CALENDAR Northern California Renaissance Faire, Sept. 19-Oct 18, Hollister; Angles Lines and Curves - Architecture of the World - A Photographic Exhibition through Aug. 23, Filoli, Woodside; Monterey County Fair, Sept. 2-7, Monterey Cinema at Sundown. Aug. 7, 14 and 21, 8:15 p.m. Gather the family, pack a blanket and take in a movie under the stars. This year’s lineup includes “The Lego Movie,” “Guardians of the Galaxy,” and “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” Free. Memorial Park Amphitheatre, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 408/777-3200. Moonlight Train Dinner Party. Aug. 8, 6 to 10 p.m. Enjoy a steak dinner followed by a leisurely train ride aboard vintage railway cars. The steam train stops on Bear Mountain for a campfire, hot cider and a singalong. Upon returning to Roaring Camp, apple pie and a country western band await you. Tickets $39-$54. Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. 831/335-4484. Fiesta de Artes. Aug. 8-9, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrate Los Gatos’ one and only art and wine festival while enjoying gourmet food, wine, beer, live music and, of course, the works of 150 artists. Bring the kids, too: a bouncy castle, fire truck and art projects await. Free. Civic Center Grounds, 110 E. Main St., Los Gatos. 408/395-8016. Monterey Car Week. Aug. 10-16. This annual event is a car lover’s dream. The fun begins with Automobilia Monterey, followed by the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance, the Automotive Film and Arts Festival, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and so much more. Ticket prices vary. Multiple locations in Monterey. Visit montereycarweek. com for details. Cars and Croissants. Aug. 22, 9 a.m. to noon. Check out exotic cars while mingling with car enthusiasts during this monthly gathering along Santana Row. While there, grab some coffee and croissants. Free. Santana Row Boulevard from Alyssum Lane to Tatum Boulevard, San Jose. 408/988-3600. Summer Gathering of Mountain Men. Aug. 22-23, times vary. Take a steam train ride up the hill, then experience what life was like in the 1830s while roaming through re-created wilderness encampments, watching hunters and trappers perfect their survival skills and enjoying a chuck wagon barbecue. Ticket prices vary. Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. 831/335-4484. Palo Alto Festival of the Arts. Aug. 22-23, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Three hundred fine artists and crafters display their work in booths along University Avenue during this annual festival. Be sure to look for the Italian Street Painting Expo and the kids’ area, where children can create their own masterpieces. Free. University Avenue, Palo Alto. 650/324-3121. The Giant Race. Aug. 23. 7 a.m. Enjoy a scenic run along San Francisco Bay during the sixth-annual Giant Race Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Race/Family Relay. The event benefits Project Open Hand, a nonprofit that provides nutritious meals to seniors and the critically ill. Tickets $30- $110. AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco. 415/972-1881. Aloha Races and Polynesian Festival. Aug. 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discover the excitement of outrigger canoe racing during this annual tropic-themed festival. Novice and experienced paddlers participate in races followed by island fare and dance performances. Free. Santa Cruz Wharf, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz. 831/420-5270. San Jose Super Toy and Comic Book Show. Aug. 29-30, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Saturday) and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Sunday). More than 200 vendors selling new and vintage toys will be on hand at this show. Toys include Disneyana, Transformers, comic books, vinyl records and many more items. Tickets $3-$15. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. 408/809-4457. Italian Family Festa. Aug. 29-30, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Saturday) and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sunday). Plan for a great day filled with authentic Italian food, live entertainment and art during this annual celebration that features culinary demos, wine, bocce ball, a grape stomp, face painting and more. Free. Guadalupe River Park, Julian and Santa Clara streets. San Jose. 408/293-7122. SEPTEMBER Monterey County Fair. Sept. 2-7, times vary. In addition to rousing family entertainment, carnival rides, games, live music, art exhibits and food, this beloved fair provides an opportunity to celebrate Monterey County’s unique history and heritage, from aquaculture to produce and wine. Tickets $3-$30. Monterey County Fair and Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey. 831/372-5863. Millbrae Art and Wine Festival. Sept. 5-6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festive spirit and flavor of the Big Easy take over Millbrae for a sunsplashed, Mardi Gras-style event that includes loads of live music, work by 250 artists and craftspeople, food and drink, a microbrew tasting tent, a “Classically Cool Car Show” and lots more. Free. Broadway and Meadow Glen Avenue, Millbrae. 650/697-7324. Kings Mountain Art Fair. Sept. 5-7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Situated amidst a redwood forest, visitors to this uniquely set art fair will find the wares of 135 juried arts and craftspeople. Their work ranges from fine art to handcrafted wood toys, but one of everyone’s favorite traditions is eating the gigantic chocolate chip cookies. Free. Kings Mountain Community Center, 13889 Skyline Blvd., Woodside. 650/851-2710. 14 South Bay Accent
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