Honey Festival; Cinco De Mayo; Dirtybird BBQ: 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, May 4 to Sunday, May 5.

• AlSO SEE: Cinco De Mayo Steals & Deals At Restaurants In California 2019

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:

Burrito-Eating Contest: La Penca Azul of Bay Farm, Alameda

Margarita & Taco Garden: La Penca Azul, Bay Farm, Alameda

The Cloud City Ball - a Science Fiction/Fantasy Costume Ball: Alameda

Safe Kids Day - FREE Children's Health & Safety Fair: Albany

Afternoon with Todd Parr, Children's Book Author & Illustrator: Albany

Voci Women's Ensemble Presents: Northern Lights: Berkeley

The Marsh Berkeley Presents "My Stroke of Luck"- Berkeley

Bike Theft Prevention Workshop at the Concord Library: Concord

Devil Mountain Run: Danville

Norm's Place Cinco de Mustache Party: Danville

World Vision Global 6K for Water: Fremont

MVROP Hosts the 16th Annual WHS Car Show: Fremont

Open House - Roughing It Day Camp: Lafayette

Cantare Con Vivo Chamber Ensemble presents "By and By" - Lafayette

A Western Affair: Temple Isaiah Gala: Lafayette

Las Positas College 'Best Of Best' Fundraiser 2019: Livermore

'The Stinky Cheese Man & Other Fairly Stupid Tales': Livermore

Hike for Hope: Livermore

The Capitol Steps - Make America Grin Again: Livermore

Community Service Day: Livermore

Ukulele Jam & Open Mic Kick Off at Charles R Vineyards: Livermore

Lamorinda ShortDocs FREE Workshop: St. Mary's College, Moraga

Cinco de Mayo Festival 2019: Jack London Square: Oakland

Oakland Zoo's May Day 2019 at Children's Glen: Oakland

East Bay SPCA Growl Meow & Wine: Oakland

Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Agave Uptown in Oakland

Queer California: Untold Stories: Oakland

'Girls Crushing It' Spring Pop-Up Shop: Orinda

15th Annual JF Kapnek Family Fun Run: Orinda

Herb Fair: DVC Horticulture, Pleasant Hill

Dirtybird BBQ & Bands: SF Bay Area 2019: Fairgrounds, Pleasanton

Treasures of Japan Community Event: Pleasanton

Trinity's 2nd Annual Rummage Sale: Pleasanton

Smokey Joe's Cafe: Pleasanton

FREE Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event: San Leandro

San Lorenzo High School Native Plant Sale: San Lorenzo

Truck TimeSan Ramon

Parenting & Beyond 2019 Speaker Series: Dr. Rebecca Eberlin: San Ramon

Shift Beyond: San Ramon

Fiesta Cinco de Mayo 2019: Gardens at Heather Farm, Walnut Creek

Epic Bruckner: Lesher, Walnut Creek

Clay Arts Ceramics Sale: Walnut Creek

Israel Live! A Student Program: Walnut Creek

Public Astronomy Program on Mount Diablo: Walnut Creek

Musical Family Havdalah: Walnut Creek

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NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Benicia High School Theatre Presents Mamma Mia! The Musical: Benicia

California Native Plant Sale: Benicia

Cinco de Mayo Weekend Fair & Fiesta 2019: Fairgrounds, Calistoga

Craft & Vintage Fair - Square Tomatoes: Davis

Loopalooza: Davis

Arboretum West End Discovery: Davis

CERAMICS: Walk on the Wild Side: Davis

Sangria Sundays @ The Barn and Pantry: Dixon

Mimosa Saturdays @ The Barn and Pantry: Dixon

Spring Open House and Rosé Release: Geyserville

14th Annual Checkerbloom Gala: Glen Ellen

AAUW Healdsburg Homes Tour: Healdsburg

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike: Raven, Healdsburg

Moshin Vineyards Vintner's Luncheon at Valette: Healdsburg

"Early Rubens" Docent Art Talk at Larkspur Library: Larkspur

Jazz with Marin Theatre Company: Mill Valley

Napa Valley Writers + Bookmine Present Open Mic: Napa

Native American Craft Class: Napa

Smoker Sundays: Napa

Tour Of Novato & Community Fair 2019: Downtown Novato

Cinco De Micro - Downtown Brewfest 2019: Novato

Kid-Friendly, Police Department Open House: Novato

Crafts Faire: Novato

Cinnabar Singers Spring Concert: Petaluma

Cinco de Mayo Celebration: CIA at Greystone, Saint Helena

DocLands Documentary Film Festival: San Rafael

KRONOS QUARTET: San Rafael

Día de los Niños with Colors of Spanish: San Rafael

Sonoma County 4-H ChickenQue BBQ: Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa

