBT Center, 1800 Market St., San Francisco. SF LGBT Center and Building the Block are officially launching SF Pride season with a festive block party featuring local vendors, BIPOC-owned food trucks and live entertainment from Bay Area LGBTQ+ creators. Free admission. sfcenter.org/event/building-the-block-purple-pride-party/

South City Pride: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 1, 400 Grand Ave., South San Francisco. Join South San Francisco's first citywide Pride event on the steps of City Hall, complete with the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, a roller-skating rink, drag performances, local high school dance teams and dozens of food, craft and nonprofit vendors. Free admission. tinyurl.com/SouthCityPride

Pacifica Pride Celebration: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 1, Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School, 1427 Palmetto Ave., Pacifica. Head to the Pacifica Pride Celebration for a car parade, then stick around for a festival featuring food trucks, music, family activities and more from local artists and community groups. Free admission. coastpride.org/events/pride

Filoli Pride Weekend: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 1-2, Filoli Historic House & Garden, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. Celebrate Pride with a weekend of creative performances and experiences including drag queen storytime, queer taiko, flower crown making and sound baths, all complemented by Filoli's colorful decor, artwork and Pride-themed flower arrangements. $0 to $38. filoli.org/visit/pride/

Walnut Creek Pride 2024: June 1-15, various Walnut Creek venues. Walnut Creek Arts + Rec is celebrating Pride Month with Yoga in the Park, Drag Queen Storytime and Crafts, a Family Pride Pool Party, a Pride Night Cabaret, a Pet Pride Parade and Printmaking Workshop. Prices vary. walnutcreekartsrec.org/programs-activities/events/pride-2024

Napa Valley Pride 2024: June 1-28, various Napa venues. Napa Pride highlights will include the fifth annual Pride Car Parade & After Party, Drag & Dance Shows at Blue Note Napa, a teen Pride barbecue, weekly mixers, dining experiences and wine tasting events. Prices vary. napapride.com/

Pride Afternoon Tea: Saturdays June 1-29, Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery St., San Francisco. This June, Palace Hotel will host its decadent afternoon tea but with a fun Pride twist. The pastry team has created delicacies with festive details, such as rainbows, sprinkles, confetti and more, served with tea in the Garden Court under the stunning 110-year-old glass dome. A portion of the proceeds will go to SF LGBT Center. $120. palacehotelsanfrancisco.247activities.com/

Clayton Pride Celebration: 10 a.m. June 2, Main St. Downtown Clayton. Step out for Clayton's third annual Pride Parade - this year with a "Clayton Marches with Pride and Stands with Love" theme - then stick around to enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, local vendors and delicious food. Free admission. claytonpride.com/

Richmond Pride Celebration: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 2, Civic Center Plaza, Richmond. Richmond's 10th annual Rainbow Pride will kick off with a parade starting at Nicholl Park and heading down to a festive Civic Center celebration featuring art, music and drag. Free admission. https://www.richmondrainbowpride.org/

Suisun City Pride Celebration: 12 to 5 p.m. June 2, Harbor Plaza, 520 Solano St., Suisun City. Celebrate diverse families, freedom to love and equal rights while making history at the first Suisun City Pride Event. The celebration will center love, unity and fun with fabulous entertainment, delicious food and community resources. Free admission. suisun.com/Events-directory/Suisun-City-Pride-Event

Drag Me Downtown: June 6-27, various San Francisco venues. Mark your calendars for a series of fierce pop-up drag shows featuring some of San Francisco's biggest drag names. With new performers at a new venue each week, this sequin-studded series will celebrate Pride while supporting local businesses. Free admission. downtownsf.org/do/drag-me-downtown-2024

Mortified Presents 'MORT- PRIDE': 7:30 p.m. June 7, Oasis, 298 11th St., San Francisco. Mortified will celebrate the most glorious month of the year with an all queer-themed show. Witness adults put their pride at risk by sharing their actual, embarrassing and hilarious teen diaries in front of total strangers. $25-$35. tinyurl.com/mortipride

CAFILM Pride: June 7-9, Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. Celebrate Pride with film on the side. CAFILM's second Pride series will showcase exceptional LGBTQ+ films that are thought-provoking, insightful and entertaining - a celebration of the varied and vibrant community they reflect. Prices vary. rafaelfilm.cafilm.org/pride-2024/

