Published: June, 2006
Wine & Vintage Racing
June 3-4, 5:30-8PM
Classic cars like Lotus, Ferrari and Jaguar, some vehicles date to pre-World War I, will be racing on the world-famous road course at the Infineon Raceway. Off the track, overlooking the Sonoma Valley, a festival with wine, gourmet foods & cooking demonstrations from local chefs. Tickets $35 at event, $30 advance at (800) 870-RACE. www.infineonraceway.com
Boys of Summer
So you missed Bonds’ historic homer? See the next one then with other posh Giants’ fans at a home game: June 5-11, 19-21, 23-25, 27-29. Or, see the A’s in Oakland. Enjoy the weather, ignore the celebrity. June 1-4, 13-18, 30. www.mlb.com
In the Dogpatch
June 4, 12:30-1:30PM
Dogpatch-Potrero Point, a colorful neighborhood with important ties to The City’s historic working class & industrial past, also thrives in the present with its current proliferation of ultra-modern lofts. Explore the eclectic neighborhood-in-transition on a 2 hour walking tour. $5 donation suggested, but optional. Meet at 18th & Tennessee. Call (415) 557-4266, www.sfcityguides.org
Escape From Alcatraz
Sun., June 4, 8AM
Inmates at Alcatraz hadn’t much of a chance of escaping the maximum security prison. Today, tougher-than-you athletes of all ages & skill levels willingly swim1.5 miles through chilling Bay tides, bike 18 miles, then run 8 miles through trails in a rigorous test of determined strength, The Accenture Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. www.escapefromalcatraztriathlon.com
Dive & Shoot
Sat., June 10, 7:30AM
Divers with cameras will converge on the beach in Monterey to compete for top prizes in an underwater photo competition. The Annual California Beach Dive Photo Competition is open to underwater photographers of all experience levels. Film and digital. $75. www.ncups.org/beach.html
Fiber/Dimensions in the Presidio
June 11-July 6, 11AM-5PM
Intersections III exhibit features artists who create with found and re-cycled objects, natural and organic materials, paper, fabric, yarn and wire. Herbst International Exhibition Hall, Presidio, 385 Moraga Street, San Francisco. Free. Get a glimpse of the art by visiting www.fiberdimensions.com.
Tall Ship Recycles
The Tall Ship Education Academy wants your used cell phones, ink jet or laser printer cartridges. They recycle them! www.tallshipacademy.org
Oakland’s Giant Cranes
Thu., June 16, 10:30AM & 1PM
Experience a bird’s eye view of the Port of Oakland’s giant cranes and maritime operations at a free narrated harbor tour. A 90-minutes tour aboard a Blue and Gold Fleet vessel will take you alongside port operation in the Oakland Estuary, showcasing the Port’s history, development and operations. www.portofoakland.com/communit/serv_tour.asp
Lavender Days in Sonoma
June 17-18, 10AM-4PM
See a five acre lavender farm in full bloom, cut your own lavender, get a lavender massage, eat lavender cuisine, enjoy lavender aromatherapy and shop the lavender marketplace, where you’ll find lavender spa products, pillows, sachets, bouquets… Kenwood at Sonoma Lavender Barn.
www.sonomalavender.com/festival.htm
Sail in to Summer Solstice
June 17-18
Sail with thousands of sailors as the annual Summer Sailstice sailing event celebrates of the longest sailing day of the year with regattas, races and excursions. Yacht clubs and fleets will cruise-in Saturday, to Clipper Cove at the Treasure Island Sailing Center. www.summersailstice.com
Your Dog is so Ugly…
Fri., June 23
Contenders are pulling at the leash, ready to lift their legs and stake their claim on the $1,000 prize purse and the instant fame that comes with winning the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest Championship being held at the at the Sonoma-Marin Fair. Stop your grooming and vote now for a winner.
www.sonoma-marinfair.org/uglydogcontest.shtml
Imagine a Blue Greenway
Sat., June 24, 11AM-4PM
Join Mayor Gavin Newsom, the Livable City Initiative, and the Neighborhood Parks Council for Imagine the Way Day, a community event to celebrate the launch of the Blue Greenway Waterfront Trail. India Basin Shoreline Park. Free. For more information visit www.sfnpc.org
King of the Bay 6
June 23-25, Noon
In case you missed the first five, or even if you didn’t , come watch as over 100 kiteboarding and windsurfing professionals kick it up a notch on in a competition of skill and showmanship in a freestyle competition. Foster City 3rd Avenue just north of the San Mateo Bridge adjacent to Mariners Island Golf Course. (650) 344-2711, www.kingofthebay.com
