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Ty Segall Performs at The Chapel 2015
Ty Segall is one of California’s own. In fact, a while back you’d find him constantly playing shows with a variety of bands in the greater Bay Area. These days he’s internationally renowned, and he blends a variety of sounds ranging from psychedelic rock, glam rock, heavy metal, and more. He’s prolific playing with an almost-countless number of bands such as The Tradition Fools, Sic Alps, the Ty Segall Band, and others. Some of his most famous songs include “Tall Man Skinny Lady,” “Goodbye Bread,” “The Drag,” and many more.
California’s WorldFest 2015
This year will mark California’s The Center For The Art’s 19th WorldFest. From July 16th through the 19th at the Nevada County Fairgrounds – Grass Valley, guests will find eight stages brimming with live music. Performers from around the world will include roots-meets-electronica Beats Antique musicians, Appalachia-inspired child prodigy EmiSunshine, Mexico’s Afro-Caribbean playing Las Cafeteras, South Korean born Saritah, North California’s own London Jax, and dozens more. Additional details about the line-up are available online.
Hello Kitty’s Supercute Friendship Festival 2015
Do you have a little girl – a daughter, niece, or cousin perhaps – who adores Hello Kitty? Or maybe you are one of the hundreds of thousands of adults fascinated by kawaii, which translates most closely to something like ‘cute’ or ‘adorable,’ of Japanese culture. In the U.S., we’ve long been able to watch the Sanrio cartoons and purchase the delightful apparel, jewelry, handbags, and much more. These days, even electric guitars, checks, debit cards, toasters, and airliner jets, to name only a few items, sport the face of Sanrio’s Hello Kitty.
Waterfront Flicks in the Bay Area
Every Thursday evening around 8 p.m., moviegoers flock to the ferry lawn near the Waterfront Hotel at Jack London Square in Oakland, California for the Waterfront Flick Series. Area residents and visitors lay blankets and chairs on a serene stretch of grass that runs along the Oakland/Alameda estuary, and you’ll find gatherings of sweethearts, families, and friends who adore this free outdoor movie screening.
Time To Play Ball
It’s baseball season again in the Bay Area. That means hot dogs, popcorn and beer. There will be the seventh inning stretch and singing “Take me out to the ballgame.” The Bay Area has two teams for people to watch.
Get A History Lesson
California Academy of Sciences is one of the largest natural history museums in the world. It began in 1853 as a society for educated individuals in the San Francisco area and grew to become a major museum with 26 million specimens. A completely rebuilt facility opened in 2008 and encompasses 400,000 square feet. A visit to the museum is a chance to see one of the gems of the Bay Area.
Fourth Is Filled With Plenty Of Fun Events
Each year, the Fourth of July is an opportunity to explore the San Francisco sights and see what makes the region so unique. This year there is a little bit for everyone for people who wants to have fun and celebrate the nation’s independence.
Laugh It Up At The Book Of Mormon
Laughter is always the best medicine. That exactly what you will get when attending the traveling Broadway production of the Book of Mormon. Created by Trey Parker, and Matt Stone, the four-time Emmy Award-winning creators of South Park, the musical is a whimsical look at religion and the life of young Mormon missionaries.
Art Is A Great Part Of The San Francisco Experience
Art is an important part of the life and culture of San Francisco. From the Funk art movement of the early 20th century to the hippies in the 1960s and the modern electronic art of today, art defines the city.
Renegade Craft Fair 2015
Unless your grandmother is one hip lady, these probably aren’t her crafts. This being said, children and adults of all ages look forward to attending the twice-yearly Renegade Craft Fair.
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