June is here! Stroll into summer with your blanket and a lawn chair and soak up the glorious long days ahead. All kinds of opportunities await, including gathering with family and friends for food, fun, car shows, and live music. Plus, you can enjoy free summer concerts and movie nights in many of our Bay Area towns and beaches. And don’t forget Dad on June 15th!
Below, check out some of my favorite pastimes for this month. Summer is here and the living is easy. See you out there!
San Jose Greek Festival | St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church | May 30—June 1
Experience the culture, hospitality, and food of the Greek people in an outdoor, open market under the summer sun. This festival offers fun for the whole family—live music, dance performances, and of course, delicious traditional food and pastries! Get tickets here.
Annual Culinary Week | Carmel-By-The-Sea | May 30—June 7
Food, wine, and fun await at Carmel-by-the-Sea’s annual Culinary Week! Taste your way through this world-renowned, sun-kissed village and immerse yourself in culinary events and special offers at 30+ participating restaurants. The fun begins with a kickoff party at Carmel Plaza, followed by village-wide events all week. Go here for more info.
3rd Annual Car Show | Campbell | June 7
Come see all kinds of prize-worthy cars, from hot rods to vintage, and see who takes home the trophy for best in show. Meanwhile, you can enjoy access to historic Downtown Campbell’s great shops and tasty eateries all day long. Learn more here.
Summer Nights At Filoli | Woodside | June 11 – Sept 18
Spend a magical sunset at Filoli’s Summer Nights every Wednesday and Thursday this summer. Stroll through the gardens after-hours, listen to live acoustic music, savor local food trucks, or go on a sunset hike and explore the stunning trails and trails only accessible with a guide. Visit here for tickets and more info.
27th Annual Jazz Festival | Healdsburg | June 13-22
Located in the heart of wine country, the 27th Annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival features 10 days of concerts by top jazz performers from around the world. Relax with masterful music, taste award-winning wines, and eat at top-rated restaurants all at the same time. Visit healdsburgjazz.com for more info and tickets.
***** HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! June 15 ******
Beach Boardwalk Summer Concert Series | Santa Cruz | June 16—August 7
Bay Area musicians are performing in FREE summer concerts on the beach Thursday nights all summer long at the Santa Cruz Beach Bandstand on the Colonnade. For the concert line-up, go here. Also, enjoy free movies on the beach Friday nights from June 13—August 8.
Jazz On The Plazz | Los Gatos | June 25—August 20
Every Wednesday evening for eight weeks this summer, spend a beautiful night listening to both world-class and local jazz musicians in Town Plaza Park at Jazz on The Plazz, a quintessentially Los Gatos celebration of summer al fresco. It’s free to attend; however, reserved seats are available for purchase. For the schedule and more info, visit www.jazzontheplazz.com
Pride Parade & Festival | San Francisco | June 28-29
The San Francisco Pride Weekend attracts visitors from around the world and provides an opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community and allies to celebrate diversity, equality, and love. This weekend-long festival includes music stages, gourmet food, community events, and 200+ exhibitors. The wildly popular and colorful parade on Sunday is the highlight of the event. Learn more at sfpride.org.