Pride Camp Out: June 7-9, Lupin Lodge, 20600 Aldercroft Heights Road, Los Gatos. Celebrate Pride at a picturesque, 100-acre, women-owned naturist resort in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Festivities include a happy hour and dinner reception, a "Let it ALL Hang Out" pool party, a DJ evening party and a Wellness Day. $20 to $100. tinyurl.com/PrideCamp2024

San Mateo Pride Celebration: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 8, San Mateo Central Park, 50 E. Fifth Ave., San Mateo. San Mateo County's 12th annual Pride Celebration opens with a parade starting at Second Avenue and B Street and ending at San Mateo Central Park, where attendees will find a festive array of live entertainment, vendor booths, family friendly activities and food trucks. Free admission. smcpridecelebration.com/

Pinole Pride and Juneteenth Celebration: 12 to 3 p.m. June 9, Fernandez Park, 595 Tennent Ave., Pinole. Come out to the second annual Pinole Pride and Juneteenth Celebration for a day of celebration, live music, joyous performances, childrens activities and food trucks, plus local organizations and vendors. Free admission. tinyurl.com/PinolePrideteenth

Half Moon Bay Pride Celebration: 12 to 5 p.m. June 9, Main Street, Half Moon Bay. This celebration of the Coastside queer community will feature a parade down Main Street, plus live music and festive activities for all. Free admission. tinyurl.com/HMBPride

Bay Area Pride Fest: 12 to 6 p.m. June 9, California's Great America, 4701 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. Get ready to celebrate love, unity and pride at the inaugural Bay Area Pride Fest, featuring a show-stopping performance by Prince tribute band, Red Corvette. $70 to $100. tinyurl.com/BayAreaPrideFest

Full Queer Presents 'Pride or Die 2': 2 to 5 p.m. June 9, Armistice Brewing Company, 845 Marina Bay Parkway, Richmond. The wrestling dynamos of Full Queer will be putting homophobia in a headlock with an LGBT-focused pro wrestling and variety show throwdown. $10 to $20. tinyurl.com/PrideorDie

Lovely Libations at The Lodge: 4 to 6 p.m. June 13, The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, 1325 Broadway, Sonoma. Step out on The Lodge's upper pool deck to celebrate Pride month with an event featuring craft cocktails, appetizers and Sonoma varietals. tinyurl.com/LovelyLibations

JCC Pride Family Festival: 3 to 5 p.m. June 15, Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California St., San Francisco. The Jewish Community Center of San Francisco is hosting a family-friendly Pride celebration featuring crafts, stories, dancing, social action, an indoor parade and a drag show. Free admission. jccsf.org/event/pride-family-festival/

Pride Day at Oracle Park: 11:35 a.m. June 15, Oracle Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco. Join the SF Giants not only as they take on the Angels but in a celebration of Pride. Enjoy performances and pregame festivities, plus a Pride shirt giveaway for the first 20,000 fans. Festivities are included in the price of game admission. mlb.com/giants/tickets/specials/pride-celebration

Yountville Pride 2024: June 17-23, various Yountville venues. This week-long series of special events and festivities will include a Kickoff Party, a Paint Night, a Family Pride Dance and a trivia night, plus celebrations at Priest Ranch and Stewart Cellars. Prices vary. yountville.com/pridecelebrations/

Frameline48 Film Festival: June 19-29, various San Francisco venues. Celebrate Pride with Frameline, SF's signature showcase of the world's leading queer cinema. This year's lineup features pioneering documentaries, gripping features, delightful shorts and cinematic classics. Prices vary. frameline.org/festival

Sausalito Pride 2024: June 20-22, various Sausalito venues. Sausalito's 2024 Pride Series includes a Pride Not Prejudice art exhibition, a Tour d'Equator Pride Ride, a Pride reception at Sausalito Center for the Arts, a Pride Night at Jazz and Blues by the Bay and A Night in Drag at Gene Hiller Menswear. Prices vary. sausalitopride.org/

Pride with Good Medicine: 7:30 p.m. June 22, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. After selling out venues throughout the country, the smash-hit all-Native Good Medicine comes to the Bay for a one-night-stand of stand-up. This performance proudly features a queer-centric, all-Native line-up. $20 to $50. tinyurl.com/GoodMedLesher

Oakland Gay Men's Chorus Pride Cabaret: 4 to 6 p.m. June 23, Odell Johnson Performing Arts Center, 900 Fallon St., Oakland. Get ready to groove at the Oakland Gay Men's Chorus summer concert, "You Can't Stop the Beat: A Pride Cabaret!" Enjoy vibrant performances, electrifying music and unapologetic pride. $15 to $60. tinyurl.com/OMCpride

