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Dominique Fils-Aimé
2025-09-19 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | SFJAZZ, 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
A rising vocal star and two-time JUNO Award winner, Montreal-based singer and songwriter Dominique Fils-Aimé performs two nights in the Joe Henderson Lab with music from her latest album, Our Roots Run Deep, which took the 2024 JUNO for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. “What she does with her voice is absolutely incredible” (NPR).
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Michael Lington
2025-09-19 21:00 | Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Launching his career in the 90s touring with the late Bobby Caldwell and Randy Crawford, Lington’s rise in the genre began with his breakthrough album Vivid, which included the Top 5 singles “Twice in a Lifetime” and “Sunset (Por Do Sol).” After years of recording hit albums and singles for various labels, in 2014 he established his own label Copenhagen Music, releasing Soul Appeal (which produced four hit radio singles) Second Nature and Silver Lining, an audio love letter to the city and sound of Memphis.
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Caelan Cardello Trio ft. Jonathon Muir-Cotton & Domo Branch
2025-09-19 21:30 | Black Cat, 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States
Pianist Caelan Cardello is shaping the sound of modern jazz with a fearless blend of technical mastery, harmonic depth, and unshakable groove. A finalist in the 2023 American Pianists Association Jazz Competition, Cardello has quickly become a sought-after voice on today’s scene, performing with luminaries including Christian McBride, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Bill Charlap, and Rufus Reid. His performances balance elegance and fire, channeling the tradition while pushing the music forward.
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Mary Jane Girls
2025-09-19 21:30 | Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
A Detroit, Michigan native VAL YOUNG began performing professionally at an early age singing background vocals for greats like The Gap Band, George Clinton & The P-Funk and Roy Ayers. It wasn’t until the 1980’s that Punk Funk superstar Rick James impressed by her striking physical appearance as much by her musical talent he promoted her as the “Black Marilyn Monroe” and signed her to Motown Records, helping her produce her debut album Seduction which included the hits “Mind Games”, “Piece Of My Heart”, “If You Should Ever Be Lonely” and her second album Private Conversations was released on Amherst Records.
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Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival
2025-09-20 - 2025-09-21 | Old Mill Park, 64 Cascade Dr, Mill Valley, 94941, United States
68th Annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival: Where art and community meet under the redwoods. Explore curated handmade art from 135 juried artists. Shop, connect, and wander amongst the majestic redwoods.
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Northern California International Dragon Boat Festival
2025-09-20 - 2025-09-21 | Leo Ryan Park, 650 Shell Boulevard, Foster City, 94404
This two-day event, held at Foster City’s picturesque lake, is a premier dragon boat racing spectacle that draws teams from near and far. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a newcomer, there’s a race for everyone. Challenge yourself in our mixed crew races, showcase your skills in specialty divisions like open, women’s, masters, college, and youth races, or feel the adrenaline rush in our exhilarating 250-meter sprint race.
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Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
2025-09-20 - 2025-09-21 | Downtown Lafayette, 3557-3551 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, 94549
The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival is perhaps the largest annual festival in Contra Costa County. In 2024, over 85,000 people strolled among the booths of art and handmade crafts, enjoying foods from our local restaurants, food vendors and food trucks as well as quality wines and microbrews, pausing to enjoy continuous music from our four stages.
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Muni Heritage Weekend
2025-09-20 - 2025-09-21 | San Francisco Railway Museum, 77 Steuart Street, San Francisco, 94105
The popular Muni Heritage Weekend is coming up on Saturday and Sunday, September 21-22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The traction (and bus) action will again center around our San Francisco Railway Museum, across from the Ferry Building on Steuart Street.
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Bay Area African Restaurant Week Festival 2025
2025-09-20 - 2025-09-21 | For The Culture, 701 Clay Street, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of African culture, cuisine, and community!

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Portola Music Festival 2025
2025-09-20 - 2025-09-21 | Pier 80, 401 Cesar Chavez, San Francisco, CA, 94124, United States
If you’re looking for a weekend filled with some of the most forward-thinking names in electronic music, Portola is a must! This year’s lineup includes Dom Dolla, Peggy Gou, Anti Up, Mau P, The Dare and more! Legendary icons are in full force including Moby, LCD Soundsystem, The Prodigy, Underworld, and The Chemical Brothers, just to name a few. Plus, DESPACIO all weekend long.

