Dave Koz & David Sanborn, August 12, Montalvo Arts, Saratoga; Cécile McLorin Salvant, September 16-18, Monterey Jazz Festival, Monterey Cyndi Lauper, September 30, The Mountain Winery, Saratoga 20 South Bay Accent CALENDAR Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5800. The Giant Race. Sept. 11. 7 a.m. Enjoy a scenic run along the San Francisco Bay during the annual Giant Race Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Race/Family Relay. The event benefits Project Open Hand. Tickets $30–$115. AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco. 415/972-1881. Almaden Valley Art and Wine Festival. Sept. 11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Almaden Lake Park is the backdrop for this popular San Jose fair featuring great food, wine and a special area for kids to play. Free. Almaden Lake Park, 15652 Almaden Expressway, San Jose. Fiestas Patrías. Sept. 16, 4 to 8 p.m. Celebrate this key 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 and live Mariachi music. Free. Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City. 650/780-7000. Luna Park Chalk Art Festival. Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year marks the ninth anniversary of the festival that brings together thousands of artists, art students and art lovers from a slew of cultural and artistic backgrounds. Free. Backesto Park, 13th and Empire streets, San Jose. 408/205-4287. Bark in the Park San Jose. Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s in its 20th year and it’s touted as the largest convergence of canine festivities in the U.S. Dog lovers and their best friends partake in games, contests and more. Dog/ owner lookalike contest, anyone? $5. William Street Park, S. 16th St and William St., San Jose. 408/295-1691. Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival. Sept. 17–18, 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, vintners pouring fine wines, microbrewed beer, live entertainment on three stages and the Kids Kingdom make this a favorite fall festival. Central Park Pavilion, Santa Clara, 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara. 408/615-3140. Northern California Renaissance Faire. Sept. 17–Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays). Get ready for neck ruffles, and spend the day feasting on a turkey leg or shopping in an authentic Renaissance marketplace. This lively fair includes dance performances, concerts and full-contact jousting. Tickets $25–$150. Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister. 408/847-FAIR. Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions. Sept. 18, 6 p.m. Gabrielle Douglas, Simone Biles and Nastia Liukin headline this tour showcasing some of the most esteemed skills in gymnastics. Tickets $27–$296. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 866/448-7849. Artistry in Fashion. Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring dozens of California designers selling clothing and jewelry, this all-day event 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. Redwood City Salsa Festival. Sept. 24, Noon to 8 p.m. Enjoy salsa of both the music and food varieties during this enlivening street fair. Listen to Latin rock, salsa
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