Calendar
of Fun Things To Do - S.F. Bay Area...and beyond
Events in August
2008
| Aug.
1-2 — Glenn Miller Orchestra aboard the Aircraft
Carrier USS Hornet, USS Hornet, Alameda. Doors open
at 7pm with free dancing lessons. Glenn Miller Orchestra
plays from 8pm-12
midnight. The
Singing Blue Stars will
perform a tribute to the Andrews Sisters during intermission.
Tickets
start at $45 each night. Free parking across the street
from the pier. Period attire is encouraged. So... put
on your dancing shoes and have fun! 510-521-8448
More
Info on Glenn Miller Orchestra aboard the Aircraft Carrier
USS Hornet
Aug
1-3— Free Shakespeare in the Park Festival, Memorial
Park Amphitheater, across from De Anza College, Cupertino.
Free performances begin at 7:30pm
More
Info on Shakespeare in the Park, Cupertino
Aug. 1-3 — Maine
Lobster Festival, Rockland, Maine. Enjoy a variety
of seafood, live entertainment. Cooking Contest, Arts & Crafts,
Maine Sea Goddess Pageant, a Parade and a 10K Race.
207-596-0376
More Info on
Maine Lobster Festival
If you can't go to Maine, Bring the Lobster Festival to your home - Order Fresh Lobster & Seafood from Legal Sea Foods Today
Aug. 1-8 — Los Gatos
Shakespeare Festival (3 plays), Oak Meadow Park,
Los Gatos. Corner of Blossom Hill Rd and University Avenue.
Enjoy two of Shakespeare's plays:
"As You Like It" and "The Tempest" — and
Bruce W. De Les Dernier's play "Beauty and the Beast." Tickets:
Adults $20, Seniors 50+ $14, Youths 17 and under $14. 800-838-3006
More
Info on Los Gatos Shakespeare Festival
Aug 1, 8 & 15 — FREE
Summer Concert Series in Foster City — "Friday
Nights",
Leo J. Ryan Amphitheater, Foster City (overlooking Foster
City waterfront). Put on your "Dancing Shoes" and
enjoy live music on Friday nights at Leo J. Ryan Amphitheater
in Foster City. Fun family entertainment— Hits
of the 70s, 80s, 90s and Today, Latin, Rock & Soul,
Jazz, Steel Drum, The Beatles the Rolling Stones
Tribute Bands... and more!
Free
admission.
7-9pm.
650-286-3380
More Info & Photos
- Free Summer Concerts in Foster City
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Aug 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 — FREE
Music on the Square, New Courthouse
Square, Downtown Redwood City. Come and enjoy Free Friday Night
Concerts at Redwood City's New Courthouse Square featuring
Rock & Roll, Jazz, Blues, Folk, Salsa, Country and more!
6-8pm. This up-and-coming new area also features the Century
Theaters, outdoor dining, cafes, restaurants and bars.
More
Info on Music on the Square
in Redwood City
Aug 1-9 — Carmel Bach
(and Beyond) Festival, Carmel, CA. The Festival has
grown to a three-week event with more than 50 performances
by leading Baroque interpreters from Europe and the Americas.
Every summer, German conductor Bruno Weil leads an
international ensemble of music professionals in an exciting
22-day program of oratorios, concerti, orchestral and choral
masterworks, chamber music, recitals, and other musical delights.
Free lectures, family concerts, and other complimentary events.
Order tickets by phone: 831-624-2046 or online. Group Tickets
and Gift Certificates are also available.
More
Info on Carmel Bach and Beyond Festival
Aug. 1-12 — Cooking & BBQ
Classes in Sonoma Valley, Ramekins Sonoma Valley Culinary
School, Sonoma. Demo Classes,
Hand-on Classes, Chef's Tables, Winemaker Dinners, Culinary Tours, Private Cooking
Class Parties and Team-Building Events.
707-933-0450
More info on Ramekins
Cooking Classes
Aug. 1-17 — Lake Tahoe
Shakespeare Festival, Sand Harbor State Park, six miles
south of Incline Village on Nevada Hwy 28, Lake Tahoe. All
shows 7:30pm. Tickets: $22-72. Chair rentals $3. See web site
below for restrictions on bringing your own chairs and refreshments.
800-747-4697
More Info on Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
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for more info on Lake Tahoe Hotels, Activities and Fun Things
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Aug. 1-Sept.
28 — "Chihuly Exhibit" at the de Young Museum,
Golden Gate Park, S.F.
