Wondering how to celebrate dad this Father’s Day? Here are 19 fun-filled Bay Area events to choose from, including a beer cruise, a comedy show and a pirate festival.
Father’s Day Comedy Show: 8-9:30 p.m. June 13, Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. Featuring a multicultural line-up of Bay Area comedians who are dads, including Tom Ammiano, Samson Koletkar and Jeff Applebaum, emceed by Lisa Geduldig. $15-$20. https://bit.ly/2wwij6w
Pub in the Park: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 15, Mezes Park, Warren and Standish streets, Redwood City. Duck into this British-style inflatable pub with local beers on tap, and enjoy music by The Stragglyrs, lawn games and food trucks at the park. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. https://bit.ly/2EJEACt
Northern California Pirate Festival: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 15-16, Vallejo Waterfront Park, 298 Mare Island Way, Vallejo. Dress like a pirate and enjoy pirate encampments, gourmet food, four stages of entertainment, kids area, mermaids and more at the 13th annual pirate fest. $12. www.norcalpiratefestival.com/
Father’s Day Car Show: 8 a.m.-noon June 16, Blackhawk Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. Bring a collectible, rod, muscle or classic car. Dads can bring their favorite vehicle, no matter what make it is. The first 100 drivers will receive a goodie bag, and car registrants receive a coupon for free museum admission. Live music. Registration: $20-$30. Scott’s Catering will be hosting a Champagne brunch ($50-$100) inside the museum’s automotive dining room from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. https://bit.ly/2sasZp0
Beach Chalet Brewery & Restaurant: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 16, 1000 Great Highway, San Francisco. A special brunch menu includes duck carnitas with Brussels and kale sprouts for $23. www.beachchalet.com
Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 16, 1520 Lakeside Drive, Oakland. Classic brunch menu includes duck carnitas hash for $23 and Dungeness crab ravioli with Meyer lemon pasta for $29. www.thelakechalet.com
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: Treat dad to a three-course prix fixe dinner, featuring a 35-ounce prime tomahawk steak. Available June 14-16. $99. Brunch at 10 a.m. June 16 includes a three-course feast ($53 and up) that includes crab cake eggs benedict. Locations in Santa Clara, Palo Alto and Walnut Creek. https://bit.ly/2WxyKhM
Father’s Day Celebration: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 16. The Terrace Room Restaurant and Bar, 1800 Madison St., Oakland. Traditional breakfast/brunch menu (a la carte) plus holiday specials and a bottomless Bloody Mary bar ($15). In the spirit of “Hops for Pops,” all dads will receive a complimentary pint of beer with entree purchase. www.theterraceroom.com
LB Steak Father’s Day Brunch: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 16 brunch, dinner menu until 10 p.m.; 334 Santana row, Suite 1000, San Jose. Brunch includes New York steak and eggs, crab benedict, biscuits with gravy and pork belly, smoked salmon and more. Prices vary. www.lbsteak.com
Left Bank Brasserie: 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. June 16. 377 Santana Row, Suite 1100, San Jose. The regular menu will be augmented by a Papa’s Burger and a Beer ($30), which includes a ½ -pound patty, beer fondue, bacon, a sunny-side-up egg, fried onions, arugula, truffle fries and a pint of draft beer. www.leftbank.com
Father’s Day Brunch Celebration: Seatings from 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m. June 16. Eve’s Waterfront Restaurant, 15 Embarcadero West, Oakland. Buffet brunch includes a welcome cocktail upon arrival, plus a meat carving station, dessert station and main selections such as grilled salmon, crab, slow-braised oxtails, eggs benedict and more. $24-$50. www.eveswaterfront.com
Presidio Picnic: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 16, Presidio Main Parade Grounds, Montgomery Street at Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco. Featuring more than 30 food trucks, music, yoga and bike safety classes. Rye on the Road offers a full cash bar for guests 21 and older. Free admission. https://bit.ly/2xaaZkf
