GET OUT: Wine, Honey and Cheese, Along with Ghosts

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Where/When: , 3800 Alhambra Ave., Martinez; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Why Go: This May street fair has 200 cars competing for prizes, 20 awards, food, a raffle, live music and more. It’s a family-friendly environment and all proceeds go to the Martinez Unified School District. The raffle starts at 11 with the awards at 2.

Price: Free

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Where/When: Fox Theater, Oakland; Friday, 8 p.m.

Why Go: Sometimes a dose of a great ‘80s band is just what you need.

Price: $49.50

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Where/When: , 150 E L St., Benicia; Saturday, 2 p.m.

Why Go: Come hear a presentation on the spirits that surround us from the founders of the twice-monthly Benicia Ghost Walk. Luckily, this is held in the daylight.

Price: Free

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Where/When: 216 1st St., Benicia; Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m.

Why Go: Sample cheeses, wine and honey; the cost of the ticket supports the James Lemos Community Pool.

Price: $25

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Where/When: Alhambra Avenue and Franklin Canyon Road, Martinez; Saturday, 8:30 to 11 a.m.

Who Go: Climb Mount Wanda and observe the avian life that calls it home. Lucky birders might see a red-shouldered hawk, steller’s jay, western bluebird, Bewick’s wren, spotted towhee or even a great horned owl. There have been at least 100 species of birds identified on Mount Wanda and more than 40 breeding species that raise their young on site.

Price: Free