Don't miss Dale Chihuly's first major exhibition in San Francisco. He
is the most famous glass artist living today. His world-renowned glass art is
absolutely spectacular and the exhibit at the de Young Museum is magical — for
kids and adults alike!
866-912-6326
More Info on Chihuly
Exhibit at the de Young Museum
See Pictures of Chihuly's Glass Art
Aug 2 — Silver Oak Cellars
Release Day, Napa Valley. The winery is releasing its
highly praised 2004 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Tasting
fee: $20 per person includes a Silver Oak wine glass. Espresso
drinks, pastries, and an array of hors doeuvres will
be served. In Oakville Winemaker Daniel Baron will
be on hand to
sign bottles,
and artist Thomas Arvid will display a selection of his paintings. Gates
at the Oakville and Geyserville facilities open at 9am. Tasting areas close at
3:30pm. 800-273-8809
Oakville address: 915 Oakville Crossroad 707-944-8808
Geyserville address: 24625 Chianti Road 707-857-3562
More
Info on Silver Oak Cellars Release Day
Book a Weekend
in Napa Valley and enjoy the Silver Oak Cellars Release Day
Aug. 2-3 — The 14th
Annual San Francisco Aloha Festival, Parade Grounds,
Presidio, S.F. Two-day festival includes live entertainment,
featuring Pacific Islander music and Polynesian dance, Arts & Crafts,
island food and soft drinks. No alcohol. Parking $5.
10am-5pm. 415-281-0221
More Info on 10th
Annual San Francisco Aloha Festival
Aug. 3 — 6th Annual
Jerry Garcia Birthday Celebration — "Jerry Day",
The Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, 40 John F. Shelley Drive, SF.
Come and celebrate the life and music of Jerry Garcia (leader
of the Grateful Dead) in the Excelsior District, the
neighborhood where he grew up! Free admission. 12-6pm. Doors
open at 11am.
More Info
on Jerry Day in SF
Aug. 3 — San
Francisco Marathon, San Francisco. Come along and join
thousands of marathon and half-marathon runners in this popular "San
Francisco Marathon." The race course takes runners on
a scenic city tour, including running over the Golden Gate
Bridge. Races include the Marathon, Half-Marathons, 5k Run/Walk
and Progressive Marathon.
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Info on San Francisco Marathon, Half-Marathons, 5K Run/Walk & Progressive
Marathon
Aug. 3, 10, 17— Stern
Grove Midsummer Music Festival, Stern Grove (19th Ave
and Sloat Blvd), S.F. Free Sunday concerts featuring artists
from around the world performing in a beautiful outdoor amphitheater.
Concerts begin at 2 pm. 415-252-6252
More
Info on Stern Grove Midsummer Music Festival
Aug. 3, 10,
15, 24 — Mayor Newsom "Picks the Flicks" — Free
Movie Nights at The Cannery,
the Outdoor Courtyard, The Cannery, S.F. Bring your family
and friends
— watch FREE movies selected by Mayor Gavin Newsom as
his favorite SF/Bay Area films. Open seating begins at
7:30pm and Show time is at 8pm. Bring blankets and a jacket
in case the fog rolls in. Hot beverages and snacks are available
from the Cannery's eateries. Films include: 8/3 Maltese Falcon,
8/10 Dirty Harry, 8/15 Mrs. Doubtfire, 8/24 Pursuit
of Happyness.
Note: Movie night may be postponed due to bad weather. 415-771-3112
More Info on Free Movie Nights
at The Cannery
Aug. 5-9 — London's "Great
British Beer Festival" at Earls Court, London.
The Great British Beer Festival — also known
as the Biggest Pub in the World — is a drinker's
paradise. There will be more than 450 beers available at the
festival. In addition to golden ales, there will be fruit beers,
wheat beers, stouts, bitters, cider and lagers from around
the world. Fun activities include bar games, pub quizzes, street
theatre, live entertainment... and more!
Tues 5-10:30pm, Wed-Fri 12 noon-10:30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-7pm.
More Info
on Great British
Beer Festival
Aug.
6 & 13 — FREE
Concert Series at Stafford Park, Stafford
Park, corner of King Street and Hopkins Avenue, Redwood City.
Enjoy FREE live music in a beautiful park setting — Zydeco,
Celtic, Motown, R&B, Disco. Wednesday evenings 6-8pm
More
Info on Stafford Park Summer Concert Series
Aug. 7,
14, 21, 28 — Metro Music
in the Park, Plaza de Cesar Chavez, at Market (between San Fernando and
San
Carlos
streets),
downtown San Jose. Enjoy Alternative, R&B, Reggae, Rock and Jazz.
