20 South Bay Accent CALENDAR through December, exotic car owners are invited to park on Santana Row Boulevard, display their cars and mingle with other car 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. JULY OysterFest. July 1, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Join 250,000 oyster lovers and eat oysters both raw and cooked, sip beer and wine and see live performances by AWOLNATION, Kongos, Sir Sly, the Soft White Sixties and Panic is Perfect. Tickets $39-$108.55. Sharon Meadow at Golden Gate Park, 320 Bowling Green Drive, San Francisco. Moonlight Train Dinner Party. July 1, 6 p.m. 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 sing-along around a campfire. The night ends with apple pie and live country music. Tickets $39-$54. Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Rd., Felton. 831/335-4484. Tahiti Fête of San Jose. July 1-3, 9 a.m. This island-style celebration spotlights the tradition of Tahitian dancers who come from all over the world to compete in exquisite costumes, demonstrating traditional and contemporary choreography while showcasing the rich history and tales of the Polynesian people. Tickets $25. Event Center at San Jose State University, 290 S. Seventh St., San Jose. 408/924-6360. Alameda County Fair. July 1-9, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Alameda County Fair features Monster Trucks America, RV Demo Derby, horseracing and several musical guests. Tickets $8-$12. Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. 925/426-7600. Dine Downtown Restaurant Week. July 7-16, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. With at least 40 new restaurants opening in San Jose within the past 18 months, there is a cornucopia of culinary choices. This event Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga; Cabaret, June 6–11, San Jose Center for the Performing Arts features at least 30 restaurants offering imaginative three-course prix fixe menus at affordable prices. Tickets $20-$50. 408/279- 1775. Reggae Festival. July 8, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Celebrate reggae culture at Island Reggae Festival. This rhythmic extravaganza features two stages of live music, arts and crafts, carnival rides, fireworks, island food and rugby tournament. Tickets $60-$150. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. 408/494-3100. San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival. July a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy the day viewing traditionally styled hot rods, cooking up BBQ with your friends and checking out all of the original art and artists in vendor row. Tickets $3. History Park at Kelley Park, 635 Phelan Avenue, San Jose. 408/287-2290. Menlo Summerfest. July 15-16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Menlo Summerfest is back this year with live music, fine arts and crafts, delicious food, artisan cocktails, craft beer, premium wine, kids entertainment and a fun run. Free. Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. 650/325-2818. Renegade Craft Fair. July 15-16, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 2017 marks Renegade Craft Fair’s 10th year in San Francisco. Explore indie crafts, workshops, artisan food and more at the Fort Mason Center. Free. Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Blvd., San Francisco. Music@Menlo. July 15, 16, 20, 23 and 28, times vary. Discover the glory of the violin during Music@Menlo’s July concert programs. Seven concerts trace the history of Western music through the pioneering violin styles of Bach and Beethoven, the classical and romantic musical eras, and German, French and Bohemian music. Ticket prices vary. 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton. 650/330-2030. AIDS Walk. July 16. Join 20,000 people in rain or shine to raise funds for local HIV programs and services. Walk begins in Sharon Meadow at Golden Gate Park. Visit sf.aidswalk.net for more information. Sharon Meadow, 320 Bowling Green Drive, San Francisco. 415/615- 9255. California Rodeo Salinas. July 20-23, times vary. The largest professional rodeo in California celebrates its 107th year with bull riding, horse races, motocross, parades, a carnival, a beauty contest and much more. Ticket prices vary. Salinas Sports Complex, 1034 N. Main St., Salinas. 800/549-4989. Rock the Garden 2017. July 22, 10 a.m. Rock the Garden is an enormous free public festival, celebrating the installation of new additions to Montalvo’s Art on the Grounds program, featuring art-making activities, tours, live music, dancing, gourmet food trucks and more. This year, indie-folk sensation Bon Iver headlines. Free. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. Shiny Side Up Bicycle Show. July 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2017 marks the 10th anniversary of this popular Bay Area event! Check out hundreds of show bicycles of all types, vendors, food trucks, a kids zone, music, entertainment, exhibitions and more. Free. History Park, 1650 Senter Rd., San Jose. 408/287-2290. Pedalfest. July 22, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This fanciful festival includes bicycling daredevils Bon Iver, Rock the Garden 2017, July 22, 8-16, weekends, times vary. This 39th annual festival celebrates dance and musical traditions from Brazil, Central Europe, China, Congo, Cuba, Hawaii, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, Spain, Tahiti, West Africa and Zimbabwe. Dancers will be accompanied by accomplished and respected musicians, including percussionist John Santos and tabla master Zakir Hussain. Ticket prices vary. San Francisco War Memorial Opera House. 415/392-4400. Strangers Car Show & BBQ. July 12, 10
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