Do It
Sep 5-Fri, 6-Sat & 7-SunFri) MidLife Vices: Main St. Brewery, 850 Main St in Pleasanton – Fri 9p-mid. www.mainstbrewey.com
Sat) AjaVu (Steely Dan tribute): Alamo Plaza Shopping Center, Danville Blvd & Stone Valley Rd West, Alamo – Sat 4:15 to 7p. Click here for The Alamo Music &Wine Festival Details Sat) Cocktail Monkeys: Maggie McGarrys 1353 Grant Street San Francisco – Sat 10p-1:30a. Free!
Sat) MidLife Vices: Mojo Lounge, 3714 Peralta Blvd, Fremont – Sat 9:30p-1:30a. www.themojolounge.net
Sa/Su) The Cover Grrlz / The Megatones / MamaLuke (see the Mountain View Art & Wine Festival)
Fri) (FREE) Music on the Square: 2200 Broadway, Downtown Redwood City – Fri 6p-8p (thru Oct 3). Catch the KFOX Last Band Standing Winner, Evolution, the Journey tribute – it’s a free outdoor concert! www.redwoodcityevents.com
Fri) California State Yo-Yo Championships: Palace of Fine Arts, Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon St, San Francisco – Fri 10a-5p. And here your mom thought your Yo-Yo skills wouldn’t get you anywhere! (415) 563-7337 www.calstateyoyo.com
Fri) Brian Wilson: Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland – Fri 8p. www.paramounttheatre.com
Sat) 36th Annual Electric Car Rally: Palo Alto High School, El Camino Real & Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto – Sat 10a-4p. Get all your questions on electric vehicles answered, plus check out electric motorcycles, bicycles & scooters, plug-in hybrids & more. Food & drinks will be available. www.eaasv.org
Sat) The SJ Super Toy, Comic & Record Show: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd., San Jose – Sat 11a- 4p. Find vintage toys & collectibles to present day fun stuff. $5 admission, $2.50 for kids under 12. [$15 for Early Bird admission 9a-11a; $8 parking] http://www.timetunneltoys.com/toyshow.html
Sat) Armenian Festival: St. Andrew Armenian Church, 11370 S. Stelling Rd, Cupertino – Sat 11a-10p. Experience the Armenian culture in a day filled with traditional foods & folk music, live entertainment, games, a raffle & more. (408) 257-6743
Sat) Unconditional Love Pet Adoption Showcase http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA572.html -- Pet Food Express at New Town, Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos – Sat N-5p.
Sa/Su) Furry Friends Rescue Pet Adoption Showcases (no holidays; confirm location/time at www.furryfriendsrescue.org): -- Pet Club, Mtn. View on Rengstorff: Sat 1-4p (dogs & cats). [1010 N. Rengstorff Ave, 650/988-1316]-- Pet Food Express, Fremont, on Paseo Padre Pkwy in the Raley’s Center: Sat 1-4p (dogs). [39010 Paseo Padre Pkwy, 510/713-9999]-- Petco, Fremont, on Mowry, by Barnes & Noble: Sat 1-4p (dogs & cats) & Sun 1-4p (cats). [3780 Mowry Ave, 510/742-0573]
Oct11) Tail Waggin’ Walk & Appreciation Picnic: Fremont Central Park, Lake Elizabeth-Area A, Fremont – Sat (Oct 11) – 9a-3p. Collect pledges to help rescued dogs & cats then join the 3K Walk around beautiful Lake Elizabeth (it doesn’t matter if you do not have a dog walking with you). Following the walk, enjoy a picnic lunch, doggie games & contests, pet photos, a raffle & a silent auction and more. Free parking. [The many contests include Best Trick, Most Expressive Eyes, & Best Kisser; the event is GREEN this year]
Sa/Su) Mountain View Art & Wine Festival: Castro St (between El Camino Real & Evelyn), Mtn View – Sat & Sun 10a-6p. Exceptional arts & crafts, festive food, a Farmer’s Market with free product samples & demos (and a Green attitude!), live music by bands that include KFOX Last Band Stand’ers (Sat: 11a-12:30p - The Cover Grrlz / 3p-5:30p - The Megatones / Sun 1p-2:30p - MamaLuke), entertainment for the kids (including hands-on art booths, a 24’ climbing wall, Froghopper & Berry-Go-Round rides, a bounce house & Tidal Wave slide), and more at this 37th annual event. http://www.miramarevents.com/mountainview/music.html
