CALENDAR
Almaden Lake Park, 15652 Almaden Expressway,
San Jose.
Fiestas Patrías. Sept. 15, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at
this fun family event. Enjoy authentic
south of the border food, a flag ceremony,
an arts and crafts area, ballet
folkloric dancing, live Mariachi
music and more. Free. Courthouse
Square, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood
City. 650/780-7000.
Mountain Sol Festival. Sept.
20–22, times vary. Get your
high-altitude groove on during
this three-day music festival in
the Santa Cruz Mountains. Enjoy
a beer and wine garden, food and
merchandise booths. Performers
this year include Bob Weir and
Wolf Bros, Golden Gate Wingmen
and Turkuaz. Ticket prices vary. Roaring
Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill
Road, Felton. 831/335-4484.
Bark in the Park San Jose. Sept. 21, 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. This tail-wagging event is touted as
the largest convergence of canine festivities in
the U.S. Dog lovers and their furry friends
partake in games, contests and more. William
Street Park, S. 16th and William streets, San
Jose. 408/295-1691.
Redwood City Salsa Festival. Sept. 21,
Noon to 8 p.m. Put your dancing shoes on
for this spicy street fair. Shimmy to Latin rock,
salsa and reggae music onstage and check out
a salsa-making competition. Free. Courthouse
Square, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City.
650/780-7000.
Fiesta de Artes. Sept. 21–22, 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. Celebrate Los Gatos’ premier art and
wine festival with gourmet food, wine, beer,
live music and original artwork. Bring the
kids, too: A bouncy castle, fire truck and art
projects await. Free. Civic Center, Los Gatos.
408-395-8016.
Luna Park Chalk Art Festival. Sept. 22,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual festival brings
St. Lawrence String Quartet,
Sep. 29, Bing Concert Hall,
Stanford University
together thousands of artists, art students and
art lovers from a slew of cultural and artistic
backgrounds. Come see more than 250
pieces of diverse art, including original works,
classical recreations, street painting, 3D realistic
works, cartoons and more. Free. Backesto
Park, 13th and Empire streets, San Jose.
408/205-4287.
Redwood City Oktoberfest. Sept. 25–29,
times vary. At this annual beer and bratwurst
bash, Redwood City revelers raise their steins
to celebrate German Oktoberfest. Join friends
and neighbors in a huge Teutonic-inspired
tent on Courthouse Square—complete with
over 1,100 feet of family-style bench seating,
lots of fun and merriment, music, dancing,
contests, cold beer and other beverages, food,
and more. Ticket prices TBD. Courthouse
Square, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City.
650/780-7000.
Monterey Jazz Festival. Sept. 27–29, times
vary. At 60 years strong, this legendary jazz
fest continues to delight generations of
fans. If you’re into both cutting-edge
newcomers and iconic performers
like Diana Krall, this landmark
showcase is the one event you
shouldn’t miss. Ticket prices vary.
Monterey County Fairgrounds,
Fairground Road and Casa Verde
Way, Monterey.
Taste of Morgan Hill. Sept.
28–29, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday,
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
What’s not to love about
this 30th annual festival featuring
gourmet food and fine wines? But
the fun doesn’t stop there. Enjoy the
beer, music, art and a Kids’ Zone, too.
Free. Downtown Morgan Hill, Monterey
Road, between Dunne and Main avenues,
Morgan Hill. 408/779-9444.
Menlo Park Sidewalk Fall Art Stroll. Sept.
27–29, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Friday–Saturday),
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sunday) Downtown Menlo
Park plays host to this art-filled family event,
which gives visitors the opportunity to browse
and shop among the one-of-a-kind creations,
collectables and wearables by a variety of talented
artists and craft makers. Free. 720 Santa
Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. 209/267-4394.
Artistry in Fashion. Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. This sartorial soiree features dozens of
California designers who gather to sell clothing
and jewelry. This event also highlights the
work of Cañada College Fashion Department
students. This year’s special guest is fitting
expert and author Sarah Veblen. Tickets $10.
Cañada College, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood
City. 650/306- 3370.
Great Glass Pumpkin Patch. Sept. 28–29,
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Saturday) and 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m. (Sunday). Stroll through thousands
of hand-blown glass pumpkins crafted
by Bay Area Glass Institute artists
and renowned glass artisans
from around the country. Along
with live glass-blowing demonstrations,
an assortment of glass
pumpkins will be for sale. Free
admission. Palo Alto Art Center,
1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto.
650/329-2366.
Music &
Dance
AUGUST
SJW All Star Jam. Aug. 2, 8
p.m. Don’t miss the Stanford Jazz
Workshop jazz jam of the year,
TOP: MARCO BORGGREVE
Laurie Kilmartin, Aug. 29–Sep. 1, Rooster T. Feathers, Sunnyvale; Mountain View Art &
18 South Bay Accent
Wine Festival, Sep. 7–8, Castro Street, Mountain View