Weekend Things: Curiosities, Art Deco, and a Relay for Life

FRIDAY

Artist Danielle Schlunegger has curated a collection of natural artifacts that teeter between the real and the imagined. These unusual specimens, which are not made of flesh and bone, but of book pages, plant leaves, fur and other materials, will be on display at the opening reception.
Where: , 14 Glen Ave., Piedmont
When: 7-8 p.m.
How much: Free

SATURDAY

You may be familiar with the Mountain View Cemetery already, but you may still learn something new from the leaders of this tour, Dennis Evanosky and Chris Patillo. Both are extremely well informed and passionate about local history, so bring your questions.
Where: , 5000 Piedmont Ave., Oakland
When: 10 a.m.
How much: Free

This annual event brings together cancer survivors as well as friends and family who have been affected by the disease. Participants will walk or run laps at Skyline High School to bring awareness to the disease and celebrate the lives of survivors.
Where: Skyline High School, 12250 Skyline Blvd., Oakland
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to Sunday, 10 a.m.
How much: Registration fees vary

This tour is sure to be one of the most fascinating as it places an emphasis on a number of Art Deco buildings such as the Paramount Theater, Sweet's Ballroom, Fox Theater and the Kaiser Center, making its way to views of Lake Merritt. The tour is led by two of Bay Area's most trusted local historians, Dennis Evanosky and Chris Patillo.
Where: , 5000 Piedmont Ave., Oakland
When: 10 a.m.
How much: Free

SUNDAY

This duo of talented women have performed all over the Bay Area singing and playing a range of Andean instruments. Lichi Fuentes, from Chile, is also the musical director at La Peña, and her musical partner Alisa Peres teaches music in Bay Area schools.
Where: , 3891 Piedmont Ave., Oakland
When: 6-9 p.m.
How much: Free