Bay Area events calendar for June 5-11 weekly editions
South Bay and Peninsula
June 5
‘Home Is Where the Art Is’: This workshop series, led by local professional artists, invites people to explore various themes such as belonging, creativity and the meaning of home through various methods. The series is a collection featuring more than 60 original artworks, and sale proceeds go directly to the artists. 5 p.m., Open San Jose, 38 S. Second St, San Jose. bit.ly/4wSWLxS
‘Queer-ennial - Identity Through Fashion’: Visit this juried exhibition that highlights how queer artists and designers use fashion as a tool for visibility, identity and resistance. The exhibition highlights the role of LGBTQ+ expression in fashion and culture. 12 p.m., Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana, 510 S, First St., San José. bit.ly/42Y2JzW
Damon Wayans Jr.: Watch comedian and actor Damon Wayans Jr, well known for his character as Coach on “New Girl” and as Brad Williams in the sitcom “Happy Endings,” entertain you with his comedy. Tickets start at $49.22. 7:30 p.m., San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose. bit.ly/49njzfe
June 6
FANS Citywalk Festival 2026: Join this two-day community outdoor festival that introduces a themed concept called "FANS Universal" with food, culture, lifestyle, trends and family with various curated vendor experiences and activities. The event is free, but attendees are encouraged to register. 12 p.m., Discovery Meadow, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. bit.ly/4wQIOR1
Free shred and e-waste recycling: Protect your personal data and clear out the clutter by bringing your old computer equipment for proper recycling. 9 a.m., Stanford Federal Credit Union Embarcadero Branch, 1860 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. bit.ly/4fa4JN0
June 7
27th Annual Los Altos Hills Town Picnic: Have a fun-filled afternoon at the Los Altos Hills town annual picnic with barbecue lunch, drinks and ice cream. Enjoy live entertainment, games, inflatables, pony rides and more. Registration is required and proof of residency is needed at check-in. Residents are encouraged to bike to the event. No pets allowed. 12 p.m., Purissima Park, 27500 Purissima Road, Los Altos Hills. bit.ly/3RvNRX8
‘Angels on Stage’: Watch performers show off their talents through music, storytelling, movement and more in this event organized by a Bay Area nonprofit theater company. This is part of Community Partner Day at the Magical Bridge Playground in Palo Alto. 1 p.m., Magical Bridge Playground, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. bit.ly/4dAhT4I
Tai Chi with Nelson Ng: Gain flexibility and balance through the slow and gentle movements of tai chi. Join this session with Nelson Ng, who has been teaching tai chi since 2014 after learning the art from Master Gene Chen, a disciple of Grandmaster Feng ZhiQiang. This class is free and open to all levels. People of all ages are welcome. 10 a.m., Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto. bit.ly/42YIe6c
June 8
‘Singles Trivia! Ages 30ish - 45ish’: Ready to meet new people and have some fun? Join this night of trivia in San Jose, designed exclusively for singles between about ages 30 and 45, to connect with someone and maybe find someone special. Tickets start at $28.52. 6:30 p.m., Narrative Fermentations, 101 E. Alma Ave., San Jose. bit.ly/4u0YoqR
June 9
Brown Bag Book Club - Pride Month: Join the Brown Bag Book Club in its monthly meeting and read a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles. This is a virtual event, and registration is required to receive the Zoom link by email the day before or the day of the event. This month's reading is “A Psalm for the Wild-built” by Becky Chambers. 12 p.m., virtual event. bit.ly/4dLsFnf
Faculty Recital - Christopher Costanza: Stanford Artist-in-Residence Christopher Costanza will perform cello works by George Crumb, Osvaldo Golijov, Judith Weir and Benjamin Britten. 7:30 p.m., Braun Music Center, Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. stanford.io/3PMYpk6
June 10
Fiona Cauley and Ahren Belisle: Join Belisle and Cauley on stage as they entertain you. Belisle is a software engineer and mental health advocate-turned-comedian, while Cauley uses her quick wit and dark sense of humor to offer insight into life as a disabled female comic. 8 p.m., San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St, San Jose. bit.ly/4uBckJl
June 11
The Row Cup: Gear up for The Row Cup, a celebration of food, fun and energy featuring restaurant menus, themed cocktails, live DJs and more. Get your official FIFA World Cup merchandise at The FIFA Pop-Up Shop on Santana Row. 377 Santana Row, San Jose. bit.ly/4vgfIJy
East Bay
June 5
‘The Lunchbox’: Watch this musical adaptation of Ritesh Batra's film about a lunchbox delivery meant for one man that lands in the hands of another, sparking a friendship between a young housewife and a widower nearing retirement. Directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin with performances from Manu Narayan and Kuhoo Verma. 8 p.m., Roda Theatre, 2025 Addison St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4tXaIYY
June 6
Community Peace Walk: Join this peace walk to honor lives impacted by gun violence while promoting healing, peace and unity. The event will include community solidarity and healing, opportunities to connect with fellow residents, food and refreshments. Attendees are encouraged to wear orange in support of gun violence awareness and violence prevention efforts. Registration is encouraged. 10 a.m., Sycamore Plaza, 1084 Sycamore Dr, Antioch. bit.ly/4dL9SIG
‘Elevator to the Gallows’: Watch this film screening in a new digital format about an ex-paratrooper and his lover who plan to murder her industrialist husband in this thriller directed by Louis Malle with music score by Miles Davis. 6:30 p.m., Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA), 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/3PpN0Xp
June 7
Bird & Butterfly Festival: Learn how you can support healthy pollinator habitats for butterflies, birds and other native species across the Bay Area in this annual festival. Also enjoy tours of the Nectar Garden, lively puppet shows, special presentations about pollinators, family-friendly nature crafts and live music. 10 a.m., Coyote Hills Regional Park, 8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont. bit.ly/4vcO28g
‘Maren Hassinger - Living Moving Growing’: Participate in the opening weekend of this exhibition addresses cultural issues and emphasizing the importance of caring for things we care about. The exhibition will survey Hassinger's expansive career and her dynamic place in the history of contemporary art. 11 a.m., BAMPFA, 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4duqSUU
June 8
‘A Talk with Dr. Lee Berger’: Learn more about early humans and their ancestors in this presentation by the Explorers Club. Tickets start at $28.52. 7 p.m., The Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4323VSX
June 9
‘Attune and Bloom - a Sound and Reiki Experience for Clarity, Harmony and Joy’: Restore and relax with a reiki session. Conducted by DeAnna Carpenter and Danielle Washington, this Japanese energy healing modality helps to reduce stress, get restful sleep and provide relaxation. 6:30 p.m., YWCA Berkeley, 2600 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. bit.ly/43uvTqz
June 10
‘The Rules of the Game’: Watch this film screening of Jean Renoir's French satirical comedy-drama film about members of upper-class French society and their servants just before the beginning of World War II. 7 p.m., BAMPFA, 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/3RxiUSr
June 11
‘Bike!Bike! West 2026’: Join this annual international gathering that focuses on the bike community and is mainly for members of community bicycle workshops, cycling groups and/or collectives to meet and hold informative workshops and activities to strengthen the cycling community. Register for details. 10 a.m., Oakland area. bit.ly/4uJSSKj
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This story was originally published June 1, 2026 at 5:28 AM.