Migration Festival​; Chinese New Year Celebration: 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, Feb. 13 to Sunday, Feb. 14.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities have been updated since posted on Patch. Please be mindful of social distancing guidelines while you do your part to slow the spread of the coronavirus. See the latest guidance from the CDC here.

EAST BAY:

Big Gardens in Small Spaces: The Adventures of Container Gardening: Virtual

Drag Yourself to Brunch on Valentine's Day: Alameda Comedy Club, Alameda

Drive-Thru Food Pantry: 3Crosses Church, Castro Valley

Free Food Box Drive-Thru: Harbor Light Church, Fremont

Interfaith Blood Drive: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Danville

J-Sei Crab Feed: To-Go at J-Sei, Emeryville

"Leave No One Behind" Homeless Outreach Project: Antioch

Live Music on the Patio: Elevation LVK, Livermore

Livermore Valley Opera's Valentine Concert: Virtual

Out Front at The UC Theatre: The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, Berkeley

"Songs for Lovers": Jazzy Saxophone Concert with Sonya Jason: Virtual

Stage 1 Theatre Presents "Stay@Home Valentine's Day Duets": Virtual

Valentine Chocolate Tasting on Zoom with Cocoa Case: Virtual

Valentine's Comedy Jam Under The Stars with Kabir Singh: Spin A Yarn Steakhouse, Fremont

West End Mercantile: Outdoor Handmade Market: Webster Street, Alameda

Wines, Vines, and Valentines S&M Release: Cuda Ridge Wines, Livermore

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

"From Single To Separated": A V-Day Comedy Show: Virtual

Novato Theater Company Presents "Celebrate Love!": Virtual

Valentine's Day Virtual Wine Tasting and Cooking Class: Virtual

Valentine's Pop-Up with Local Artists: Fairfax

Valentine's Virtual Brunch with the Winemaker: Virtual

Valentine's Wine & Bake Sale at The Market: Silverado Resort, Napa

Virtual Class: Wet Felted Pots: Virtual

THE PENINSULA:

Community Reading & Discussion Group: Gentrification: Virtual

New Exhibitions: By appointment at Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica

SAN FRANCISCO:

Exhibition: "Diasporic Futurism Part II: The Future Futures": By appointment at Root Division, San Francisco, and virtual

Fermilab Virtual Family Open House: Virtual

Pinot and Poetry with Peter Coyote: Virtual

Redmint's Socially Distanced Chinese New Year Celebration: Redmint's Urban Wellness Sanctuary, San Francisco

"Swipe Right": Quarantine Valentine Edition: Virtual

Valentine's Speed Dating Event & Mixer: Virtual

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Chinese New Year Discussion: Virtual

Migration Festival: Virtual

#ScottsValleyLove: Various shopping centers in Scotts Valley

SOUTH BAY:

DeAnza Lions' Fundraiser In Lieu Of Crab Feed: Virtual

Heading to Southern California? Then See:

• Hello Kitty Truck; Valentine's Sunset Safari: SoCal Weekend

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