Sunny and 85 today, dropping to 56 after dark, so plan for a warm afternoon and a layer at night. Mexican Independence Day runs through the day: the Earthquakes host LAFC at Levi's Stadium with a pre-game Fan Fest of mariachi, lucha libre and folklórico, and Grupo Folklorico Los Laureles brings México la Bella to the Hammer Theatre at 2. Tonight belongs to Brandi Carlile at Frost Amphitheater.

Today's field guide

Animal ambassadors in Cupertino, folklórico at the Hammer, Amit Tandon's stand-up at 7

Start with New York-style bagels at Saratoga Bagels, then head to McClellan Ranch Preserve at 11, where park rangers run the Environmental Education Center open house with animal ambassadors and hands-on nature activities. The afternoon is live mariachi and traditional folklórico from Grupo Folklorico Los Laureles at the Hammer, with slow-smoked ribs and brisket from Smoking Pig covering lunch. Amit Tandon's Halwa set draws from his Netflix special Family Tandoncies, and San Pedro Square Market handles dinner with enough vendors that nobody has to agree on one cuisine.

Tonight's pick

Brandi Carlile: The Human Tour

6:00 PM · Frost Amphitheater · Palo Alto

Brandi Carlile has 11 Grammys and this is her Human Tour stop, with Cmat as the special guest. The low tonight is 56, so bring something warm for the late set.

Also on Saturday's calendar

A soccer match with a pre-game Fan Fest, ticketed headliners in Saratoga and Mountain View, Sunnyvale's State of the City at 8:30, a citywide garage sale, and free LEGO building in Rose Garden. Open the full calendar →

Civic meetings today

Sunnyvale — City Council · 8:30 AM · Online and Council Chambers, City Hall

Around town on r/SanJose

Newcomers are asking for help this week: a Canadian transplant wants weekend day trip ideas, a new resident is hunting beginner volleyball, and a first-time skateboard owner is offering boba for lessons, while a photo set from City Hall's 216th Mexican Independence Day celebration rounds it out.