Musiquarium; Ostrich Farm; Mother's Day Events: 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 8 to Sunday, May 9.

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:

Chris Bradley Band: Elevation LVK, Livermore

Clayton Valley Garden Club Plant Sale: Endeavor Hall, Clayton

Drag Yourself to Brunch: Alameda Comedy Club, Alameda

Family Climate Conversation and Playdate: Bothwell Park & Playground, Livermore

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

Granada Native Gardens: Arroyo Mocho Bike Path, Livermore

Hear Together: A Free Daylong Outdoor Piano Festival: Crowden Music Center, Berkeley

Hope Walk: Virtual via Cancer Support Community

Las Positas College Inaugural Literary Arts Festival: Virtual via Las Positas College

Live Music Schedule: Elevation LVK, Livermore

Marvelous Moms: Mother's Day Walk: Sunol Visitor Center, Sunol

Merry-Go-Round and Steam Train Open: Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley

Mother's Day Event: Nella Terra Cellars, Sunol

Mother's Day Premier Brunch Cruise: Marina Boulevard, Berkeley

Mother's Day Special: Boomers, Livermore

Mother's Day Wine Tasting on the Patio: Rosa Fierro Cellars, Livermore

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

"Poetry In Motion": Virtual via California Symphony

Speaker and Monthly Meeting: Virtual via Citizens' Climate Education

Step Forward 5K Fun Run and Walk: Virtual via Next Step

West End Mercantile: Webster Street, Alameda

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

Clucktown Collective Market: The Happy Dahlia Flower Farm, Petaluma

Community Yard Sale: Club Pacifica Apartments, Benicia

Drive-Thru Fair Food: Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma

Explore Yoga's Mother/Daughter Retreat: Lavender Bee Farm, Petaluma

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

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

Mother's Day Brunch in The Ballroom: Silverado Resort and Spa, Napa

Mother's Day Brunch Inspired Tea: Ackerman Family Vineyards at the Ackerman Heritage House, Napa

Mother's Day Pizza Special: Silverado Resort and Spa, Napa

Mother's Day Special at The Grill: Silverado Resort and Spa, Napa

Mother's Day Wine and Bake Sale: Silverado Resort and Spa, Napa

Open Air Artisan Faire: Makers Market, Mill Valley

Petaluma Gap Mother's Day Marketplace: Pronzini Farms, Petaluma

Prelude Mother's Day Ackerman Afternoon Tea: Ackerman Family Vineyards at the Ackerman Heritage House, Napa

"The Barber of Seville": Marin Center, San Rafael

THE PENINSULA:

Abandoned Art Glass Sale and Mother's Day Sale: Half Moon Bay Art Glass, Half Moon Bay

Create a Flowering Nest for Mother's Day and Spring: Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, Palo Alto

May Second Sunday at Home: Weave Your Own Story: Virtual via Cantor Arts Center and Anderson Collection at Stanford University

"Working: A Musical": Virtual via Burlingame High School

SAN FRANCISCO:

Draw & Chill: Virtual via Cartoon Art Museum

Immersive Van Gogh: VN West, San Francisco

Inner Richmond Cleanup: George Peabody Elementary School, San Francisco

"Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill": Virtual via 42nd Street Moon

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

Managing Garden Pests for Roses and More: Virtual via San Francisco Rose Society

Moms Ride Free on SkyStar Wheel: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Mother's Day at the Ferry Building: Ferry Building, San Francisco

Mother's Day Premier Brunch Cruise: Pier 3, San Francisco

Musiquarium: The Selfie Market, San Francisco

San Francisco Magic Studio: Virtual via Comedy On The Square

"The Awakening": Hosfelt Gallery, San Francisco

"The Small Matter": Hosfelt Gallery, San Francisco

Thrive City Farmers' Market: Chase Center, San Francisco

Virtual Open Studios: Virtual via Mission Artists

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

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Boardwalk Marketplace Pop-Up: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz

Dark Star Orchestra: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton

Guided Tour of Capitola Branch Library: Capitola Branch Library, Capitola

Member Meet-Up: Wildflowers at Mima Meadow: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz

Mother's Day Run & Walk for Hopeful Family Futures: Virtual via Pajaro Valley Shelter Services, Watsonville

SOUTH BAY:

Gilroy Ostrich Farm Mother's Day Weekend Special: Gilroy Ostrich Farm, Gilroy

Live Music & Brunch: Clos LaChance Wines, San Martin

Heading to Southern California? Then See:

• Flower Fields; Garden Tour; Mother's Day Events: SoCal Weekend

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