SF This Week

Bonnie Raitt is a living legend and her slide guitar tone is one of the great sounds in American music. At the Civic with Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen -- expect blues, roots, and a masterclass in feel. She's 76 and still bringing it.

Power-pop savants who write songs like they're channeling Big Star and Todd Rundgren simultaneously. The D'Addario brothers are absurdly talented multi-instrumentalists -- expect instrument swaps mid-song and vocal harmonies that shouldn't be legal. With The Rubinoos.

The best live voice in R&B right now, full stop. Alex Isley (yes, Ron Isley's daughter) has that rare studio-to-stage translation where she sounds even better in person. The Fillmore's intimate room will make this one special.

Colombia's electro-tropical powerhouse will have every person in the grove dancing. Li Saumet's energy is infectious and the cumbia-meets-electronica sound was built for outdoor festivals.

Bay Area's own YouTube-to-legit-indie darlings bring their maximalist pop-funk to the Fillmore. Nataly Dawn's voice over Jack Conte's production is always a good time. If you know them from the internet, the live show is a whole different beast.

Helen Hong's dry, deadpan delivery and razor-sharp observations have made her one of the best comics working right now. Four nights at the legendary Punch Line -- the 182-seat room where Robin Williams and Dave Chappelle used to work out material.

Fluffy fills arenas for a reason -- consistently one of the funniest touring comics alive. His physical comedy, voices, and crowd work translate to big rooms better than almost anyone. If you've never seen him live, the arena show is the way to do it.

The Giants open a homestand against the Nationals fresh off a road trip to Wrigley. Three games, beautiful June weather at the waterfront -- weeknight games mean shorter lines and easier parking.

The Bay Bridge Series hits different now that the A's left for Sacramento. This might be one of the last times this rivalry has any real juice. Bleacher seats from $38 -- go for the vibe, stay for the garlic fries.

The Braves bring one of the best lineups in baseball to Oracle Park for a weekend series. Saturday and Sunday are prime-time summer baseball -- grab seats, a crab sandwich, and watch the sun set over McCovey Cove.

SF's beloved cheese shop turns 21 and they're throwing a proper artisan food festival on Polk Street. Expect local cheesemakers, charcuterie producers, natural wine pours, and bread bakers. The kind of hyper-local SF food event that doesn't get enough hype.

The monthly SOMA block party returns with food trucks, pop-up vendors, local art, and live music stretching six blocks of Folsom Street. Free, walkable, and the night market energy hits different on a warm June evening. Monthly through September.

SF's oldest street fair celebrates 72 years with 200+ vendors across 11 blocks, Italian street painting, beer gardens, live music, and the traditional blessing of the animals. Father's Day weekend in North Beach -- grab a focaccia and soak it in.

Dragon boat racing on Lake Merced is one of those only-in-SF spectacles. The Friendship Races bring teams from across the Bay for two days of paddling, cultural programming, and family-friendly activities. Opening celebration in Chinatown June 13.

The defense tech crowd convenes at 111 Minna for networking, drinks, and conversation about the intersection of national security and Silicon Valley. If you're curious about the fastest-growing corner of SF tech, this is a solid low-key entry point.

Internet, mobile, AdTech, and MarTech converge at the Grand Hyatt for a one-day technology expo. Solid for seeing what vendors are pushing and making connections outside the usual YC/a16z orbit.

The Fillmore district comes alive for one of SF's most important cultural celebrations. Live music, a car show, arts and crafts, children's activities, and food vendors line the corridor. Celebrating Black culture, history, and joy in the historic Fillmore.

The world's largest and longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival turns 50. Highlights include Gregg Araki's 'I Want Your Sex,' screenings of 'Bound' and 'Cruising,' and a Creative Conscience Award for Colman Domingo. Eleven days of essential queer cinema.