Randy McMullen

San Francisco

Arts and Entertainment Editor at Bay Area News Group

I'm the arts and entertainment editor for the Bay Area News Group -- and an unapologetic gossip and pop culture junkie

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7 terrific Bay Area things to do this weekend, June 6-8

1 day ago | sacbee.com | Randy McMullen

Welcome to The Weekender, where there is no such thing as a June swoon, unless we’re swooning over all the cool things to do, see and eat in the Bay Area. So let’s get to it, shall we?
Bay Area arts: 9 great shows and concerts to catch

1 day ago | mercurynews.com | Randy McMullen

From popular folk-rockers Mumford & Sons to giant forest trolls and classical music with a Spanish twist, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend and beyond. Here is a partial rundown. Mumford’s the word in this tourThe London folk-rock outfit — led by vocalist-guitarist Marcus Mumford and featuring bassist Ted Dwane and keyboardist Ben Lovett — is set to perform a two-night stand, June 9-10, at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley.
7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend, May 30-June 1

1 week ago | sacbee.com | Randy McMullen

Got your weekend plans? We have some nifty ideas, from awesome movies and shows to bodacious burgers. (As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines or other details.)Meanwhile, if you’d like to have this Weekender lineup delivered to your inbox every Thursday morning for free, just sign up at www.mercurynews.com/newsletters or www.eastbaytimes.com/newsletters. 1.
7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend, May 30-June 1

1 week ago | mercurynews.com | Randy McMullen

Got your weekend plans? We have some nifty ideas, from awesome movies and shows to bodacious burgers. (As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines or other details.)1. SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over2. SIP & PLAY: Santa Cruz beer runA Jalapeno Wagyu Double Smash Cheeseburger is paired with a Ube Milkshake at Sixth Street Burgers in San Jose. Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group3. DINE: Bring the Burgers4. PLAY: Great America beckons5.
Bay Area arts: 10 shows, concerts and fests to catch this weekend

1 week ago | mercurynews.com | Randy McMullen

From the sizzing La Onda festival lineup to “La Boheme” and the Bay Area Book Festival, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend. Here’s a partial roundup. La Onda: Another impressive lineupOrganizers have pulled together a really big lineup for the second annual Festival La Onda By BottleRock. Marco Antonio Solis, Carin León, Banda MS, Pepe Aguilar and Grupo Firme are among the well-known names on the bill for this two-day Latin music showcase.
7 amazing Bay Area things to do this Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25

2 weeks ago | sacbee.com | Randy McMullen

From the always-awesome BottleRock festival to fun outdoor dining spots, we’ve got some great ideas for making the best of the long Memorial Day weekend. So let’s get to it, shall we?
Bay Area arts: 8 cool shows and concerts to catch this weekend

2 weeks ago | mercurynews.com | Randy McMullen

From the end of an era at S.F. Symphony to a museum devoted to bubbles and a play about wedding cake drama, you’ve got some cool shows and concerts to catch this weekend. Here’s a partial rundown. Salonen’s final bows at SFSIn his final concerts as San Francisco Symphony’s Music Director, Esa-Pekka Salonen will conduct some of the music he loves best.
7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend, May 16-18

3 weeks ago | sacbee.com | Randy McMullen

From great concerts and movies to awesome island watering holes, we have everything you need for a wonderful weekend. So let’s get to it, shall we? (As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines or other details.)Meanwhile, if you’d like to have this Weekender lineup delivered to your inbox every Thursday morning for free, just sign up at www.mercurynews.com/newsletters or www.eastbaytimes.com/newsletters.
Bay Area arts: 15 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

3 weeks ago | mercurynews.com | Randy McMullen

From the Mountain Winery’s new concert season to the Oakland Symphony’s tribute to Paul Robeson, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend. Here’s a partial rundown. Winery season back with big namesThe Mountain Winery in Saratoga kicks off its 2025 concert series in grand style this week.
7 terrific Bay Area things to do this weekend, May 9-11

4 weeks ago | sacbee.com | Randy McMullen

From “The Planets” — with cool visuals! — to a cool Mill Valley music festival and a Bodega Bay day trip, we have all the makings of a terrific weekend. So let’s get to it, shall we?