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Cajun Carnival; Woofstock; Boogie Music Fest: NorCal Weekend
Looking for things to do this weekend in Northern California? Patch has you covered.
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, May 18 to Sunday, May 19.
Find out what's happening in Mill Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities were updated since posted on Patch.
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EAST BAY:
APC Farm-to-Table Luncheon: Alameda
Find out what's happening in Mill Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Celebration of Old Roses 2019: Albany
Family Friendly Pollination Tour: Berkeley
Kings: Ashby Stage, Berkeley
Rowell Ranch Rodeo - BBQ & Music 2019: Castro Valley
OLG's Annual Dinner Auction - Tiki Tiki Luau: Castro Valley
NAMI Contra Costa's NAMI 4th Annual CRAB FEED: Concord
Annual 'Faces of Wildlife' Gala For Lindsay Wildlife: Danville
Valley Children's Museum Super Saturday: Dublin
Family Caregiver Education: Exploring Legal and Financial Issues: Dublin
Spring Citywide Garage Sale: El Cerrito
Colossal Plant and Jewelry Sale: El Cerrito
Niles Spring Festival and Garden Tour: Fremont
CANCELED: Kids 'n' Kites Festival 2019: Fremont - UPDATE CANCELED
2019 Outsourced Comedy Tour Starring Kabir Singh and Neel Nanda: Fremont
Virtuosity Defined: The Black Cedar Trio at the Dominican Center: Fremont
Decadent Raw Vegan Dessert Workshop: Fremont
Gold Coast concert: TELEGRAPH: Lafayette
Godspell: Livermore
Ho'ike and Lu'au: Livermore
Cornhole Tournament: Livermore
Charity Garage Sale to benefit the St. Charles Kenya Project: Livermore
Community Garage Sale: Moraga
Oakland Temple Open House: Oakland
Free Parenting Workshop at BANANAS: Oakland
Gourmet, Grapes & Gratitude: Orinda
Gold Coast concert: TELEGRAPH: Piedmont
Competition Winner, violinist Julian Rhee, performs in Piedmont
Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale: Pleasant Hill
How to Buy Your Next Home - Seminar: Pleasant Hill
NAMI In Motion - A Mental Health Community Event and Fundraiser: Pleasant Hill
Annual Run To Remember 10K & 5K 2019: Shadow Cliffs, Pleasanton
Celebrate Donlon Elementary School Turning 50: Pleasanton
Propane Cylinder Exchange - Pleasanton HHW Drop-Off Event: Pleasanton
Author to Speak to Writers about the Magic of Memoir: Pleasanton
Free Myanmar Dance Performance: San Leandro
Frambozenbier Release Party: Cleophus Quealy Beer Co.,San Leandro
Stroke Prevention Fair: San Leandro
San Ramon Bears Youth Football & Cheer Open House & Skills Clinic: San Ramon
Job Fair - CNAs and RNs: Union City
Open HOuse & Model Train "sHOw" @ WCMRS: Walnut Creek
Hope Walk benefiting Cancer Support Community: Walnut Creek
Puppet Show Fun with Jungle Joe: Walnut Creek
Diablo Symphony: Pastoral Symphony, Bach Double Violin Concerto: Walnut Creek
Global Power of Heartfelt Love & Compassion Workshop: Walnut Creek
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NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:
Workshop for Census 2020 Jobs: American Canyon
Coping with Caregiving: Benicia
Farmer’s Market Sundays @ The Barn and Pantry: Dixon
Fender Benders play Seven Artisans Winery: Fairfield
36th Annual Plowing Play Day: Glen Ellen
The Grind: Skating, Chalk & Vibes 2019: Healdsburg
Local's Day at Roald Wine Company: Healdsburg
Marin Ride of Silence to Remember Cyclists Killed or Injured: Larkspur
Judd's Hill Annual Springtime Bonanza: Napa
Woofstock 2019: A Marin Humane Benefit Music Festival: Novato
5k Dash for Dance: Petaluma
B'nai Israel Sisterhood Rummage Sale: Petaluma
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Rohnert Park
