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September
2011
Sept. 1, 15, 29 — Free Waterfront Movies @ Jack London Square, Oakland. The movies begin at sundown, but the fun starts earlier with cooking demos, trivia contests and delicious treats form local vendors. Free admission. Sept. 2 — Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach, Beach Bandstand, Santa Cruz. Enjoy two free shows at 6:30pm and 8:30pm on the Beach Bandstand — you can't beat a concert on the beach! Sept. 2 — Concerts
in the Park, downtown Pleasanton. Public Eye performs Rock & Roll Hits at Free Concert at Lyons Wayside Park, (corner of First and
Neal Streets), Pleasanton. Sept. 2-4 — Sonoma
Wine Country Weekend "Sonoma County Showcase of Wine & Food" (Labor
Day Weekend), 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 Sept. 2-4 — Lake Tahoe/Northstar at Tahoe 3rd Annual Labor Day Arts & Crafts Festival,
The Village at Northstar (Fri-Sun) Sept. 2-5 — Capitola Begonia
Festival, Beach Party & Parade,
Main beach, Soquel Creek and other locations in Capitola. Nautical
Parade of paddleboats on Sunday at 1pm. Fun festivities include
a Movie on the Beach, Sand Sculpture Contest, Horseshoe Contest, Concert on the Beach at Esplanade Park, Fishing Derby, Rowboat Races, and a Nautical Parade. Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 — 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. 650-780-7250 Sept. 2-28 — S.F.
Giants LIVE at AT&T Park, San Francisco. Don't
miss your chance to see the San Francisco Giants LIVE at AT&T Park — one of the best stadiums in the nation.
It's worth it just to eat their GREAT Garlic Fries! Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30— Off The Grid @ Fort Mason Center, Buchanan Street and Marina Blvd (near Marina Green), S.F. Off The Grid features the largest market of Gourmet Street Food on the West Coast (30 Food Trucks and Tents). Live Music. Friday nights 5-10pm. Rain or shine. NOTE: Seasonal market shuts down a week before Thanksgiving and returns in March. Sept. 2, 9, 16,23, 30 — Friday
Nights at the de Young, de
Young Museum, Golden Gate Park, S.F. "Friday Nights
at the de Young" features a mix of live music,
poetry, films, dance, art-making demos, lectures, docent
tours and interactive kids activities. The entire museum
is open until 8:45pm. Runs mid-January thru' Thanksgiving. Sept. 3 — 2nd Annual Jazz Fest At The Park, AT&T Park, Lefty O'Doul Plaza, S.F. Jazz Fest At The Park celebrates African American Arts & Culture. The Jazz Fest happens prior to the SF Giants vs San Diego Padres game. The Plaza is located by the O'Doul entrance to AT&T Park, on Third Street, next to McCovey Cove and the Third Street Bridge. Jazz Fest 2-6pm. Game starts at 6:05pm (SF Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks). 415-972-2233. Sept. 3-4 — Millbrae
Art & Wine Festival (Labor Day Weekend), 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. Classic Car Show... and more! Complimentary
shuttle service from the Millbrae BART station every 20 minutes.
Free admission. 10am-5pm.
650-697-7324 Sept. 3-4 — 146th
Annual Scottish Highland Gathering & Games (Labor Day Weekend),
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! 10am-5pm. Gates open at 8am. Sept. 3-4 — International Cannabis & Hemp Expo, downtown Oakland. Pot Festival is a forum for awareness, education and advancement of the hemp industry and medical cannabis community. Sept. 3-5 — Sausalito
Art Festival (Labor Day Weekend), 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 6:15pm Gala Preview Party (advance tickets only)
Sat-Sun 10am-6pm, Mon 10am-5pm. Admission: Adults $25, Seniors
62+ $15, Juniors 6-12 $5, Children under 6 free. Weekend Pass
for 3 days $40. 415-331-3757 Sept. 3-5 — Kings
Mountain Art Fair (Labor Day Weekend), 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 Sept. 3-5, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 — Free
Shakespeare in the Park Festival "Cymbeline" @ Presidio's Main Post,
Parade Ground Lawn, (between Graham St and Keyes Ave, near the
Officer's Club & Visitor's Center), S.F. Saturday Shows at
7:30pm, Monday (Labor Day) and Sunday Shows at 2:30pm. Sept. 3-Oct 16 — Golden
Gate Park Band Series,
Golden Gate Park, S.F. Come and enjoy outdoor concerts every Sunday
thru' October 16th. Classical, Marches, Opera, Broadway Shows,
Big Band, Folk, Swing... and more! It makes a FUN Family Day Outing!
