Gourmet Alley; Fair Drive-Thru; QuaranPalooza: 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, July 31 to Sunday, Aug. 1.

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

EAST BAY:

Arts Around August: Downtown Walnut Creek

Bay Area Crisis Nursery's 40th Birthday: Bay Area Crisis Nursery, Concord

Drag Yourself to Brunch: Alameda Comedy Club, Alameda

Everybody Loves Saturday Night: Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area, Emeryville

Island Vibes Night Market: Ehrenberg Cellars Parking Lot, Livermore

Monthly Bag Sale: Marking Room Parking Lot, Piedmont

Once Upon a Time Princess Party: Civic Park Community Center, Walnut Creek

Opera in the Park: Civic Park, Walnut Creek

Piano in the Plaza: Persimmon Place, Dublin

Saturday Downtown Berkeley Farmers' Market: Center Street, Berkeley

Special Vintage Barbie Sale from Private Collection: The Thrift Station, Danville

"Women Artists Show and Tell" Reception: Harrington Gallery, Pleasanton

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Best of The Valley Wine Tastings: Silverado Resort and Spa, Napa

Chris Cain and Catfight: San Rafael Elks Lodge, San Rafael

Community Mural Painting Begins: Merwin Avenue, Fairfax

Rodney Strong Americana Festival with Highway Poets: Rodney Strong Vineyards, Healdsburg

Rosé-All-Day Release Party: Azari Vineyards, Petaluma

White Camel Sale: Benicia Historical Museum at the Camel Barns, Benicia

THE PENINSULA:

Adrian West Band: Winters Tavern, Pacifica

Handmade Pacifica's First Event: Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica

Portola Redwoods Guided Walk: Portola Redwoods State Park, La Honda

Portola Redwoods Junior Rangers: Portola Redwoods State Park, La Honda

Portola Redwoods Nature Club: Portola Redwoods State Park, La Honda

Rainbow House Art Show: Cooley Landing Park, East Palo Alto

SAN FRANCISCO:

Double Rainbow: Live Stand-Up Comedy: Aviator Nation, San Francisco

Lobster & Shellfish Boil: The Vault Garden, San Francisco

Mission Verde Cleanup: Garfield Square, San Francisco

"Pericles, Prince of Tyre": Virtual via San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, San Francisco

QuaranPalooza: Livestream Music Fest: Virtual via QuaranPalooza, San Francisco Bay Area

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Comedy Outburst For Durst: El Vaquero Winery Tasting Room, Corralitos

Greater Purpose Comedy: Pardis Parker: Greater Purpose Brewing Company, Santa Cruz

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

New Brighton Junior Rangers: New Brighton State Beach, Capitola

NextStage Productions Fundraiser: El Vaquero Winery Tasting Room, Corralitos

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

Sunset State Beach Junior Rangers: Sunset State Beach, Watsonville

Tide Pool Tour: Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz

SOUTH BAY:

African Drumming Class: Gilroy Center for the Arts, Gilroy

Gilroy Garlic Festival Reimagined Gourmet Alley: Gilroy Presbyterian Church, Gilroy

Santa Clara County Fair Drive-Thru Event: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose

Heading to Southern California? Then See:

• Animanga; Comedy Shows; Fairs; Concerts In Dome: SoCal Weekend

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