Come to historic Downtown San Leandro on June 6th for the San Leandro Cherry Festival! Check out live music, vendors, local food, fun zone, and most of all... Cherries! The San Leandro Cherry Festival has been a long-standing San Leandro tradition since 1909. Kick off the festivities with the San Leandro Cherry Parade from 10 AM to 11 AM! Cheer on community organizations and local businesses as they make their way down E. 14th Street in festive floats, classic cars, and creative costumes!
The celebration opens with a nod to the theater's cinematic roots, firstly hosting a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show alongside a live performance by Bawdy Caste, reviving its long-running, midnight cult-film tradition.
Taking place on Saturday, May 30, form 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., the free, family-friendly festival has become the cornerstone of the local LGBTQIA+ calendar. This year's offering promises "a vibrant mix of live music, community connection and collective action, with an 18+ party keeping the celebration going into the night".
1-1:30pm - Gender Wayang in the Fountain Plaza (free with admission) Music for the Balinese shadow puppet theater (wayang) is provided by four musicians playing ten-keyed gender-one of Bali's most technically challenging yet rewarding instruments.
The acclaimed Stanford Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble, directed by Murray Low, presents their final performance of the academic year! As usual, the group have a complete new set of music prepared covering all aspects of the idiom - traditional son montuno, classic and modern salsa, boleros, samba, Brazilian funk, rumba jazz and much more! Works include those written or performed by icons such as Rubén Blades, Ray Baretto, Buika, Djavan, and Gilberto Gil, as well as local artists such as John Calloway and John Santos.
Wearing a simple outfit, just a cropped T-shirt and jeans, Lorde opened the show with "Hammer," which felt like a hypnotic trance with metallic pulsating synths wrapping around the Napa Valley skies.
A philanthropic event is set to take place on Saturday, May 30, as car enthusiasts gather at Carey Glass, Nenagh in support of North Tipperary hospice. The event promises to combine an appreciation for classic and performance cars with the spirit of charity, all while enjoying the stunning scenery of Lough Derg.
“We're probably gonna announce the name right before the set, and then stop the first song midway and change our band name and do that every song so that we will be two different band names,” he explained in a recent phone interview. “Theoretically, then, we might play under 22 band names with an 11-song set.”
Join us for a laid-back, family-friendly picnic with incredible views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco skyline. Think blankets on the grass, good music, fun activities, and a beautiful community moment by the bay. Bring your friends, your family, and your favorite picnic setup - or just come as you are. Free to attend.
Graspa Group, the award-winning Miami-based hospitality firm behind some of South Florida's most beloved Italian dining destinations, has announced that Segafredo L'Originale will officially close its doors this summer following a 26-year run on Lincoln Road. To celebrate the restaurant and nightlife destination's lasting legacy, the team will host an all-day farewell celebration on Sunday, June 21, from 2-10 p.m.
The historic Fillmore District will come alive after dark with the launch of a series of night markets throughout the year. Fillmore After Dark Night Markets brings a vibrant cultural experience, celebrating the rich legacy, flavor, and energy of the Fillmore.
Luna have announced a fall tour that will have them out throughout September and October, beginning on September 16 in Chicago and wrapping up on October 7 in Athens, GA. Lael Neale opens a few of the shows, and you can see all dates below. The NYC stop is the second show of the run, on September 18 at Sony Hall, and they'll be in Gardwood, NJ on September 19 at Crossroads, both of which are with Lael Neale. Tickets to those and all dates go on sale Friday, May 22 at 10 AM local, with a venue presale happeing now.
There was dancing, music and a fantastic community atmosphere in Germaines of Baltinglass when the Baltinglass & District Active Retirement group hosted their annual Bealtaine afternoon tea dance.
The extremely saucy Otilia Donaire brings undeniable energy to Bay Area stages with high-octane, dance-friendly music. 2026 still has a lopsided equality when it comes to powerful female front persons. Donaire couldn't care less about what the men do, and destroys power chord rock anthems, while easily pivoting to the down-and-dirty grittiest of blues.
Milwaukee Metalfest returns for its fourth year since reactivating on June 4-7 at The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, MI. Headliners are Acid Bath (on Friday), Killswitch Engage (on Saturday), and Ministry (on Sunday). Friday's lineup also includes Obituary, Agalloch (their first of two sets over the weekend, a retrospective set), Death Angel (an Act III set), Incantation, Vio-lence, Pallbearer, Creeping Death, Dawn of Ouroboros, and more.