SF Bay Weekend: Italian Circus; Holiday Ice Rinks; Veterans Day Events

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, Nov. 11 to Sunday, Nov. 12.

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

Beach Cleanup Quarter Event with AquaMeridian, Alameda

Veterans Day - FREE Living Ship Day, USS Hornet, Alameda

Parent’s / Kid’s Night Out, Hanabi Judo, Albany

Lucky Dog Theatre: Full Spectrum Improvisation, Berkeley

Berkeley Native Eisa Davis’ Coming-Of-Age Story 'Bulrusher': Rep’s Peet’s Theatre, Berkeley

Haunted Hike: Berkeley

"Lost & Found" Pop-Up Art Exhibit, Berkeley

Light Parade, Castro Valley

Veterans Day Ceremony: Todos Santos Plaza, Concord

Women's Day Luncheon & Expo, Crockett

"We Remember" Chromatica Concert for Veteran's Day, Danville

Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast, Open House & Lighting Of Mt. Diablo Beacon: Danville

'Tintypes - A Musical Celebration Of America': Contra Costa Civic Theatre, El Cerrito

Holiday Boutique, Fremont

Fall Harvest Seed Swap & Tree Potting Event, Hayward

Soroptimist of East Bay 18th Annual Holiday Boutique, Hayward

The Sunday Paper, Townhall Theatre, Lafayette

Party for the Planet Benefit Bash, Lafayette

Cross That River: The Musical, Bankhead Theater, Livermore

Live at Longevity: Cosmic Roots, Livermore

Crafty Ladies Annual Holiday Boutique, Livermore

Second Harvest Fundraiser at Los Caporales, Livermore

Singer Terrie Odabi, Almost Famous Wine Lounge, Livermore

Mary Poppins - The Broadway Musical, Livermore

Veterans Day Annual Event, Martinez

Diwali & Annakut Celebration, Newark

"Challenge Tonight" Improv Show, Oakland

Local Artisan Fair, Oakland

TransFam Autumn Potluck Party, Oakland

Markus Pawlik and Ariel Pawlik-Zwiebel: Violin & Piano Concert, Pleasanton

Artisan Market, San Leandro

Cat Adoption Fair, Bayfair PetSmart, San Leandro

Gardening With Nature - Free Talk, Demo Garden Tour & Seed Giveaway, San Leandro

Holiday Art Sale, Pottery, Glass, Jewelry & More, San Leandro

Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Skating Rink: City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon

Veterans Day Ceremony, Walnut Creek

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NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Veterans Day Ceremony, American Canyon

PTDT Fall Concert - Choices, Chance... and Choosing, Davis

'Midsummer Night’s Dream: Bottom’s Dream': Solano Community College Theatre Arts, Fairfield

A Tribute to Thomas Weso and His Food Memoirs, The 222, Healdsburg

Garden Club Fall Plant Sale, Healdsburg

Lark Theater Special Screening of Eco-Documentary "The Issue With Tissue," Larkspur

Mill Valley Philharmonic "Magic of Mahler"- Mill Valley

Arts and Crafts Show, Napa

29th Annual Angel Bazaar Fundraiser, Napa

Back pOrchEstra: American Roots at Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio

Garage Sale and Art Sale, Novato

8th Annual Holiday Bazaar & Traditional Greek Food, Novato

Veterans’ Day Parade & Park Celebration: Petaluma

Pi Jacobs at Adobe Road Winery, Petaluma

Art + Wine at the Watershed with Cynthia McIntosh, Petaluma

BLS Certification Class (AHA) - Blended Learning - CPR for Healthcare Providers, Rohnert Park

Latin Jazz - Kai Lyons Afro-Caribbean Quintet, St. Helena

Holiday Artists Open Studios, San Anselmo

Book Reading, Q&A, Book Signing with Author Eric C. Gray, San Rafael

The Return Citizens Theatre Troupe - Fireside Gathering, San Rafael

Comedian Shawn Pelofsky, Sonoma

Alternative Christmas Fair, Tiburon

Tennessee River – A Tribute to Alabama, Empress Theatre, Vallejo

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PENINSULA:

St. Paul's Donation Drive-Thru Drop-Off, Burlingame

Jazz & Vibrant Dining, Fattoria e Mare, Half Moon Bay

"Holidays at the Johnston House"- Half Moon Bay

Sunday Worship: David Green speaking on "Seeking Wisdom" - Los Altos

Family Nature Walks at Foothills Nature Preserve, Los Altos

Celebrating Shoreline, Mountain View

Yoga for Success, Mountain View

Wonderful Holiday Boutique - Pacifica

Arbor Day, Pacifica

“Ours To Tell” Film Viewing, Pacifica

Paly Theatre 'The Birds: A Modern Adaptation': Palo Alto

Palo Alto Players 'The Wizard Of Oz': Palo Alto

Veterans Day Ceremony, Redwood City

Annual Holiday Market, Redwood City

Zoppe Italian Family Circus: Downtown Redwood City

Bingo Fundraiser, San Carlos

Free Shred & eWaste, San Carlos

Stanford Blood Center Drive, San Carlos

Willy Wonka, San Mateo

Shrek the Musical, San Mateo

'San Mateo On Ice' Holiday, Outdoor Skating Rink: San Mateo

Stanford Philharmonia, California Festival: A Celebration of New Music, Stanford

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SAN FRANCISCO:

'Dear San Francisco': Club Fugazi SF, San Francisco

Second Sunday Basilica Organ Recital, San Francisco

Safeway Holiday Ice Rink: Union Square, San Francisco

SF Fall Restaurant Week: 200+ Participating Eateries, San Francisco

Free Veterans Day Exhibitions at the Presidio of San Francisco

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Deep Roots Dance Fest, Aptos

Little League Registration, Santa Cruz

Veterans Day Concert & Health Fair: Santa Cruz

Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group, Scotts Valley

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SOUTH BAY:

Westmont HS Performing Arts "Sherlock Holmes," Campbell

Fun, Friendly Rabbit Adoption, The Rabbit Haven, Los Gatos

San José Chamber Orchestra "MYSTICISM," San Jose

Singles' Day at Westfield Valley Fair, Santa Clara

Saratoga High School Fall Play "Almost, Maine"- Saratoga

A Career in Jewish Journalism - A Conversation with Alix Wall, Saratoga

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ALSO SEE: Where Vets & Military Eat Free On Veterans Day 2023 In SF Bay Area

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HITTING THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND?

• Inland Empire Weekend: Christmas Nights & 1 Million Lights; Veterans Day Events
• OC Weekend: Diwali Dining; Stevie Wonder Experience; Vets Day Events
• LA Weekend: 'Astra Lumina' Strolls; Veterans Day Events; Obama Musical
• San Diego Weekend: Old Globe 'Grinch'; Fleet Week; Veterans Day Events

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