Makers Market; Pop-Up Art; Immersive Van Gogh: 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 1 to Sunday, May 2.

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:

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Music by David Molina: Elevation LVK, Livermore

Drag Yourself to Brunch: Alameda Comedy Club, Alameda

Estate Sale: James Street, Livermore

Fabulous Finds Yard Sale: Walnut Creek

Landeza's Island Grand Opening: Ehrenberg Cellars, Livermore

Mother's Day Market: Livermore Art Association Gallery, Livermore

Next Endeavor Band: Elevation LVK, Livermore

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

Plants, Pots, and Patio Decor Marketplace: Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, Walnut Creek

The Delta Wires: Roxx On Main, Martinez

West End Mercantile: Webster Street, Alameda

Wine and Live Music on the Patio with Billy Schaub: Rosa Fierro Cellars, Livermore

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

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

Bruce Burtch Photography: Virtual via Community Media Center of Marin

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

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

Pop-Up Art Show and Sale: Art Association Napa Valley, Napa

THE PENINSULA:

Art x Nature x Art: Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica

Cinco de Mayo at Kohl Mansion: Mercy High School, Burlingame

Drawing with Pen & Ink: Virtual via Sanchez Art Center

Rise Together Education's Fundraiser: Virtual via Rise Together Education

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

Virtual Escape Room Competition: Virtual via Gr8er Good Games

SAN FRANCISCO:

Clement Street Cleanup and Waste Audit: B Star, San Francisco

Comics Journaling: Cartooning My Self: Virtual via Cartoon Art Museum

Craft + Work Studio Spring Pop-Up: Virtual via SF Etsy Street Team

Immersive Van Gogh: VN West, San Francisco

San Francisco Magic Studio: Virtual via Comedy On The Square

Saturday Cartooning for Kids: Virtual via Cartoon Art Museum

Social and Economic Justice Film Festival: Virtual via Alliance for Social and Economic Justice

"The Awakening": Hosfelt Gallery, San Francisco

"The Small Matter": Hosfelt Gallery, San Francisco

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

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Makers Market: The Art of Nature: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz

SOUTH BAY:

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

Heading to Southern California? Then See:

• Garden Tour; Arts Fair; Estate Sale; Book Giveaway: SoCal Weekend

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