Cherry Blossom Festival; Fair Food Drive-Thru: 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, April 24 to Sunday, April 25.

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.

ACROSS CALIFORNIA

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day: Participating locales throughout California

Race Through America Virtual Race Series: Virtual via Virtual Run Events

EAST BAY:

Comedian Cathy Ladman: Alameda Comedy Club, Alameda

Comedy with Liz Grant and Friends: Virtual via Village Theatre & Art Gallery

Drag Yourself to Brunch: Alameda Comedy Club, Alameda

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

Island Vibes Market: Ehrenberg Cellars, Livermore

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

QuaranPalooza Livestreaming Music Fest: Virtual via QuaranPalooza

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Benicia & Vallejo Demonstration Food Forest Garden Tour: Sites in Benicia and Vallejo

For the Love of Birds Online Art Auction: Virtual via Bird Rescue Center

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

Singles Wine Tasting Party: Pat Paulsen Vineyards, Livermore

Spring Native Plant Sale: Willis Linn Jepson Chapter of the California Native Plant Society, Benicia and Fairfield

The Legacy of Duke Ellington: "Black, Brown, and Beige": Virtual via Healdsburg Jazz

Touch Sculpture Again on International Sculpture Day: T Barny Gallery & Sculpture Gardens, Healdsburg

Virtual Trivia Night with Local Beer: Virtual via Huntington's Disease Society of America

Writers Forum: Judy Baker: Virtual via Writers Forum

THE PENINSULA:

Celebrate Earth Day: Recycle Your E-Waste: Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Craft: Downtown Redwood City Public Library, Redwood City

CID CARES: A Taste of Spring: Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities, San Mateo

Drawing with Pen & Ink: Virtual via Sanchez Art Center

Drive Clean-A-Thon: Virtual via Drive Clean Bay Area and the City of Palo Alto Utilities

Identifying Local Wildflowers: Virtual via Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, Palo Alto

Online: Maritime Day: San Mateo County History Museum, Redwood City

Paly Theatre Presents "The Theory of Relativity": Virtual via Palo Alto High School Performing Arts

Presenting and Promoting Artwork on Topia, A Virtual World: Virtual via Advocacy Through Art

RibFest: Leo J. Ryan Park, Foster City

"Site" and "The Youth, the Magical World" Exhibitions: Qualia Contemporary Art, Palo Alto

Virtual Escape Room Competition: Virtual via Gr8er Good Games

SAN FRANCISCO:

Bold Spirits: Celebrating Women Composers: Community Music Center, San Francisco

Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros Virtual Celebration: Virtual via San Francisco Public Library

Immersive Van Gogh: VN West, San Francisco

Liliana Porter: The Riddle / Charada: Hosfelt Gallery, San Francisco

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

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Beyond the Grave: Spoken Word Performances: Evergreen Cemetery, Santa Cruz

Class: Reiki Level I for Humans and Animals: Pregnant Mare Rescue, Watsonville

Ducky Derby: University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz,

Los Gatos Ballet's "Beyond": Virtual via Los Gatos Ballet

Out and About: Birding at Neary Lagoon: Neary Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, Santa Cruz

Puppylocks and the Three Bears: Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz County Springtime Fair Food Drive-Thru: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville

SOUTH BAY:

Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival: Virtual via Cupertino Toyokawa Sister Cities Committee

Mountain View's Inaugural Film Festival: Virtual via Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

Pianist Alexander Kobrin: Virtual via Steinway Society The Bay Area

"Shrek The Musical": Virtual via Westmont High School Performing Arts Department

Heading to Southern California? Then See:

• Outdoor Adventure Hunt; Vintage Car Cruise: SoCal Weekend

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