SF Bay Weekend: Greek Fest; Pesto Festo; 'Menu For Maui' Brunch

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. 19 to Sunday, Aug. 20.

Among standout events: the weekend Greek Festival in Castro Valley; a Pesto Festo day in Sonoma; and a new "Menu For Maui" brunch & fire relief fundraiser at San Jose's Fountain Restaurant.

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

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EAST BAY:

Landing Free Showing "Shrek 2" - Alameda

'Fleetwood Macramé, Bohemian Summer Celebration' Art Market & Concert: Alameda

Insane Wayne, Comedy Club, Alameda

Pour Your HeART Out – Benefit for Youth Arts, Rhythmix Cultural Works, Alameda

Art & Wine, Refined Interiors, Berkeley

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

Sacred Icon Workshop, St-Mary Magdalen Church, Berkeley

Wave to Earth North America Tour, UC Berkeley

Mrs. Winchester, or, A Gun in the First Act, Ashby Stage, Berkeley

Annual Greek Festival: Castro Valley

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

CVHS Class of 2013 Almuni Reunion, Castro Valley

Stanford Medicine Partners Blood Drive, Castro Valley

Ladies English Tea, Bethel Baptist Church, Concord

Friends of Jazz Dixieland Music, Danville

Sunrise Senior Books & Bagels Club, Danville

Kitten Adoption Event, Cat Garden Rescue, El Sobrante

St. James Church Festival, Fremont

India Independent Day Comedy Bash with Kabir Singh (AGT), Fremont

Yard Sale & Clothing Drive, Valley Bible Church, Hercules

Live Music with The Red Doors, Circus Pub, Kensington

Free Document Shredding, Livermore

Elks & Emblem Clubs Bunco Party, Livermore

Sunset Concert featuring Crawdad Republic, McGrail Vineyards, Livermore

Live at Longevity: F. Didier Bouvet on Guitar, Livermore

Encore Players: 'Pets (And Their Humans)': Bothwell Arts Center, Livermore

Jeff Tamelier & Eamonn Flynn, Roxx on Main, Martinez

'Art In The Park' Live Music, Food Trucks & More: Martinez

Cirque du Soleil 'Corteo': Oakland

Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours: Oakland

Comedy Oakland LIVE, Washington Inn, Oakland

Nuthouse Stand-Up Comedy, Golden Squirrel, Oakland

Lamorinda Idol Finals, Orinda

Native Elements - Summer Concert at the Lake, Pleasant Hill

Hang Your Quilts Day, Pleasanton

Summer Block Party: City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon

Tagalog-English Bilingual Storytime, Library, Union City

Summer Picnic and Games, Unity of Walnut Creek

A Family Fun Event! Robin Hood!, Lesher Center, Walnut Creek

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NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Mustangs of the West Summer Concert, Corte Madera

Circus Vargus 'Bonjour, Paris!': Corte Madera

Accordion Festival & Zydeco Dance Party: Downtown Cotati

"Protect Girls' Rights to Fair and Safe Sports" Forum, Davis

Live Music by Tarweed, Davis Family Vineyards, Healdsburg

'Kelly Brush Ride' Bay Area Fundraiser: Mill Valley

Free Shred-a-Thon, Redwood Credit Union, Napa

Ackerman Heritage House Afternoon Tea Ceremony, Napa

'Telegraph Quartet' Music In The Vineyards: Napa Valley

Petaluma Readers Theatre 'Our Town': Polly Klaas Community Theater, Petaluma

Yard Sale, Point Reyes Station

Valley Summer Music Series: Wreckless Strangers, Giaco’s Valley Roadhouse & Jam Joint, San Geronimo

Downtown EATS Passport: San Rafael

Summer Nights' Concert Under the Stars, JCC, San Rafael

'Pesto Festo': Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, Sonoma

Yolo County Fair: Woodland

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PENINSULA:

Arts & Fun Festival: I.D.E.S. Grounds, Pescadero

Free Shakespeare In The Park 'Cymbeline': Redwood City

Neighborhood Flea Market, Redwood City

Annual Summer Luau Celebration & Open House, Redwood City

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

Back-To-School Party: Grace Covenant Church, South San Francisco

'Summer Stage' Concert: Filoli Estate, Woodside

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

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SAN FRANCISCO:

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

Lamplighters Music Theatre 'Il Ducato/The New Mikado': Yerba Buena Center, San Francisco

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

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

SF Mime Troupe's Free & Outdoors 'Breakdown: A New Musical': 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

Art, Wine & Beer Festival: Skypark, Scotts Valley

Annual Wine, Beer & Art Walk: Downtown Watsonville

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SOUTH BAY:

Celebrate Two Years of Natural Wellness, Cloud City Supply, Campbell

626 Night Market Mini: Great Mall, Milpitas

Touch-A-Truck Event With LEGOLAND Discovery Center: Great Mall, Milpitas

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

Free STEM Event for Girls in Grades 5-10, Santa Clara

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

Silicon Valley Shakespeare 'King Lear': Sanborn County Park, Saratoga

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HITTING THE ROAD?

• San Diego Weekend: Uncorked Wine Fest; TwainFest; Model Railroad 'Thomas' Day
• Orange County Weekend: Free Train Rides; PlumFest; Festival Of Arts Fashion Show
• Inland Empire Weekend: Taco Fest; Flick N Float; Pints In Pines; Honey 5K
• LA Weekend: Elephant Parade; Boat Cinema; 'Shakes' In Parks; Air Show

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