14 South Bay Accent CALENDAR Daniel Tosh May 7, San Jose State University; Pacific Coast Dream Machine, April 30, Half Moon Bay Airport. Ave., San Jose. 408/551-4600. Coastal Wildflower Day. April 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate California State Parks with a festival of flowers filled with activities for the entire family. Enjoy local plant displays, games for kids, tours of the state beach and gardens, and educational information about native plants and animals. Half Moon Bay State Beach (Francis Beach parking lot), 95 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay. 650/817-5251. Snoop Dogg with Redman, Method Man and Cypress Hill. April 16, 6:30 p.m. Snoop Dogg’s successful rap career spans decades. The 17-time Grammy-nominated rapper has released 14 solo albums such as “Snoop’s Upside Ya Head,” which was certified double platinum. Snoop has also starred in motion pictures and hosted several television shows, growing his status as a household name. Tickets from $25. Concord Pavillion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord, 925/676-8742. Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival. April 21-23, times vary. More than 100 prominent chefs and 250 acclaimed wineries and winemakers from around the world will provide four days of epicurean splendor during this first-class festival. Events include a golf tournament, cooking demonstrations, once-in-a-lifetime meals and other top-notch experiences. Tickets $100-$500. Various locations around Pebble Beach. 866/907-3663. San Jose Comic Con 2017. April 21-23, times vary. Silicon Valley celebrates the Age of the Geek at this year’s Comic Con, headed by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Expect to see a striking combination of pop culture and technology where top celebrities and masterminds behind cutting-edge tech innovations, comics, video games and virtual reality all come to mingle. Tickets from $20. San Jose Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, 408/295-9600. 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off by Justin’s House. April 23, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Justin’s House, providing a variety of services that inspire youth to escape abuse and addiction, is holding its second annual chili cook-off. Whether you’re cooking and competing with other local chili aficionados or simply there to take a bite of the action, this hot event is not to be missed. In addition, there will be events for kids, music and raffle prices. Santa Clara Elk’s Lodge, 1680 Martin Ave., Santa Clara, 408/877-4574. Nikkei Matsuri. April 23, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Experience the rich culture of Japanese Americans as locals celebrate their heritage with the 40th annual festival of Nikkei Matsuri in the heart of one of the few surviving Japantowns in the United States. Free. Japanese American Museum, 535 N. Fifth St., San Jose, 408/294-3138. The San Francisco Symphony Silicon Valley League Gala. April 23, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Silicon Valley League of the San Francisco Symphony’s annual gala features exceptional dining, performances by principal musicians from the symphony and a live auction at a striking venue . Morgan Manor, 12335 Stonebrook Court, Los Altos Hills, 415/846-0306. The Weeknd. April 28, 7:30 p.m. Abel Tesfaye, better known as breakout pop sensation the Weeknd, has shot to the top of the charts over the past few years with such ear-candy hits as “Wicked Games” and “Earned It.” He also steamed up the “50 Shades of Gray” soundtrack. Tickets $39.50- $150. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Cesar Millan. April 29, 8 p.m. NatGeo Wild’s Dog Whisperer will amaze audiences with his uncanny ability to calm and train troublesome pets so they can live harmoniously in their households. Joining him on stage will be his furry companions Junior and Benson. Tickets from $49. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, 408/792-4542. Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival. April 29-30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 33rd annual festival is inspired by Cupertino’s sister relationship with Toyokawa, Japan. Sip sake and sample fresh sushi, along with other Japanese food and beverages, while taking in culturally inspired entertainment and demonstrations, along with exhibits, arts and crafts and more. Quinlan Community Center, 10185 North Stelling Road, Cupertino, 408/252-2303. Glow Wars. April 29-30, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The world’s first neon-colored glowing water battle arms attendees with balloons, soakers and balls to drench one another in this outdoor arena saturated with black lights and featuring a booming DJ playing music at the main stage. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose, 408/494-3100. Bird Walks. Thursdays, April 29-May 30, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Grab your binoculars and bird guide and head to this birdwatcher’s paradise, where hundreds of birds migrate through each year on their way from Central and South America as they head up north. Tickets from $10. Filoli Gardens, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, 650/364-8300. Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show. April 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrating its 27th year, this expansive collection of automotive machinery showcases unique and rare vehicles from the 20th and 21st centuries. Whether peeking into a historical Model T, marveling at impressive military and SWAT vehicles or taking in a thrilling stunt performance, there’s entertainment for all ages. Tickets $25. Half Moon Bay Airport, 9850 N. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay, 650/726-2328. MAY Hidden Villa Organic Plant Start Sale. May 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get your home garden
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