SF Bay Area Weekend: USS Hornet Paranormal Overnight; Chinatown Fest

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout the San Francisco Bay Area — 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 or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Aug. 26 to Sunday, Aug. 27.

Among standout events: USS Hornet's "Paracon" Grey Ghost Paranormal Conference & Overnight in Alameda; and the annual Chinatown StreetFest in Oakland.

Always double-check with organizers that events are proceeding as planned.

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EAST BAY:

Huge Multi-Family Yard Sale, Alameda

USS Hornet 'Paracon': Grey Ghost Paranormal Conference & Overnight: Alameda

'Faeries Of Moonlight' Free Musical Theater: John Hinkel Park Amphitheatre, Berkeley

SF Mime Troupe's Free 'Breakdown: A New Musical': Willard Park, Berkeley

'Bright Star The Musical': Center For Arts, Castro Valley

'Hike With Your Rep' Congressman Eric Swalwell: Lake Chabot, Castro Valley

'Dogs & Deputies' Event, Contests & More: Rowell Ranch, Castro Valley

Carquinez Model Railroad Society Open House: Crockett

Downtown Wine Stroll: Crockett

Free Yoga at the Park, Dublin

'Sondheim On Sondheim': Contra Costa Civic Theatre, El Cerrito

FREE Household Hazardous Waste & Mattress Collection Event, El Sobrante

Niles Annual Antique Faire & Flea Market: Fremont

Trash to Treasure: Environmental Project, Temple Beth Torah Synagogue, Fremont

'Music By The Tracks' Community Concert: BART Station, Hayward

Live Music with FAVES, Kensington Circus Pub, Kensington

High Tea at Hollie's, Lafayette

Holy McGrail Quarterly Wine Club Release Party, Livermore

Cuda Ridge Wines 15th Anniversary Party, Livermore

Billboard Top 10 Artist Katie Knipp Live, Las Positas Vineyards, Livermore

Live at Longevity: Angie Maserati & The Persona Band, Livermore

Big Brother & Holding Company, Almost Famous Wine, Livermore

Live Music with Toucan Jam, Rosa Fierro Cellars, Livermore

Roberta Donnay, Roxx on Main, Martinez

Multifamily Yard Sale near Downtown Martinez

JF Kapnek Fun Run & Carnival, Moraga

Ice Cream Social, Haven Christian Community Church, Newark

Chinatown Annual StreetFest: Oakland

Puppet Fair, Children's Fairyland, Oakland

USS Potomac 'Music On The Bay' Cruise & Concert: Oakland

Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours: Oakland

Comedy Oakland LIVE, Washington Inn, Oakland

Five Little Monkeys' End of Summer Warehouse Sale, Richmond

The Whimsy Market: An Enchanted Forest, Rodeo

The Golden Follies, Pleasanton

San Ramon FC 50-Year Youth Soccer Celebration & Carnival: Athan Downs Park, San Ramon

Vinous Reverie Anniversary Celebration & Wine Tasting: Walnut Creek

Heather Farm Community Multi-Family Garage Sale, Walnut Creek

Lamplighters Music Theatre 'Il Ducato/The New Mikado': Lesher Center, Walnut Creek

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NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Danny Click & Hell Yeahs Summer Concert, Corte Madera

Free 'Play On Words: Bawdy Comedy On Shakespeare’s Life & Times': Pavilion, Fairfax

Music in the Vineyards: The Spazmatics, Orsi Family Vineyards, Healdsburg

Omar Sosa Quarteto Americanos, The 222, Healdsburg

Ackerman Heritage House Open House, Napa

Unbottled Summer Concert Series, Napa Valley Center for Spiritual Living, Napa

Free, 'Moonstruck' Dance Band Concert 'Hot Amphitheater Nights': Novato

Simon & Garfunkel Tribute Show: Polly Klaas Theater, Petaluma

Circus Vargus 'Bonjour, Paris!': Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma

Free To Laugh Comedy Show @ The Roaring Donkey, Petaluma

Funky Latin Vibes and Pop with Malpica, Adobe Road Winery, Petaluma

Wine and Music Sundays, Pope Valley

'Hog August Bites' Rib & Chili Cook-Off: Rio Vista

Downtown EATS Passport: San Rafael

JCC Monthly Hike, San Rafael

Wednesday's Gift 11th Annual Night of Comedy & Wellness, San Rafael

Churros and Coils Class, Sonoma

Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts - Free Documentary Screening, Suisun City

'Summer Nights in Paradise' Dance Concert Empress Theatre, Vallejo

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PENINSULA:

Palo Alto School for Jewish Education Open House, Los Altos

Peninsula Volunteers Inc. 75th Community Celebration, Menlo Park

'Classical Splendor Unveiled' SF Bay Area Young Musicians Concert: Mountain View

Free Shakespeare In The Park 'Cymbeline': Redwood City

Fisher House Fundraiser Car & Motorcycle Show, Redwood City

Children's Theater Party In the Park, San Carlos

Tal Kedem Bridal Dress Collection Pop-Up: Nouvelle Vogue, San Mateo

'Ovid's Metamorphosis' Sculpture Exhibition: Filoli Estate, Woodside
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SAN FRANCISCO:

Yoga & Sound Bath 'Flow & Release Workshop': Movement Gym, San Francisco

Summer Corn Extravaganza Prix-Fixe Menu: Trestle Restaurant, San Francisco

'Sunday's A Drag' Brunch With Donna Sachet: Club Fugazi, San Francisco

'Tina – The Tina Turner Musical': Golden Gate Theatre, San Francisco

Cirque du Soleil 'Corteo': Chase Center, San Francisco

Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence® Charity Bingo: San Francisco

Souvla's Greek 'Dogpatch Dinner Series': San Francisco

All-You-Can-Eat Shakshuka Saturday: SF Proper Hotel, San Francisco

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

'Summer Of Pride' Dance Party & Fest: Santa Cruz

Shakespeare In Park 'Book Of Will': Audrey Stanley Grove, Santa Cruz

Shakespeare In Park 'Taming Of The Shrew': Audrey Stanley Grove, Santa Cruz

Free 'Music At Skypark' Concerts: Scotts Valley

Fun, Friendly Rabbit Adoption Show, Pet Pals, Soquel

U-Pick Strawberries: Live Earth Farm, Watsonville

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SOUTH BAY:

Sound Healing Meditation Sound Bath, San Jose

'Menu For Maui Brunch' Fire Relief Fundraiser: Fountain Restaurant, San Jose

Taste Of Valley Fair: Westfield Valley Fair, Santa Clara

Parade of Champions Dinner and Auction, Santa Clara

'Saratoga, My Home' Public Art Contest, Saratoga

Silicon Valley 'Shakespeare In Love': Sanborn County Park, Saratoga

Silicon Valley Shakespeare 'King Lear': Sanborn County Park, Saratoga
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ALSO SEE: Oktoberfest 2023: SF Bay Area Guide To The Best Of Bavarian Fests

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HITTING THE ROAD?

• Los Angeles Weekend: 4 Standout, Classic Car Shows; Hatch Chile Roast
• Inland Empire Weekend: Carnival Night; Park BBQ; Street Eats; Rodeo; Model Trains
• San Diego Weekend: Nighttime Zoo; Dukes & Boots Party; Rodeo; X-Fest
• Orange County Weekend: A Rescue Kitty's Party; 626 Night Market; Tortilla Class

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