Arts Festivals; Foodie Drive-Thru; Horse Show: 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 15 to Sunday, May 16.

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:

Author Jesse Byrd: Virtual via Tri-Valley Writers

BATCH: A Makers Market: Second Street, Livermore

Carlos Reyes: Roxx On Main, Martinez

Comedian Brandon Vestal: Alameda Comedy Club, Alameda

Drag Yourself to Brunch: Alameda Comedy Club, Alameda

Flavors of Alameda: Participating restaurants, Alameda

Forum on Anti-Asian Racism: Virtual via League of Women Voters of Fremont, Newark, and Union City

"Gather 'Round": LeFevre Theatre, Moraga

Growl, Meow & Wine Online Fundraiser: Virtual via via East Bay SPCA

Music on the Patio with Tim Cecchini: Rosa Fierro Cellars, Livermore

Oasis's Annual Celebration: Virtual via Oasis

Paint Night: Virtual via Mithil Prasad Youth Chapter

"Poetry In Motion": Virtual via California Symphony

Sashiko Workshop with Lisa Solomon: Virtual via Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek

Silicon Valley Horse Show: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton

Sumner Lovin' Memorial Bike Ride: San Ramon and Virtual

Sustainable Gardening 101: Virtual via CompostGal Consulting

West End Mercantile: Webster Street, Alameda

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

"Abrazos" Screening and Director Q&A: Virtual via B'nai Israel Jewish Center

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

"Brilliant Mind": Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley

Bruce Burtch Photography: Virtual via Community Media Center of Marin

Hybrid Fair & Foodie Drive-Thru: Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds & Event Center, Petaluma

LuLu's Home and Garden Pop-Up: Community Garden, Benicia

MarinMOCA Altered Book Exhibition and Fundraiser: Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, Novato

Matsuri! Japanese Arts Festival: Virtual via Sonoma County Matsuri Festival

Month of Movement Challenge: Virtual via Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition

"Old Vines and the Wines They Give Us" Seminar: Virtual via Napa Valley Wine Library Association

Open Air Artisan Faire: First Street Napa Mall, Napa

Sonia De Los Santos: Virtual via Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

THE PENINSULA:

Stanford Blood Center Blood Drive: San Mateo Marriott, San Mateo

"You Be the Scribe": Virtual via Chabad of North Peninsula

Yummy Yoga with Patricia Becker and Self Massage with Kerry Loeb: Virtual

SAN FRANCISCO:

AIDS Walk San Francisco: Virtual via AIDS Walk San Francisco

Immersive Van Gogh: VN West, San Francisco

Local Love: Spring Art Festival: Terra Gallery, San Francisco

Queer Comics Expo: Virtual via Cartoon Art Museum

San Francisco Magic Studio: Virtual via Comedy On The Square

"Sightlines": Minnesota Street Project, San Francisco

"The Awakening": Hosfelt Gallery, San Francisco

"The Small Matter": Hosfelt Gallery, San Francisco

Walk to Cure Arthritis: Virtual via The Arthritis Foundation

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

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Beyond the Grave: Ancestral Healing Ceremony: Evergreen Cemetery, Santa Cruz

Dirty Cello: Michael's on Main, Soquel

Goat Hill Fair: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville

Mountain Charlie Challenge: Virtual via Scotts Valley Education Foundation

Scrabble Tournament: Virtual via Santa Cruz County Law Library

Watsonville Mayor's Ride: Salsipuedes Creek Levee, Bridge and Blackburn streets, Watsonville

SOUTH BAY:

Shavuot Family Festival: Levy Family Campus, Los Gatos

Heading to Southern California? Then See:

• Film Festivals; Music Festival; Home Garden Show: SoCal Weekend

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