7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend, June 21-23

Whether you are into free concerts, fun Sonoma day trips or some seriously splendid rooftop dining (or all of the above), this weekend has something for you. So let’s get to it, shall we?

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1 SEE & HEAR: Free music season is here

One of the coolest aspects about living in the Bay Area is all the free concert series put on during the summer. We’re so excited, we came up with our own list of them all.

2 PLAY AND SUP: Take a Sonoma beer run

Windsor might be better known for its wineries, but the Sonoma County town is a great destination for beer lovers, too.

3 WATCH: Frameline returns

One of the world biggest and best LGBTQ film festivals is back in San Francisco and Oakland this week with another astounding lineup.

4 DINE: Rooftop splendor in Palo Alto

The keenly anticipated and stunning new RH Rooftop Restaurant has opened in Palo Alto. We checked it out recently — here are our impressions.

5 SEE & HEAR: The amazing Kronos Quartet

The world-renowned group is turning 50 this year, so you know their annual festival this week is going to be more awesome than ever.

6 WATCH: ‘Bikeriders’ rumbles into theaters

The drama about a fictional 1960s motorcycle gang, revisits a long-gone era in America’s cultural history.

7 COOK AND DEVOUR: Don’t forget side dishes!

It’s that time of year when we are all trying to bring our barbecue games up to peak-summer standards. Just remember, the right side dishes can make a meal really shine. These three recipes ought to do the trick.