415-831-5500 Sept. 4 — Oakland Pride, uptown Oakland (19th Street & Franklin Street). Admission $10 adults; $5 seniors/youth 12 and under. 11am-7pm. Sept. 4-5 — Livermore's
30th 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. 12-5pm. 925-447-WINE
(9463) Sept. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 — "Jewels
in the Square", Union Square, S.F. During
Spring, Summer and Fall (April thru' October), enjoy "Jewels
in the Square" — live music, dance, outdoor
movies and other entertainment at Union Square. Wed at
12:30-1:30pm and 6-8pm, Sun at 2-4pm. Free admission. Sept. 5 — Labor Day — Happy Labor Day weekend! Sept. 6, 13 & 20 — "Dancing on the Square", Courthouse Square, Redwood City. Put on your dancing shoes and have FUN at these Free Dance Series every Tuesday night — featuring the Tango, Swing, Cha-Cha, Salsa, Waltz, Country Western, Hula... and more! Free mini lessons, 30-minute demo and open social dancing for all ages and levels. Some dance nights will feature live bands (check schedule for band names). 6-8pm Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28 — SFJAZZ SummerFest "Free Summer Concerts", Levi Plaza, S.F. Enjoy a FUN day out with your family and friends — enjoy
everything from Swing to Jazz. Free concerts take place at Levi Plaza (between Battery & Bay Sts, off Embarcadero), S.F. Wednesday concerts 12 noon-1:30pm. Sept. 7-9 — San Francisco Symphony "Centennial Season Opening Week", Davies Symphony Hall, S.F. Join Lang Lang (pianist), Itzhak Perlman (violinist) and MTT (Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas) and the SF Symphony for the Centennial Season Opening Night Gala on Sept 7th. Two after-parties follow the concert; enjoy complimentary cocktails, savories, live entertainment and dancing. Sept. 8 — FREE San Francisco Symphony "Birthday Bash" Concert in Civic Center Plaza, S.F. Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT), Pianist Lang Lang, and the San Francisco Symphony performs for the public at this Free 100th Birthday Party at Civic Center Plaza. Musical surprises, celebratory treats, Off The Grid food trucks and fun activities. Festivities start at 11:30am; concert at 12 noon. Sept. 8-11 — Ringling
Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus "Fully Charged", Oracle Arena, Oakland. See "Fully Charged" (all new circus entertainment) at "The Greatest Show On Earth" with your family and friends. Sept. 9 — San Francisco Opera Ball
2011 "An Evening in the Forbidden City", Opera Ball Pavilion, War Memorial Opera House, S.F.
The 2011-2012 Season begins with the annual Opening Night Gala,
Opera Ball 2011. Sept. 9-11 — 26th Annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival, The Village at Northstar, Lake Tahoe, CA. Events include Food & Wine Pairings, Parties, Chef Cook-Offs, Marketplace Wine & Beer Tasting, Culinary Competition and Grand Tasting, Auction, Kids Cooking Classes... and more. Tickets available online.
