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Richard Bean and SAPO Start Date: Saturday 5/11/2019 — End Date: Saturday 5/11/2019 Admission:$26-$31 A Mother’s Day celebration starring Richard Bean & SAPO. Chicano Rock legend Richard Bean comes from unique lineage and was destined for fame. Sapo was formed by Bean in the mid-’70s after his days as a timbale player with Malo came to an end. Having written “Suavecito” (which he’s often heard referred to as “the Mexican national anthem”) and numerous other songs, Bean was looking for more of a front man role. Bean has maintained a visible touring presence for more than 30 years, still playing shows alongside the likes of Carlos and Jorge Santana, and other prominent figures on Bay Area Latin rock lore. Pittsburg’s very own Natural Blend band featuring Alfred Silva. Natural Blend has played together for 17 years. They play a variety of music including Rock and Roll, Oldies, Tex Mex, Soul and Country. They love to bring different styles to lcoal venues all around the Bay Area. Location: 351 Railroad Ave Pittsburg Contact: Carolyn August info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com URL: http://www/pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com

Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair Start Date: Saturday 12/7/2019 — End Date: Sunday 12/8/2019 Admission:$3 Attend this popular annual fair at Finley Community Center featuring 80+ booths with handcrafted items created and sold by the artists. Plus, ride Rosie the Trolley free between the Crafts Fair and the Holiday Open House at Luther Burbank Home & Gardens. Admission is $3 adults; kids under 12 are free. Information at SantaRosaRec.com or 707-543-3737. Location: 2060 West College Avenue Santa Rosa Contact: Recreation and Parks activityguide@srcity.org URL: https://srcity.org/2176/Handmade-Holiday-Crafts-Fair

Halloween at Howarth Start Date: Saturday 10/26/2019 — End Date: Saturday 10/26/2019 Admission:$6-$15 Dressing up for Halloween is so much fun, we think you should do it twice. Come out to Howarth Park in your favorite costume for trick-or-treating and fun! Presale tickets only $6-$15. Go to SRCity.org/2164 for details and to register. Sign up early, this event sells out! Location: 630 Summerfield Road Santa Rosa Contact: Recreation and Parks howarthpark@srcity.org URL: https://srcity.org/2164/Halloween-at-Howarth

OKTOBERFEST Start Date: Friday 9/20/2019 — End Date: Friday 9/20/2019 Admission:$10 Fri, 9/20, 11:30am-1pm Finley/Courtyard $6 Member, $10 non-member Pre-Register by 9/18 Come celebrate autumn at the annual Oktoberfest, a complete BBQ lunch with biergarten. Then enjoy the oompah sounds at the ballroom dance from 1pm to 4pm. Partnership: Santa Rosa Sunrise Rotary Location: 2060 West College Avenue Santa Rosa Contact: Recreation and Parks activityguide@srcity.org URL: http://santarosarec.com

Taco, Tequila & Cerveza Festival Start Date: Saturday 5/4/2019 — End Date: Saturday 5/4/2019 Admission:Free Join us at a community event to celebrate and enjoy Pittsburg! Mariachi, Ballet Folklorico, Banda, DJ, live bands, arts & crafts, food trucks, tequila/ margarita vendors and kids zone. Soccer tournament, car show featuring local car clubs, dancing horses and much more. Location: Pittsburg City Park E. 17th & Railroad Ave Location: 51 Marina Blvd Pittsburg Contact: carolyn august info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com URL: https://www.pittsburgartscommunityfoundation.org/

Floating Pumpkin Patch Start Date: Saturday 10/19/2019 — End Date: Saturday 10/19/2019 Admission:$10 Join us at Ridgway Swim Center for an afternoon filled with games, pumpkin decorating and pumpkin-splashing fun! $10 (includes pumpkin); pre-registration required, go to SantaRosaRec.com or call (707) 543-3421. Location: 455 Ridgway Ave Santa Rosa Contact: Recreation and Parks activityguide@srcity.org URL: https://srcity.org/2913/Floating-Pumpkin-Patch

