Apple Fair; Oyster Fest; Polynesian Festival​​: 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. 17 to Sunday, Aug. 18.

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

EAST BAY:

"A Lord of a Ring in a Suitcase" – Alameda, Oakland

Alphabet Rockers and Sara Lovell Kids Concert at Monteverde School – Berkeley

Family-Friendly Plant Adaptation to Habitat Tour – Berkeley

Regional Parks Botanic Garden Open House – Berkeley

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

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

Wine Blending Workshop – Berkeley

Bay Area Latin Jazz Festival – Castro Valley

Great American Sh*t Show at Center for the Arts – Castro Valley

Night Moves – Clayton

Woodstock Celebration: Caravanserai, San Francisco Airship, Purple Haze – Concord

Bluegrass and Pasta at San Damiano Retreat Center – Danville

Valley Children's Museum Super Saturday – Dublin

Dan and Laurel Acoustic Duo – Fremont

Festival of India – Fremont

Hot August Niles Car Show – Fremont

India Independence Day Comedy Bash – Fremont

Better Than Therapy Tour – Livermore

Bunco Party and Fundraiser – Livermore

Create Lab at Civic Center Library – Livermore

Encore Players Presents "Almost, Maine" – Livermore

LunaFish & Friends at Bankhead Theater – Livermore

Martinez Vintage Market – Martinez

Diablo Ballet School's Open House – Pleasant Hill

Quickie Improv at All Out Comedy Theater – Oakland

Lamorinda Idol Singers Final Performance – Orinda

Taco Feed Benefiting JDRF One Walk – San Leandro

Free Community Workshop: College Admissions and Financial Aid – San Ramon

Center for Community Arts Dance Open Studio – Walnut Creek

Clay Arts Guild Pottery Sale – Walnut Creek

Diablo Longhorns Travel Baseball Try Outs – Walnut Creek

Sculpture in the Garden – Walnut Creek

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Kent Island Restoration – Bolinas

Cotati Accordion Festival – Cotati

Little Monsters Culinary Classes – Healdsburg

Long Time Band at Geyser Peak Winery – Healdsburg

Creekside Restoration – Kentfield

Curtain Theatre Presents "The Merry Wives of Windsor" – Mill Valley

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

Afternoon Tea at the Ackerman Heritage House – Napa

Artisan Market – Napa

Grand Walkabout Tasting – Napa

Lawn Hour – Napa

Luau at Black Stallion Winery – Napa

Makers Market – Napa

Reds, Whites and Bluegrass at The CIA at Copia – Napa

Smoker Sundays – Napa

Wine Harvest Festival – Napa

Barn Dance – Petaluma

Blonde Toledo's Klezmer Cumbia Dance Party – Petaluma

Petaluma Oyster Fest – Petaluma

Children's Paint Day: Unique Unicorn – San Rafael

Family Paint Day: Metallic Jellyfish – San Rafael

Great American Sh*t Show at Marin Center Showcase Theatre – San Rafael

Paint Night: My Best Friend – San Rafael

Gravenstein Apple Fair – Sebastopol

Harvest Hands Cooking Series: Cooking with Berries – St. Helena

Kickoff Party for Chamber and Culinary Festival – Tiburon

THE PENINSULA:

Burlingame On the Avenue – Burlingame

Spirited Cause Free Concert Series – Half Moon Bay

Los Altos Hills vs. Los Altos Softball Game – Los Altos

Facebook Festivals: Island Vibes – Menlo Park

Scavenger Hunt Adventure – Palo Alto

Silicon Valley Volunteer Fair – Palo Alto

TheatreWorks' "Father/Daughter" in New Works Festival – Palo Alto

TheatreWorks' "Iron John" in New Works Festival – Palo Alto

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

TheatreWorks' "Revival" in New Works Festival – Palo Alto

TheatreWorks' "The Imperialists" in New Works Festival – Palo Alto

Pescadero Arts and Fun Festival – Pescadero

"A Midsummer Night's Dream" Circus Show – Redwood City

Free Home Composting Workshop – Redwood City

KQED TV Costumed Character Jet Propulsion at Hillsdale Shopping Center – San Mateo

Meet Animals Up-Close at CuriOdyssey – San Mateo

SAN FRANCISCO:

Back to Basics Series at School of Decant – San Francisco

Banda Sin Nombre and The Genie at Amado's – San Francisco

Becoming Superman: An Evening with J. Michael Straczynski – San Francisco

"Carmina Burana" at Davies Symphony Hall – San Francisco

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

Harp Concert at St. Mary's Cathedral – San Francisco

Live Music Aboard Balclutha: Geoff Kaufman Sea Music Concert – San Francisco

Merola Opera Program Presents Merola Grand Finale – San Francisco

Reclaiming the Future: A Long Conversation + Exhibition – San Francisco

The Makeup Show Beauty Shop San Francisco – San Francisco

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

Unseen: An Audio Comic Listening Party with Chad Allen – San Francisco

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Redwood Dulcimer Day – Aptos

Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival – Scotts Valley

Aloha Outrigger Races and Polynesian Festival – Santa Cruz

Race Through Time at Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History – Santa Cruz

Mountain Community Theater Presents "Who's Got Me" – Santa Cruz

Our Bounty: Plein Air – Watsonville

Pajaro Valley Pride – Watsonville

SOUTH BAY:

Children and Families in Nature – Los Gatos

End of Summer Night Ride & Pasta Dinner – Los Gatos

Paint Nite at Black Ridge Vineyards – Los Gatos

Ridges to Redwoods Backpacking Trip – Los Gatos

Testarossa University: Pisoni Pinot Noir Vertical – Los Gatos

Kidrageous Super Fun Run for Jacob's Heart Children’s Cancer Services – San Jose

Purr Yoga with Susan Love – San Jose

"Wicked" at Center for the Performing Arts – San Jose

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

Heading to Southern California? Then see:

• Wine & Food Classic; Taco Festival; Paint The Mic: SoCal Weekend

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