Weekend events in the Bay Area: Block parties, book fair and more
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Get outside and enjoy the nice weather this weekend by attending these events.
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.
- Ticketed events start at different times. Saturday and Sunday at various locations in Berkeley.
🇮🇹 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.
- Starts at noon between Webster and Union Streets.