Garden Concert Series; Immersive Van Gogh​: 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, Aug. 28 to Sunday, Aug. 29.

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

EAST BAY:

Art Hop Mural Tours: Pennyweight Craft Brewing, Livermore

Berkeley's Public Transportation in the 19th Century: Virtual via Berkeley Historical Society, Berkeley

"Birds in the Moon" & Friends Outdoor Festival: La Peña Cultural Center, Berkeley

Bobbin Lace: A Workshop for Beginners with Eva Gergely: Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles, Berkeley

California 2021 Corks with Cade: Dante Robere Vineyard, Livermore

Dog Days of Summer: The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery, Walnut Creek

Dumbarton Quarry Campground Grand Opening Celebration and Ceremony: Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay, Fremont

Goodness Village Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser: Sunshine Saloon, Pleasanton

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

Live Music on the Tarmac: Elevation LVK, Livermore

Newark Pavilion Pop-Up: Newark Pavilion, Newark

Open Air Artisan Faire: Makers Market: Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Paula Poundstone: Livermore Arts, Bankhead Theater, Livermore

Small Business Sunday Market: Good Morning Maxwell, Livermore

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Bay Area Pignic: Marin Humane, Novato

Dave Koz & Friends: Blue Note at Charles Krug Winery, St. Helena

Estate Sale: Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate, Healdsburg

Fleetwood Mask: Orsi Family Vineyards, Healdsburg

Healthcare Foundation's "Celebrate Our Future": Mill District, Healdsburg

Hot Amphitheater Nights: Hamilton Amphitheater, Novato

Multi-Family Garage Sale: Alexandria Drive, Healdsburg

Music at the Mansion: Camp Jeff Band: Maple Lawn Estate, San Rafael

Rodney Strong Americana Festival with the John Courage Trio: Rodney Strong Vineyards, Healdsburg

Sheet Mulching: Hal Brown Park at Creekside, Kentfield

Sonoma Valley Authors Festival: Authors on the Plaza: Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma

Sunset Rodeo Beach Walk: Marin Headlands Visitor Center, Sausalito

Take Me Back To Chicago Tour with Danny Seraphine: Empress Theatre, Vallejo

Wednesday's Gift 9th Annual Comedy and Wellness Show: St. Vincent's School for Boys, San Rafael

Zentangle Class: Virtual via Napa Main Library, Napa

THE PENINSULA:

3D Printing on Fabric: Virtual via Maker Faire Bay Area, San Mateo

Moving Sale: Dragon Productions Theatre Company, Redwood City

Mussel Rock Clean Up: Mussel Rock Car Park, Pacifica

"Pericles Prince of Tyre" Watch Party: Episodes 1-3: Virtual via San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, Redwood City

Poetry at Florey's: Florey's Book Co, Pacifica

QuaranPalooza Livestream Music Fest: Virtual via QuaranPalooza

Turtle Dance Music presents Reading Rocks: Virtual via San Mateo Public Library, San Mateo

U.S.-Japan Friendship Cup Tennis Tournament: San Mateo High School Tennis Courts, San Mateo

Yoga In The Garden: Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, Palo Alto

SAN FRANCISCO:

"Blackiful" Exhibition: Creativity Explored, San Francisco

Cambridge Street Cleanup: St. Mary's Park Footbridge, San Francisco

Hunter's Point/Innes Ave Cleanup: Cafe Alma, San Francisco

Immersive Van Gogh San Francisco: SVN West, San Francisco

Mr. Chinatown: The Legacy of H.K. Wong: Virtual via Chinese Historical Society of America, San Francisco

Nob Hill Cleanup: Bush and Leavenworth streets, San Francisco

"SKETCH 11: Interrupted": ODC Theater, San Francisco

Symposium | Convivium: AD 79: When Time Froze in Pompeii: Virtual via Legion of Honor, San Francisco

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Fire as Friend: Exploring Fire Ecology with Kids (Ages 5-8): Outside the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz

Fire as Friend: Exploring Fire Ecology with Kids (Ages 9-12): Outside the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz

Historic Ranch Ground Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz

Mission Bell Removal Ceremony: Mission Plaza, Santa Cruz

New Brighton Junior Rangers: New Brighton State Beach, Capitola

Santa Cruz Shakespeare: "RII": Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Shakespeare: "The Agitators": Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park, Santa Cruz

Self-Guided Hikes in Seal Viewing Area: Año Nuevo State Park, Pescadero

Special Olympics Plunge Fundraiser: Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos

SOUTH BAY:

Ainsley House Fall Garden Concert Series: The Ainsley House, Campbell

Global Elegance: Private residence, Los Altos Hills

Heading to Southern California? Then See:

• Beyond Wonderland; Film Fest; End Of Summer Bash: SoCal Weekend

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