What's Up This Weekend with Fonseca 08/25/23
Friday, August 25 Play. Observe. Wonder. Enjoy: ViewPoint at CuriOdyssey ~ San Mateo Take in the new ViewPoint at CuriOdyssey, a brand new, hands-on exhibition inspired by science and nature throughout the Bay Area. Located in the museum’s newly built Bay Gallery with unobstructed vistas of the San Francisco skyline, ViewPoint at CuriOdyssey is the perfect outing for littles and their adults!
Circus Vargas – Peta luma Historic Day and Train Ride at Ardenwood – Fremont Brian Scott Magic Show – San Jose San Jose Giants Fireworks – San Jose
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Saturday, August 26 Rogue Rhythms at Seaplane Lagoon Promenade ~ Alameda Rogue Rhythms will get you dancing, playing shakers, & grooving to the beats of drumming traditions from around the world! Experience thrilling examples of sound, beats, and rhythms from different cultures and countries in the final concert of the Rhythmix Performance, Art & Learning “PAL” in the Parks summer series. Free! Bring the whole family. RSVP recommended.
Slime Time – San Francisco Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales – Santa Rosa Little Explorers’ Petting Zoo – Berkeley Kid Size Concert Series: Mr. Elephant – Moraga On the Go Science – Livermore Fun on the Farm – San Ramon Puppet Art Theatre: Tale of the Dragon – Woodside Bay Area Lebanese Festival – Redwood City Backyard Sanctuaries – Los Gatos Heroes of the Night – Bats in County Parks – San Jose
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Sunday, August 27 Kids Carnival at Hiller Aviation Museum ~ San Carlos Join the excitement with special activities just for kids! Aircraft checkouts, cockpit exploration, glider and helicopter construction and more are just some of the activities available at Kids’ Carnival.
Marine Science Sunday ~ Sausalito Interactive presentations hosted by award-winning educators feature multimedia, pictures, video and more to share the stories of amazing marine mammals and the Center’s efforts to ensure the health of these animals and our ocean.
Storytime Science for Kids at the Exploratorium – San Francisco Puppet Fair at Children’s Fairyland – Oakland Family Nature Fun – Alameda Reptile Rendezvous – Fremont Party in the Park – San Carlos Sean’s Music Factory – San Jose
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Movies Coming Out This Week
Ashkal: The Tunisian Investigation. ...
Bootyology. ...
Gump. ...
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar R. ...
Storage Locker. ...
The List. ...
Ahsoka (series) ...
Golda PG-13.
Cheap Movie Tickets On National Cinema Day: The Daily Herald says 3,000 theaters will celebrate National Cinema Day on Sunday by offering $4 movie tickets for big films like "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer." Participating chains include AMC, Marcus, Regal, and others. Discounted concessions may also be available at some theaters.
Festivals: Arts, pride and classic cars
Late summer means another weekend packed with festival choices. This time it’s gay pride, classic cars and hot rods, arts and wine, antiques and collectibles. Here are the highlights:
Palo Alto Festival of the Arts: Celebrating the 40th year of this University Avenue event with 250 arts booths, Italian Street Painting Expo along Tasso Street, live music on two stages, children’s art studio, plus food, wine, beer. Bring tote bags for purchases. Details: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 26-27; free admission; www.paloaltochamber.com/festival-of-the-arts
Silicon Valley Pride: “Live Out Proud” festival, 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, followed by parade at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, along Market Street and festival noon-6 p.m. Aug. 27. Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park, 1 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose. Live entertainment, vendors and food. Festival admission, $5 per day. Details: www.svpride.com
Goodguys West Coast Nationals: More than 3,500 American-made hot rods, classic cars and trucks and customized vehicles will be on hand at the Alameda Fairgrounds in Pleasanton from Friday through Sunday for the 36th West Coast Nationals. Event also features AutoCross competition, dragster exhibition, swap meet, kids zone. Details: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; $25-28, with military/veteran discount at the gate; parking extra; www.good-guys.com.
Niles Antique Faire & Flea Market: Scores of merchants will assemble on the streets of this historic Fremont district on Sunday for the 59th annual antiques and collectibles sale. Official hours are from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., but bargain hunters often arrive early with flashlights. Details:Free admission; www.niles.org.