Sa/Su) Capitola Art & Wine Festival: Capitola Village by the Sea, Stockton Ave & Riverview Ave in Capitola, Sat & Sun 10a-6p. Art, good food & fine wine from 16 wineries, entertainment & music, and you’ll be just steps away from the beach. Free admission! 831/ 475-5935 http://www.capitolachamber.com/artwine
Sa/Su) Northern Calif. Renaissance Faire: Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister – Sat & Sun 10a-6p (thru Oct 12). Enjoy a re-creation of English history that features live theater, jousting, sword fighting, feasts of delicious food & drink, lots of activities for the kids & more. $25; $10 ages 6-12. [Opening weekend, Sep 6th & 7th, This first weekend only kids 12 & under are free; 408/ 847-FAIR] www.norcalrenfaire.com
Sa/Su) America’s Pet Faire: Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton – Sat & Sun 10a-5p. The newest pet products, small animals, reptiles, birds, fish, pet care seminars & demos, dog training, family pet entertainment, pet adoptions and more. (866)938-6767 www.americaspetfaire.com
Sa/Su) 11th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival: Ghirardelli Square, 900 N. Point St, SF- Sat & Sun N-5p. Tons of chocolate delicacies, a Wine & Chocolate Bar, chef demonstrations & family activities. Free admission. [Proceeds benefit Project Open Hand] www.ghirardellisq.com
Fr-Su) Benefit Bingo: Santa Clara Vanguard Booster Club Bingo, 1795 Space Park Dr, Santa Clara – Fri & Sat 7p-10p; Sun 1p-4p & 6p-9:30p. This weekly, volunteer-run Bingo will help the 16-22 year olds in the Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps fund their classes & competitions. A full Snack Bar is available. $15 minimum buy-in. [Also Tue 7p-10p; “Early Bird” starts 45-mins earlier at all 4 sessions] http://www.scvanguard.org/booster_club/bingo.cfm
F-Su) South Bay Fall Home Show: Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great American Pkwy, Santa Clara – Fri 12n-8p, Sat 11a-7p & Sun 11a-6p. Check out the latest products & services to get your home lookin’ good. $10; Kids 10 & under – free. www.southbayhomeshow.com
F-Su) 16th Annual Cherry’s Jubilee Motorsports Festival: Laguna Seca, Highway 218, Monterey – Fri-Sun. Hot rods, classic cars & motorcycles combined with great food, wine and more spells out a fun weekend. [Proceeds benefit the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation] www.cherrysjubilee.org
F-Su) International Gem & Jewelery Show: San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 S. Delaware, San Mateo – Fri N-6p, Sat 10a-6p & Sun 10a-5p. If you’re a lover of jewelry, or just the gemstones by themselves, you’ll be able to find that plus crystals, beads, and more.
sep13) Pioneer High of SJ Potluck Picnic: Vasona Park (the Circle Picnic Area), 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos – (Sep 13) Sat 11a-5p. Bring a side dish to share as well as your own meat to grill, drinks, lawn chairs. The Class of ’73 will provide a KEG! Group Photo at 2p. All Pioneer High (Blossom Hill Rd, SJ) Alumi is invited! Bring your family and friends, too! [Phone Jerry 408/ 287-3779 or email PioneerHS1973@aol.com].
-- Pet Food Express at New Town, Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos
-- ONLY the 2nd & 4th Sat: Pet Food Express, 1902 So. Bascom Ave (it’s the old Tower Records bldg), Campbell.
sa/su) Furry Friends Rescue Pet Adoption Showcases (no holidays; confirm location/time at www.furryfriendsrescue.org):
-- Pet Club, Mtn. View on Rengstorff: Sat 1-4p (dogs & cats). [1010 N. Rengstorff Ave, 650/988-1316]
-- Pet Food Express, Fremont, on Paseo Padre Pkwy in the Raley’s Center: Sat 1-4p (dogs). [39010 Paseo Padre Pkwy, 510/713-9999]
-- Petco, Fremont, on Mowry, by Barnes & Noble: Sat 1-4p (dogs & cats) & Sun 1-4p (cats). [3780 Mowry Ave, 510/742-0573]
6/19) Furry Friends Rescue Niles Dog Show: Niles Community Park, 3rd & H Streets – Sat July 19, 9a-3p.