530-581-6900 Sept. 9-11 — The Great Reno Balloon Race,
Rancho San Rafael Park, Reno. Come and enjoy the Great Reno Balloon
Race — the
festival is the largest free hot-air balloon gathering in the
country, drawing more than 140,000 spectators. Sept. 9-11 — Virginia City
International Camel Races,
Virginia City, Nevada. Jockey Party, Media Races, Parade featuring
camels, floats, marchers, hot rods, llamas and equestrian teams,
Camel Races, Children's Fun Zone, Camel Hump Ball, Championship
Races... and more! Sept. 10 — 15th
Annual Kendall-Jackson Heirloom Tomato Festival, Kendall-Jackson
Wine Center, 5007 Fulton Road, Santa Rosa. The festival will
be held in the walnut grove behind the Château at the Kendall-Jackson
Wine Center that sits on 120 acres in the center of Sonoma County.
Taste more than 180 varieties of Heirloom Tomatoes in every size,
shape and color imaginable. Gourmet food, Garden Tours, live
entertainment, food and wine seminars, art festival and Kendall-Jackson
wines. 11am-4pm. Tickets: Pre-sale only $65 ($60 for Wine Club members).
Tickets are limited, and this event usually sells out. 800-769-3649 Sept. 10 — Napa River Wine, Crafts & Jazz Festival, Main Street & Veteran's Park in downtown
Napa, Napa Valley. Napa Wine & Crafts Faire features 200
Arts & Crafts vendors. Enjoy a variety of Napa Valley wines
and live entertainment. This event draws 25,000 people every
year — more than any other one-day event in Napa. Note: Fall is Harvest & Crush
time in Napa Valley, so if you're driving up for the day, be
sure to get an early start. 10am-6pm. Sept. 10-11 — Ardenwood Shakespeare Festival & Renaissance Faire, Ardenwood Farm, Fremont. The Shakespeare Festival & Renaissance Faire features over 900 costumed performers, live entertainers, arts & crafts, jousting, music, comedians, and more! Enjoy an Elizabethan feast and ales. Live music, theater and more! $17 Adults $13 Seniors, $8 Children 4-17, Under 4 Free. 10am-6pm Sept. 10-11 — Mountain
View Art & Wine Festival "Celebrating 40 Years", Castro Street, Mountain
View (between El Camino Real and Evelyn Avenue). Enjoy an array
of Fine Foods from around the world, Premium Wines, Margaritas,
Microbrews, plus Live Music — Bands playing Rhythm & Blues,
Swing, Rock ‘n Roll, Jazz, Soul, World-Beat and Celtic
Folk — Fun Arts & Crafts, Kids' Entertainment and Activities — Magicians, Jugglers, Comedy, Music, Amusements, Hands-on Art, Face-Painting...and
more. Free admission. 10am-6pm. 650-968-8378. Sept. 10-11 — 16th
Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival, Ghirardelli
Square, Beach and Larkin Streets, S.F. A chocolate lover's delight!
Tickets must be purchased to taste chocolate; $20 for 15 samples. The Chocolate Festival benefits Project Open Hand. 12-5pm.
415-775-5500. Sept. 10-11 — Thames Festival, London, U.K. Annual Thames Festival takes place between Westminster Bridge and Tower Bridge. Enjoy a weekend of free events along the River Thames — live music, dancing, boat parade, night carnival, fireworks... and more! Free admission. Sept. 10-11 — Annual Autumn Moon Festival & Parade,
Grant Avenue, between California and Pacific, S.F. Multicultural
entertainment, Traditional Lion and Dragon Dances, Acrobats, Chinese
costumes and activities for children. Main stage on Washington
Street and Grant Avenue. 11am-6pm. Opening Parade— Sat 11am
on Grant Ave, from California to Washington Street, leading to
Main stage at Washington & Wentworth. 415-982-6306 Sept. 10-18 — "A Taste of West Cork" Food Festival, Skibbereen, West Cork, Ireland. "A Taste of West Cork" Food Festival takes place every September in and around Skibbereen, West Cork, Ireland.