FREE Thursday Concerts. Food and beverages are available at the park.
5:30-9:15pm.
408-279-1775
More Info
on Music in the Park, San Jose
Aug. 8 — Beijing
Summer Olympics 2008 "Opening Ceremonies 8.8.08",
Beijing, China. Tune in to watch coverage
of the Opening Ceremonies from Beijing's National Stadium,
where athletes from over 200 nations will converge to ignite
the
Games of the XXIX Olympiad.
7:30pm-12 midnight on NBC.
Official Beijing Olympic web site
Fun Beijing Attractions
Fun Beijing City Tours
Aug. 8-10 — San
Jose Jazz Festival, San Jose.
Enjoy live entertainment — 80+ performances in and around
town — on 9 stages. The festival features New Orleans-style
Jazz entertainment — Blues, Latin, Salsa, Big Band and
more. Admission: $10 per day; $25 for all three days. Children
12 and under are free. 408-288-7557
More
Info on San Jose Jazz Festival
Aug. 8-17 — San
Mateo County Fair "Go for the Gold"
San Mateo County Expo Center, San Mateo. Fun Carnival, Live Entertainment, Guest
Chefs, Chili
Cook-Off, Arts & Crafts, Baby Animals, Special Exhibits, and fun for the
whole family.
650-574-3247
More Info on San
Mateo County Fair
Aug. 8, 16, 21 & 29— S.F.
49ers PreSeason Schedule
Mark your calendars for the S.F. 49ers PreSeason Schedule.
8/8 at Oakland, 8/16* Green Bay, 8/21 Chicago and 8/29*
San Diego.
* Home Game
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Info on 49ers PreSeason Schedule
Aug. 9-10, 16-17,
23-24 — Free
Shakespeare in the Park Festival, Central
Park, 5th Avenue & El Camino Real, San Mateo.
Saturday Shows at 7:30pm, Sunday Shows at 5pm.
More
Info on Shakespeare in the Park, San Mateo
August 2008 — Jay
Leno "Tonight Show" Tickets in Burbank (LA)
Check out funny man Jay Leno and his guest stars
with guaranteed seats to a taping of the Tonight Show - no waiting
in line! Proceeds from your ticket purchase will benefit charity
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Aug. 9-10 — Burlingame Art & Jazz
Festival, Historic Burlingame
Avenue (from El
Camino Real to California Drive), Burlingame. Arts & crafts, live entertainment
featuring Light Jazz, Dixieland, Swing and Latin, gourmet foods and beverages,
home and garden area, Children's Playland, and more! Free admission. 10am-6pm.
650-344-1735
More Info on Burlingame
Art & Jazz Festival
Aug. 9-10 — 35th Annual Nihonmachi Street
Fair, Japantown (Post Street between Laguna and Fillmore
Streets), S.F. Nihonmachi Street Fair features Asian inspired,
hand made Arts & Crafts, Lion dancers,
Taiko drummers, live entertainment, great food, and
fun children's games. 11am-6pm. Free
admission. 415-771-9861.
More
Info on Nihonmachi Street Fair
Aug. — Tour de Peninsula 2008 CANCELLED,
Redwood City. The S.F. Examiner's Tour de Peninsula,
a 33-mile bicycle tour or 17-mile shortcut has been cancelled
this year. As an alternative, you may want to check out the 3rd
Annual Tour for Woodside, taking place next month.
More Info on Tour de Peninsula
More Info on Tour de
Woodside
Aug.
9-10 — The Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair,
Civic Park Community Center, (Civic Drive @ Broadway), Walnut
Creek. Come and enjoy this magical mix of crystals, minerals,
beads, jewelry, and the healing arts. Admission $5 for Adults,
Children under 12 accompanied by an adult are free. Free
Parking. Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm.
