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Nutz RE-Mixed, Nov. 18-Dec. 4, Hammer Theatre Center, San Jose 20 South Bay Accent CALENDAR United Nations Association Film Festival. Oct. 20-30, times vary. The United Nations Association Film Festival highlights documentary films that explore human rights and sustainable development across the globe, with this year’s theme being “Compass for a Better World.” Visit unaff.org for listings and ticket information. Screenings take place at locations throughout Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Stanford University and San Francisco. Chili Cook-Off. Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your appetite to the ever-popular 7th annual cook-off, where more than 50 professional and amateur chefs compete for the coveted title of “Best Chili.” Free; $9 for five samples. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. 831/423-5590. Wharf Fest. Oct. 22, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free Fisherman’s Wharf festival celebrates San Francisco’s historic waterfront district. Activities and sights include a chowder competition, live music, street performers, a decorated guitar fundraiser display and a Segway obstacle course. Free. Fisherman’s Wharf, the Embarcadero from Taylor to Powell streets, San Francisco. Campbell Con. Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Be a part of history at “your neighborhood pop culture convention,” Campbell Con. Expect celebrity guests, artists, cosplay, comic books, toys, collectibles and more. Tickets $10, free for children under 5. Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell. 408/571-8013. NOVEMBER Internet of Things Expo. Nov. 1-3. All major researchers estimate there will be tens of billions of devices—from smartphones to sensors—connected to the Internet by 2020. Learn what’s going on in the world of the Internet of Things, contribute to discussions and ensure that your enterprise is as “IoTready” as it can be. Free. Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. Big Sur Food & Wine Festival. Nov. 3-5, times vary. Delicious tastings and special dinners abound at this world-class festival— named “One of the Top Ten Food and Wine Festivals” by Travel and Leisure—that also helps strengthen the local economy and raise money for local charities. Ticket prices vary. Several locations in Big Sur. 831/667-0800. Hot Rods at the Beach. Nov. 5, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check out hundreds of sweet-looking hot rods, street rods, vintage, muscle, custom, and classic cars during this 19th annual event in the Boardwalk parking lot. Free. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. 831/234-0007. Sea Glass and Ocean Art Festival. Nov. 5-6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. View and purchase unique art and jewelry made with sea glass by more than 40 artists from around the country. Tickets $5. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Cocoanut Grove Ballroom, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. 831/423-5590. San Mateo Harvest Festival. Nov. 11-13, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday). Celebrate harvest season by perusing handmade arts and crafts, jewelry and clothing. Live entertainment and a KidZone are also featured. Tickets $4-$9. San Mateo County Event Center Expo Hall, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo. 800/346-1212. Big Sur Half Marathon. Nov. 13. This popular half marathon begins and ends in historic downtown Monterey and travels down Cannery Row and along the Pacific Grove shoreline. Tickets $90-$120. Del Monte Avenue at Camino El Estero, Monterey. Visit bigsurhalfmarathon.org. Santana Row’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Nov. 15, 3 to 9 p.m.; 7 p.m. tree lighting. This day of holiday festivities includes live music, costumed characters, special guests, performances by local theater and dance groups and the lighting of the 40-foot Christmas tree. Free. Santana Row Park, 377 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/551- 4611. T h e Te c h Awards. Nov. 17. An annual event, more than 1,200 tech innovators gather to mark the power of technology to address global challenges and benefit humanity. Ticket prices vary. San Jose Convention C e n t e r, 1 5 0 W. San Carlos St., San Jos e . 408/294-8324. Hawaiian Airlines/ Kristi Yamaguchi Downtown Ice. Nov. 18-Jan. 16, 5 to 10 p.m. (Monday -Thursday) and noon to midnight (Friday-Sunday). Get the entire family into the holiday spirit by ice-skating at this unique outdoor rink surrounded by palm trees. Tickets $15-$17. 120 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/291-0525. Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival. Nov. 18-20, times vary. Learn about the “cowboy way of life” at this tribute to Monterey’s contribution to our western heritage, which includes cowboy poetry, music, and a marketplace. Ticket prices vary. Monterey County Fair & Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey. 831/649-6544. Yuletide Marketplace. Nov. 18-19, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop for unique gifts from more than 30 vendors at this colorful holiday event during which the Montalvo Villa will be decorated in full holiday splendor. Bring up to three antiques or collectibles for appraisal by San Jose Mercury News columnist Steven Yvaska between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Montalvo Arts Center, Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5800. Night Nation Run. Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m. Run, walk, skip or dance your way through this 5K electronic dance music voyage filled with lights, lasers, beats and celebration. The illuminated racecourse features multiple DJ stages and concludes with an explosive main


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