Pride NightLife: 6 p.m. June 27, California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco. Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at Cal Academy of Sciences with a special Pride edition of Nightlife dedicated to community, activism and joy, featuring drag by Oaklash. $20.95. calacademy.org/nightlife/nightlife-pride-2024

Pride at Bay Area Discovery Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 29, Bay Area Discovery Museum, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. The exciting Pride celebration programming will include Rainbow Wing craft-making, Proud to Be Me self-portrait collage curation, Drag Storytime, Love Print foam fun, plus a Pride parade and giveaway. $2 to $20. tinyurl.com/BADMpride

SF Pride Celebration: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 30, Civic Center, San Francisco. SF Pride is back for another year with a brand new theme, "Beacon of Love." This year's parade will start at Market and Beale Streets and will end, as always, with the iconic Civic Center celebration, featuring 2024 celebrity Grand Marshall and headliner Billy Porter. Free admission. sfpride.org/

Doggy Pride Parade: 12:30 to 3 p.m. June 30, Third Culture Bakery, 2701 Eighth St., Berkeley. Get ready for a paw-some time at Doggy Pride Parade, where dogs and their families are invited to walk, wiggle, dance and sashay around the block to celebrate love and raise funds for Berkeley Humane. Free admission. tinyurl.com/DoggyPride

Silicon Valley Pride 2024: Aug. 19-25, various Silicon Valley venues. Don't let the celebration stop with June. This weeklong series of LGBTQ+ events will culminate in the a joyous Silicon Valley Pride Parade and Festival. Prices vary. svpride.com/

Oakland Pride Celebration: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 8, Downtown Oakland. Enjoy a safe space promoting diversity and inclusivity at Oakland's annual Pride Parade and Festival. Let your flag fly high as you march down Broadway and get your party on at the ever-fabulous Pridefest celebration. Free parade viewing, $0 to $20 festival admission. oaklandpride.org/

Martinez Pride Celebration: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21, Waterfront Park, 245 N. Court St., Martinez. The second annual Martinez Pride event will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with live entertainment, food trucks, vendor and community agency booths, fun activities, and a kids zone. Free admission. prideinmartinez.com/

Boardwalk Pride: 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. Show your pride at the boardwalk with a celebration featuring rides, games, informational booths, a giveaway and live entertainment including a DJ and legendary Billboard-charted artist Tiffany. Free admission. tinyurl.com/BoardwalkPride

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Pride 2024: 35+ ways to celebrate Pride in the Bay Area

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Here's a sampling of all the Bay Area Pride celebrations to check out in 2024, from parades and festivals to comedy shows, film screenings and drag performances.

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If you could remove one fruit from the planet, which would it be?

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It was 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation was enacted, marking the official end of slavery in the United States. However, it took nearly two years for the joyful information to be communicated to all states. Reportedly it was read for the first time to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, which is why Juneteenth is observed each year on this date.

In 2021, the day became a federal holiday. It falls on a Monday this year, resulting in a welcome three-day weekend for many.

San Francisco City Hall is scheduled to be illuminated in red, green and black to honor the date. Here is The Chronicle's guide to Juneteenth, including community gatherings, live performances, arts events and more:

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Juneteenth S.F. Freedom Celebration

Celebrate family and freedom in the historic Fillmore Jazz District at an afternoon event featuring live music and entertainment, carnival games and rides, a classic car show, artisan marketplace, food vendors and a hair/fashion show.

Celebrate Juneteenth at MoAD

The Museum of the African Diaspora celebrates with a day of in-person programming. The museum is offering free admission with access to its current exhibitions, including "Black Venus" and "Emerging Artist Program: Nimah Gobir."

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From ‍11 a.m. to 4 p.m., family art activities are set to take place in the lobby with MoAD Teaching Artists.

From noon to 1:30 p.m., enjoy a conversation with Dorothy Lazard, author of "What You Don't Know Will Make a Whole New World: A Memoir," and KQED arts journalist Pendarvis Harshaw.

At 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., there will be musical performances titled "A Song of Triumph II: The Diaspora of Black Music" with the Curtis Family C-Notes and members of the Community Music Center's Black music program faculty.

Juneteenth Celebration with the Fillmore Jazz Ambassadors

Illuminate Live presents an afternoon with performances from Cherronda G, Fillmore Jazz Ambassadors, the Charles Unger Experience, Lady Bianca, the Robin Duhe Band and others.