More
Info on The Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair
Aug. 9-17 — Elvis
Week, Memphis, Tennessee. This year is the 31st Anniversary
of Elvis Week — come and celebrate
all things Elvis. The annual Elvis Week commemorates
the anniversary of the death of the Rock & Roll legend. 2007
marked the 30th Anniversary of Elvis Week. And Elvis Week 2004
marked the 50th anniversary of the release of the
King's first single, "That's All Right," which
started the Rock & Roll revolution. Fans from around the
world gather in Memphis for a week of concerts, parties and
other events commemorating Elvis and 50+ years of
Rock & Roll. 800-238-2000
More Info on Elvis
Week
Elvis
Week 2008 Events Calendar
Buy Tickets to visit Graceland
Celebrate Elvis Week - Buy Fun Elvis Posters, Photos, Signs, Life-Size Stand Ups and more
Aug. 10 — Annual
Alcatraz Reunion, Alcatraz, San Francisco Bay. Former
inmates, guards and families who lived on the island during
its heyday, come together to share their stories...with each
other and the public. Hear firsthand accounts of what life
was like on the "Rock.'' Special activities are held throughout
the day. The Annual Alcatraz Reunion usually takes place on
a Sunday, on the second weekend of August. Date is subject
to change, so be sure to call Alcatraz to confirm ahead of
time.
415-981-ROCK (415-981-7625)
or 415-438-8360
More Info on Annual Alcatraz Reunion
Aug. 14-17 — Ringling
Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus,
Oracle Arena, Oakland —
"The Greatest Show On Earth." Tickets: $15, $25, $40 VIP, $60
Front
Row, $95
Circus
Celebrity. Call 510-625-TIXS
(8497), 415-421-TIXS
(8497)
or 408-998-TIXS (8497) to reserve your seats.
More Info on Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus
Aug. 15-17 — Rolex
Monterey Historic Automobile Races "35th Anniversary",
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey. The Rolex Monterey Historic
Automobile Races are the largest event held during this
classic car weekend in Monterey. The event draws over
40,000 visitors from around the world every year. 800-327-7322
More
Info on Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Aug. 15-17 — American
Craft Show,
Herbst and Festival Pavilions, Fort Mason, S.F. The show features
over 250 artists, designer jewelry, furniture, clothing, home
decor, wine-tastings, lectures
and demos. Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Admission: $12 per
person, $18 for 2-day pass. Children 12 and under free. 800-836-3470
More Info on the America Craft
Show
Aug. 16— San
Rafael Food & Wine Festival, Falkirk Cultural Center
and on Mission Avenue, D to E Streets, San Rafael. Fun Arts & Crafts,
food and wine, live entertainment and more! Free admission.
11am-5pm.
More
Info on San Rafael Food & Wine Festival
Aug. 16 — Milpitas
Arts & Wine Festival, Milpitas
Blvd at Calaveras Blvd, just south of Milpitas City Hall, Milpitas.
Fun arts & crafts, live entertainment on two stages, food
and wine, children's play areas, interactive activities for
the whole family... and more!
More
Info on Milpitas Art & Wine Festival
Aug. 16-17 — The
Golden Gate Renaissance Faire "Shakespeare's Muse",
Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park (Fulton Street to Lincoln
Way), S.F. Merry
Old English Renaissance Faire features over 900 costumed entertainers,
including
knights on horseback (jousting troupe), magicians,
comedians, and jugglers — fun
for everyone! Enjoy an Elizabethan feast and ales. Live music,
theater and more! Admission: Adults $18, Seniors (65+), Military
and Teens (13-17)
$13, Children 6-12 $8, Children under 6
free. Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 415-354-1773
More Info on
Golden Gate Renaissance Faire
Aug. 16 — Healdsburg
Farmer's Market's Zucchini Festival,
North and Vine Streets, Healdsburg. The Zucchini Festival features
Zucchini Car Races and a Giant Zucchini Contest. 707-431-1956
More
Info on Healdburg Zucchini Festival
Aug. 16— Viva
Las Americas, Pier 39, S.F. Viva Las Americas celebrates
Hispanic Heritage Month at Pier 39. Festive event showcases
dance performances commemorating the artistry of Mexico, Central
and South America. Mariachis strumming their guitars serenade
visitors as they stroll throughout Pier 39. Fun for children — traditional
Latin American craft-making and face-painting. 12-5pm. 415-705-5500
More Info on
Viva Las Americas at Pier 39
Aug. 16-17 — Fiesta
de Artes 2007, Los Gatos Town
Center Grounds, Main Street, Los Gatos. Come and enjoy live
entertainment, gourmet food and wine, and over 150 arts and
crafts vendors. 10am-6pm.
More Info on Fiesta de Artes 2006
Aug. 16-17 — 18th
Annual Pescadero Arts & Fun Festival,
Pescadero. Arts & crafts, non-stop live entertainment,
down home country cooking — locally-grown organic vegetables
and herbs, kid's activities, and more. Free admission. No pets
allowed. 10-6pm.