St. Anselm Festival of Fun: San Anselmo
Vino & Pizza Summer Release Party: Saint Helena
The Valley Jamboree: San Geronimo
Matsuri! Japanese Arts Festival 2019: Santa Rosa
Hibiki: An Evening Of Music For The Shakuhachi: Santa Rosa
Taking Great Photos with Workshop with Susan and Neil Silverman: Santa Rosa
37th Annual Wine Festival: Tiburon
Solano County Student Art Faire 2019: Vallejo
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THE PENINSULA:
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Kitten Nursery Shower: Burlingame
Join Us at the Firehouse! - Burlingame
Spirit Doll Workshop: Half Moon Bay
The Quitters benefit concert at Odd Fellows, Half Moon Bay
Poultry Health and Production Workshop: Half Moon Bay
Tea and Fashion with The Posh Moon: Half Moon Bay
Facebook Festivals - Cajun Carnival: Menlo Park
Best Coast Youth + HS Football Camp: Menlo Park
Str8jacket Hip Hop: Menlo Park
Open House at PV Rosener House Adult Day Services: Menlo Park
National WWII Wings of Freedom Tour: Moffett Field, Mountain View
Chili Cook Off at Terra Nova High School Car Show: Pacifica
Pre-Owned Car Sale: Palo Alto
Erma Bombeck portrayed by Susan Marie Frontczak. P.A. Art Center: Palo Alto
Children's Theatre Playhouse presents "Sleeping Beauty" - Palo Alto
Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra (PACO) Preparatory Orchestra Concert: Palo Alto
Bay Area Belly Dance Festival: Redwood City
Shoggoths on the Veldt by Cameron McNary at the Dragon Theatre: Redwood City
Riggstone Records Escape Room: Redwood City
Chinese Folktales with Charlie Chin: San Mateo
Festival of Dance - traditional dances from Hawaii, India, Japan: San Mateo
Burlingame Arts Society's Art Exhibit @ Hillsdale Shopping Center: San Mateo
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SAN FRANCISCO:
Annual Skywatchers Festival At The Table 2019: San Francisco
Tony Winner Lindsay Mendez: Feinstein’s At Nikko, San Francisco
A.C.T.'s New Strands Festival 2019: San Francisco
UnderCover Tribute to Tribe Called Quest's Midnight Marauders: SF
National Children's Chorus SF Regional Auditions: SF
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "Border People"- San Francisco
Beach Blanket Babylon: San Francisco
CAAMFest: San Francisco
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:
Seacliff History Tour: Aptos
Santa Cruz County History Fair: Capitola
Debauchery at Bocci's: Campy, Drag Variety & Burlesque Shows: Santa Cruz
A Garden of Note: Santa Cruz
AAT Presents "The Drowsy Chaperone" - Santa Cruz
Play It Forward Santa Cruz
Flight Night at Vino Locale-Santa Cruz
Money Matters Financial Literacy Series: Scotts Valley
Open House at the Castro Adobe: Women of the Castro Adobe: Watsonville
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SOUTH BAY:
Boogie Music Festival 2019: Campbell
Peninsula Symphony and SF Opera star Renée Rapier in love songs: Campbell
Friends of Cupertino Library Used Book Sale: Cupertino
Baby Boomers Bash! Singles Party: Cupertino
40+ Singles Party: Cupertino
OPEN HOUSE - Gilroy High FFA Farm: Gilroy
16th Annual Girls on the Run 5K sponsored by Amazon: Los Gatos
From Whiskers to Tail: A Vet's Perspective on Cat Health: San Jose
'Crazy Rich Asians' Jimmy O. Yang: Macy's Westfield, Santa Clara
2019 Summer Concert Season Launch Party: Mountain Winery, Saratoga
Art Show - Holly Van Hart Open Studio: Saratoga
The Wiz!: Sunnyvale
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Heading to Southern California? Then see: Over-The-Line Beerfest; Rose Bowl Pedal; LB Pride: SoCal Weekend
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