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CALENDAR B y L i n d a K o f f m a n SPECIAL EVENTS p.16 MUSIC & DANCE p.22 THEATER p.28 LECTURES p.31 KIDS STUFF p.32 SPORTS p.32 MUSEUMS p.33 ONGOING EXHIBITS p.33 GALLERIES p.35 TOURS p.36 COMEDY p.37 NIGHTLIFE p 37 FARMERS MARKETS p.38 Wanda Sykes, Aug 3, 10, 17 & 24, Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga Special Events & Festivals AUGUST Montalvo Summer Luncheon. Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 24; times vary. Enjoy a meal on a veranda, sip wine and take in a fashion show during this annual fundraising event that helps pay for restoration and preservation of the historic Montalvo Villa. Reservations required. Tickets $44. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. Santa Clara County Fair. Aug. 4–7, times vary. Santa Clara County’s beloved fair returns with fun for the whole family. Expect plenty of livestock, rides, live music, roller derby, food and children’s entertainment. Tickets $5–$8, free for children under 5. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. 408/494-3100. The Fremont Festival of the Arts. Aug. 6–7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrate 33 years of this Fremont favorite, where the whole family can experience 700 artisan booths, live music, children’s activities and gourmet specialties at a downtown street festival. Proceeds benefit local nonprofits. Free. 39338 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont. 510/795-2244. The Monterey Scottish Games and Celtic Festival. Aug. 6–7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bask in the music, dance and »Our ultimate Calendar is a comprehensive guide to events and activities in the South Bay and beyond. Listings are compiled by the Calendar Editor and are independent of advertising, although advertisers’ events may be included. South Bay Accent is published bi-monthly. To submit your event for consideration, please e-mail the event name, date, time, a short description, admission fee, address and phone number to calendar@ southbayaccent.com. Listing deadlines are as follows: December 10 for the February/March issue, February 11 for the April/May issue, April 16 for the June/July issue, June 11 for the August/September issue, August 13 for the October/November issue, October 15 for the December/January issue. For advertising information, please call 408/244-5100 or e-mail info@southbayaccent.com. Visit us online: www.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 16 South Bay Accent athletic events of Scotland and Ireland at Monterey’s annual affair. Tickets $12–$20. Monterey County Fair and Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey. 831/682-2022. Aloha Festival. Aug. 6–7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you can’t be in Hawaii, this two-day festival is the next best thing. Enjoy 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, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo. 415/281-0221. San Jose Renaissance Faire. Aug. 6–7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. In its fifth year, this Shakespeare themed event welcomes nobility, knights.and commoners. Expect 800 costumed performers, parades, music, dancing, jesters, staged battles and storytelling for children. Tickets $8–$18, free for children under 5. Discovery Meadow Park, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. Cinema at Sundown. Aug. 12 and 19, 8:15 p.m. Gather the family, pack a blanket and take in a movie under the stars. This year’s lineup includes “Aladdin” and “Goosebumps.” Free. Memorial Park Amphitheatre, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 408/777-3200. Fiesta de Artes. Aug. 13–14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrate two decades of Los Gatos’ art and wine festival by


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