Harry Potter Film Concert Series; Turkey Trots: 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, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 21.

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

EAST BAY:

"Amazing Grace": Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek

Carlos Reyes: Elevation LVK, Livermore

Chanukah Dreidel Workshop and Story Book Trail: Memorial Park, Albany

Dave Rocha Jazz Quintet: Fremont Main Library, Fremont

Drag Yourself to Brunch: Alameda Comedy Club, Alameda

Elks Holiday Boutique and Craft Fair: Fremont Elks Lodge, Fremont

"Flatten the Curve": Shakespeare & Performing Arts Regional Company, Livermore

Garden of D'Lights: The Ruth Bancroft Garden, Walnut Creek

Glowfari: A Wildly Illuminating Lantern Festival: Oakland Zoo, Oakland

Guitarist Jason Vieaux: Bankhead Theater, Livermore

Holiday Art Fair: Bankhead Theater, Livermore

Makers Market in the Plaza: Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Olive Oil Tasting and Tour: Olivina, Livermore

Pleasanton Downtown Farmers Market: West Angela Street, Pleasanton

Pleasant Hill Yard Sale: Apollo Way, Pleasant Hill

P.S. Acoustic Duo: Cellar Door, Pleasanton

Renegade Orchestra: Riggers Loft Wine Company, Richmond

Richlybent: Rosa Fierro Cellars, Livermore

Sanctuary Salon Concert: First Church Berkeley, Berkeley

Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet": Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek

The Aftel Archive of Curious Scents: Aftel Archive of Curious Scents, Berkeley

Turkey Trot Trail Run: Briones Regional Park, Lafayette

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Ceramic Artists Winter Fair: Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael

"Christmas at Pemberley": Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley

Flamenco Cafe: O'Brien Center of the Arts, Petaluma

Healdsburg Garden Club Pop-Up Plant Sale: Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg

Holiday Boutique: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Healdsburg

Lighting of the Sonoma Plaza: Historic Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma

Makers Market on First Street: First Street Napa, Napa

"Portraits of Protest" Reception: Fairfax Library, Fairfax

Saturday Sips & Sounds at Markham: Markham Vineyards, St. Helena

Young Farmers and Ranchers Barn Dance Fundraiser: Native Sons Hall, St. Helena

THE PENINSULA:

Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra (PACO) Debut Concert: Cubberley Theatre, Palo Alto

Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra (PACO) Sinfonia Concert: Cubberley Theatre, Palo Alto

"Puffs": Burlingame High School, Burlingame

Santa's Tree Farm and Village: Santa's Tree Farm & Village, Half Moon Bay

SAN FRANCISCO:

Bay Area Rainbow Symphony: Taube Theater at the Wilsey Center, San Francisco

Cabrillo Street Cleanup: Cabrillo Street and 5th Avenue, San Francisco

Dangerous Beauties: "Muse": Brava Theater Center, San Francisco

Dark Kabaret: Champagne Show: The Great Star Theater, San Francisco

Giggle: A Stand-Up Comedy Show Thanksgiving Edition: Milk Bar, San Francisco

Giggle: A Stand-Up Comedy Show: The Dirty Edition: Milk Bar, San Francisco

Hayes Valley Community Cleanup: Patricia's Green, San Francisco

Ingleside Community Cleanup: Ocean and Brighton Avenues, San Francisco

Lower Nob Hill Cleanup: Another Cafe, San Francisco

Manny's Neighborhood Trash Pick-Up: Manny's, San Francisco

Mansell Street Cleanup: Philosopher's Way Trailhead Parking Lot, San Francisco

MCD MakeArt Lab: Tsunagi with Tokyo Gamine: Virtual via Museum of Craft and Design

"Where We Are": Hosfelt Gallery, San Francisco

Word Power: A Storytelling Show: Milk Bar, San Francisco

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Glow: Community Art Project Reception: Felton Branch Library, Felton

Guided Coastal Walk: Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz

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

Holiday Lights: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville

Holiday Tree Lighting: Watsonville City Plaza, Watsonville

Out and About: Tule Crafts: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Turkey Trot 10K, 5K & Kids' 1K: Antonelli Pond, Santa Cruz

Saturdays in the Soil: Garden at the Museum: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz

"Singing for the Next Stage": Santa Cruz City Hall, Santa Cruz

SOUTH BAY:

Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations": San Jose Stage Company, San Jose

"Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Part 2" Live in Concert: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, San Jose

"Inherit the Wind": Westmont High School, Campbell

Sunday DRAG Brunch: 3Below Theaters & Lounge, San Jose

Heading to Southern California? Then See:

• Enchanted Forest Of Light; Hot Air Balloon Fest: SoCal Weekend

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