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Art & Wind Fest; Bay Area KidFest; South Bay Shores: NorCal Weekend

Looking for things to do this weekend in Northern California? Patch has you covered.

See what's slated this weekend from Saturday, May 28 to Sunday, May 29, including ​Opening Day at South Bay Shores Waterpark​ at California's Great America in Santa Clara, California.
See what's slated this weekend from Saturday, May 28 to Sunday, May 29, including ​Opening Day at South Bay Shores Waterpark​ at California's Great America in Santa Clara, California. (Image courtesy of California's Great America)

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — 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 Country.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, May 28 to Sunday, May 29.

Find out what's happening in San Franciscofor 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.


EAST BAY:

Find out what's happening in San Franciscofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

"A Night on the Bay" Yacht Prom: LUXE Cruises and Events, Alameda

"A Small Fire": Ashby Stage, Berkeley

An Evening with Jazz Rosco: Almost Famous Wine, Livermore

Bay Area KidFest: Mount Diablo High School, Concord

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch with Live Jazz by Thuy Lin: Elevation LVK, Livermore

California Shakespeare Theater's "Romeo y Juliet": Bruns Amphitheater, Orinda

Diablo Symphony Orchestra: Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Dr. John Shirley Memorial Scholarship Fund BBQ: Sblendori Estate and Vineyard, Livermore

Early Childhood Instrument Petting Zoo: Pleasanton Museum on Main, Pleasanton

"Geek Out: Size Can Matter": Big White House Winery and John Evan Cellars, Livermore

"Little Shop of Horrors": Berkeley Playhouse, Berkeley

Live Music on the Tarmac Featuring Better Days Band: Elevation LVK, Livermore

Live Music with Toucan Jam: Rosa Fierro Cellars, Livermore

Memorial Day Celebration: Big White House Winery and John Evan Cellars, Livermore

Memorial Day Ceremony: Civic Park, Walnut Creek

Memorial Day Weekend BBQ: McGrail Vineyards and Winery, Livermore

Memorial Day Weekend Book and Media Sale: Pleasanton Library, Pleasanton

Memorial Day White Wine Sale with Music and Food: Fenestra Winery, Livermore

Newark Symphonic Winds: Newark Memorial High School Theatre, Newark

San Ramon Art and Wind Festival: Central Park, San Ramon

The Dan Marschak Trio: Livermore and virtual via Livermore Jazz Society, Livermore

The Essential Figure Show: Bothwell Arts Center, Livermore

Whimsy Market: Four Fools Winery, Rodeo

Wine and Oysters: Big White House Winery and John Evan Cellars, Livermore


NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

"A Doll's House, Part 2": Novato Theater Company, Novato

ELM Spring Concert: Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, Mill Valley

Ferlinghetti Art and Music Festival Private Tour: Temple Art Lofts, Vallejo

Jeff Bordes and Friends: Empress Theatre, Vallejo

Pop-Up Yoga with Katina: Fermata Coffee Geyserville, Geyserville

Summer Concert Series: Spike Sikes and His Awesome Hotcakes: Orsi Family Vineyards, Healdsburg

"The Sound Inside": Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley


THE PENINSULA:

Afro-Latin Concert with Guest Edgardo Cambon: Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford

California Youth Chinese Symphony: Spangenberg Theatre, Palo Alto

Don Quixote Ballet: Carrington Hall, Redwood City

Master Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra with Violinist Ariel Horowitz: Los Altos United Methodist Church, Los Altos

Pocket Opera's "No Love Allowed": Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, Mountain View


SAN FRANCISCO:

42nd Street Moon's "The Pajama Game": Gateway Theatre, San Francisco

"A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder": Presidio Theatre Performing Arts Center, San Francisco

Book Signing with "Shrimp 'n Lobster" Creator Charlotte Rygh: Cartoon Art Museum, San Francisco

Lakeside Village Cleanup: Lakeside Landing, San Francisco

Lower Nob Hill Cleanup: Another Cafe, San Francisco

Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup: Manny's, San Francisco

Mission Merchants Cleanup: Arcana, San Francisco

QuaranPalooza Livestream Music Fest: Virtual via QuaranPalooza, San Francisco Bay Area

Secret Improv Society: Shelton Theater, San Francisco

"Singularis" Exhibition: CHUNG | NAMONT, San Francisco

"Stranger Things: The Experience": Skylight at The Armory, San Francisco

The Marsh Presents "Going Out": The Marsh San Francisco, San Francisco

The Marsh Presents "Talk To Your People": The Marsh San Francisco, San Francisco

Valencia-Guerrero Cleanup: Valencia and Guerrero streets, San Francisco


SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Opera: "The Fairy Queen": Quarry Amphitheater, UC Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Sandhills Tour: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Santa Cruz County

Tandy Beal and Company Presents Keep on Truckin': Ocean View Park, Santa Cruz


SOUTH BAY:

"A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Carnival of the Animals": McAfee Performing Arts and Lecture Center, Saratoga

Opening Day: South Bay Shores Waterpark: California's Great America, Santa Clara

Red, White & Brews BBQ and Beer Festival: California's Great America, Santa Clara

Singer Michelle Lambert: Mushroom Mardi Gras, Morgan Hill


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