The week-long festival features food-tastings, demos, cookery competitions, celebrity chefs, talks, exhibits, markets, childrens' events, guided walks, boat tours, live music... and the famous Sunday Festival! Sept. 11 — World Trade Center Memorial "10-Year Anniversary of 9/11" Sept. 11 — Sunday Streets in San Francisco — Western Addition route, including north of Panhandle, Alamo Square and Fillmore, and Japantown neighborhoods, S.F. Enjoy a day outside... walking, jogging, biking and more with NO traffic! Subject to change Sept. 11 — "National
Grandparents Day" Sept. 11 — San
Francisco Chronicle "Special Opera in the Park" Sept. 11-Jan. 1 — San Francisco
49ers Season Schedule, Candlestick Park, So San Francisco.
The S.F. 49ers Season Schedule is confirmed — 9/11*(vs Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park at 1:15pm), 9/18*, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9*, 10/16, 10/30*, 11/6, 11/13*, 11/20*,
11/24, 12/4*, 12/11, 12/19*, 12/24 and 1/01. Sept. 14 —The First Annual Noe Valley Wine, Walk, Noe Valley, (24th Street, from Diamond to Chatanooga), S.F. Enjoy wine samplings, finger foods and special treats. $30 Tasting Wristband for those wishing to participate in the sampling program. 4-8pm. 800-310-6563 Sept. 14-18 — Northern
California Fall Boat Show, Jack
London Square. The largest power and sail boat
show on the West Coast. The marinas are filled with over 100
of the latest and best in yachts and powerboats, plus two huge
tents displaying dozens of manufacturers and maritime products.
Adults $10, under 15 free. Weekdays 12 noon-6pm, Weekends 10am-6pm. Sept. 15-25 — Annual Feast of San Gennaro, Little Italy, New York City. This is NYC's longest-running, biggest and most revered religious outdoor festival in the nation. 212-768-9320 Sept. 15-Dec. 18 — 29th Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival, S.F. Enjoy talented
local, national and international jazz artists — performances
throughout the city. Sept. 16 — Martinis on the Plaza, Plaza Ygnacio Fountain at City Hall, Martinez. Travel back in time to the elegance of the 1940s Rat Pack era. Enjoy specialty martinis and epicurean delights, vintage cars, live big band swing music by Bay Area acclaimed Swing Fever — and professional dance demos by Cheryl Burke Studios (of Dancing with the Stars fame). Silent Auction. $50 per person; $90 a couple. Attire: Vintage/Cocktail. 6:30-10pm. Free Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides from the Plaza.
925-228-2345 Sept. 16-18 — 54th Annual Monterey
Jazz Festival, Monterey Fairgrounds, Monterey. Enjoy three days of
fabulous Jazz entertainment at the Annual Monterey Jazz Festival — the
longest running Jazz Festival in the world. Over 500 artists will be performing
on 8 stages. Sept. 17 — Annual
Sausalito Floating Homes Tour, Sausalito, CA. Approximately 20 homes will be shown on the Tour. Event sells out quickly, so get your tickets early. Tickets: $35 for advance purchase, $40 at the door. 11am-4pm. 415-332-1803 Sept. 17 — The Lawn Party "Music, Food & Wine: A Benefit for Marin Meals on Wheels", Magnolia Terrace on Mission Avenue, San Rafael. Tickets $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Guests must be 21 or older. Sept. 17 —9th Annual "2011 Spice of Life Festival",
Shattuck Avenue (Virginia to Rose), Berkeley. Cooking Demos & Tastings
by popular neighborhood Chefs & Restaurants, paired up
with producers from local "all-organic" Farmers Market,
gourmet foods, and Wine & Beer Tasting. Live music on three
stages — Jazz, Bluegrass, Oldies, and World Music. Dance
performances, book-signings, and bodywork, acupressure and
yoga demonstrations. "Kidtopia” offers puppet shows,
pony rides, farm animals and kids crafts activities. 10am-6pm Sept. 17-18 — Orchids in the Park (formerly OrchidFest),
San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers), corner of 9th Ave & Lincoln
Way, S.F. Orchid Demo's, Lectures, Raffle.Take the opportunity to browse and purchase colorful and unique orchids. Put on by the San Francisco Orchid Society, this amazing show boasts rare orchid species and beautiful blooms. Proceeds benefit orchid conservation and the Conservatory of Flowers. Admission $4; Seniors $3; Children 16 and under are free. 10am-5pm.
