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The Guys and Veils, August 26-September 18, Pear Theatre, Mountain View Jim Gaffigan, August 6-7, The Masonic, San Francisco CALENDAR enjoying gourmet food, wine, beer, live music and, of course, the works of 150 artists. Bring the kids, too: a bouncy jump house, snow cones and crafts await. Free. Los Gatos Civic Center Grounds, 110 E. Main St., Los Gatos. 408/395-8016. Monterey Car Week. Aug. 15–21. This annual event has been a car lover’s dream for more than 50 years. There’s the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance, Legends of the Autobahn, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, Exotics on Cannery Row, auctions and more. Ticket prices vary. Visit montereycarweek. com for details. Summer Gathering of Mountain Men. Aug. 20–21, 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. Aloha Races and Polynesian Festival. Aug. 21, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discover the excitement of outrigger canoe racing during this annual festival that coincides with the Wharf ’s 100th anniversary. Novice and exper i e n c e d p a d d l e r s participate in races followed by island fare and dance p e r f o r m a n c - es. Free. Santa Cruz Wharf, 21 Municipal Wharf, S a n t a Cr u z . 831/420-5270. Moonlight Train Dinner Party. Aug. 27, 6 p.m. 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 sing-along. Upon returning to Roaring Camp, apple pie and a country western band await. Tickets $39–$54. Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. 831/335-4484. Cars and Croissants. Aug. 27, 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, yes, croissants. Free. Santana Row Boulevard from Alyssum Lane to Tatum Boulevard, San Jose. 408/988-3600. Palo Alto Festival of the Arts. Aug. 27–28, 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. Check out the popular Italian Street Painting Expo. Free. University Avenue, Palo Alto. 650/324-3121. Italian Family Festa. Aug. 27–28, 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. History Park, Entry at 635 Phelan Ave. San Jose. 408/293-7122. Monterey County Fair. Aug. 31–Sept. 5, times vary. In addition to rousing family entertainment, carnival rides, games, live music, art exhibits and food, this beloved fair celebrates Monterey County’s 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. SEPTEMBER Millbrae Art and Wine Festival. Sept. 3–4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festive spirit takes over Labor Day weekend in Millbrae with this Mardi Gras-style feast of an event that includes live music, work by 250 artists and craftspeople and food and drink. Free. Broadway and Meadow Glen Avenue, Millbrae. 650/697-7324. Kings Mountain Art Fair. Sept. 3–5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Situated amid a towering redwood forest, this quaint fair serves up wares of 135 juried arts and craftspeople. Their work ranges from fine art to handcrafted wood toys, and the fair continues its cherished tradition of eating gigantic chocolate chip cookies. Free. Kings Mountain Community Center, 13889 Skyline Blvd., Woodside. 650/851-2710. San Jose Mini Maker Faire. Sept. 4, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The second annual San Jose Mini Maker Faire will celebrate and showcase makers, inventors, tinkerers, artists, builders, crafters and many more creative individuals. Free. History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose. 408/287-2290. Silicon Valley Fall Festival. Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 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. Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival. Sept. 10–11, noon to 5 p.m. This annual festival is a family-friendly event where attendees can sip and savor samples from local wineries and gourmet dessert venues, learn about chocolate-making, watch chef demonstrations and take in the “Earthquake” ice cream sundae-eating contest. Tickets $20–$40. Ghirardelli Square, 900 N. Point St., San Francisco. 510/346-3126. Mountain View Art and Wine Festival. Sept. 10–11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There’s no shortage of things to see and do during the 45th annual Silicon Valley celebration. The vibrant event, features 600 professional artists and craftmakers. Enjoy live music, festive food and drink and green products. Free. Castro Street between El Camino Real and Evelyn Avenue, Mountain View. 650/968-8378. Food and Wine Classic. Sept. 11, 5 p.m. Taste gourmet plates amid a stunning villa setting on the Montalvo Arts Center grounds, all to benefit Montalvo arts and education programs. Vineyard pours will be on hand to complement tastings from fine Northern California restaurants. Tickets TBA. Montalvo Arts Center, Historic Villa, 15400 Montalvo 18 South Bay Accent


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