Artisan Cheese Fest; Barrel Tasting; Mamma Mia!: 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, March 23 to Sunday, March 24.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case they were updated since posted on Patch.
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EAST BAY:

Blues is a Woman Concert: Alameda

Kill The Debbie Downers! Kill Them! Kill Them! Kill Them Off!: Berkeley

String Making from Sticks with Tamara Wilder of Paleotechnics: Berkeley

The Marsh Berkeley Presents "Fool La La: Over the Rainbow" - Berkeley

Tinkergarten Free Trial Class: Castro Valley

Lisa Forkish Coming To The Village Theatre: Danville

Fair Chance Color Fun Run to Support Students with Special Needs: Danville

SAF Presents: Book Reading Event w "Viriah" author Krishna Gubili: Dublin

Author Event: Human Rights and Wrongs by Adrianne Aron: El Cerrito

Dana & Susan Robinson Duo: Fremont

Spaghetti feed & raffle at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Fremont

Vegan Dessert Extravaganza: Fremont

Irvington High School 40th Annual Crab Feed: Fremont

Umi: Ode to Minamata and Confluence: Hayward

Springstone School Silent Auction - The Great Outdoors: Lafayette

Immigration Day of Learning: Lafayette

Barrel Tasting Weekend & Brunch 2019: Wine Country, Livermore

Free 'Frog Prince' Marionette Show: Library, Livermore

Trio 180: Livermore

LARPD Summer Job Fair: Livermore

Tri-Valley Cultural Jews Purim Celebration: Livermore

Onstage Repertory Theatre presents “I Am My Own Wife” - Martinez

Campolindo Music Department Production - The Phantom of the Opera: Moraga

"Into the Wood(s) " Artist Reception: Moraga

Play Ball! with Prescott Circus Performance Company and Oakland Spirit Orchestra: Oakland

All Out Comedy Theater Main Stage Improv: Oakland

Welcome to Wildlife Nature Camp: Oakland

The Plant Exchange: Oakland

Live Poets Society: Orinda

Cristiana Pegoraro, Pianist-Composer Makes Debut in Piedmont

Vashti's Banquet: A Celebration of Women: Pleasant Hill

Family Cycling Workshop: Pleasanton

Spring Book and Media Sale: Pleasanton Public Library: Pleasanton

Parents & Teachers, Bring Me Your Behavior Management Challenges: Pleasanton

Junie B Jones The Musical JR @ Firehouse: Pleasanton

Arts of Point Richmond: Taking Your Show on the Road: Richmond

Cleophus Quealy Beer Co. Adoption Event w/ Nobody’s Perfekt Dogs: San Leandro

I-Tea Fundraiser: San Leandro

Semi-Pro Soccer Match in Tri-Valley: SRFC vs East Bay Stompers: San Ramon

5th Annual Union City Family Center Community Resource Fair: Union City

Bead & Design Show: Walnut Creek

Diablo Ballet | Wold Premiere of Once Upon a Time: Walnut Creek

Naming the Unnameable: New (and Ancient) Names for God: Walnut Creek

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NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Spring Celebration & Egg Hunt 2019: American Canyon

Golden Bough: Benicia

2 All-Day Beekeeping Courses: UC Davis

Frog Docent Training: Fairfax

Cascade Canyon School / Open House K-2: Fairfax

Surprise Party: Raven, Healdsburg

Toni's Yoga Storytime: Larkspur

Mill Valley Chamber Music Society presents Fauré Quartett: Mill Valley

Terra Mandarin Immersion Preschool - OPEN HOUSE : Mill Valley

Terra Marin School TK-8 Open House: Mill Valley

'Stroll Down Penny Lane' Paul McCartney Tribute: Napa

Chili Cook-Off: CIA at Copia, Napa

Lawn Hour: Napa

Concert: JACK BREL - ALIVE AND WELL: Napa

Starmont Pinot Noir and Terroir Dinner: Napa

Mommy & Me Princess Tea: Napa

Pet First Aid & CPR: Novato

Long Meadow Ranch 2019 Live Fire Guest Chef Series: Saint Helena

PAAM Mamma Mia!: San Rafael

Dare To Fight Back Against Human Trafficking: San Rafael

Paella Fiesta: San Rafael

Forbidden Music: Osher JCC, San Rafael

Marin Symphony Family Concert:San Rafael

California Artisan Cheese Festival 2019: Santa Rosa

Comedian Aidan Park: Santa Rosa

A Vigil Against Gun Violence: Santa Rosa

Exhibition: Edge of See: Sausalito

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THE PENINSULA:

THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER, a Broadway Comedy: Atherton

LUNAFEST: Brisbane

Exhibit Celebrates 90 Years of The Garden Club of Los Altos

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Presents "Marie and Rosetta" - Palo Alto

Spring Family Day: Art Center, Palo Alto

Silicon Valley Disability Thrive Day Run, Walk, Roll: Palo Alto

Mary Poppins JR.: Redwood City

Masterworks Chorale presents Brahms Requiem with Orchestra: Redwood City

Macbeth by William Shaksepeare: Redwood City

Capuchino Drama Presents HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL On Stage: San Bruno

CuriOdyssey's Science in Action! Saturday 11:30am Experiment: San Mateo

Central Park Rose Garden Spruce Up: San Mateo

'Chesley Bonestell: A Brush With Future' Film: Filoli, Woodside

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SAN FRANCISCO:

Her Portmanteau: A.C.T.'s Strand Theater, San Francisco

Enjoy Free Massages at TOTO’s Wellness Event: San Francisco

Mark Foehringer's Like an Ox on the Roof: SF

"Friends From Near and Far" - San Francisco

QUILT 2019 Show & Sale: San Francisco

SF Performances: Alexander String Quartet & Robert Greenberg: San Francisco

Parent+Child Marvelous Cartooning: Heroes Young & Grown: Cartoon Art Museum, SF

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Midtown Santa Cruz Spring Fling: Santa Cruz

Wine School-South American Wines: Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz Chorale welcomes the Cantabella Children’s Chorus: Santa Cruz

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SOUTH BAY:

Westmont's Spring Musical - Mamma Mia! - Campbell

Mads Tolling : Jazz Violinist: Ainsley House: Campbell

Peninsula Symphony and flutist Emi Ferguson in concert: Campbell

Wellness: The Root Causes of Pain: Library, Cupertino

'Velocity of Autumn' with Limelight Actors Theater: Gilroy

Oliver Sin | Portrait Drawing Workshop: Los Gatos

TEDxLosGatosHighSchool: Los Gatos

Bud Break WINE RELEASE PARTY at Black Ridge Vineyards: Los Gatos

Coffee with Your Local Official: Los Gatos

Asha Spring Run 2019: Los Gatos

Live in the Meow: Dancing Cat, San Jose

'Yeomen of the Guard' by Gilbert & Sullivan: San Jose

FREE Lower Back Pain Educational Workshop: San Jose

Vintage Lace & Linen Sale: Lace Museum, Sunnyvale

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Heading to Southern California? Then see: Butterfly Jungle; Holi Fest; Airport Art Walk: SoCal Weekend

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