415-665-6079 Sept. 17-18— Santa
Clara Art & Wine Festival, Central Park, Santa Clara.
Arts & crafts, international foods, fine wines and micro-brewed
beer, live entertainment on three stages, Kids Kingdom and more.
Free admission. 10am-5pm. Sept. 17-18 — San Francisco
International Dragon Boat Festival, Treasure Island, S.F.
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival
is the largest competitive dragon boat festival in the U.S. Come
and enjoy a weekend of world-class Dragon Boat Racing, spectacular
cultural performances, live dance and music performances, Dragon
Land, a children's activity tent, a variety of food, fun arts & crafts,
and more... Sept. 18 — Chocolate Decadence & Wine,
Wineries of Napa Valley, Napa Town Center. Enjoy a fun evening
of Wine, Stout Beer & Chocolate indulgence at Wineries of Napa Valley — pairing
fine wines with a variety of chocolate treats including truffles,
brownies, dipped fruit and more... Choose from an impressive
list of boutique Napa family wineries. 4-6pm. Admission: $10. Sept. 18 — 63rd
Annual Emmy Awards, Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles. Invite
your friends, family, or business associates over and host
a Fun
Emmy Awards Party. Sept. 18 — 31st Annual Comedy Celebration Day 2011, Sharon
Meadow, Golden Gate Park, S.F. Enjoy a free outdoor comedy "concert" featuring
40 of today's Top Performers and The Stand-Up Comedy Legend Award.
Bring a picnic lunch
and enjoy a day of laughter. Don’t forget your sunblock and a jacket...the
weather can be unpredictable. 12-5pm. Free admission. Sept. 18 — NEW Sunday Streets "Walking Streets" in Chinatown & North Beach, S.F. Enjoy a day outside... walking, jogging, biking and more with NO traffic! The Fun "Walking Streets" event includes a commemoraton of the 40th Anniversary of Ping Pong Diplomacy with the first citywide Ping Pong Tournament. Sept. 21 — 3rd
Annual "A Taste of Downtown San Rafael",
San Rafael, CA. The fun event features a Tasting
program from 4-8pm. FREE Outdoor Movie at 7:30pm
on A Street (bet Fourth Street and Fifth Avenue). Free admission. Tasting Wristband $25 (includes a wine glass and map of tasting locations). 800-310-6563 Sept. 23-25 — Pacific Pinball Exposition "The World's Largest Pinball Show" at Marin County Civic Center Exhibition Hall, San Rafael, CA. See a huge variety of Pinball and other games spanning the last 80 years from the museum's collection, as well as historic displays, unique artwork and science exhibits from other pinball collectors and enthusiasts. All machines will be set to free play so you can step back in time and play a game on a historic "woodrail" from the 1950's or try to beat the high score on one of the many newer games produced in the last decade. Fun for kids and adults alike! Fri-Sat 10am-12 midnight, Sun 10am-8pm. Sept. 23-25 — Eat
Real Festival,
Jack London Square, Oakland. Eat Real Festival celebrates delicious,
healthy and sustainable street food. Enjoy
all your favorite street foods, fresh summer fruits and veggies,
ice-cream vendors
and
40 California micro-brews. The event also features live music,
dance performances, chef demos, food competitions...
and more. Free admission.
