Ronnie's Awesome List

June is Pride Month—a time to celebrate love, inclusion, and the vibrant LGBTQ+ community. The rainbow is rising across the Bay Area with a wide variety of family-friendly events like parades, fun runs, storytimes, festivals and more. So grab your rainbow flags and a little glitter, and don’t miss out on these joyful celebrations—add them to your family calendar today!

Juneteenth is observed every year on June 19 to commemorate the liberation of the last slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865. This date marks the arrival of Union soldiers in Galveston, Texas, who informed the residents that slavery had been abolished, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Former slaves celebrated their newfound freedom with prayer, feasting, song, and da...

To see, or not to see, that is the question: Whether 'tis comedy or tragedy; your budding Bard will be delighted to experience Shakespeare performances in an outdoor setting. Break out the picnic blanket for all these great opportunities to catch quality, engaging and accessible Shakespeare performances for the entire family to enjoy.

Whether you're soaking up the Bay Area all summer long, entertaining out-of-town guests, or just trying to keep the kids busy (and your sanity intact), Ronnie's Awesome Summer Survival Guide is your go-to for family fun. Summer’s better with a plan—and sprinkling of Awesome.