GET OUT: Pirates, BBQ, Other Stuff For Dad

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Where/When: Martinez Waterfront Park Marina; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Why Go: Two days of barbecue competitions, music, kids’ activities and microbreweries to celebrate Father’s Day.

Pricing: Free admission

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Where/When: Vallejo Waterfront; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Why Go: Little sea dogs and their parents can check out tall ships, live music, pirate encampments, nautical inspired crafts, games, costume contests, sword fighting and ship-to- shore cannon battles. The country’s largest pirate party will also give away $5,000 in gold doubloons and treasure for its 5th anniversary.

Pricing: Free admission, finewares extra

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Where/When: , 1919 4th St, Berkeley; Sunday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Why Go: On Father’s Day, Spenger’s will be serving a $29.95 brunch buffet with seasonal fruit, pasties, fresh baked bread, an omelet station, oysters on the half shell, shrimp, carved ham, carved roast beef, Bananas Foster and much more, plus a bottomless glass of sparkling wine for an additional $7.95.

Pricing: Varies

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Where/When: Diablo Valley College, Saturday 8 p.m.

Why Go: For Juneteenth, this dance performance “Fallen Heroes, Rising Stars” honors the musical stars that are no longer with us, but will inspire us for generations to come: James Brown, Ray Charles, Michael Jackson, Jam Master Jay, Miriam Makeba, Teddy Pendergrass, Nina Simone and Luther Vandross.

Pricing: $15-$20

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Where/When: , 109 Civic Dr, Hercules; Saturday 2-4 p.m.

Why Go: Bali has long held a special place in the Western imagination, not only for its reputation as a tropical paradise, but for its artistic culture. Here, art, performance, and ritual are a part of the everyday. Come hear San Francisco Asian Art Museum docent Eileen Bitten’s talk on the museum's latest exhibit.

Pricing: Free