Tickets
are
required for all beverages. Steer Butchery Contest on Saturday at 5pm. Pig Butchery Contest on Sunday at 3pm. Fri
1-9pm, Sat 10:30am-9pm, Sun 10:30am-5pm. Sept. 23-25 — San Francisco Erotic Art Exhibition, The Artists Alley Gallery, 863 Mission Street, S.F. The exhibition features nude, sensual, exotic, glamorous, bondage, fetish, and kinky paintings, sculpture, mixed media and photography from 35 erotic artists, sculptors and photographers. Friday opening and reception 4-9pm (must be 21); Saturday exhibition and reception 1-9pm (21+); Sunday exhibition 12-5pm (18+). Admission $10. 415-884-2579 Sept. 23-26 — San
Francisco Irish Film Festival, Roxie Cinema, 3117
16th Street (at Valencia), S.F. The Festival showcases
the very best in contemporary Irish films. Sept. 24 — "Redwood City Salsa Festival",
on the streets surrounding Courthouse Square, Redwood City. Browse and shop for fine arts and crafts, including paintings, jewelry, glass, ceramics and more. Enjoy dancing to the Redwood City Salsa Festival. 12 noon-8pm Sept. 24 —Healdsburg Arts Festival 2011, Healdsburg Center for the Arts, on the Plaza, Healdsburg, CA. The Healdsburg Art Festival features 75 Artists, Arts & Crafts, Kids' Art Zone, Food and Wine. Free admission. 10am-5pm. Sept. 24-25 — Russian
River Jazz & Blues Festival, Johnson's
Beach, Guerneville. Jazz on Saturday,
Blues on Sunday. Enjoy Jazz on the River, Arts & Crafts,
fine food, wine-tasting, and more. 707-869-1595 Sept-Oct 2 — "Dutch and Flemish Masterworks from the Rose-Marie and Eijk Otterloo Collection", Legion of Honor, S.F. See one of the finest collections of 17th-century Dutch Old Masters — the personal collection of Rose-Marie and Eijk Otterloo. San Francisco is the only West Coast venue to display this magnificent exhibit, featuring artists such as Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Hendrick Avercamp — the detail and lighting for each piece is amazing! Sept-Oct. 9 — "Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris" Sept. 24-25 — Treasure Island Flea Market, Avenue of the Palms, Treasure Island, S.F. Treasure Island Flea (the Bay Area's fourth large market) takes place on Saturday and Sunday (the last weekend of each month). Entrepreneurs showcase their products, including handmade bags, jewelry, art, sports collections, furniture, clothing... and more! Specialty foods and gourmet products. Admission $3 for adults; free for children 12 and younger. Pets are not permitted. ATMs on-site. Free parking. Transportation via 108-Treasure Island Muni. 9am-4pm. 415-898-0245 Sept. 24-25 — Semi-Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Fall Fair,
downtown Walnut Creek (along the sidewalks of Cypress, Locust and
North Main Streets, bet Mt. Diablo Blvd and Civic Drive.
The Free event will showcase one-of-a-kind works including
paintings, photography, jewelry, clothing accessories and much
more. Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Sept. 24-25 — Mill Valley Arts Festival, the foot of Mt. Tamalpais in historic Old Mill Park, Mill Valley. Arts & Crafts, food, wine, live entertainment, fun kids activities... and more! General admission $10, Students and Seniors $5, free for children under 12.
No dogs allowed. Sept. 24-25 — Pacific
Coast Fog Fest "25th Anniversary", along Palmetto Avenue, Pacifica. Pacifica
Parade, Fog Fest Marching Band Competition, over 190 arts & crafts
booths, three stages with live music, carnival, contests, sand
sculpture, food, Fog Cutter (specialty drink created for Fog
Fest), and fun activities. No dogs, scooters, bikes, skateboards
or rollerblades. Free admission. 650-355-8200 Sept. 24-25 — Fleet Week Coronado
Speed Festival "The Race at the Base", San Diego. "The Race at the Base" Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival takes place from 8am-5pm or until last race. Parking lot opens at 7:30am; Gates open at 8am. Sept. 24-25 — Polk Street Blues Festival, Polk Street, S.F. The Blues Festival takes place on Upper Polk Street (Pacific to Union Streets). Festival features two main stages, a merchant marketplace, arts & crafts, gourmet food booths, family area... and more! 10am-6pm. Free admission. 800-310-6563 Sept. 25 — Candlestick Park Antiques & Collectibles Fair, Candlestick Park. The Candlestick Park Antiques & Collectibles Fair is Northern California's newest and hottest show! The show will usually be the third Sunday (or due to the 49ers season schedule, the fourth Sunday of every month; check schedule in advance). Show features 500 booths selling antiques and collectibles. All merchandise is 20 years or older (no reproductions allowed). Food vendors and ATMs on site. No pets allowed (except service or guide dogs). Admission: $10 (6am-8am, ($5 (8am-3pm). Admission tickets are available only at the show. Sept. 25 — Folsom Street
Fair — "The World's Largest Leather Event",
Folsom Street (bet. 7th & 12th Streets), S.F. Dubbed as the "World's
Largest Leather Event," people come from far and wide to
participate in and see people in their most outrageous leather/rubber/fetish
attire. Dance, eat, drink and be merry! The fair takes place
on Sunday, South of Market on Folsom Street, between 7th and
12th Streets. 11am-6pm.
