B y J e n n a N i c h o l s o n SPECIAL EVENTS p.12 MUSIC & DANCE p.18 THEATER p.26 LECTURES p.28 KIDS STUFF p.28 SPORTS p.30 MUSEUMS p.31 GALLERIES p.33 TOURS p.34 COMEDY p.35 NIGHT LIFE p.36 FARMERS MARKETS p.37 Special Events & Festivals AUGUST Fremont Festival of the Arts. Aug. 1-2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The whole family will enjoy 700 artisan booths, live music, children’s activities and gourmet specialties at this street festival. Proceeds benefit local nonprofits. Free. 39338 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont. 510/795-2244. Monterey Scottish Games and Celtic Festival. Aug. 1-2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The popular festival brings the music, dance and athletic events of Scotland and Ireland to Monterey County each year. Tickets $12-$20. Monterey County Fair and Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey. 831/682-2022. Aloha Festival. Aug. 1-2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you can’t be in Hawaii, this two-day festival is the next best thing. Take in Pacific Islander music, Polynesian dance and island cuisine during the event that features arts and crafts vendors, educational exhibits and a special “Ohana Korner” for kids. Free. San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 S. Delaware St., San Mateo. 415/281-0221. San Jose Renaissance Faire. Aug. 1-2, 10 12 South Bay Accent CALENDAR Shakespearean vignettes, staged battles and storytelling for children. Tickets $8-$18, free for children under 5. Discovery Meadow Park, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. Santa Clara County Fair. Through Aug. 2, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Santa Clara County’s beloved fair returns with fun for the whole family. Expect lots of livestock, rides, live music, roller derby, food, children’s entertainment and more. Tickets $5-$8, free for children under 5. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. 408/494-3100. WWE Monday Night Raw. Aug. 3, 4:30 p.m. Here’s your chance to watch WWE superstars including John Cena, Randy Orton and Rusev duke it out. Tickets $20-$125. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 866/448-7849. Montalvo Summer Luncheon. Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26; noon, 12:30 and 1:00 p.m. Enjoy a very scrumptious meal, wine and a fashion show during this annual fundraising event that helps pay for restoration and preservation of the historic Montalvo Villa. Reservations required. Tickets $45. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. Ricky Martin, Sept. 17, Oracle Arena in Oakland a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Rub elbows with nobility and knights during this Shakespeare-themed extravaganza including 800 costumed performers, parades, music, dancing, jesters, »Our Calendar provides a comprehensive look at arts and entertainment activities in the South Bay and beyond. All listings are compiled by our Calendar Editor and are independent of advertising, although advertisers’ events may be included. South Bay Accent is published bimonthly. To submit your event for consideration, please e-mail the event name, date, time, a short description, admission fee, address and phone number to southbayaccentcalendar@gmail.com. The listing deadlines are as follows: October 16 for the December/January issue, December 11 for the February/March issue, February 12 for the April/May issue, April 16 for the June/July issue, June 11 for the August/September issue, August 14 for the October/November issue. For advertising information, please call 408/244-5100 or e-mail info@southbayaccent.com. 1 5 0 G r e a t R e a s o n s t o G e t U p a n d G o
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