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What's Up This Weekend with Fonseca 11/22/24

Friday, November 22

Glowfari at Oakland Zoo ~ OaklandThis wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to conservation.

IlluminOdyssey ~ San MateoIlluminOdyssey is back! Fill your winter with wonder at an immersive, interactive light experience at CuriOdyssey. Running November 16 through January 26!

Welcome Winter at Cal Academy – San Francisco

The Matchbox Flute – Berkeley

Telescope Viewing (Free) – Oakland

MOCHA at the Library (Free) – Oakland

Woodland Wonderland (Free) – Livermore

Historic Days and Train Ride at Ardenwood – Fremont

Zoppe Family Circus – Redwood City

Mary Poppins by Peninsula Youth Theatre – Mountain View

Saturday, November 23

Glow at The Exploratorium ~ San FranciscoStep into the art and science of light … and recharge your winter wonder. Discover luminous artworks that dazzle and surprise. Tinker with color and shadow and enjoy illuminating live programs for both adults and kids.

Polar Play Days at The Tech ~ San JoseExplore the magic and science of winter and the joy of the holiday season. This family-friendly event offers a blend of creative activities, hands-on experiments, and fun-filled adventures that capture the spirit of the season.

Kimberly Akimbo by Broadway SF – San Francisco

Storytime Science for Kids – San Francisco

5K Fun Run – South San Francisco

Seussical by Berkeley Rep – Berkeley

Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon

Seaside Story Hour – Redwood City

Planetarium Shows – Cupertino

Crawlies Aren’t Creepy – Los Gatos

Gladiator II R

Decades after the events of Gladiator, Lucius—the grandson of Rome's former emperor Marcus Aurelius & son of Lucilla—lives with his wife and child in Numidia. Roman soldiers led by general Marcus Acacius invade, forcing Lucius into slavery. Inspired by Maximus, Lucius will fight as a gladiator while opposing the rule of the young emperors Caracalla and Geta.

Wicked PG

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum… more »

Jonathan Bailey, Jon M. Chu, David Stone, Bowen Yang, Marc E. Platt, Winnie Holzman, Stephen Schwartz, Ariana Grande

Sunday, November 24

Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center ~ SausalitoJoin us the second and fourth Sunday of each month at The Marine Mammal Center to learn about a variety of marine science topics. These interactive presentations hosted by our award-winning educators feature multimedia, pictures, video and more to share the stories of amazing marine mammals. After the program, explore our hospital and visitor center to learn more about what we’re doing to save animals along the California coast and beyond, and how you can help.

The Great Dicken’s Christmas Faire ~ Daly CityOver 4 acres of the historic Cow Palace are magically transformed into the winding lanes and bustling play houses of Victorian London! Immerse yourself in a world of theatres, dance parties, and charming shops. Discover holiday revelry in this lamp-lit city brimming with hundreds of lively and colorful characters from the imagination of Charles Dickens.

Park Ranger Campfire Talk (Free) – San Francisco

Sunday Storytime at Tilden (Free) – Berkeley

Block Community Hub Math Festival – Oakland

A Christmas Carol by Children’s Musical Theater – San Jose

Spongebob the Musical – Aptos

Honk! Jr by Playful People – San Jose