Sept. 29- Oct. 2 — New York City Wine & Food Festival,
Meatpacking District, New York City. The NYC Wine & Food Festival
is presented by Food & Wine and Travel & Leisure
Magazine.
It's
the only
festival
in NY to bring together both legendary culinary icons from
around the world and the nation's most beloved TV chefs— Bobby Flay,
Paula Deen, Emerill Lagasse, Masaharu Morimoto, Alton Brown, Michael Symon, Guy
Fieri... to name a few. Enjoy
educational Wine & Food Seminars and Tastings, Culinary
Demos... and more! Sept. DATE TBD — Annual Cable Car Bell-Ringing
Contest, Union Square, S.F. This fun
annual Cable Car Bell-Ringing Competition has become a San
Francisco tradition.
Cable car gripmen compete for prizes by ringing out tunes on
their cable car bells. The fun starts at 12 noon. Free admission.
Cable Car Bell-Ringing Contest is sponsored by Muni. Sept.-Oct. 8 — Mountain
Winery 2011 Summer Concert Series, Mountain Winery,
Saratoga. Plan a fun day out and enjoy one of Mountain Winery’s
Summer Concerts. Tickets on sale now. Sept. thru' Oct. 31 — "Tarantulas: Alive & Up Close" at San Francisco Zoo, S.F. "Tarantulas: Alive & Up Close" is a fun educational experience for adventurous kids and adults alike! It's a must-see, especially if you like spiders. 415-753-7080 Sept. 30-Oct. 2 — Oktoberfest
by the Bay, Pier 48 by AT&T Park,
S.F. Enjoy German music, beer, wine and food, traditional folk
dancing, and German arts and crafts. Live entertainment includes
four groups playing throughout the 4-day event. Thurs-Fri 5pm-12am, Sat (Day) 11am-5pm or (Night) 6pm-12am, Sun 11am-6pm. Sept. 30-Oct. 2 — Hardly
Strictly Bluegrass Music in the Park, Speedway Meadow,
Golden Gate Park, S.F. Come and enjoy "A Free Celebration
of Music in the Park"— 50 bands on 5 stages.
Free admission. Fri 2-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-7pm. Sept. 30-Oct. 2 —Sonoma
County Harvest Fair & World Championship Grape Stomp,
Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Premier Wine-Tasting (over 550
award-winning wines), Food-Tasting, Art Reception, Pumpkin-Carving,
Hay Rides, Haunted Room, Jazz Stage, Family Carnival, World Championship Grape
Stomp Competition, 10K & 3K Run, and many more fun events
and activities. Adults $8, Children $3 (6 and under free). Fri 12 noon-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-7pm. Sept. 30-Oct. 16 — The New York Film Festival 2011, venues in New York City. Tickets by phone (Mon-Sun 10am-9pm) 212-721-6500, online and at box office. Sept. TBD — Annual Tour For Woodside, Woodside, CA. Ride thru' the beautiful Northern California
hills and Santa Cruz mountains, near Woodside. Cycling Route
choices: 32 miles (Easy/Moderate), 55 miles (Moderate/Difficult)
or The Century Ride - 100 miles (Difficult). Sept.-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. Sept. DATE TBD — Bay Area UFO Expo Fun Pirate Festivals around
the U.S.
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