Out Of The Box: SRJC’s Spring 2019 Dance Concert: Santa Rosa

Kentucky Derby at Jockey Club: Sonoma Co. Fairgrounds: Santa Rosa

Comedian Dennis Gaxiola: Santa Rosa

Eco-Friendly Garden Tour: Laguna Environmental Center Open House: Santa Rosa

Rosie the Riveters, USS Hornet, SS Jeremiah O'Brien at Peña Adobe: Vacaville

Spring Flower Workshop: Windsor

California Honey Festival 2019: Downtown Woodland

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THE PENINSULA:

Menlowe Ballet Presents TRIPTYCH: Atherton

Clos de la Tech Vintage Release Party: Half Moon Bay

Spring Concert--Classical Shorts: Half Moon Bay

Silicon Valley Eats: A Taste for Innovation: Los Altos

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale: Los Altos

Annual Kite Day 2019 at Bedwell-Bayfront Park: Menlo Park

Gamelan Anak Swarasanti Concert: Menlo Park

Silicon Valley Open Studios: 12 Artists - Menlo Park

A La Carte & Art Festival: Mountain View

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley: "Hershey Felder: A Paris Love Story" - Mountain View

PALY Theatre - One Acts: Palo Alto

Learn to use iNaturalist: Palo Alto

Mt. Carmel Wild West Days 2019: Redwood City

Lily’s Wings - An Anti-trafficking Community Project and Play: Redwood City

Silicon Valley/Peninsula Boarding High School Fair: Redwood City

Casino Night benefitting Millbrae Nursery School: San Bruno

Silicon Valley Open Studios at Art Bias: San Carlos

Farmers Market Bay Meadows: San Mateo

Peninsula Humane Society Birdwatching for Beginners: San Mateo

MATILDA The Musical: San Mateo

CuriOdyssey's Science in Action: San Mateo

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SAN FRANCISCO:

Rock Opera 'Weightless': A.C.T.'s Strand Theater, San Francisco

42nd Street Moon's '110 In The Shade': San Francisco

'Nancy & Beth' -Megan Mullally & Stephanie Hunt: Feinstein's, SF

Bayer Ballet's "Enchanted Gardens" - San Francisco

NPU Kids Carnival: San Francisco

Smuin Presents "Dance Series 02" - SF

Celebrate Star Wars Day (May 4) at San Francisco’s “Death Star”: SF

Singles Charity Ball to Restore Sight to the Blind: Westin St. Francis, San Francisco

An Afternoon with Raina Telgemeier and Guy Raz: JCC, SF

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Pottery and Glass Seconds Sale: Aptos

Cinco De Mayo Benefit Concert at Vino Locale-Santa Cruz

May the 4th Be With You @ Downtown Library: Santa Cruz

The Jazz Time Machine with Steve Wilson: Santa Cruz

Research the History of Your House with Digital Tools: Santa Cruz

Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop: Travel sketching: Scotts Valley

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SOUTH BAY:

FREE TEDDY BEAR FAIR: Cupertino

Balanced-Life, Balanced-Mind Resource Fair: Gilroy

Gavilan College presents Guys and Dolls: Gilroy

Boy Scouts Workshop | Sculpture Merit Badge: Los Gatos

Los Gatos High Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Los Gatos

Great Mall Hosts Children’s Day Celebration During Golden Week: Milpitas

Robby Paine Foundation's Kentucky Derby Day 2019: San Jose

Leapin' Lizards! "Annie" Auditions: San Jose

Crochet & Cats: A Pre-Mother's Day Crochet Workshop: San Jose

Saratoga Music Boosters Pancake Breakfast: Saratoga

Saratoga High School's Musical - The Sound of Music: Saratoga

The Wiz: Sunnyvale

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Heading to Southern California? Then see: Tacos & Tequila Fest; Cinco De Mayo; Dirtybird BBQ: SoCal Weekend

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