More
Info on Pescadero Arts & Fun Festival
Aug. 16-17 — Lake
Tahoe's Brews, Jazz and Funk Fest,
The Village at Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe. Come and enjoy FREE
music and sample over 30 unique and well known brews from all
over
California.
Beer tickets will be on sale for $10 day of the event. Price
includes a commemorative mug with 2 beers of your choice. Additional
beer tickets are available. Event
also features Sky Jump Bungee Trampolines, 18 holes of Miniature
Golf, a Climbing
Wall and
Ropes course. Fun for kids too! 2-8pm.
866-818-6953
More Info on Lake Tahoe's Brews, Jazz and Funk Fest
Aug. 17 — "The
Hidden Arts of Afghanistan" Afghan Art Exhibit,
Pacific Art League, Palo Alto. Paintings, caligraphy, sculpture,
miniature, photography, jewelry, music, silk... Free Admission.
12-8pm.
More
Info on "The Hidden Arts of Afghanistan" Art Exhibit
Aug. — Fashion
Week in San Francisco will NOT be taking place this year (2008)
Aug. 20-24 — Ringling
Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus,
HP Pavilion, San Jose —
"The Greatest Show On Earth." Tickets: $15, $25, $40 VIP, $60
Front
Row, $95
Circus
Celebrity. Call 510-625-TIXS
(8497), 415-421-TIXS
(8497)
or 408-998-TIXS (8497) to reserve your seats.
More Info on Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus
Aug. 22-24 — Outside
Lands Music & Arts Festival, Golden Gate Park, S.F.
Enjoy live performances by a variety of bands — including
Radiohead and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers — during
this FUN three-day Music & Art
Fest in Golden Gate Park. Fri - Gates open at
3pm, Show is at 5pm; Sat-Sun
- Gates open at 11am, Show is at 1pm.
More Info on Outside Lands Music & Art Festival
Click here to see the line-up of Artists
Aug. 23-24— Palo
Alto Festival of the Arts, Palo
Alto. Arts & crafts, live entertainment, gourmet food and
wine. Fun, Fun, Fun! Meet friends early for coffee or breakfast
at University Coffee or Starbucks before the crowds arrive
and parking is easier. Free admission. 10am-6pm. University
Avenue, between High and Webster Streets. 650-324-3121.
More Info on Palo Alto Festival of the Arts
Aug. 23-24 — 14th
Annual Bodega Bay Seafood Art & Wine Festival,
Watts Ranch, 16855 Bodega Highway, Bodega. The festival moved
last year (2005) from the Sonoma coast to the charming and
historical village of Bodega. This fun festival showcases the
best of California’s wineries, breweries, artists, and
craftspeople. The event also features outstanding regional
musicians, a delicious selection of seafood, a kid's FunZone,
environmental exhibits and more! Admission: $12 Adults, $10
Seniors over 60, $8 Youth 12-16, Children under 12 free. 10am-6pm
Sat, 10am-5pm Sun. No dogs allowed. Free parking.
More
Info on Bodega
Bay Seafood Art & Wine Festival
Aug. 23—24
- Tiburon Art Festival
Live music, art, children's activities, galleries, boutiques,
shops, spectacular views and great restaurants. The Art Festival
takes place in Historic Ark Row, in Downtown Tiburon. Daily
Admission: $5, Children 12 and under free. Sat 11am,-7pm,
Sun 10am-6pm.
More Info on Tiburon Art Festival
Aug. 28 — "A
Taste of Paso Wines",
St. Claire Hotel, San Jose. 30 Paso Robles wineries, including
winemakers and proprietors, will visit Silicon Valley to pour
their premium Paso wines paired with appetizers prepared by
Il Fornaio Restaurant. Silent Auction to benefit the Make-A-Wish
Foundation®. Trade & Media Tasting: 1:30-4:30pm.
General Public Tasting: 5:30-8pm $75. Limited number of tasting
tickets available. $75. 831-334-0606.
More Info on A Taste of Paso Wines
Aug. 29-31 — Sonoma
Wine Country Weekend "Sonoma County Showcase of Wine & Food",
Sonoma, CA.
Internationally recognized as the "largest wine event in Sonoma County,'
Showcase is the only Sonoma County wine and food event that features wines from
all 14 wine growing regions.
Fun event features over 100 Sonoma County vineyards and wineries, "Best
of Sonoma" Chef’s Competition, Appellation Experience, Winery
Luncheons & Dinners, Winemaker Dinner & Barrel Auction Dinner, and more!
