Alcatraz Escape; Power Of Flower Festival; Rodeo: NorCal Weekend

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — Don't sit inside this weekend! Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events throughout Northern California – from the beaches of Santa Cruz, through the South Bay, East Bay and the Peninsula, to the uppermost points of North Bay and Wine County.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's on tap this weekend from Saturday, Aug. 10 to Sunday, Aug. 11.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities have been updated since posted on Patch.

EAST BAY:

Berkeley Farmers' Market Salsa Festival – Berkeley

City Horse's Kids Carnival – Berkeley

Pizza Party: Free Stand-Up Comedy – Berkeley

Rare, Endangered Orchid Blooms at University of California Botanical Garden – Berkeley

The Marsh Berkeley Presents "That Don Reed Show" – Berkeley

The Marsh Berkeley Presents "A History of World War II" – Berkeley

Blue Devils Viewing Party – Concord

Yard Sale Benefiting Solo Opera – Concord

Beer Fest at World of Beer – Dublin

Relax at El Cerrito Royale – El Cerrito

Walking Tour of Sunset View Cemetery – El Cerrito

Documentary Screening: "Risking Light" – Fremont

Yoga in Nature Class at Coyote Hills Regional Park – Fremont

Livermore Northwood Commons Community's Garage Sale – Livermore

Makerspace Create Lab at Livermore Public Library – Livermore

Hacienda Nights at Hacienda de las Flores – Moraga

Saint Mary's Summer Wine Festival – Moraga

Concert: "American Idol" Finalist Ashley Hess – Newark

Quickie Improv at All Out Comedy Theater – Oakland

Community Bike Ride – Pleasanton

Concert: Mitch Polzak and The Royal Deuces with Mads Tolling – Pleasanton

Rosie Rally Home Front Festival – Richmond

Larry "O" Car Show – Union City

Crystal Fair – Walnut Creek

Movie Night at The Orchards at Walnut Creek – Walnut Creek

Outdoor Summer YOGA Series at The Orchards at Walnut Creek – Walnut Creek

Pollinator and Friends Day at Ruth Bancroft Garden – Walnut Creek

Sculpture in the Garden at Ruth Bancroft Garden – Walnut Creek

'Smores at Sundown with Andy Z and the Andyland Band – Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek Historical Society's Downtown Walking Tours – Walnut Creek

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

S'mores and Meteors – American Canyon

Art Reception: Judith Kunzle at Benicia Plein Air Gallery – Benicia

Benicia Peddlers Fair – Benicia

Corte Madera Summer Concerts: Bubba's Taxi – Corte Madera

One Tam: Wildlife Picture Index Project – Corte Madera

Family Storytime at Larkspur Library – Larkspur

Farm-to-Table Experience with Optional Glamping at Slide Ranch – Muir Beach

Harvest Party at Judd's Hill – Napa

Lawn Hour at Village Napa Valley – Napa

Smoker Sundays at Village Napa Valley – Napa

UC Master Gardeners of Napa County Present: Cool Season Vegetables – Napa

Town & Country Fair – Napa

"Figurative Configurations" Opening Reception at Marin Museum of Contemporary Art – Novato

"Hungry Ghosts" Opening Reception at Marin Museum of Contemporary Art – Novato

"Transcend" Opening Reception at Marin Museum of Contemporary Art – Novato

Movies in Creek Park– San Anselmo

Pixar Shorts Celebration at The Rafael – San Rafael

San Rafael Art and Wine Festival – San Rafael

Our Long Table Benefitting Food For Thought – Sebastopol

Tour of Historic Mare Island Navy Cemetery – Vallejo

William Shakespeare's "As You Like It" at Raven Performing Arts Theater – Healdsburg

THE PENINSULA:

32 Paintings by Rebecca Osgood – Belmont

"The Music Man" at Spindrift Theater – Pacifica

Free Second Saturdays at Gamble Garden – Palo Alto

Scavenger Hunt Adventure through Palo Alto – Palo Alto

Short Film Workshop at MidPen Media Center – Palo Alto

TheatreWorks' "Nan, and the Lower Body" in New Works Festival – Palo Alto

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's "Revival" in New Works Festival – Palo Alto

Free Shakespeare in the Park – Redwood City

SAN FRANCISCO:

Alcatraz Escape from the Rock Duathlon and Swim – San Francisco

"Annabeth Rosen: Fired, Broken, Gathered, Heaped" Exhibition at Contemporary Jewish Museum – San Francisco

Carolina Lugo's & Carolé Acuña's Ballet Flamenco – San Francisco

Chinatown Music Festival – San Francisco

Insect Zoo 40th Bugiversary at San Francisco Zoo – San Francisco

The Marsh Presents "The Waiting Period" – San Francisco

The Marsh San Francisco Presents "Border People" – San Francisco

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

International Musical Saw Festival – Felton

Glow in the Dark Jellyfish at Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History – Santa Cruz

Guided Hike of Mima Meadow at UC Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz

Life on the Ranch at Wilder Ranch State Park – Santa Cruz

River Health Day at San Lorenzo River – Santa Cruz

Open House at Castro Adobe: Evenings on the Rancho – Watsonville

Power of Flower Festival of Music & Cannabis – Watsonville

SOUTH BAY:

Friends of the Gilroy Library Saturday Book Sale – Gilroy

Gilroy Rodeo – Gilroy

Makers Market Open Air Craft Market at The Stomping Ground – Gilroy

Introduction to Wool Painting with Galina Moskovkina – Los Gatos

Shadowbox Altar Workshop with Kit Davey – Los Gatos

Sizzling Soirée at Testarossa Winery – Los Gatos

Groovin' in the Grove at Clos LaChance Winery – San Martin

Heading to Southern California? Then see:

• Chalk It Up; ArtWalk; Jazz Festival; Lobsterfest: SoCal Weekend

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