Lavender Weekend​; Bark n' Brewfest; County Fair: 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, June 22 to Sunday, June 23.

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

EAST BAY:

An Evening with Author Jennifer Weiner – Berkeley

Pizza Party: Free Stand Up Comedy – Berkeley

Runway in the Redwoods – Berkeley

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

International Day of Yoga – Concord

Java & Jazz – Concord

NAMI Contra Costa's NAMI 4th Annual Crab Feed – Concord

Summertime Swing Dance Party – Fremont

East Bay Open Studios – Livermore

Livermore School of Dance Presents "Everything Old is New Again" – Livermore

Lee DeWyze at Bankhead Theater – Livermore

Pinot's Palette: Paint "I Love Wine" – Livermore

Pinot's Palette: Painting Field of Flowers – Livermore

Pinot's Palette: Painting Zen Blossoms – Livermore

Pooch Patrol Dog Walk – Livermore

Saturday Morning Runs – Livermore

Sip By Sunset at Rodrigue Molyneaux – Livermore

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

Onstage Repertory Theatre Co. Presents "The Fitting Room" – Martinez

Paint and Sip Afternoon – Newark

Oakland Zoo's Walk in the Wild: An Epicurean Escapade – Oakland

"The Quickie" at All Out Comedy Theater – Oakland

NAMI In Motion: A Mental Health Community Event and Fundraiser – Pleasant Hill

Mahatma Moses Comedy Caravan – Pleasanton

"Piano Men: The Songs of Elton John, Billy Joel" – Pleasanton

Garden Party Tea & Vintage Fashion Show – Walnut Creek

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Singer-Songwriter Steve Taylor-Ramírez at Crossroads Smokehouse – Benicia

Rodney Strong Summer Concert Series: Alanis Morissette – Healdsburg

Lawn Hour – Napa

Smoker Sundays – Napa

Sip the Gap Wine Tasting Event – Petaluma

Sonoma-Marin Fair – Petaluma

Summer Sundays Music in the Park – San Anselmo

Cruisin' Together Car Show – Santa Rosa

Emergency Preparedness Fair – Santa Rosa

Lavender Weekend – Solano & Yolo

Music in the Park Series – Yountville

THE PENINSULA:

Bark n' Brewfest – Burlingame

Foster City Farmers Market – Foster City

Half Moon Bay Antiques Show & SaleHalf Moon Bay Antiques Show & Sale – Half Moon Bay

Facebook Festivals: Red, White & Brew – Menlo Park

Pacifica Performances Presents the Oakland Jazz Choir – Pacifica

Palo Alto Children's Theatre Presents "The Emperor's New Clothes" – Palo Alto

Palo Alto Players Presents: "One Man, Two Guvnors" – Palo Alto

Arty Rummage Sale – Redwood City

Bay Area Urban Arts Festival – Redwood City

Summer Scamper 5K, 10K, and Kids' Fun Run – Stanford

SAN FRANCISCO:

42nd Street Moon's "The Oldest Living Cater Waiter" at Gateway Theatre – San Francisco

Beach Blanket Babylon – San Francisco

Fresh Meat Festival – San Francisco

"On Behalf of All Muslims: A Comedy Special" – San Francisco

San Francisco Design Week – San Francisco

Spider-Man: Far from Home Sketch-a-Thon – San Francisco

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

The Marsh Presents "The Waiting Period" – San Francisco

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Cabrillo College Touring Choir – Aptos

25th Anniversary of Woodies on the Wharf – Santa Cruz

"Mermaid Madonna" at Center Stage Theater – Santa Cruz

Summer Kick-Off Festival at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History – Santa Cruz

The Choral Project's "Earthsongs: New Days" – Santa Cruz

SOUTH BAY:

Huntington's Disease Society of America's Team Hope Walk – Campbell

Los Gatos Plein Air: Artists Preview – Los Gatos

Los Gatos Plein Air Art Festival – Los Gatos

Vasona Vibrations: Summer Concert Series – Los Gatos

Lululemon Summer Yoga Series – San Jose

"Proud of My Family" at Children's Discovery Museum – San Jose

Groovin' in the Grove at Clos LaChance – San Martin

"The Gondoliers" at Santa Clara High School Theater – Santa Clara

Heading to Southern California? Then see:

• Lavender Festival; Touch-A-Truck; Wing Fest: SoCal Weekend

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