800-939-7666
More Info on Sonoma
Country Showcase of Wine & Food
Book a Hotel Room for the Sonoma Wine Event.
Aug. 30-31 — Free Shakespeare
in the Park Festival, Presidio's
Main Post, Parade Ground Lawn, (between Graham St and Keyes
Ave, near the Officer's Club & Visitor's Center), S.F. Saturday
Show at 7:30pm, Sunday Shows at 2:30pm.
More
Info on Shakespeare in the Park, San Mateo
Aug. 30-31 — Millbrae
Art & Wine Festival, Broadway Avenue (between Victoria
and Meadow Glen), Millbrae. Arts and crafts, food, premium
wines and microbrews. Live entertainment and special performances.
Kids' Stage & Playland. Dragon Dance & Taiko Drums.
Complimentary shuttle service from the Millbrae BART station
every 20 minutes. Free admission. 10am-5pm.
650-697-7324
More Info on Millbrae Arts & Wine Festival
Aug. 30-Sept. 1 — Kings
Mountain Art Fair, Woodside. This unique fair is surrounded
by a beautiful redwood forest at Kings Mountain Community Center
and Firehouse, 13889 Skyline Blvd. (Highway 35), above the
town of Woodside. Shop for jewelry, photography, and arts & crafts.
Supervised play area for children at Kiddie Hollow 10am-4pm.
Free admission. Parking is located along Skyline Blvd. A free
shuttle van runs one mile in each direction of the fair, with
shuttle stops marked by signs. Park to the right of the white
line if you don't want to get a ticket. No pets. Weather can
be unpredictable, so wear layers and sunscreen. 10am-5pm. 650-851-2710
More Info on Kings Mountain Art Fair
Aug. 30-31 — Scottish
Highland Gathering & Games, Alameda County Fairgrounds,
Pleasanton. Live entertainment on 7 Stages featuring traditional
Celtic Entertainers and Celtic Rock Bands. Western US Open
Highland Dancing Championships, Piping & Drumming Competition,
Sheep Dog Trials, Highland Cattle & Clydesdales, over 100
vendors, ethnic and traditional foods, soccer, and more!
More
Info on Scottish Highland Gathering & Games
Aug. 30-Sept. 1 — 56th
Annual Sausalito Art Festival, Sausalito.
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at the Sausalito Art Festival.
The festival features local, American and International artists
— see over 20,000 original works of art, including
paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, fine glass,
woodwork,
mixed media,
and photography. Fri 6pm Gala Premiere (advance
tickets only), Sat-Sun 9am-6pm, Mon 9am-5pm. Admission:
Adults $20, Seniors 62+ $10, Juniors 6-12 $5, Children under
6 free. Weekend Pass for 3 days $30.
415-331-3757
More Info on Sausalito Art Festival
Aug. 30-Sept. 1 — Art & Soul
Festival, downtown Oakland. Arts & Crafts, World
Dance and Music Festival (60 bands on 6 stages) — live
Rock, Blues, Latin, Jazz, Gospel. Oakland Food & Wine Expo,
exotic international foods, Global Artisan Marketplace, and
a Kids Fun Zone. Admission: Adults $10, Youth (13-18) $5, 12
and under free. 11am-6pm.
More
Info on Art & Soul Festival
Aug. 31-Sept. 1 — Livermore's
26th Annual Harvest Wine Celebration, Livermore Valley
wineries. Annual Harvest Wine Celebration showcases wineries
in the Livermore Valley and features newly released wines,
special barrel tastings, live entertainment, arts & crafts,
and more. Complimentary shuttle buses. 12 noon-5pm. 925-447-WINE
(9463)
More Info
on Livermore's Annual Harvest Wine Celebration
Aug-Oct — Yerba Buena
Gardens Festival, Esplanade of Yerba Buena Gardens,
760 Howard Street, S.F. Popular and Operatic Music Series,
Cultural Festivals, Dance Performances, International Music
Concerts, Art Exhibits and more. Free admission. 10:30am-5pm.
415-543-1718
More Info on Yerba Buena Gardens
Festival
Aug-Oct — The Golden
Gate Park Band Concerts,
Spreckels Temple of Music at the Music Concourse in Golden Gate
Park. Concerts feature everything from Classical, Marches
and Opera to Swing
and Broadway Shows. The Golden Gate Park Band performs at 1pm
every Sunday
(April-Oct)
in
Golden
Gate
Park's
Music
Concourse.
Concerts run approximately two hours. Free
admission.
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