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storytelling for children. Tickets
$10–$18, free for children under 6.
Discovery Meadow Park, 180 Woz
Way, San Jose.
Starry, Starry Night. Aug. 9, 6:30
p.m. to Aug. 10, 10 a.m. Inspired
by the night sky, this overnight
summer arts festival features an
evening full of family-friendly
activities, including telescope viewing,
art making, live performances,
and a movie on the Garden Terrace.
Tickets $10–$55. Montalvo
Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo
Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5800.
San Jose Jazz Summerfest. Aug.
9–11. Silicon Valley’s premier
annual jazz event returns for its
30th Anniversary festival more
than 100 acts on a record 14 stages
in and around Plaza de César Chavez Park
in downtown San Jose. Some of the standout
performers include Dianne Reeves, Gregory
Porter, Pink Martini, The O’Jays and more.
Plaza de César Chavez Park, Downtown San
Jose. 408/288-7557.
Monterey Car Week. Aug. 9–18, times
vary. This annual event is a car lover’s dream.
The week kicks off with a classic car show in
downtown Monterey, followed by the Porche
Monterey Classic, “automobilia” expo
and much more. Ticket prices vary.
Multiple locations in Monterey.
Aloha Festival. Aug. 10–11,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This twoday
fest is a virtual trip to
the Hawaiian Islands. Get
into the Aloha spirit with
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.
Outside Lands. Aug.
9–11, 11 a.m. to 10
p.m. For three days
every summer, Golden
Gate Park transforms
from a tranquil resting
spot to one of the country’s
most popular music
festivals. Outside Lands
presents food, wine, beer,
art and more than 75
diverse bands. This year’s
headliners include Paul
Simon, Childish Gambino, Flume, Kasey
Musgraves, Lil Wayne, Bebe Rexha and Hozier.
Tickets $375–$795. Golden Gate Park,
San Francisco.
Redwood City Music in the Park. Through
Aug. 14, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This
free outdoor concert series continues
to rock the park. The
lineup includes reggae
tunes from Rafa and
Motown classics from
Top Shelf. Free. Stafford
Park, 50 King St., Redwood
City.
Weekend with Shakespeare.
Aug. 17–18,
noon to 5 p.m. Join
Shakespeare scholars
and artists for two
days of lectures, discussions
and demonstrations
about this
season’s two Shakespeare
mainstage productions
by Shakespeare Santa
Cruz, “Winter’s Tale and
Comedy of Errors.” Free.
University of California,
Santa Cruz.
831/460-6399.
Stern Grove Festival.
Through Aug.
18, 2 p.m. The 82nd
Stern Grove Festival’s
admission-free concerts
feature some of the biggest
local and international
acts including The
Psychedelic Furs, Pink
Martini and The Isley
Brothers. Stern Grove,
19th Ave. and Sloat Blvd.
in San Francisco.
Pebble Beach Concours
d’Elegance. Aug. 18, 8:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Collectors worldwide
compete at this luxurious
pageant of cars on the famed
18th fairway of Pebble Beach
Golf Links. The rolling Pacific
Ocean serves as backdrop
as automobiles are judged for
style and technical merit, as well
as the accuracy of their preservation
or restoration. Tickets
$375. The Lodge at Pebble
Beach, 1700 17-Mile Drive,
Pebble Beach, 877/693-0009.
Polynesian Festival and Aloha
Outrigger Races. Aug. 18, 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual Polynesian
Festival offers island-style
music and Polynesian dancing,
along with a taste of the tropics including
shave ice and other festive drinks. Also
discover the excitement of outrigger canoe
racing; novice and experienced paddlers
are allowed to participate. Free. Santa Cruz
Wharf, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz.
831/420-5270.
Jazz on the Plazz. Through Aug. 21,
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Spend
hot summer nights in Los Gatos bopping to
the sounds of jazz. From the return of Tiffany
Austin and Paula West to The Funky Godfather
closing out the season bringing all the
funk for a spectacular night of dancing and
celebration. Free. Los Gatos Town Plaza, West
Main St. and Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos. jazzontheplazz.
com.
Palo Alto Festival of the Arts. Aug. 24–25,
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’ Art Studio, where children
can create their own masterpieces. Free. University
Ave., Palo Alto. 650/324-3121.
Italian Family Festa. Aug. 24–25, 11 a.m.
to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday. Prepare to eat your heart out at the
Italian Family Festa. Enjoy two days filled
with authentic Italian food, live entertainment
along with culinary demos, wine, bocce ball,
a grape stomp, face painting and more. Free.
History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose.
408/368-9094.
44th Annual Silicon Valley Pride. Aug.
24–25, times vary. Silicon Valley Pride kicks
off with a Trans and Friends Rally follow by
a Night Festival, and then takes it to Plaza de
Cesar Chavez Park in downtown San Jose. Join
in the festivities and celebrate the LGBTQ.
Tequila and Taco Music Festival. Aug.
24–25, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Santa Cruz. This
fiesta showcases top-shelf tequila and gourmet
tacos in a sunny setting. Enjoy live music, margaritas,
craft beer and bespoke shopping from
art vendors. Rapper Tone Loc performs on
Diana Krall, Sep. 22, The
Mountain Winery, Saratoga
Luna Park Chalk Art Festival,
Sep. 22, Backesto Park, San Jose
