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DiNO Light; Film Festival; Restaurant Week: NorCal Weekend

Looking for things to do virtually and in person this weekend in Northern California? Patch has you covered.

See what's slated this weekend from Saturday, April 17 to Sunday, April 18.
See what's slated this weekend from Saturday, April 17 to Sunday, April 18. (Photo courtesy Luther Burbank Center for the Arts)

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, April 17 to Sunday, April 18.

Find out what's happening in San Ramonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities have been updated since posted on Patch. Please be mindful of social distancing guidelines while you do your part to slow the spread of the coronavirus. See the latest guidance from the CDC here.


EAST BAY:

Find out what's happening in San Ramonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

A Celebration of Musicians Around the Bay: Virtual via Berkeley Chamber Performances and the Bay Area Music Consortium

Author Ron Nyren: Berkeley Historical Society, Berkeley

Brunch with Live Music on the Patio: Elevation LVK, Livermore

Contra Costa County Addressing Racial Disparities: Virtual via SURJ Contra Costa

Dirty Cello Outdoors at The Back Room: The Back Room Music, Berkeley

Dublin Blue Devils Basketball Tryouts: Windemere Ranch Middle School, San Ramon

East Bay International Jewish Film Festival: Virtual via East Bay International Jewish Film Festival

Family Cycling Workshop: Del Valle Continuation High School, Livermore

Find a Truck Scavenger Hunt: Various locations in Concord, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda and Moraga

Grand Opening of the Main Showroom: Alameda Comedy Club, Alameda

Live Music on the Patio: Elevation LVK, Livermore

Live Music on the Patio with Toucan Jam: Rosa Fierro Cellars, Livermore

Orinda Garden Club Plant Sale: Orinda Library Plaza, Orinda

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

Sundays at Four: Telegraph Quartet: Virtual via Crowden Music Center

West End Mercantile: Webster Street, Alameda

Workshop: Writers to Learn How to Create Fans: Virtual via Tri-Valley Branch of the California Writers Club


NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Afternoon Tea at the Ackerman Heritage House: Ackerman Family Vineyards at the Ackerman Heritage House, Napa

Animal Communication: Are Animals So Different from Humans?: Academy of Intuition Medicine, Sausalito, or Virtual

Art Scavenger Hunt: Little Art Shop, Benicia

DiNO Light: Virtual via Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

For the Love of Birds Online Art Auction: Virtual via Bird Rescue Center

NHS Baseball Drive-Thru Crab Feed: Novato High School parking lot, Novato

Open Air Market: First Street Napa Mall, Napa

Racial Justice Book Discussion: "The Book of Unknown Americans": Virtual via SURJ Marin

Slackin' Saturdays: Wickersham Park, Petaluma


THE PENINSULA:

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Craft: Downtown Redwood City Public Library, Redwood City

Compost Workshop & Compost Giveaway: Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, Palo Alto

Drawing with Pen & Ink: Virtual via Sanchez Art Center

Paly Theatre Presents "The Theory of Relativity": Virtual via Palo Alto High School Performing Arts

"Site" and "The Youth, the Magical World" Exhibitions: Qualia Contemporary Art, Palo Alto

Talking 'Bout the Birds and the Bees: Virtual via Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden


SAN FRANCISCO:

At Home Craft & Gift Show: Virtual via Spring Vendor Village

Cartooning Basics: Drawing Hands & Feet: Virtual via Cartoon Art Museum

Comics Journaling: My Life: Virtual via Cartoon Art Museum

Family Laughs: A Hilarious Family-Friendly Virtual Comedy Show: Virtual via Bangou Productions LLC

Immersive Van Gogh: VN West, San Francisco

Presentation: Climate Change: Top 10 things you Should Know in San Francisco: Virtual via Friends of the San Francisco Public Library

Seasonal Kids Cartooning: Drawing Hands & Faces: Virtual via Cartoon Art Museum

SF Restaurant Week: Participating restaurants, San Francisco

Workshop with Gabor Mate: Virtual via CIIS Public Programs


SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Kirtan: An Evening of Devotional Music & Dance: Santa Cruz Yoga, Santa Cruz

Live From the Deck: Bee Fruitful Farms, Scotts Valley


SOUTH BAY:

Los Gatos Ballet's "Beyond": Virtual via Los Gatos Ballet

"Shrek The Musical": Virtual via Westmont High School Performing Arts Department


Heading to Southern California? Then See:


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