B y C a r o l e B a r r o w SCENE
S t a n d o u t A t t r a c t i o n s
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This 41st annual festival celebrates
dance and musical traditions
from around the world. Experience
the world’s artistic legacy
with awe-inspiring performances
showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s
extraordinary artistic community.
This year’s lineup features masterful
musicians and dancers representing many
countries, including Congo, India, Japan, Venezuela,
the U.S. and more. July 6–14, weekends,
times vary. Ticket prices vary. 101 Zellerbach Hall,
Berkeley. 510/642-9988.
That Nicklaus 1-iron.
Watson’s clutch chipin.
Kite’s mastery in
gale-force winds. Tiger’s
utter dominance. McDowell’s
Major breakthrough. What
will be the next headlinegrabbing
move from the U.S.
Woke
Joker With a knack for tackling
serious topics like racism,
rape culture, sexism and police
brutality, Amanda Seales
wields wit, silliness, and a pop culture
obsession to create her signature
style of socially conscious stand-up.
The erudite entertainer earned a
master’s degree in African American
studies from Columbia University,
honed her comedic craft in performances
on the college circuit and
has graduated to sold-out shows
across the globe. Since snagging
a recurring role on HBO’s “Insecure,”
Seales’ star has been on
the rise. Catch the spitfire jokesmith onstage at Clusterfest, June
21–23 in San Francisco. Tickets $109–$1,250. Bill Graham Civic
Auditorium, 99 Grove St., San Francisco. 415/624-8900.
Open at Pebble Beach? Marvel at this
epic golf tradition, when Pebble
Beach hosts its sixth U.S.
Open during the iconic
course’s centennial celebration.
More than 50
golfers will compete for
the top prize, including
Tiger Woods, Rory
McIlroy, Dustin Johnson
and defending champion
Brooks Koepka all expected
to be in contention for the
title. June 10–16, times
vary. Tickets $145–$925.
908/234-2300.
JUNE 21 THRU.
23
JUNE 10 THRU
16
JULY 6 THRU
14
2019 U.S. Open
Championship:
Pebble Beach
San Francisco
Ethnic Dance
Festival