CALENDAR The California Rodeo Salinas, July 21-24, Salinas Sports Complex; Love’s Labour’s Lost, June 10-26, Willow Street Park, San Jose Lonestar, Kansas, Tower of Power and the Spinners. Tickets $8-$22. San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo. 650/574-3247. Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. June 12, 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 2,000 triathletes swim 1.5 miles from Alcatraz Island to the San Francisco shoreline, cycle 18 miles to Golden Gate Park and run 8 miles through the Presidio. Spectators will also enjoy the Fitness Festival & Expo, featuring exhibitors, music, food and more. Free for spectators. Marina Green, 500 Marine Blvd., San Francisco. Visit escapefromalcatraztriathlon.com. Magique Bazaar. June 14, 8 p.m. The Magique Bazaar includes a large cast of graceful dancers, variety acts, beautiful birds and visual oddities, featuring the illusions of award-winning Majinga the Magician and Magic Genii. Tickets $20. San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose. 408/280-7475. El Dia de San Juan Festival. June 18, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Immerse yourself in this Puerto Rican fete featuring scrumptious authentic fare, live music and family fun. Proceeds from the annual gathering go toward scholarships for students who wish to pursue higher education. Tickets $25. History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose. 408/287-2290. Pivot: The Art of Fashion “A Preview Showcase.” June 18, 7-10 p.m. Experience one of the most unusual fashion shows you will ever see, showcasing the work of cutting-edge fashion designers and one-of-a-kind wearable art pieces. Guests will enjoy small bites, a no-host bar, live and DJ music and more. Tickets $20. The Armory, 240 N. Second St., San Jose. Visit artpartysj.com. Juneteenth in the Park Festival. June 18-19, times vary. Celebrate African-American Independence Day during this multicultural, family friendly festival that attracts thousands of attendees each year and offers an abundance of entertainment, art, food and more. Tickets $5. Discovery Meadow, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. 408/292-3157. Border Disorder. June 24, 7 to 9 p.m. This screening showcases experimental video art and video documentation by Lucas Artist Fellows and other artists that explore and intervene in the local and global complexities of the US-Mexico border. Free. Montalvo Arts Center, Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. Silicon Valley Barbecue Championships. June 24-25, 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Central Park Pavilion in Santa Clara becomes a hotbed of spicy food at this premier barbecue competition. Sample ribs, chicken, pork loin and other saucy fare during the Rotary Club event. Free. Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara. 408/639-9210. Cars & Croissants. June 25, 9 a.m. to noon. On the fourth Saturday of every month through December, exotic car owners are invited to park on Santana Row Boulevard, display their cars and mingle with other enthusiasts. The morning meet-up for coffee, croissants and cars drew 400 people and 60 cars during the first event and continues to grow. Free. Santana Row, 377 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/551-4611. Woodies on the Wharf. June 25, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This annual event draws 10,000 people to the Santa Cruz Wharf, where 200 stylish, pre-1952 wood-bodied cars are displayed. Enjoy live music, surfboard shaping, a raffle and parade. Free. Santa Cruz Wharf, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz. Visit santacruzwoodies. com for more information. JULY Moonlight Train Dinner Party. July 2, 6 to 10 p.m. The Moonlight Train Dinner Party begins with a steak dinner, followed by a steam train ride up Bear Mountain. Upon arrival, guests can sip hot cider and participate in a singalong around a campfire. The night ends with apple pie and live country music. Tickets $39- $54. Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. 831/335-4484. Motul FIM Superbike World Championship. July 8-10, times vary. International riders, teams and manufacturers race high-performance bikes in this nail-biting competition. This is the series’ only visit to the U.S. Tickets prices vary. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, 1021 Monterey-Salinas Hwy. 831/242-8200. 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: Women’s Gymnastics. July 8-10, times vary. Athletes competed in front of a full house at SAP Center for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. The event was the springboard for the Fierce Five women’s gymnastics team that took gold in London. Witness the best women’s gymnastics program in the world. Tickets $111-$871. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival. July 9-10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This beloved festival features both fine and functional art by 150 juried artists. Meet the artists and learn about their masterpieces while enjoying a variety of activities, including hands-on pottery-making and wheel-throwing demonstrations. Free. Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto. 650/329-2366. Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival. July 9-10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Showcasing the distinctive works of artists and craftspeople from around the country, this festival delights visitors with global cuisine and local wines. Free concerts take place throughout the day, and a “Kidzone” offers entertainment for little ones. Free. State and Main streets, Los Altos. 650/949-5282. Menlo Summerfest. July 16-17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The all-new Menlo Summerfest (formerly Connoisseurs’ Marketplace) debuts with live music, fine arts and crafts, delectable food, artisan cocktails, craft beer, premium wine, kids entertainment and a fun run. Free. Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park. 650/325-2818. California Rodeo Salinas. July 21-24, times vary. 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