NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events throughout Northern California — from the beaches of Santa Cruz, through the South Bay, East Bay and the Peninsula, to the uppermost points of North Bay and Wine Country.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home, a mini day trip or a virtual event, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Sept. 17 to Sunday, Sept. 18.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities were updated since posted on Patch.

All-Steinway School Designation Gala Fundraiser: Las Positas College Mertes Center for the Performing Arts, Livermore

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch: Elevation LVK, Livermore

Cabernet Celebration: McGrail Vineyards and Winery, Livermore

California Soul-Food Cookout and Festival: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton

Charlie Musselwhite: Bankhead Theater, Livermore

Classic Car Show: Pine Street, Walnut Creek

Colors of Fall Craft Fair: Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery, Walnut Creek

Delta Wires: Almost Famous Wine Lounge, Livermore

Devil Mountain Run: 5K, 10K, 1-Mile and Kids' Run: Railroad Avenue, Danville

Drag and Vino: Big White House Winery and John Evan Cellars, Livermore

Fall Festival: Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, Kensington

Harvest Tasting Vineyard Tours: Fenestra Winery, Livermore

Lime Ridge Open Space Clean Up Day: Lime Ridge Trail Run, Concord

Live Music with Gony B and Laura De Mello: Rosa Fierro Cellars, Livermore

"Man of God": Ashby Stage, Berkeley

Martini Shake Off: Plaza Ignacio Fountain, Martinez

Music on the Vineyard Patio with LunaFish: Cuda Ridge Wines, Livermore

Oktoberfest: Original Pattern Brewing Co., Oakland

Paint Pleasanton: Pleasanton Museum on Main, Pleasanton

(re)Discover Downtown San Leandro: West Juana Avenue, San Leandro

September Used Book and Media Sale: Dublin Library, Dublin

Spanish Organ Concert: Old Mission San Jose, Fremont

The Marsh Presents "Are You Dressed for the Apocalypse?": The Marsh Berkeley, Berkeley

The Tom Reynolds Trio: Livermore Public Library, Livermore

"This Much I Know": Aurora Theatre Company, Berkeley

"Up Next!": Berkeley Hillside Club, Berkeley

Village Music School's Project Rock Band: Mike Hess Brewing, Walnut Creek

Ackerman Heritage House Social Brunch Experience: Ackerman Family Vineyards at the Ackerman Heritage House, Napa

Boots and Barrels: Pope Valley Winery, Pope Valley

Cloverfest Beer Festival: 1 Citrus Fair Drive, Cloverdale

Fiesta de Independencia: Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa

Fortinet Weekend Brunch: Meritage Resort and Spa, Napa

Makers Market: First Street, Napa

Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival: Old Mill Park, Mill Valley

Napa Valley Walk to End Alzheimer's: Yountville Park, Yountville

Open Studio: Christie Marks: SOFA Santa Rosa Studio, Santa Rosa

Organ Odyssey: South Yard, Napa

Pool Party Featuring Moët and Chandon: Carneros Resort and Spa, Napa

Read to a Dog: Healdsburg Regional Library, Healdsburg

San Francisco Comedy Competition Semi-Finals: Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa

TEDxMarin Salon and After-Party: College of Marin, Kentfield

VintageLandia Market: Napa Valley College, Napa

Wine and Doughnut Pairing: Anaba and Johnny's Doughnuts Tasting: Anaba Wines, Sonoma

Wine and Food Sundays: Pope Valley Winery, Pope Valley

ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk - Napa Valley: Napa Valley College, Napa

Aging: Embracing the Flow: Arts Unity Movement, San Mateo

Changing Seasons in the Garden: Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, Palo Alto

Heroes and Horses: Jewels and Jeans Gala: National Center For Equine Facilitated Therapy, Woodside

Neighborhood Flea Market: 796 Fifth Ave., Redwood City

Teja Gerken and Doug Young Duets: Fingerstyle Guitar Masters: Dala's Nest House Concerts, Menlo Park

24th Street Cleanup: Temo's Cafe, San Francisco

"Apparatus of Repair": UC Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco

Armenian Food Festival: Armenian Community Center Hall, San Francisco

AXIS Dance Company Presents "Adelante": ODC Theater, San Francisco

Balboa Park Neighborhood Cleanup: Balboa Park, San Francisco

"Berlin 1938: Broadcasts from a Vanishing Society": Presidio Theatre, San Francisco

Bernal Heights Monthly Cleanup: Lundys Lane and Esmeralda Avenue, San Francisco

"Changemakers: African Americans in San Francisco Who Made a Difference": San Francisco Main Library, San Francisco, and virtual

Flamenco in the Afternoon: Peña Pachamama, San Francisco

Flower Piano: San Francisco Botanical Garden, San Francisco

Glassy Arts Festival and Marketplace: The Crossing at East Cut, San Francisco

GUSH Festival: Joe Goode Annex, San Francisco

Hayes Valley Community Cleanup: Patricia's Green, San Francisco

Let's Werq Drag Showcase: Slate Bar, San Francisco

"Machine Learning" Exhibition: Chung 24 Gallery, San Francisco

Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup: Manny's, San Francisco

MUNA Trash Pick-Up Day: The Benches Garden, San Francisco

Richmond District Cleanup: Internet Archive, San Francisco

San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour: Healing Arts Center, San Francisco

Saturday Night Skate: Ferry Building, San Francisco

Second Hand Saturday: Surf Swap: Outer Sunset Farmers Market and Mercantile, San Francisco

Stand-Up Comedy Show: Milk Bar, San Francisco

Step/Song/Story: Salesforce Park, San Francisco

The Marsh Presents "Grandma and Me": The Marsh San Francisco, San Francisco

Santa Cruz County Fair: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville

Santa Cruz Walk to End Alzheimer's: Seascape Beach Resort, Aptos

Science Saturdays: Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery, Capitola

"Unforgettable: Iconic Music of Nat King Cole": Market Street Senior Center, Santa Cruz

Ainsley House Garden Concert with Latin Heat: Ainsley House, Campbell

Boo-tastic Job Fair and BBQ: Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy

Goodwill Fundraising Drive: Cupertino High School, Cupertino

Oktoberfest: Ludwig's German Table, San Jose

Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival: Central Park, Santa Clara

Yoga on the Green: Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center, Los Gatos

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