Innovative Art Kiosk Installation by Frank Boban Comes to Downtown Redwood City Start Date: Saturday 5/18/2019 — End Date: Sunday 6/23/2019 Admission:Free The Redwood City Improvement Association has announced the latest Art Kiosk Installation by San Mateo County native and San Jose State University senior, Frank Boban. The exhibit is titled “Alone” opening on Saturday, May 18 at 4 p.m. in one of Downtown Redwood City’s Courthouse Square Kiosks. The opening reception will reveal the newest interactive art exhibit that the community can engage with as part of the rotating art installation project. “Alone” is a site-specific photo based installation that will transform the Art Kiosk into a giant camera obscura for viewers to walk into and experience real time city happenings and actions. The glass facades will showcase four giant photographs of Redwood City locations and the surrounding area taken by Boban in 2019. “Alone” will be on display through June 23. In partnership with Fung Collaboratives, the rotating Art Kiosk Installations will continue throughout 2019 with different featured artists in an effort to enhance the community’s fine art scene for residents and visitors. Location: 2200 Broadway St. Redwood City Contact: Event Coordinator info@visitRWC.org URL: http://visitrwc.org/

Innovative Art Kiosk Installation by Frank Boban Comes to Downtown Redwood City Start Date: Saturday 5/18/2019 — End Date: Sunday 6/23/2019 Admission:Free The Redwood City Improvement Association has announced the latest Art Kiosk Installation by San Mateo County native and San Jose State University senior, Frank Boban. The exhibit is titled “Alone” opening on Saturday, May 18 at 4 p.m. in one of Downtown Redwood City’s Courthouse Square Kiosks. The opening reception will reveal the newest interactive art exhibit that the community can engage with as part of the rotating art installation project. “Alone” is a site-specific photo based installation that will transform the Art Kiosk into a giant camera obscura for viewers to walk into and experience real time city happenings and actions. The glass facades will showcase four giant photographs of Redwood City locations and the surrounding area taken by Boban in 2019. “Alone” will be on display through June 23. In partnership with Fung Collaboratives, the rotating Art Kiosk Installations will continue throughout 2019 with different featured artists in an effort to enhance the community’s fine art scene for residents and visitors. Location: 2200 Broadway St. Redwood City Contact: Event Coordinator info@visitRWC.org URL: http://visitrwc.org/

Women On The Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Start Date: Thursday 5/30/2019 — End Date: Saturday 6/22/2019 Admission:$18-$35 Town Hall Theatre presents: WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, a sizzling musical farce of female resilience, with book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek, based on the Academy Award nominated film by Pedro Almodóvar. WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN will have 12 performances, including two previews, May 30 through June 22, 2019, at Town Hall Theatre Company, 3535 School Street, in Lafayette, CA. Tickets are $18 – $35, and are available through the Box Office at (925) 283-1557 or online at www.TownHallTheatre.com. Location: 3535 School St Stanley Lafayette Contact: Susan E Evans BoxOffice@TownHallTheatre.com URL: https://www.townhalltheatre.com/women-on-the-verge-of-a-nervous-breakdown

Mahealani Uchiyama and Halau Ka Ua Tuahine: Dances of Tahiti Start Date: Saturday 6/22/2019 — End Date: Saturday 6/22/2019 Admission:Adults: $20 advance / $25 day of show , Kid (12 & M?healani Uchiyama is an award-winning dancer, musician, composer, choreographer, recording artist, author and teacher. She is Kumu Hula (hula teacher) of H?lau Ka Ua Tuahine of Berkeley, California and is currently one of the Artistic Directors of the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival. An advocate for cultural understanding, M?healani encourages her students to explore and celebrate their cultural differences and common humanity. H?lau Ka Ua Tuahine will take you on a journey to the islands of Tahiti with an evening of ??te?a, ?aparima and mehura accompanied by live singing and a traditional Tahitian drum orchestra. H?lau KaUaTuahine is an organization dedicated to the study, protection and perpetuation of the performing arts of Hawai’i and Tahiti. It is named after the gentle “sister” rain that falls in the valley of M?noa in Honolulu. They have presented in performance throughout California and internationally, appearing in venues from the Hollywood Bowl, the Heiva celebrations of Tahiti, French Polynesia and the National Museum of New Zealand. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Contact: Tina Blaine info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/dances-of-tahiti