CALENDAR Billy Joel, Sept. 5, AT&T Park, San Francisco; Annual Fall Fashion Show. Sept. 12, time TBA. Santana Row’s annual fall fashion show will feature the best of the coming trends with fall clothes and accessories presented by the center’s stylish shops. Find your look for the season and enjoy the festivities that surround the day. Ticket prices TBA. Santana Row, 377 Santana Row Blvd., San Jose. 408/988-3600. Silicon Valley Fall Festival. Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This multicultural festival highlights local businesses and the work of local artists. Enjoy an educational fair, food, dance performances, a petting zoo, crafts for kids and emergency preparedness information. Free. Memorial Park, Stevens Creek Boulevard and Mary Avenue, Cupertino. Sheryl Crow, Aug. 4-5, The Mountain Winery, Saratoga Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival. Sept. 12-13, Noon to 5 p.m. The annual Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival is a family-friendly event where attendees can sip and savor samples from local wineries and gourmet dessert venues, learn about the chocolate-making process, watch chef demonstrations and witness the hilarious “Earthquake” ice cream sundae eating contest. Tickets $20-$40. Ghirardelli Square, 900 N. Point St., San Francisco. 510/346-3126. Fiestas Patrías. Sept. 16, 4 to 8 p.m. Celebrate this important patriotic holiday in the Mexican culture at a family-fun event, featuring authentic Mexican food, a flag ceremony, an arts and crafts area, ballet folklorico dancing, live Mariachi music and more. Free. Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City. 650/780-7000. 16 South Bay Accent Mountain View Art and Wine Festival. Sept. 12-13, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be no shortage of things to see and do during Silicon Valley’s vibrant multicultural celebration featuring 600 professional artists and craftspeople. Expect live music, festive food and drink, green products, Waterballerz and a “Mountain View’s Got Talent” showcase. Free. Castro Street between El Camino Real and Evelyn Avenue, Mountain View. 650/968-8378. Luna Park Chalk Art Festival. Sept. 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year marks the eighth anniversary of this festival, which brings together thousands of artists, art students and art lovers from all cultural and artistic backgrounds. Free. Backesto Park, 13th and Empire streets, San Jose. 408/205-4287. Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival. Sept. 19-20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturday) and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday). 175 booths, 25 community groups serving international foods, four vintners pouring fine wines, microbrewed beer, live entertainment on three stages and the ever-popular Kids Kingdom make up this always hoppin’ fall festival. Central Park Pavilion, Santa Clara, 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara. 408/615-3140. Northern California Renaissance Faire. Sept. 19-Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays). Spend the day feasting on a turkey leg or shopping in an authentic Renaissance marketplace during this lively fair that includes dance performances, concerts and full-contact jousting. On Saturday evenings, stay for the Celtic concerts. Tickets $25-$35. Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister. 408/847-FAIR. Almaden Valley Art and Wine Festival. Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Almaden Lake Park is the backdrop for this popular San Jose fair featuring lots of great food, wine and a special area for kids to play. Free. Almaden Lake Park, 15652 Almaden Expressway, San Jose. Artistry in Fashion. Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring dozens of California designers selling clothing and jewelry, this all-day event also highlights the work of Cañada College Fashion Department students. Finish the day with a fashion show featuring work by Linda Lee, founder and owner of The Sewing Workshop Pattern Collection. Tickets $10. Cañada College, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City. 650/306-3370. Autumn at Filoli Festival. Sept. 26. Celebrate the harvest during this day filled with activities and entertainment for children and families. Pumpkin decorating, fruit tasting, barbeque lunches and live music are just a few of the reasons you won’t want to miss Autumn at Filoli Festival. Tickets $5-25. Filoli, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. 650/364- 8300, ext. 508. Redwood City Salsa Festival. Sept. 26, Noon to 8 p.m. Expect salsa of both the music and food varieties during this fun-filled street fair. Listen for Latin rock, salsa and reggae music onstage and amateur and professional chefs off-stage as they compete in a salsa-making competition. Free. Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City. 650/780-7000. Taste of Morgan Hill. Sept. 26-27, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Saturday) and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sunday). Gourmet food, fine wines, beer, music, art and a Kids’ Zone. What’s not to love about this 26th annual festival? Free. Downtown Morgan Hill, Between Dunne and Main avenues, Morgan Hill. 408/779-9444. Holistic Arts Fair. Sept. 26-27, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Discover today’s leading trends in visionary arts, holistic health, human potential, spiritual and psychic awareness and future alternatives. Receive readings, healings and guidance on the path to health and wholeness. Experts in holistic fields will also offer lectures and panels. Free. Community of Infinite Spirit, 1540 Hicks Ave., San Jose. 408/448-6726. LEFT: CREDIT - MYRNA SUAREZ
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