Take a cruise on Sunday July 24 aboard the historic Liberty Ship S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien from San Francisco to Suisun Bay’s Ghost Fleet, a collection of US Navy and merchant reserve ships created following World War II.
Published: July, 2011
Ghostly Cruise
Take a cruise on Sunday July 24 aboard the historic Liberty Ship S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien from San Francisco to Suisun Bay’s Ghost Fleet, a collection of US Navy and merchant reserve ships created following World War II. In 2010 plans were announced to remove the Ghost Fleet in stages. The O’Brien was once part of this reserve fleet, but was salvaged and restored as a museum ship. This sailing to Suisun Bay is to review the remaining ships and to say farewell to the few that will be taken out later in 2011 to be scrapped. This could possibly be your last chance to see the historic WWII battleship Iowa. Only 52 ships remain of a fleet that once was as big as a good-size Navy. Boarding begins at 8 a.m. and the ship departs at 9 a.m. Tickets are $95 Adults, $50 Children, $250 Family (two Adults and two Children). Call (415) 544-0100 for tickets or visit www.ssjeremiahobrien.org.
Jazz in the Fillmore
Fillmore Merchants Association and the Fillmore Community Benefit District presents Fillmore Jazz Festival 2011 on Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Blending art and soul in one of the country’s most unique neighborhoods, the Fillmore Jazz Festival is the largest free jazz festival on the West Coast, drawing over 90,000 visitors over the Independence Day weekend. From sunup to sundown, visitors can groove to the sounds of live music from multiple stages, browse the offerings of over eight blocks of fine art and crafts, and enjoy gourmet food and beverages. Asian to Cajun, paintings to pottery, old favorites and new directions, the Fillmore Jazz Festival is not to be missed. This year’s entertainment continues the tradition of showcasing outstanding artists from across the jazz spectrum, at Fillmore between Jackson and Eddy, Fillmore Street, San Francisco. Admission is free. For more info, visit www.fillmorejazzfestival.com or call (800) 310-6563.
Windsurfing Champs Breeze Into Town
The 2011 Masters Windsurfing World Championship will be hosted by the St. Francis Yacht Club from July 19-24. It has been 20 years since a Windsurfing World Championship has graced the waters of San Francisco. The event will be the premiere world championships for juniors (under 17), youth (under 15) and masters (over 35) in their respective racing classes. Racing will be featured over two courses spread along the San Francisco City waterfront. Racers will depart from Crissy Field everyday where hundreds of supporters are expected to watch and cheer on the international competitors (and the action will be broadcast live by a professional announcer stationed in a super structure on the beach). With racers coming from across the globe to race in the dependable winds of San Francisco Bay, you can expect world class competition with a unique international flavor.
Free Historic Tour at Mare Island
On Saturday, July 30 Mare Island Heritage Trust volunteers will host two free tours with no pre-registration required, as part of the 18th Annual LaborFest 2011. Participants in the first tour starting at 11:30 a.m. will learn about some of the labor issues that influenced work life at the shipyard and walk through the central shipyard with some of the workers who built and repaired Navy vessels up until the base closure in 1996. Following an optional brown bag lunch where complementary drinks will be served at the Shoreline Heritage Preserve picnic grounds, a second narrated walking and driving tour is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. with retired ILWU member Jeff Bonneville and Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve manager Myrna Hayes. A ‘Mutiny’ that Changed History will describe what became known as the Port Chicago Mutiny that took place at the Mare Island Naval Ammunition Depot August 9, 1944, three weeks after the Port Chicago Explosion that resulted in the greatest loss of life on home soil during WWII. For more information, call (707) 557-9816 or visit www.mareislandpreserve.org.
4th of July Waterfront Fireworks Displays San Francisco
PIER 39 invites you to enjoy a fun-filled Independence Day celebration. From Noon – 1 p.m. enjoy the cool sounds of Ruby Summer, A Beach Pop Band. From 2 - 4:30 p.m. rock out with Club 90 with hits from the 90’s. Then, dance the night away from 6 - 9:30 p.m. with Tainted Love playing all your favorites from the 80s. When the sun goes down around 9:30 p.m. stick around for the City of San Francisco’s spectacular fireworks display over the Bay! View from PIER 39, Fisherman’s Wharf, Aquatic Park or aboard the Jeremiah O’Brien.
North Bay
Sausalito - Fourth of July Parade/Picnic/Fireworks: 10 a.m. parade followed by picnic at Dunphy Park from noon to 5 p.m. Activities include flag raising, entertainment by Paul Robinson & Friends and Curtis Lawson plus food and games. The celebration continues as the City of Sausalito Parks and Recreation Department co-host an evening of celebration at Gabrielson Park from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The celebration will feature live entertainment and end with a spectacular show of fireworks on San Francisco Bay.
Marin County Fair - Fireworks every evening June 30 through July 4 at 9:30 p.m. This will be the biggest, most elaborate fireworks spectacular ever staged over the lagoon, to launch the 75th anniversary celebration of the Golden Gate Bridge. Concerts, Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats, educational/interactive exhibits, carnival rides, film festivals, arts and crafts, and contests. 10 Avenue of the Flags in San Rafael.
East Bay
Berkeley Marina - Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Live entertainment all day, face painting, arts & crafts, Adventure Playground, massages, dragon boat rowing, and food from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. 201 University Avenue in Berkeley.
Hercules - Fireworks display will begin at 9:30 p.m. at the waterfront. View from Market Hall and other locations throughout town with lots of free parking at Market Hall and the Hercules Transit Center on Willow.
Solano County
Vallejo (Six Flags) - Fireworks show on two days, roller coasters, rides, animal stats and picnic in the park. Sunday, July 3 and Monday, July 4. Park open from 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. (until 9 p.m. on Sunday). 1001 Fairgrounds Drive in Vallejo.
Benicia – Picnic in the Park & Fireworks - Fireworks start at 9 p.m. at the foot of First Street. Arts, crafts, hot food, live entertainment, and children’s activities throughout the day from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. 250 E L Street in Benicia.
Suisun City - Independence Day Spectacular - Fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. with music on 1610 AM radio. Music, crafts, food vendors, restaurants, dancers, giant slide, and rock climbing all day 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Harbor Plaza, 558 Solano Street in Suisun City.
Martinez – Fireworks at the Marina begins at approximately 9:30 p.m. at Waterfront Park.
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