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Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, June 17. Free. Golden Gate Bandshell, 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., S.F. illuminate.org/event
The Black Family Reunion: Juneteenth at AAACC

Embrace family love in the community with food vendors, games, live entertainment and an open house.

Oakland's 14th Annual Juneteenth Festival

A family-friendly celebration of Black/African culture, the annual Oakland festival will offer live music featuring headliner LaRussell, entertainment, food and merchandise vendors, wellness workshops, art installations, youth activities and a Father's Day tribute.

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Black Music Month Festival

A multigenerational music event celebrating high caliber Oakland performers, including the Dynamic Miss Faye Carol and her trio, Bobi Céspedes, Glen Pearson Trio, Stephanie Crawford and Netta Brielle.

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Celebration: Black Voices in American Opera
4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17. Free. Koret Auditorium, S.F. Public Main Library, 100 Larkin St., S.F. 415-557-4400.
Educational content curator Cole Thomason-Redus will present a historical and musical survey of Black voices in American opera. Explore the careers and recordings of Camilla Williams, Simon Estes, Marian Anderson and Leontyne Price. Discuss barriers that exist within the operatic arts, and corrective and equity-based efforts being taken.

'In the Evening by the Moonlight'

Treat yourself to the world premiere of a play focused on the revolutionary playwright Lorraine Hansberry. Written by Traci Tolmaire and directed by Margo Hall, the work is set in New York and features the writer as she shares a rowdy evening debating, confronting fears and celebrating the hope of revolution with jazz musician Nina Simone and prolific writer James Baldwin.

Flying to Freedom: Celebrating Juneteenth Through Aerial Dance, Music and Theater
8 p.m. Saturday, June 17. Free, reservations recommended. Ruth Williams Memorial Theatre, Bayview Opera House, 4705 Third St., S.F. 415-822-6744. zaccho.org
Bayview Opera House in collaboration with Zaccho Dance Theatre presents a special performance exploring the theme of liberation. The piece will showcase the work of local music, theater, dance, and aerial artists including Steven Anthony Jones, Tossie Long, Amara Tabor Smith and Veronica Blair.

East Bay Regional Parks Juneteenth Hikes and Free Day
10 a.m. hike on Sunday, June 18, at Coyote Hills Regional Park, 8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont; nature walks at 10 a.m. Monday, June 19, at Thurgood Marshall Regional Park, south of Bailey Road, Concord; and at 8 a.m. Monday, June 19, at Big Break Regional Shoreline, 69 Big Break Road, Oakley. 888-327-2757. ebparks.org
The Park District will celebrate with free naturalist-led programs, including hikes at Coyote Hills Regional Park and nature walks at Thurgood Marshall Regional Park and Big Break Regional Shoreline. The district will waive admission fees to East Bay parks on Sunday, June 18.
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Sunday, June 18. Free, donations encouraged. Live stream viewing available on the venue's website. Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St., S.F. 415-749-6300. gracecathedral.org
Juneteenth Choral Eucharist with Bobby McFerrin
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, June 18. Free. Adeline St. and Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. 510-524-8804. berkeleyjuneteenth.org
Grace Cathedral is set to host a service featuring guest preacher, Stop Repeating History co-founder and California Task Force on Reparations member Don Tamaki. The program will include music from artist-in-residence Bobby McFerrin and his ensemble Motion, leading Circlesongs throughout the service. Anthems and service music will be performed by the Cathedral Choir.

Berkeley Juneteenth Festival: 'Remembering'

Held along five blocks in the South Berkeley Alcatraz-Adeline corridor, the annual celebration is set to feature family-friendly entertainment, including live African drumming, jazz, blues, gospel, reggae, dance, spoken word, fashion and community performers on multiple stages. There will be health screenings and informational workshops sponsored by Alameda County health agencies, a two-on-two basketball tournament, local exhibitors, art, kids activities, food vendors and more.

Kid Flicks: Celebrating Black Stories

In partnership with the New York International Children's Film Festival, Black stories in a range of genres and styles take the spotlight in a program featuring screenings of seven contemporary short films.

Wipe Me Down: A Celebration of Black Music and Movement

Celebrate Juneteenth weekend with a live rap and hip-hop performance from Doc Limo.

Marin City Juneteenth Festival: 'Ascension'

Celebrate all day long with an African Marketplace, food vendors, fashion, jewelry, art, books, live performances, supervised child care, jumpy house, face painting, craft activities and horse rides.

