7 Bay Area events to kick off the weekend

Friday

✊🏾 Juneteenth kickoff: City Hall's celebration of Black excellence centers on the theme "Liberty, Legacy, and Leadership." It's expected to run from 5:30-8pm at 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Plaza.

🎷 SF Jazz Festival: This three-day fest features a range of talent, including the Charles Lloyd Sky Quartet and Patrice Rushen, at several rotating venues.

Saturday

🎪 Circus Bella: The local ensemble resumes performances at Mesa Park in Bolinas at 2pm with its new show "Hoopla." Times and locations across the Bay Area this season vary.

🎶 Dirtybird: The much-loved music collective known for its funky house beats is hosting a free concert from 1-5pm at Embarcadero Plaza.

🇮🇹 North Beach Festival: More than 200 vendors, local bites, live music and specialty cocktails will be offered 11am-7pm at the neighborhood's annual grand celebration.

🎉 Juneteenth Freedom Celebration: Live performances, 80 vendors and a fashion and hair show will be featured at this year's event, which will take place 11am-6pm on Fillmore between Geary and Fulton Streets.

Sunday

🇯🇲 Reggae Sundays in Golden Gate Park: Celebrate the iconic Jamaican genre from 4:20-7:30pm at the Bandshell.