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painting, bubble machines, hulahoops, coloring, diaper changing station, healthy snacks, live DJ and of course dancing!: 2-5pm 38. HUI ILIMA’S 50TH ANNUAL LUAU
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I.F.E.S. Hall, 432 Stierlin Rd., Mountain View (408) 712-4464
September 19: All-you-can-eat sit down Hawaiian dinner prepared by members of one of Northern California’s oldest Hawaiian clubs, along with traditional entertainment by Hula Halau O’Nalua,raffles and vendors selling Hawaiian gifts. Reservations recommended: 6-9pm
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WEDNESDAY 44. THE WIZARD OF OZ 70TH ANNIVERSARY Check your local movie theater www.ncm.com/Fathom/
September 23: In celebration of the 70th Anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, you’re invited to attend special screening of the restored film along with interviews from Munchkins and a behind the scenes look on how the film was made, including special effects and costumes.
39. GEM & JEWELRY SHOW Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Ave., Redwood City sgms.driftmine.com
St., San Jose www.sjsharks.com
catering, limousines, reception sites, fashion shows, and so much more: 11am-3pm
September 18: Even though it’s preseason, let’s all come out and welcome back our beloved Sharks: 7:30pm
9/15
33. 30TH ANNUAL HOLY FAMILY FESTIVAL Holy Family Church, 4848 Pearl Ave., San Jose (408) 265-4040 www.holyfamilysanjose.org
TUESDAY
September 18-20: Enjoy carnival rides, games, international food, beer, wine, silent auction, bingo, raffles, kids activities and live music from the Off the Record and Sage Band.
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose www.broadwaysanjose.com
September 15-20: Broadway San Jose makes its’ highly anticipated debut with this Tony award-winning Best Musical. The hilarious musical comedy’s surprise: flying cows!
34. BERKELEY JUGGLING AND UNICYCLE FESTIVAL & VARIETY SHOW Martin Luther King Jr School 1781 Rose St., Berkeley berkeleyjuggling.org/festival
29. THE PILLOW MAN San Jose Stage Theatre, 490 First St., San Jose (408) 283-7142
September 18-20: Join The Berkeley Juggling Cooperative for a free festival, where all levels are invited to take part in juggling, unicycle riding and other circus arts workshops.
September 15-October 18: A dark and twisted play performed by the San Jose Stage Company filled with murder, mystery and politicallyinspiring text.
35. MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL
9/17
Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2000 Fairgrounds Rd., Monterey www.montereyjazzfestival.org
30. PINK HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose www.hppsj.com
September 17: We think Pink described it best when she said “I’m comin’ up, so you better get this party started.” See you at the show!
9/19
31. THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT
SATURDAY
City Lights Theatre, 529 S. Second St., San Jose
September 17-October 18: An examination of the Bible’s most controversial and intriguing figure brings provocative humor, movement and depth to the stage.
9/18 FRIDAY
32. SHARKS vs. VANCOUVER (PRESEASON) Shark Tank, 525 W. Santa Clara
36. SANTA CLARA ART & WINE FESTIVAL Santa Clara Central Park, 900 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara (408) 615-3140 www.santaclaraartandwine.com
September 19-20: Festival features 175 booths from local artists, international foods, fine wines, microbrewed beer, live entertainment on three stages and the ever-popular Kids’ Kingdom. 37. BABY LOVES DISCO Avalon Nightclub, 777 Lawrence Expwy., Santa Clara www.babylovesdisco.com
September 19: It’s a disco party just for the little ones, featuring face
September 19-20: The Sequoi Gem & Mineral Society will be displaying and selling tons, and we do mean tons, of beautiful stones and jewelry, along with a rock auction, wire wrap demonstrations – the kids can even learn how to polish a stone!: 10am-5pm 40. HALF MOON BAY BREW FEST Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay (650) 726-5067
September 19: Mmmmmm, beeeerrrrr. No one loves beer more than the staff at The Wave Magazine. That’s why you’ll find ALL of us at this year’s Half Moon Bay Brew Fest, guzzling fine brews from more than 15 micro brewers!: Noon-4pm 41. CUPERTINO FALL FEST 2009 Cupertino Civic Center Library Field, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino (408) 517-9094 www. cupertinofallfest.com
September 19-20: Two full days of family fun with live entertainment, activities for the kids, food, food drive and lovely arts & crafts for sale: 10am-5pm
9/20
9/24
THURSDAY 45. THE 45TH ANNUAL BIG BOOK Festival Pavilion – Fort Mason, Laguna St. & Marina Blvd., San Francisco www.friendssfpl.org
September 24-27: Attention, book worms, you won’t want to miss this book sale extravaganza, featuring more than 50,000 books, DVDs, CDs, books on tape, cassette tapes and vinyl records: Proceeds raised benefit the San Francisco Public Library.
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9/25 FRIDAY
46. SAND MANDALA CREATION San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 2716880 www.sjmusart.org
September 25-27: Buddhist monks from the Tibetan Children’s Education Fund will construct a traditional Tibetan sand mandala in the atrium, beginning with a blessing ceremony and ending with the destruction of the painting and distribution of the colored sand. How can anyone pass up FREE sand!?
SUNDAY
42. SAN JOSE MARIACHI AND MEXICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL Venues throughout San Jose sanjosemariachifestival.com
September 20-27: A five-day celebration of music, food, exhibits, education and loads of mariachi music from Santana, Joan Baez, Linda Ronstadt, Aida Cuevas, Mariachi Cobre and many more. 43. 33RD ALMADEN VALLEY ART & WINE FESTIVAL Almaden Park, Almaden Expwy. & Coleman Rd., San Jose www.almadenwine.com
September 20: The festival features more than 100 artists and craftsmen, along with food booths, beer and wine from breweries and wineries, dance groups and great live entertainment.
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September 18-20: Two exciting days of spectacular jazz music from Wynton Marsalis, Chick Corea, Dave Brubeck, Regina Carter, George Duke and many more.
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SATURDAY 47. 40TH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL Palo Alto Friends Meetinghouse, 957 Colorado Avenue (between Louis and Greer), Palo Alto http://sites.google.com/site/ fclharvestfest/Home
September 26: Spend the whole day with the family enjoying live music, arts & crafts, homemade jams, pies, plant sale, rummage sale and much more. Proceeds from this event support work of the Friends Committee on Legislation in California: 9am-4pm 48. ANNUAL REDWOOD CITY SALSA FESTIVAL Downtown Redwood City, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City
September 26: You’re all invited to Redwood City’s annual salsa festiva,l featuring live music, activities for the kids, food and of course the SALSA!: Noon-8pm
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September 26: The garage sale of garage sales, as the citizens of Cupertino fill their garages and yards full of everything, and we mean everything, you want! Maps are available at the Cupertino Library, City Hall, the Cupertino Senior Center and the Quinlan Community Center: 9am-4pm
9/29 TUESDAY
50. 14TH ANNUAL GREAT GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto www.greatglasspumpkinpatch.com
September 29-30: Don’t feel like carving a pumpkin this year? No problem, stroll through isles upon isles of beautiful, one-of-a-kind hand made glass pumpkins, and yes, they are for sale. TW
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