Juneteenth Family Celebration

This African American art and culture celebration in San Jose will include an animated short film screening (presented by the Silicon Valley African Film Festival) and a West African drumming workshop with Pope Flyne. Make your own drum to practice at home.

Juneteenth Poetry Reading: Freedom

Kevin Dublin will host a night of poetry featuring Bay Area Black poets. Ashia Ajani, Karla Brundage, Nazelah Jamison, Jeanne Powell, Ladi Rev, Shawna Sherman and Darius Simpson are scheduled to share their work. Drinks and light bites will be available for purchase.

Queer Allies Juneteenth Fundraiser Concert with Flamy Grant

Celebrate Juneteenth and support the LGBTQ+ community at a fundraising concert to raise awareness and money for the Marsha P Johnson Institute and its efforts to protect Black Trans rights.

Actor's Reading Collective at Marin Shakespeare Company

The collective's reading series offers a Juneteenth performance of Dominique Morisseau's "Pipeline." Directed by Leontyne Mbele-Mbong and Emilie Talbot, the play is focused on a mother struggling to keep her son out of the school-to-prison pipeline.

Foodwise Talk: 'Building Equity for Black Entrepreneurs'

This community-focused event will feature a panel discussion with organizers and food entrepreneurs who are developing innovative models to lift up Black food culture and traditions and provide market opportunities in Bay Area Black communities.

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Juneteenth Celebration

Terrance Kelly will conduct the choir in a holiday program of spirituals as well as Black gospel, traditional and contemporary music.

8 p.m. Friday, June 23. $22-$30, reservations recommended. The Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. 925-373-6800. * 7 p.m. Sunday, June 25. $24-$30, reservations recommended. The Great American Music Hall, 859 O'Farrell St., S.F. 415-885-0750.

Oakland Juneteenth Celebration and Street Festival

Celebrate the holiday with live gospel music, dance, fashion show, vendors, kids activities, DJ sets, cultural exhibition and more.
3 p.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 24. Free. Old Oakland Parking Lot, 806 Washington St., Oakland. 925-680-4400. grownwomendance.org
'Fallen Heroes, Rising Stars: A Juneteenth Celebration Through Dance'
Reach Anne Schrager: aschrager@sfchronicle.com
Soak in dance and music and learn about American history as Grown Women Dance Collective hosts a program including soloists from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble and Broadway shows.

Featuring works honoring the legacies of DMX, Tina Turner, Harry Belafonte, Nina Simone, Maya Angelou and civil rights leaders including Nelson Mandela.

Concord Juneteenth: 'Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future'

Celebrate with community exhibitors, crafts activities, food, live music and vendors.

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Celebrate Juneteenth with festivals, community events throughout the Bay Area

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Juneteenth weekend offers a schedule of great things to see and do around the Bay Area with community events, live music, theater, visual art and more.

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Judy was recognized at the 25th Annual Stanford Asian American Awards

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Monica received her Ph.D. in Education Studies(concentration in Higher Education/Student Affairs) from Claremont Graduate University on May 11!

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Staff Spotlight! Emilia Chavez - Financial Aid Counselor

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Staff Spotlight! Emilia Chavez - Financial Aid Counselor

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Do you have a nickname? If so, what is it and how did you get it?
My Kindergarten teacher used to call this boy and me Mr. and Mrs. Einstein. I think it was ironic.

If you could go back in time to change one thing, what would it be?
When I was 14/15 I would make these horrible DIY face masks for myself because teen magazines/wikiHow/someone on YouTube told me to, and my complexion has never recovered. So I would go back in time and just not do that.

If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, which three would you pick?
Google Maps, Spotify, and Libby (the library app).

What is your ideal way to spend your weekends?
On the most ideal weekend, I’d spend one day in bed reading and watching TV, and on the other day I’d go to the beach or meet up with a friend and catch some live music or see a play.

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June Festivals, Events, and Street Fairs in the Bay!

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June Festivals, Events, and Street Fairs in the Bay!

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Here's a round-up of fun and fabulous June festivals, street fairs, and events including San Francisco Pride, the 70th annual North Beach Festival, the 2024 season opening of San Francisco's Sunday Streets and more you can look forward to this June 2024.

> We'll be updating this guide with more June events soon!

