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Cool Car Show; County Fair; Fratello Marionettes: NorCal Weekend

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

See what's slated this weekend from Saturday, July 23 to Sunday, July 24, including the Santa Clara County Fair at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, California.
See what's slated this weekend from Saturday, July 23 to Sunday, July 24, including the Santa Clara County Fair at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, California. (Ashley Ludwig/Patch)

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, July 23 to Sunday, July 24.

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:

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Bottomless Mimosa Brunch: Elevation LVK, Livermore

Broctacular: Broc Cellars, Berkeley

Drag Yourself to Brunch: Alameda Comedy Club:, Alameda

"Dream Hou$e": Ashby Stage, Berkeley

Extraordinary Tour Services: Livermore Valley Wine Tour: Various wineries, Livermore

"Fortinbras": Not-Quite-Shakespeare in the Park: Kensington Amphitheatre, Kensington

Geek Out with Wine Nerds: Big White House Winery and John Evan Cellars, Livermore

Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Mural Unveiling: Ashby Stage, Berkeley

Live Music on the Patio Featuring The Fog: Elevation LVK, Livermore

Live Music with Richlybent: Rosa Fierro Cellars, Livermore

Martinez Makers Market: Downtown Martinez

Military Appreciation Comedy Night with Kabir Singh: Kirby's Sports Bar, Fremont

Music in the Vines with Nomad Hustle: McGrail Vineyards and Winery, Livermore

"Nosotros": Nick Rodriguez Community Center, Antioch

Petit Verdot Enthusiast Tasting: Cuda Ridge Wines, Livermore

Sip By Sunset: Michelle Lambert: Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery, Livermore

Summer Fest: Asbury United Methodist Church, Livermore

Summer Vendor Market: Homegrown Hops Brewing, Livermore

The Kurt Ribak Band: In-person and virtual via Livermore Jazz Society, Livermore

"Wives": Aurora Theatre, Berkeley

Wolf Jett and Nick Tyrrel: Almost Famous Wine, Livermore


NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Bab Boy Bruce Concert: East Washington Place, Petaluma

Bobby Watson Quartet: The 222, Healdsburg

Country Night at the Ranch: Rush Ranch Open Space, Suisun City

"Cutting Teeth": Book Release Party: Trade Brewing, Napa

Dinner in the Vineyards: Saini Vineyards, Healdsburg

Paella Party: A Taste of Spain: Amphora Winery, Healdsburg

Rivertown Revival: Steamer Landing Park, Petaluma

Summer Moon Festival: RD Winery, Napa

Wine Country Comedy: Vista Collina Resort, Napa


THE PENINSULA:

Jazz on the Hill: College of San Mateo, San Mateo

Shingle Mill and Old Growth Redwoods Hike: Portola Redwoods State Park, La Honda


SAN FRANCISCO:

"Alternative" Exhibition: CHUNG | NAMONT Art Gallery, San Francisco

Bayview Beautification Day: Gilman Playground, San Francisco

Blue Bear at the Bandshell: Golden Gate Park Bandshell, San Francisco

"Crash An Indian Wedding Party": St. Joseph's Church, San Francisco

"Deal with the Dragon": Magic Theatre, San Francisco

Keep Ocean Beach Clean: Ocean Beach Cafe, 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

Secret Improv Society: Shelton Theater, San Francisco

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

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

West NOPA Cleanup: Manitas Cafe, San Francisco


SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Fratello Marionettes: Anna Jean Cummings Park, Soquel

Fratello Marionettes: Scotts Valley Community Center, Scotts Valley

"Let's Talk About It: Finding Common Threads Through Conversation": Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Sandhills Tour: Santa Cruz Sandhills, Scotts Valley


SOUTH BAY:

"Disney"s Freaky Friday: A New Musical": Raymond J. Fisher Middle School, Los Gatos

"Light Opera Around the World": Hammer Theatre Center, San Jose

"Much Ado About Nothing": Memorial Park, Cupertino

"Pirates of Penzance": Hammer Theatre Center, San Jose

Rock'n Roll Dance: Gilroy Center for the Arts, Gilroy

Santa Clara County Fair: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose

Saratoga Classic and Cool Car Show: Historic Saratoga Village, Saratoga


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