Butter And Egg Days; Discovery Day; Ducky Derby: 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 or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, April 23 to Sunday, April 24.

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

EAST BAY:

Aqua Fit Classes: Forest Park Pool, Concord

Back pOrchEstra: The Backroom in Berkeley, Berkeley

Belated Beethoven Birthday Bash: El Campanil Theatre, Antioch

Brass Over Bridges Concert: Las Positas College, Livermore

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

Colors of Spring Craft Fair: The Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery, Walnut Creek

DragonForce: The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, Berkeley

Family Art Day: Shadelands Art Center, Walnut Creek

Friends of the Walnut Creek Library Book Sale: Walnut Creek Library, Walnut Creek

Goodness Village Makers Market and Yard Sale: Crosswinds Church Parking Lot, Livermore

Jinx Jones Rockabilly Dance Party: Roxx on Main, Martinez

Kiwanis Club of Concord's Crab Feed: Molli Restaurant and Lounge, Concord

Laurie Morvan Band: Almost Famous Wine Lounge, Livermore

Lend-a-Hand Day: Danville Community Center and residences throughout town, Danville

Lime Ridge Earth Day Celebration: Lime Ridge Trail Run, Concord

Live Music on the Tarmac Featuring Stompbox: Elevation LVK, Livermore

Live Music with Toucan Jam: Rosa Fierro Cellars, Livermore

Miramonte High School Campus Cleanup and Beautification Day: Miramonte High School, Orinda

Niles Wildflower, Art and Garden Tour: Niles Main Street, Fremont

"Passing Strange": Ashby Stage, Berkeley

Pleasanton Run For Education: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton

Sip and Shop: Rios-Lovell Winery, Livermore

Small Business Sunday Market: Second Street, Livermore

Spring Contra Costa Crystal Fair: Civic Park Community Center, Walnut Creek

Spring Craft Show: Century House and Gardens, Fremont

Tammy L. Hall Quartet: San Ramon Library, San Ramon

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina, Berkeley

The Marsh Presents "Adam Strauss is Not Unhappy": The Marsh Berkeley, Berkeley

The Mission Peak Chamber Singers Presents "On Children": Irvington Presbyterian Church, Fremont

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Abstract Collage and the Creative Process: Healdsburg Community Center, Healdsburg

Ackerman Heritage House Social Afternoon Tea Ceremony: Ackerman Family Vineyards at the Ackerman Heritage House, Napa

Apple Blossom Parade and Festival: Main Street and Ives Park/Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol

Art Scavenger Hunt: Participating art galleries, Benicia

Butter and Egg Days Parade and Festival: Petaluma

Cloverdale Citrus Fair: Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds, Cloverdale

Community Yard Sale: Club Pacifica, Benicia

Demonstration Food Forest Garden Tour: Multiple addresses in Benicia and Vallejo

Earth Day Napa Festival: Oxbow Commons, Napa

Healdsburg Chorus Presents "And Nature Smiled": Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, Sebastopol

Lobster Fest: V. Sattui Winery, Saint Helena

Pomo Indian Art Fair: Healdsburg Museum, Healdsburg

Spring Antique Faire: Washinton Avenue, Petaluma

Spring Makers Festival: RD Winery, Napa

St. Mary's Crab Feed: St. Mary's Parish Hall, Vacaville

"The English Beat": Raven Performing Arts Theater, Healdsburg

The Legacy of Duke Ellington: Healdsburg Regional Library, Healdsburg

"The Wedding Singer": Santa Rosa Junior College, Burbank Main Stage Auditorium, Santa Rosa

UC Marin Master Gardeners' Tomato Market: Bon Air Greenbrae, Greenbrae, and Pini Ace Hardware, Novato

THE PENINSULA:

Atherton Earth Day Festival: Holbrook Palmer Park, Atherton

Burleigh Murray Ranch Walk: Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park, Half Moon Bay

Coastal Wildflower Day: Francis Beach, Half Moon Bay

Gamble Garden's Spring Tour: Five private homes and gardens, Palo Alto

The Quitters: Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows, Half Moon Bay

SAN FRANCISCO:

42nd Street Moon Presents "Fun Home": Gateway Theatre, San Francisco

AirOtic Soirée: A Circus-Style Cabaret: Great Star Theater, San Francisco

"Coming Soon": Z Space, San Francisco

Discovery Day: Oracle Park, San Francisco

Earth Day Seed Planting: Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, San Francisco

Maestro Curtis' "A Song of Triumph: The History of Black Music": Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco

Mark Izu's Songs for J-Town: Presidio Theatre on the Main Post, San Francisco

Mission Merchants Cleanup: Arcana, San Francisco

Power On: Southern Exposure's Benefit Art Auction: Southern Exposure, San Francisco

Stand-Up Comedy: Milk Bar, San Francisco

Telegraph Quartet: 405 Shrader, San Francisco

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

"6 Comedies": Capitola Branch Library, Capitola

DTA Kids' Day: Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz

Ducky Derby: Harvey West Park, Santa Cruz

Earth Day and Day of the Child: City Plaza, Watsonville

Grandpappy Skunk Comedy and Story Hour with Richard Stockton: Corralitos Cultural Center, Watsonville

Guided Coastal Walk: Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz

Job and Services Resource Fair: Laurel Park, Santa Cruz

Old-Growth Redwood Tours: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Santa Cruz

Rock, Mineral, Gem, Fossil and Jewelry Show: Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz

WinterDance Fest: Roof of the parking structure at Walnut and Cedar streets, Santa Cruz

SOUTH BAY:

ArtSplash! A Montalvo Open House: Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga

Blues Guitarist Chris Cain: Ainsley House, Campbell

Deer Hollow Farm Spring Tour: Deer Hollow Farm, Rancho San Antonio County Park, Los Altos

Family Art Day: All Things Spring: NUMU, New Museum Los Gatos, Los Gatos

Oakridge Kid's Club: Earth Day: Westfield Oakridge, San Jose

sjDANCEco Spring DANCE Festival: Eastridge Center Mall, San Jose

Spring Into Green: Town Plaza Park, Los Gatos

Spring Plant Sale: Miller Red Barn at Christmas Hill Park, Gilroy

"Tootsie": San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, San Jose

Heading to Southern California? Then See:

• Boysenberry Festival; Poppy Festival; Wine Festival: SoCal Weekend

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