Summer's officially here, and what better way to embrace it than by spending it in the East Bay? Forget about next week's to-do list and live in the moment with these upcoming worthwhile events.

Classic Cars, Food, Beer, Ping Pong & Art FestYou're probably thinking it's too good to be true. Think again because it's not. Here's your chance to enjoy all the old-school cars, tasty grub, good beer, and visual art that you can possibly handle. Oh yeah, and ping pong makes it an even sweeter experience.

Berkeley World Music FestivalCajun blues. Vintage Carribbean. Argentine Tango. Latin Jazz. Traditional Greek. Zimbabwean Dance. You get the picture yet? It's going down in Berkeley at this year's World Music Festival this Saturday. Be prepared to travel across the world in one evening with these diverse tunes. Admission is FREE so there's no excuse not to attend!

Bites Off Broadway: Friday Night Food Truck Block Party & Picnic Once again, the Temescal District is hosting another of its famous block parties on the corner of Bites and Broadway. The informal meet-and-greet is family-friendly and in action until dusk. Specific features include lawn games, movies, live music, and a wide array of food trucks that have helped establish the block as one of the best international food hubs in the area. Get there, period.