Art And Wine Fest; ​Boots And Brews; Craft Beer Fest: NorCal Weekend

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, a mini day trip or a virtual event, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Sept. 10 to Sunday, Sept. 11.

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

EAST BAY:

Aki Kumar Live: Roxx on Main, Martinez

Brilliance at the Bankhead Gala with Ben Folds: Bankhead Theater, Livermore

California Symphony Presents "Intersections": Hofmann Theatre at the Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek

Castro Valley Fall Festival: Castro Valley Boulevard, Castro Valley

Ex-California Western M200 Railbus Rides: Niles Canyon Railway, Sunol

Live Music with Double Shot: Rosa Fierro Cellars, Livermore

"Man of God": Ashby Stage, Berkeley

Nonstop Bhangra: Family-Friendly Edition: Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center, Berkeley

Oktoberfest: Lake Chalet Seafood Bar and Grill, Oakland

Orinda Classic Car Show: Orinda Way, Orinda

Pre Rosh Hashana Fair: Longfellow Park, Alameda

Quilts and Blooms: Outdoor Quilt Show: The Gardens at Heather Farm, Walnut Creek

Rock Steady Records Grand Opening: Antique Corner, Martinez

Shabbat in the Park and Rosh Hashanah Crafts: Virginia-McGee Totland, Berkeley

Solano Stroll: Berkeley and Albany

Standup Comedy: Chicago Steve Barkley, Mike Betancourt and a Surprise Guest: Almost Famous Wine, Livermore

"This Much I Know": Aurora Theatre Company, Berkeley

TinyFest California: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton

Water in Tri-Valley: Livermore Civic Center Library, Livermore

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Benicia-Vallejo AAUW Fall Membership Event: Somerset Highlands Park, Vallejo

Blues Traveler: Rodney Strong Vineyards, Healdsburg

California Redwood Chorale September 11 Concert: United Church of Christ, Petaluma

Cello House Concert: Ackerman Family Vineyards at the Ackerman Heritage House, Napa

Drew Esquivel Memorial Golf Tournament: Healdsburg Golf Club at Tayman Park, Healdsburg

Flamenco Live and Salsa Dance Night: The Big Easy, Petaluma

Kyle Hyland Memorial Walk for Suicide Prevention and Resource Fair: Benicia Teen Center, Benicia

Larkspur Wine Stroll: Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur

Petaluma River Craft Beer Festival: Water Street, Petaluma

Read to a Dog: Healdsburg Regional Library, Healdsburg

"Reflections on Gold" Opening Reception: Hammerfriar Gallery and Custom Framing, Healdsburg

The Real McCoy Comedy Show: Empress Theatre, Vallejo

THE PENINSULA:

Bunco Night for Walk Strong Bay Area: San Mateo Senior Center, San Mateo

San Mateo Rotary Car Show: College of San Mateo, San Mateo

Second Saturday Hikes: Butano State Park, Pescadero

September Second Saturday: Harvest Time in the Garden: Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, Palo Alto

SAN FRANCISCO:

ArtScape: 37th Avenue and Ortega, San Francisco

Bayview 3rd Street Cleanup: Radio Africa Kitchen, San Francisco

Carolina Lugo Presents Tachira's Ballet Flamenco: Pena Pachamama, San Francisco

Dogpatch Cleanup: Progress Park, San Francisco

"Feeling Groovy: Songs and Stories of Simon and Garfunkel": St. James Episcopal Church, San Francisco

Free Shakespeare in the Park: "Much Ado About Nothing": McLaren Park's Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, San Francisco

Glen Park Cleanup: Critter Fritters Pet Foods, San Francisco

Great Highway Park Cleanup: DamnFine Coffee, San Francisco

KEEP Ocean Beach Clean: Ocean Beach Cafe, San Francisco

Lenora Lee Dance Presents "In the Movement": ODC Theater, San Francisco

Lower Haight Cleanup: Haight Street Costumes, San Francisco

"Mommy Queerest": Brava Theater Center, San Francisco

Nob Hill Monthly Street Sweeps: Le Beau Market, San Francisco

"PASOLINI 100: Homage to Pier Paolo Pasolini": The Castro Theatre, San Francisco

"Remembered Light"Exhibition: Veterans Building Gallery, San Francisco

Rock 'N' Swap: McLaren Conference Center, San Francisco

San Francisco Out of the Darkness Walk: Pier 27 Transportation Area, The Embarcadero, San Francisco

San Francisco Public Library Open House: Ortega Branch, San Francisco

Second Sunday Recital Series: Mission Dolores Basilica, San Francisco

SOMA West Farmers Market: Eagle Plaza, San Francisco

Stand-Up: Milk Bar, San Francisco

TendWell Collective Mission Cleanup: Mission Dolores Park, San Francisco

The Marsh Presents "Grandma and Me": The Marsh San Francisco, San Francisco

Tribute Celebration: Palace Hotel, San Francisco

Valencia-Guerrero Cleanup: Dog Eared Books, San Francisco

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

A Spookeasy Halloween Show: Brookdale Lodge, Boulder Creek

Boardwalk Fiesta en la Playa: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz

Ping Pong Club: Scotts Valley Branch Library, Scotts Valley

West Cliff Outdoor Market: Lighthouse Point, Santa Cruz

SOUTH BAY:

"American Challenge: Lessons From 9/11": Los Gatos Civic Center, Los Gatos

Boots and Brews Country Music Festival: Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center, Morgan Hill

Green Transportation and Clean Energy Summit: Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Chambers, San Jose, and virtual

Mountain View Art and Wine Festival: Downtown Castro Street, Mountain View

Onam Celebration: Castlemont Elementary School, Campbell

Heading to Southern California? Then See:

• Blues Festival; Oktoberfest; Tamale Festival: SoCal Weekend

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