Dog contests, fun demos, pet portraits, dog adoptions and more. http://www.furryfriendsrescue.org/Images/niles-logo.gif
Sat) Adult Recreational Soccer (Ages 16+): Miller Middle School, 6151 Rainbow Dr. in San Jose - Every Sat 4p-6p (year-round). All levels, no registration, and it’s all FREE! Bring both a dark AND a white shirt. No game if it rains.
Sat) Saturday Night Silent Movies: Edison Theater, 37417 Niles Blvd. in Fremont – Sat 7:30p (every Sat).
All ages are invited to enjoy silent films for $5. [510-494-1411; http://www.nilesfilmmuseum.org]
F-Su) Beach Blanket Babylon: Club Fugazi, 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd, SF – Fri & Sat 7p & 10p, Sun 2p & 5p. This is the nation’s longest-running musical revue! $25-$78. [Wed/Thu 8p, TFN, 415-421-4222]
Sat) FREE Boot Camp (Workout): Los Gatos Public Library, 110 East Main Street – Every Sat 8a (rain or shine). Boot Camp will get you exercising, and help motivate you to continue exercising, plus, it’s all free. http://www.ultimatebodypotential.com/free-saturday-morning-bootcamps-in-los-gatos.html
TFN) Humane Society Volunteers: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 2530 Lafayette St. in Santa Clara. If you are interested in volunteering for the pet foster care program where you would prepare animals for adoption, visit the Humane Society Silicon Valley website at hssv.org or the Kfox DIL at kfox.com for details. [408-727-3383x819; www.hssv.org]
TFN) Guadalupe River Park Volunteers Needed: San Carlos St & Woz Way, San Jose. Volunteers are needed to help better the park & gardens, as well as lead educational activities. Call for more info 408-298-7657 or go online to www.grpg.org.
TFN) Baby Animal Care Volunteers Needed: Sulphur Creek Nature Center, 1801 D St, Hayward. If you would like to volunteer your time, the orphaned wildlife will be grateful. (510) 881-6747
*Sat) FREE Dragon Boat Lessons: Foster City Boat Park, 1 Bounty Dr. in Foster City - Every Sat 10:30a-N, rain or shine. Learn how to handle a Dragon Boat (a 22-person canoe). Life jackets, paddles, boats, and expert coaching is all provided for free! [Check website for changes in status; 650 248 9416] http://www.bayareadragons.org
*Sat) Saturday Night Silent Movies: Edison Theater, 37417 Niles Blvd. in Fremont – Every Sat 7:30p. All ages are invited to enjoy silent films for $5. (510) 494-1411; http://www.nilesfilmmuseum.org
Fr/Sa) SonicVision: Chabot Space & Science Center’s Lunar Lounge, 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oak – Fri & Sat 7p & 9:15p. A groundbreaking digitally animated show set to a soundtrack of some of today’s coolest music. $8-adults, $7-children. [510-336-7300; Box Office 510-336-7373] http://www.chabotspace.org/sonicvision/
*daily) Turbo Ride: Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco – Daily. The magic of films reaches a new level with Turbo Ride’s hydraulic seats, which move in sync to the action on the big-screen. $5-$16. 415/392-8313 http://www.fishermanswharf.org/ToDo.htm
KFOX Last Band Standing Winners & Finalists:
Aja Vu (Steely Dan tribute) http://www.ajavu.com/bios.html
Billy The Kid http://www.billythekidtheband.com
The Cocktail Monkeys www.thecocktailmonkeys.com www.myspace.com/thecocktailmonkeys
Full Throttle http://www.fullthrottletheband.com/
The Groove Kings www.groovekingsband.com
MamaLuke www.mamaluke.us
The Megatones www.megatones.net
MidLife Vices www.midlifevices.net
Sage www.sagemusic.com
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