SF's "Grillin' in the 'Mo" Summer 2024 Kickoff - June 1, 2024

46th Union Street Festival - June 1-2, 2024

10th Anniversary Bay Area Book Festival - June 1-2, 2024

2024 Festa Italiana Street Fair - June 1-2, 2024

2024 San Francisco Juneteenth Parade & Festival - June 8, 2024

"Be Free" Festival & Philippine Independence Crawl 2024 - June 8, 2024

OminoDay in the Park World Music Festival 2024 - June 8, 2024

2024 Golden Gate Park Band Festival - June 8-9, 2024

SFMOMA Free Family Day - June 9, 2024

2024 Juneteenth Freedom Celebration & Block Party - June 15, 2024

70th Annual North Beach Festival - June 15-16, 2024

2024 Native Contemporary Arts Festival - June 16, 2024

Free National Parks Day - June 19, 2024

12th Annual Soy & Tofu Festival - June 22, 2024

"Sunday Streets" 2024 - June 23 - October 20, 2024

San Francisco's Annual Trans March & Festival 2024 - June 28, 2024

2024 San Francisco Pride Parade & Festival - June 29-30, 2024

June 1, 2024 - SF (Fillmore) - FREE - San Francisco's annual summer kickoff in the Fillmore brings a fun-filled day with a free R&B concert and family BBQ, plus kids activities like giant bubbles and bounce houses.

June 1-2, 2024 - SF (Cow Hollow) - FREE - The historic 46th Annual Union Street Fair takes place in the Cow Hollow District on San Francisco's fashionable Union Street, from Gough to Fillmore, with over 20 food trucks, live music & DJs, and the iconic Waiters Race.

June 1-2, 2024 - Berkeley - FREE - One of the country's premier literary events, the two-day festival attracts over 10,000 attendees. The festival kicks off with a day-long series of workshops and sessions on Saturday, followed by an outdoor festival on Sunday with an Author Pavillion, Literary Marketplace, and more.

June 1-2, 2024 - SF (North Beach) - FREE - San Francisco's under-the-radar Italian festival returns in the heart of North Beach with pizza toss demonstrations, Italian marionette shows, Tarantella dancing, live Italian music, a "Symphony" of accordions plus delectable Italian food and drink.

June 8, 2024 - SF (Embarcadero) - FREE - San Francisco hosts a big parade with vibrant floats and live music followed by a festival with incredible musical performances, food and drink, games, and so much more in celebration of Juneteenth.

June 8, 2024 - SF (SoMa) - FREE - Bigger than ever, the Be Free Festival celebrates Filipino culture with five blocks and eight venues to eat, dance, and shop in SoMa Pilipinas in the areas near Mission and 5th.

June 8, 2024 - SF (John McClaren Park) - FREE - One of the only home-grown, community-led music festivals in the area, OminoDay celebrates arts, culture and community of San Francisco with a fun day in the park featuring poets, dancers and DJ s in loving memory of Andrew "DJ Domino" Ele.

June 8-9, 2024 - SF (Golden Gate Park) - FREE - The annual t wo-day festival features bands from all around the state performing back-to-back concerts from 11am to 5pm in the Spreckels Temple of Music bandshell.

June 9, 2024 - SF (SoMa) - FREE* - SFMOMA opens up its doors to families for Free Family Day with art-making activities for the whole family and free admission for up to four adults accompanying each visitor 18 and younger.

June 15, 2024 - SF (Fillmore) - FREE - Eight blocks of the Fillmore get turned into a big community celebration with free unlimited carnival rides, six sprawling "districts" plus a classic car show, a block party, free wine tastings, live music and more.

Added: June 15-16, 2024 - SF (North Beach) - FREE - One of the country's original outdoor festivals, North Beach Festival spans nine blocks around on Grant and near Washington Square Park with 150+ vendors and arts & craft booths, plus DJs, live music, beer gardens, Italian street art and the annual "Blessing of the Animals."

June 16, 2024 - SF (Yerba Buena Gardens) - FREE - A beloved Father's Day tradition celebrating the creativity of North America's indigenous peoples featuring a diverse array of Native music, dance, spoken word, visual artists, vendors, and crafts.

June 19, 2024 - All Over the USA - FREE - In honor of Juneteenth, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and free admission aboard all of the historic vessels at the Hyde Street Pier of SF's Maritime National Historical Park.

June 22, 2024 - SF (Western Addition) - FREE - The annual festival celebrates all things soy with soy and tofu vendors, free samples, live performances, audience participation contests, cooking demonstrations, a raffle, and more.

June 23 - October 20, 2024 - All Over SF - FREE - Sunday Streets SF transforms San Francisco streets into car-free community spaces for all with free recreational activities, health resources, music, dance, and fun to neighborhoods across SF.

