Italian Family Festa; Tequila & Taco Music Fest: 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. 24 to Sunday, Aug. 25.

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, Port Costa

Benicia Plein Air Paint-Out – Benicia

Chocolate & Chalk Art Festival – Berkeley

"Old Jeans To Market" at Ecology Center – Berkeley

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

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

Castro Valley Greek Festival – Castro Valley

Concord Taco Fest – Concord

Downtown Dixon Wine Stroll – Dixon

Summer Festival Performance – El Cerrito

Niles Annual Antique Faire and Flea Market – Fremont

Attack of the Killer Game Swap – Livermore

Create Lab at Livermore Public Library – Livermore

Fenestra Winery's 43rd Anniversary Party – Livermore

Live Music and Martial Arts Expo – Livermore

LK9F Fundraiser – Livermore

Man on the Moon Exhibit – Livermore

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

Polish Street Festival – Martinez

Made in Oakland at Côte West Winery – Oakland

The Quickie at All Out Comedy Theater – Oakland

Bingo, Bourbon & BBQ: Fundraiser – Pleasanton

Comedy Social – Pleasanton

Opening Celebration: Little Library Lounge – Pleasanton

Drake's Jubilee – San Leandro

Sister Cities Festival – Union City

Four Author Panel at Flashlight Books – Walnut Creek

Makers Market in the Plaza – Walnut Creek

Self Care Day for Women – Walnut Creek

The Broadway Princess Party – Walnut Creek

Viewing of "Generation Zapped" at Walnut Creek Library – Walnut Creek

Vinous Reverie Presents: Pinot & its Progeny – Walnut Creek

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival – Bodega

Free Shakespeare in Old Mill Park – Mill Valley

Blues, Brews & BBQ – Napa

Napa Valley 1839 FC – Napa

Smoker Sundays at The Village – Napa

Luau at Bear Republic Lakeside – Rohnert Park

"A Boy Named Charlie Brown" Family Films at The Rafael – San Rafael

Family Paint Time: Delicious Donuts – San Rafael

Fundraiser for Marin Villages: Mount Tam in Springtime – San Rafael

Santa Rosa 5K/10K – Santa Rosa

Dog Days of V. Sattui – St. Helena

Upton Beach Cleanup – Stinson Beach

Coaster Challenge for Special Olympics – Vallejo

THE PENINSULA:

Foster City Summer Days – Foster City

Sun's Cooking Contest – Millbrae

Pacifica AAUW Potluck Picnic – Pacifica

Palo Alto Festival of the Arts – Palo Alto

Paws for Paws – Menlo Park

Ragazzi Boys Chorus Presents "SingFest" – Redwood City

Stage Combat Class With Michael Daw – Redwood City

Firefighter Chili Cook-Off Cornhole Tournament – San Mateo

Cultural Arts Barbeque – South San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO:

"All My Friends Are Depressed!" with Tiny Baruch – San Francisco

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

Gallery Sessions: Daniel Clowes at McEvoy Foundation for the Arts – San Francisco

Marin Comics Fest Presents Landry Q. Walker – San Francisco

OysterFest at Waterbar – San Francisco

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

Toon Talk: Trina Robbins Tours The Teen Age at Cartoon Art Museum – San Francisco

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

All About Equine Evac – Boulder Creek

Big Basin Vine to Wine Tasting – Boulder Creek

Felker Street Storm Drain Mural Painting – Santa Cruz

Monterey Bay Dahlia Society Annual Dahlia Show – Santa Cruz

Parks & Rex Pool Party – Santa Cruz

Street Smarts Family Bike Ride with Mayor Watkins – Santa Cruz

Tequila & Taco Music Festival – Santa Cruz

SOUTH BAY:

Concert and Harvest Party at Black Ridge Vineyards – Los Gatos

Sing the Beatles with the Quarry Persons – Los Gatos

Testarossa University: 2013 v. 2014: A Vintage Comparison – Los Gatos

Courtyard Concerts: The Peninsula Banjo Band – Cupertino

Curious George and Pinkalicious Storytime at Kiddie Academy – Cupertino

Dilli Haat Food and Folk Festival – Cupertino

Broadway San Jose Presents "Wicked" – San Jose

Italian Family Festa – San Jose

Shop for a Cure on the Avenue – San Jose

Groovin' in the Grove at Clos LaChance – San Martin

Bollywood in the Park – Saratoga

Heading to Southern California? Then see:

• Spirits Fest; Taste Of Brews; Chili Pepper Fest: SoCal Weekend

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