Animals On Broadway; Film Fest; Restaurant Week: 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, May 22 to Sunday, May 23.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities were updated since posted on Patch. Please be mindful of face covering and social distancing guidelines. See the latest guidance from the CDC here.

EAST BAY:

Adrian West Band: Doyle Hollis Park, Emeryville

All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish & Beer Feast: Shadow Puppet Brewing Company, Livermore

ARF Animals on Broadway: Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

ArtScapes in the Garden: Ruth Bancroft Garden, Walnut Creek

Bon Jovi Encore Drive-In Night: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch: Elevation LVK, Livermore

Building Safety Through Community: Music and Art Festival: Virtual via Family Justice Center

"Celebrate Women!" Multimedia Exhibition: Virtual via Hayward Arts Council

Drag Yourself to Brunch: Alameda Comedy Club, Alameda

Flavors of Alameda: Participating restaurants, Alameda

Garage Sale: Northway Road, Pleasanton

"Gather 'Round": LeFevre Theatre, Moraga

Hang Your Quilts Day: Pleasanton

Honky Tonk Heroes: Elevation LVK, Livermore

Island Vibes Night Market: Ehrenberg Cellars Parking Lot, Livermore

Memorial Day Sneak Peek Event: San Francisco Premium Outlets, Livermore

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

Phil Ackerly's Magic & Comedy Night Final Edition: Virtual via Phil Ackerly

"Poetry In Motion": Virtual via California Symphony

"The Training Mission": Virtual via Las Positas College Performing Arts

Toucan Jam: Rosa Fierro Cellars, Livermore

West Dublin Neighborhood Yard Sale: Davona Drive, Dublin

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

A Light At The End Of the Tunnel: A COVID-19 Wrap Up Workshop: Virtual via Marin Country Free Library

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

Best of The West: Festival Overview: Virtual via Healdsburg Jazz Festival

Cameo Cinema Drive-In: Charles Krug Winery, St. Helena

"Harmony": Virtual via Benicia Ballet

"New Beginnings" with Christine Robinson: Virtual via Toastmasters

Outdoor Concerts: Charles Krug Winery, St. Helena

Ride of Silence: Piper Park, Larkspur

Together for Telemedicine: Virtual via Global OffSite Care

THE PENINSULA:

"1001 Arabian Nights": Virtual via Priory Theater

"Choosing Harmony": Virtual via iSing Silicon Valley

Contemporary Art and Jewelry Show: Jordan Avenue, Los Altos

Introduction to Nature Journaling: Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica

Live Music: Beach Hut Deli, San Mateo

Peninsula Restaurant Week: Participating restaurants in Los Altos, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Carlos and Stanford

SAN FRANCISCO:

Brainstorm Session: How Can We Catalyze Moral Courage at Scale?: Virtual via Films For Action

Cartooning Basics: Intro to Digital Animation: Virtual via Cartoon Art Museum

Gold and Black Unity Rally: Embarcadero Plaza, San Francisco

Hayes Valley Neighborhood Cleanup: Patricia's Green in Hayes Valley, San Francisco

Immersive Van Gogh: VN West, San Francisco

Ingleside Neighborhood Cleanup: Unity Plaza, San Francisco

Inner Richmond Cleanup: Frank McCoppin Elementary, San Francisco

Kelli Barret & Jarrod Spector: Funny How It Happens: Feinstein's at the Nikko, San Francisco

Kitty Sweet Tooth: A Conversation with Abby Denson and Utomaru: Virtual via Cartoon Art Museum

Legacy Film Festival on Aging: Virtual via Legacy Film Festival on Aging

New Perspectives: Virtual via University High School and the San Francisco Decorator Showcase

"Occupant": Three Embarcadero Center, San Francisco

San Francisco Magic Studio: Virtual via Comedy On The Square

Seasonal Kids Cartooning: Animation & Animals: Virtual via Cartoon Art Museum

"Sightlines": Minnesota Street Project, San Francisco

"The Awakening": Hosfelt Gallery, San Francisco

"The Small Matter": Hosfelt Gallery, San Francisco

The Well Known Strangers: Amado's, San Francisco

Watercolors: Paintings From Our Workshops: HVAW Gallery, San Francisco

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Art & Craft Sale: Morrissey Boulevard, Santa Cruz

Bicycle Film Festival: Virtual via Bike Santa Cruz County and Community Bike Collective

Out and About: Nature Journaling at the Museum: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz

West Cliff Food Truck Summer Series: Lighthouse Field Parking Lot, Santa Cruz

West Cliff Outdoor Market: Lighthouse Field Parking Lot, Santa Cruz

SOUTH BAY:

Gilroy Gardens Reopening Day: Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, Gilroy

Pianist Albert Cano Smit: Virtual via via Steinway Society

Heading to Southern California? Then See:

• Butterfly Pavilion; BBQ, Boots & Brew: SoCal Weekend

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