June 28, 2024 - SF (Dolores Park) - FREE - Hit the streets with pride to march through iconic neighborhoods, raising awareness and visibility for the transgender and gender non-conforming community. 2024 event details & times have not yet been announced.

June 29-30, 2024 - SF (Civic Center) - FREE - The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is one of the largest LGBT gatherings in the nation with a giant two-day festival and a massive parade with over 200 contingents.

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Fruit picking is a year-round activity in our part of California. But it can be challenging to figure out the what/where/when/how of the U-Pick farms and orchards in the Bay Area. We've rounded up some of our favorite options arranged by season so you can plan a memorable day getting your hands dirty with your family. Please, always check with each farm before going by calling or with social media to confirm if they're open!

Spring Fruit Picking in the Bay Area: Berries!

Strawberries & Other Berries: April to July-ish

The Bay Area has the perfect climate for berries from strawberries and blueberries to blackberries, boysenberries, and olallieberries. You can head out to Brentwood, down to the Half Moon Bay area and Watsonville, or up to the North Bay to find perfect berries for U-pick and farm stand sales.

The warmer days of Spring and early Summer (from April to July) bring the prospect of juicy sweet strawberries and other yummy berries. Later summer is the best time to get raspberries (keep scrolling!).

Parent tip: Blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are particularly easy for little ones to pick because of the size and height of the bushes. Strawberries are all the way on the ground, and cherries are pretty high up in a tree.

Cherry U-Pick: May to Early June

Many farms in Brentwood open for U-Pick cherries in May, and the picking window is brief. The exact dates, times, and varieties offered vary from farm to farm, so be sure to check our Bay Area Cherry Picking Guide before planning your day of cherry-picking.

Summer Fruit Picking in the Bay Area: Stone Fruit!

Stone Fruit: June-ish

Apricots, nectarines, and peaches are in their full splendor come June. Head out to Brentwood for some delicious stone fruit, but be sure to go early because it gets HOT out there in the summer! And, just like with all the farms and orchards, call the hotlines and check social media first.

Check our Stone Fruit Guide for more information about specific farms in the East Bay.

You can also visit the Harvest Time Brentwood website to see up-to-date details on when farms are opening and what their crops are looking like. Download their farm trails map and mobile app (available for iOS and Android devices).

Cloverfield U-Pick Organic Farm (El Sobrante)

If driving out to Brentwood sounds like too much, Cloverfield U-Pick Organic Farm in El Sobrante is a cute little local option where you can find stone fruit and other fruits and vegetables.
Location: 501 La Paloma Rd, El Sobrante in the East Bay hills
Open Times: Currently open for U-pick Friday through Sunday from noon to five. If the open sign is out, drive on down and they will give you a tour and tell you what is ready for 'the pickin'. Other u-picking times and farm visits can be arranged by calling ahead to Farmer Michael at 510-253-8859.
Season: Open as early as May for small amounts of strawberries with more fruit as the summer months progress.
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Extras: Potted plants, dried herbs, seeds, raw honey, and organic olive oil available for sale. Also, private sessions with the therapy horse, Magic Ben, can be arranged by appointment.
Read about our trip to Cloverfield U-Pick Farm >>
Raspberries: June-ish through September

The raspberries at Boring Farm in Sebastapol are the most delicious my family has ever tasted. Reservations are required to be made the Wednesday before the weekend you want to pick.
Location: 4200 Canfield Rd, Sebastopol
Open Times: 9 am to noon on weekends with reservations.
Season: Open June - September for the 2024 season (if the fruit cooperates)
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Extras: Fresh raspberry popsicles and raspberry lemonade - so good! They also have some shaded tables, so bring a lunch and enjoy a beautiful day on the farm.

Fall Fruit Picking: Apples, Pumpkins, & More

Apple Picking in the Bay Area: September-ish

September is the start of the season. You'll want to start looking at apple orchard's social media pages around mid-August for specific apple-picking opening dates and hours. September is prime apple picking time, and there are plenty of orchards to choose from around the Bay Area.

We've put together a Bay Area Apple Picking Guide for your convenience.

Apple Hill (Placerville)

Representing over 50 local, family farms, the Apple Hill Growers offer many different u-pick opportunities throughout the year. Check their guide to learn about what is offered by season. Since it is about a 2 hour drive from Oakland, you may want to stay at a cute cottage for a few nights so you can experience a few days' worth of fruit-picking nirvana. Many farms also have animals and other attractions, which is great if you have farm animal-loving kids.

