Art & Wine Festivals; How Weird Street Faire: 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. 11 to Sunday, Sept. 12.

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

EAST BAY:

9/11 20th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony: Alameda County Fairgrounds Amphitheatre, Pleasanton

9/11 20th Anniversary Tribute to Survivors, Victims and Heroes: Flame of Liberty Memorial, Los Gatos

A Ribbon Class: A Delightful Daffodil with Patrice Krems: Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles, Berkeley

All Hallows' Eve: Lost In The House Indoor Tour and Jack O' Lantern Trail: Winchester Mystery House, San Jose

ArtHop 2021: Pennyweight Craft Brewery, Livermore

Artist Reception: Biro & Dunbar Show: Art Cottage, Concord

Brilliance at the Bankhead with Vanessa Williams: Bankhead Theater, Livermore

Carlos Bee Park Clean Up and Beautification: Carlos Bee Park, Hayward

Concert in the Park Special: Cellar Door, Pleasanton

Country Fest to Cure ALS: Wente Vineyards, Livermore

Fear Overload Scream Park Auditions: San Leandro

Jon Huck Live: Alameda Comedy Club, Alameda

Kids Arrive and Drive Promo Day: Tri-Valley Quarter Midget Association, Livermore

Live Music on the Patio with Richlybent: Rosa Fierro Cellars, Livermore

Live Music on the Patio with Steve Kritzer: Garré Vineyard Restaurant and Event Center, Livermore

Live Music with Michael Barnett and Kim: Cellar Door, Pleasanton

Mitra Harvest Celebration: Azari Vineyards, Petaluma

"Radiant! Brahms Symphony #2": Bankhead Theater, Livermore

"Scalia/Ginsburg": Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek

September 11th 1973 Memorial: "The Legacy of the Struggle": La Peña Cultural Center, Berkeley

September Member Coffee in the Garden: Family Edition: The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery, Walnut Creek

Tammy L. Hall Quintet: Freight & Salvage, Berkeley

The Big La Bocce: Bocce Ball Fundraiser: Joe DiMaggio Drive, Martinez

The Late Spring Art Show: Bothwell Arts Center, Livermore

"Treasure the Moments: A Journey Through Time": Virtual via Lazarex Cancer Foundation, Danville

Vendor Pop-Up: Portuguese Hall of Newark, Newark

Vieux Farka Touré: Freight & Salvage, Berkeley

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Antique French Market Marin: The Marin Veterans' Auditorium, San Rafael

Ball Metal Car and Bike Show: Ball Metal Beverage Packaging, Fairfield

Billy Hart Quartet: The 222, Healdsburg

Brett Harte Neighborhood Garage Sale: Hillview Avenue, San Rafael

Corte Madera Lions EV and Classic Car Show: The Village at Corte Madera, Corte Madera

Elks Charity Rummage Sale: Petaluma Elks Lodge 901, Petaluma

Grandparents Tribute Themed Meeting: Virtual via CMA Toastmasters, Vallejo

Hamilton Annual Multi-Family Garage Sale: Hamilton Field, Novato

Italian-American Icons: Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, Novato

Movie on the Civic Green: Civic Green, Novato

Second Sunday Pipe Organ Concert: St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Healdsburg, Healdsburg

Sonoma Plein Air Festival Art Show and Sale: Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma

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

"Where There's A Will There's A Story": Green Stage in Peri Park, Fairfax

THE PENINSULA:

50|50 Show: Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica

ACGA Clay & Glass Festival: Palo Alto Art Center, Palo Alto

Flea Market: Palo Alto High, Palo Alto

Free Shakespeare: Pericles, Prince of Tyre, Episode 4: Sequoia High School, Redwood City

Gray Whale Cove Trail Walk: McNee Ranch State Park, Montara

Jurassic Weekend Dinosaur Encounter: Hillsdale Shopping Center, San Mateo

"Kids Helping Kids" Multi-Family Garage Sale: Chestnut Avenue, South San Francisco

Palo Alto Philharmonic Baroque Music Concert: First Lutheran Church, Palo Alto

Pet Food Express Virtual Pet Fair: Virtual via Pet Food Express, Redwood City

Saturday Storytime: Florey's Book Co., Pacifica

Sharp Park Beach Cleanup: Sharp Park Beach, Pacifica

"West Side Story": Sunnyvale Theatre at the Sunnyvale Community Center, Sunnyvale

Woodside Friends of the Library Book Sale: Woodside Library, Woodside

SAN FRANCISCO:

9/11 Day Of Service and Remembrance Baker Beach Cleanup: Baker Beach, San Francisco

9/11 Live RAW Show: SAFEhouse for the Performing Arts, San Francisco

Autumn Moon Festival: Chinatown, San Francisco

Diamond Heights Median Project Cleanup: St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, San Francisco

Friends of Alta Plaza Park Cleanup: Alta Plaza Park, San Francisco

How Weird Street Faire: Howard and 2nd streets, San Francisco

MUNA Trash Pick-Up Day: The Benches Garden, San Francisco

Murphy and Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition: SOMArts Cultural Center, San Francisco

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

Radius: McEvoy Foundation for the Arts, San Francisco

SF Performances Presents The Art of the Quintet: Part 3: Herbst Theatre, San Francisco

SF Performances Presents The Art of the Quintet: Part 4: Herbst Theatre, San Francisco

SF Performances Presents The Art of the Quintet: Part 5: Herbst Theatre, San Francisco

The Illustrated Pianist: Old First Church, San Francisco, and Virtual

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Author Talk: From Farms to Incubators: Virtual via Watsonville Public Library, Watsonville

Biodiversity Day Treasure Hunt: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz

Capitola Art & Wine Festival: Capitola Village, Capitola

Hidden Gems Film Club: Capitola Branch Library, Capitola

Mayor's Bike Ride for Health: Parking lot across from the Watsonville Buddhist Temple, Watsonville

Second Weekends at Watsonville Municipal Airport, Watsonville Municipal Airport, Watsonville

SOUTH BAY:

9/11 20th Anniversary: Civic Center Lawn, Los Gatos

Book Sale of the Friends of the Gilroy Library: Gilroy Library, Gilroy

Careless Whisper: 80s Dance: The District Theater, Gilroy

End of Summer Music Fest: Wildwood Park, Saratoga

"History Makers" Film Screening: Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, Morgan Hill

Los Altos Hills Hoedown: Westwind Community Barn, Los Altos Hills

Mountain View Art & Wine Festival: Pint-Sized Edition: Caltrain Lot on West Evelyn, Mountain View

Silicon Valley Day 'n Night Fun Fest: Cupertino Memorial Park, Cupertino

Vine to Wine: Monterey Road, Morgan Hil

Heading to Southern California? Then See:

• Oogie Boogie Bash; Bite-Sized Fair; Maritime Fest: SoCal Weekend

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