The Music of the Grateful Dead for Kids: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. June 16, UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, 2036 University Ave., Berkeley. A family concert series that allows kids and dads to move, play and sing while listening to classic rock works. $17.50 www.theuctheatre.org
Bistro Boudin: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. June 16, 160 Jefferson St., San Francisco. Special menu of Father’s Day dishes and flights ($30) of whiskey or tequila. http://www.bistroboudin.com/
Father’s Day Beer Brunch Cruise: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. June 16, departs from Pier 3, Embarcadero at Washington Street, San Francisco. Treat your father to a delicious brunch buffet aboard ship with free-flowing beer (plus souvenir pint glass for dad), sparkling wine, bottomless mimosas and non-alcoholic beverages. $91. https://bit.ly/2s4iOmq
Grillin’ & Chillin’ with Dad: Noon-4:30 p.m. June 16, Charles R. Vineyards, 8195 Crane Ridge Road, Livermore. Bring your own barbecue fare (grill provided). Play darts, corn hole or board games, enjoy live music and sip wine. Port will be provided for dessert. http://www.charlesrvineyards.com
Anchor Public Taps Father’s Day Celebration: Noon-8 p.m. June 16, 495 De Haro St., San Francisco. Celebrate dad with $3 Anchor Steam pints and free Anchor swag for all the dads in attendance. https://bit.ly/2Mu0U9C
Father’s Day Fun Fest: Noon-4 p.m. June 16, Belle Vie Vineyard and Event Center, 19900 Sherman Island Cross Road, Rio Vista. Live music, barbecue lunch, car show, family-friendly activities and lawn games. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. No outside food or drinks. $15-$25. https://bit.ly/2MeWjYC
Father’s Day Bubbles, Brews, & BBQ: Noon-2 p.m. June 16, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, 23555 Highway 121, Sonoma. Let dad relax this year and take a break from grilling. Enjoy a barbecue, cold beer, wine and live music. $65-$75. https://bit.ly/2W7nAw0
Retzlaff Vineyards Father’s Day Picnic: Noon-4 p.m. June 16, 1356 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore. Father’s Day competitions: oldest dad, dad that can hold most kids, table decorating contest and more. Bring your own picnic and enjoy live music by Matt Finders and His Big Band. Tickets required. $10-$15. https://retzlaffvineyards.com/events/
Cuda Ridge Father’s Day BBQ: Noon-4:30 p.m. June 16, 2400 Arroyo Road, Livermore. Purchase your barbecue fare from Queso Kings. Live music by Tim Gomes. No picnics allowed. Seating available on the patio and in the gallery on a first-come basis. http://cudaridgewines.com/
Father’s Day Hot Wing Eating Contest: 1:30-2:30 p.m. June 16, 47 Hills Brewing Company, 137 S. Linden Ave., South San Francisco. Compete to win prizes. Free admission. https://bit.ly/2MkzeUt
Father’s Day at Esteban Restaurant: 4-9 p.m. June 16, Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa, 700 Munras Ave., Monterey. Catch the final results of the U.S. Open with dad. Tapas hour begins at 4 p.m., then treat him to burger and fries with an ice-cold draft beer special ($20). www.hotelcasamunras.com
Roka Akor: 5:30-10 p.m. June 16, 801 Montgomery St., Suite 100, San Francisco. Three-course menu includes wagyu beef, tuna tataki, lobster tail and mango pudding. $88. A la carte menu available. https://rokaakor.com/san-francisco
Berber Burgers & Bourbon: 6-9 p.m. June 16, Berber Restaurant and Supper Club, 1516 Broadway, San Francisco. Celebrate dad with flamenco performances and North African food. Evening special includes a camel burger with pomme frites and a glass of Bulleit bourbon for $27. Flamenco performance, in Berber’s private supper club, $15 (participation optional). Reservations recommended. https://www.berbersf.com/
Morton’s the Steakhouse: June 16. Three-course meal to celebrate dads with your choice of miso sea bass or a 10-ounce Manhattan steak. Locations: 400 Post St., San Francisco and 177 Park Ave., San Jose. $59. www.mortons.com