Location: Here is a detailed map of all the farms that are part of the Apple Hill Growers association.
Open Times: Varies by farm and season
Season: Apples in the fall, but also flowers, cherries, berries, peaches, veggies, pears, grapes, pumpkins, and chestnuts throughout the year.
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Earthseed Farm (Graton)

The family-owned Gabriel Farm we visited a few years ago is now Earthseed Farm, Sonoma County's first Black-Owned and Run Permaculture Farm and Center. They are still working on getting their CSA and U-pick programs up and running. Sign up on their website to receive updates on their programs and offerings.
Location: 3175 Sullivan Rd. Sebastopol
Open Times: TBD
Season: Annual u-pick crops including pears, apples, tomatoes, pumpkins, squashes, lettuces, flowers, etc.
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Pumpkin Picking and Patches: October

We've visited our fair share of pumpkin patches over the years, from up north in Sonoma County, out to Brentwood, and down to Half Moon Bay. Some farms may require a reservation, while most others will open without restrictions. Read through our East Bay Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide to find your perfect pumpkin patch and all the details to make it the perfect fall family day.

Pomegranates: September & October

Maybe not as popular as apples or pumpkins, pomegranates are the lesser-known u-pick fruit of the Fall - and we love them. There are several farms in the Bay Area that offer pomegranate picking, but usually only for a few weekends in September and October (though sometimes as early as late August). Check out our Pomegranate Picking Guide to find a farm to visit, and be sure to keep an eye on the farms' social media sites so you don't miss out on the short picking season!

Persimmons to Pick in October

These beautiful orange beauties are usually available around October. They're great for adding a bit of sweetness to a salad, or maybe try one of these 20 recipes!

Urban Edge Farm (Brentwood)

The Urban Edge Farm is home to an orchard with a wide range of seasonal varieties, including cherries, peaches, apricots, plums, pluots, nectarines, citrus, pomegranates, persimmons and figs. Most of the fruit is available during the season by U Pick or in the farm store. Persimmons are usually available in October.
Location: 2017 Walnut Blvd, Brentwood
Update Hotline: (925)-634-4400
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Chestnuts: October

Again, not as popular as apples and pumpkins, chestnuts are a lesser-known u-pick option come early October. The season lasts a little longer than a month. Nothing smells better than chestnuts roasting on an open fire!

Skyline Chestnuts (La Honda)

Location: 22322 Skyline Blvd. La Honda, CA 94020
Open Times: Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Season: October - November
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Smokey Ridge Ranch (Apple Hill in Placerville)

Location: 2160 Carson Rd, Placerville CA 95667
Available to pick: Chestnuts and apples
Open Times: U-Pick hours TBD; Wine tasting on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am-5 pm
Season: Check-in September or October for updated crop information
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Extras: Wine tasting and hard apple cider! Also u-pick apples in the Fall.

Wintertime Harvest: Christmas Trees!

Christmas Trees: December

While there's no fruit picking to be had in the winter, Christmas Tree "picking" provides a similarly wholesome family outing. We have a pretty wide-ranging list of Bay Area Christmas Tree farms and lots that you can peruse come Thanksgiving. Either keep it local at a city tree lot, or venture further afar up north to fell your own tree at Frosty Mountain Tree Farm in Sebastopol, or down south to Rancho Siempre Verde in Pescadero. There are often plenty of extras to be had at tree farms, from farm animals and hayrides to Santa Clause, wreath-making, and gift shops. Such a fun winter family tradition!

Frosty Mountain Tree Farm (Sebastopol)

Location: 3600 Mariola Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Open Times: Open weekdays 12 pm - 5 pm, weekends 9 am - 5 pm.
Season: The day after Thanksgiving through Christmas.
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Extras: Pet a goat, listen to Mrs. Claus' storytime, shop for trimmings in the big red barn.

Rancho Siempre Verde (Pescadero)

Location: 2250 Cabrillo Hwy (Highway 1), Pescadero, CA 94060
Open Times: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 9 am - 5 pm.
Season: Opening right around Thanksgiving
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Extras: Roast marshmallows, ride a tractor, make a wreath, swing on the giant tree swings.
Do you have a favorite u-pick farm we didn't mention? Let us know in the comments!

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Bay Area Fruit Picking Guide - 510 Families

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Fruit picking is a year-round activity in California. Here's your guide to the what/where/when/how of Bay Area farms and orchards.