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San Francisco Chocolate Week Passport
2025-09-20 - 2025-09-28 | 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, 1 Doctor Carlton B Goodlett Place, San Francisco, 94102
Get ready, San Francisco Bay Area — Chocolate Week is coming! For one decadent week, explore 20+ of the Bay Area’s finest chocolate shops, bakeries, restaurants, cafés, and bars with your very own digital Chocolate Passport.
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Europe in the Park 2025
2025-09-20 08:00 - 20:00 | Peacock Meadow, 240 John F Kennedy Drive, San Francisco, 94117
Join us for a day of culture, community, and connection!We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable volunteers to support Europe in the Park, a one-day outdoor festival organized by the European Union Member States in the Bay Area.
You’ll help with event setup and wrap up/clean-up, guest support, booth and vendors coordination, cultural activities, and general event support as needed— all while soaking in live music, delicious food, and the spirit of Europe!
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Morning Cow Milking Experience
2025-09-20 08:30 | Hidden Villa Dana Center, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills, 94022
Start your day off right with our morning cow milking experience! You will intimately connect with your food system by putting in the effort to get milk the old-fashioned-way, by hand! Enjoy your time with our lovely dairy cows and make a lasting memory with your family and friends!
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Public Art Walking Tour
2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Bedford Gallery, 1601 Civic Dr,Walnut Creek, 94596
Join us for a guided tour exploring the public art of Plaza Escuela and surrounding shopping areas, including Locust Street, Plaza Escuela, and California Blvd. Discover stunning sculptures and murals that enhance Walnut Creek’s lively downtown atmosphere.
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Children’s Fairyland Book Festival
2025-09-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, 94610
Join us for a day where the Bay Area’s most talented kid-lit authors, illustrators, publishers, sellers, and educators come together to celebrate the magic of BOOKS!
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Wheels & Wings
2025-09-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Pacific Coast Air Museum, One Air Museum Way, Santa Rosa, 95403
The PCAM Wheels & Wings car show is a unique gathering of meticulously restored classic and muscle cars from every era and description. The cars are parked right next to some of the museum’s high performance historic aircraft which makes for some great photo ops. So bring your camera, your kids and your love of mechanical magnificence. This is a great family weekend event.
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Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival
2025-09-20 10:00 - 18:30 | Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival, 110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, 95030
The Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival, Fiesta de Artes, takes place on the Civic Center lawn in beautiful downtown Los Gatos at 110 E. Main Street.
Featuring over 200 artists, live music all day/all weekend, fine wine by local vintners and craft beer…not to mention gourmet food trucks and plenty of opportunities to have a great time…this is an event not to be missed!

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Celebrando Nuestra Cultura
2025-09-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Gellert Park, 50 Wembley Drive, Daly City, 94015
Live entertainment, crafts and more!

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Concert in the Park South San Francisco
2025-09-20 11:30 - 17:00 | Orange Memorial Park Picnic Meadow, 1 West Orange Avenue, South San Francisco, 94080
Welcome to the official Concert in the Park website! The City of South San Francisco’s Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the return of its annual free Concert in the Park on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Orange Memorial Park Picnic Meadow. We will be offering a day filled with music, food, and fun for the entire family.
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Concert in the Park
2025-09-20 11:30 - 17:30 | Orange Memorial Park Picnic Meadow, 1 West Orange Avenue, South San Francisco, 94080

Rancho Day Fiesta: Free Event at Sanchez Adobe
2025-09-20 12:00 | Sanchez Adobe, 1000 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica, 94044
On Saturday September 20 from 12 – 4 p.m., the San Mateo County Historical Association’s docents at the Sanchez Adobe present their annual Rancho Day Fiesta, a FREE family activity day. The Adobe is located at 1000 Linda Mar Boulevard in Pacifica. Take a trip back to the 1840s when Don Francisco Sanchez raised cattle for the hide-and-tallow trade at his Rancho San Pedro.
A living history event, visitors will be invited to make adobe bricks, stamp leather, dip candles, make core husk dolls, churn butter, and participate in other rancho-era activities, including learning how to dance as the early Californios did.
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Fandango! A Festive Historic Dance Celebration
2025-09-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park, 3325 Adobe Road, Petaluma, 94954
Are you looking for the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer in Sonoma County? Welcome autumn’s arrival by experiencing dances and music of the 1840’s with a “Fandango”. Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from noon to 4pm at the Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park for a traditional dance party! Bring a picnic and experience the spirit and fun of Mexican California’s rancho era while learning dances on the grounds of the largest historic adobe structure in the United States.
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Rancho Day Fiesta
2025-09-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Sanchez Adobe, 1000 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica, 94044
The Sánchez Adobe Docents invite visitors to experience life in the 1840s. This family day will focus on what life was like on a rancho in Mexican California.
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Jackets & Jams Coat Drive Community Celebration
2025-09-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Drake’s Brewing Company, 1933 Davis Street ##177, San Leandro, 94577
Come join us at Drake’s Brewing Company on September 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM (Pacific Time) for a day of giving back and fun!
Calling all Bay Area residents! On September 20, 2025, from 12-5pm, head over to Drake’s Barrel House in San Leandro, CA, for an unforgettable afternoon of community, music, dance, food, and giving back!
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SF’s “King of the Streets” 2025: Lowrider Parade & Car Show
2025-09-20 12:00 - 20:00 | Mission Street, Between Cesar Chavez And 17th, San Francisco, 94110
Usually with lowriders, the key is to get as low as you can go. But on Saturday, we’ll get to see how high. At this annual car show, explore the evolution of lowrider styles as up to 500 classic cars from the 1930s to 1980s are all shined up and grouped by decade. *We aren’t sure how many vehicles will be on display in 2025, but in the past, up to 500 vehicles have been in the car show.

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Artists’ Conversation: Quilts as Legacy and Living Practice
2025-09-20 13:00 | BAMPFA, 2155 Center St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
Artists Diedrick Brackens, Basil Kincaid, and Adia Millett join Key Jo Lee to reflect, through the lens of their experience and studio practices, on the quilt not only as a physical object of warmth, protection, and care, but also as a poetic language of inheritance and self-making. Their conversation will consider how the materiality of quilts—pieced, patched, and passed down—becomes a metaphor for survival, resistance, and boundless Black creativity.
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A Free Performance with Samora Pinderhughes and SOL Development
2025-09-20 14:00 - 16:30 | Yerba Buena Gardens, 750 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Samora Pinderhughes believes that music can and must change the world, and he crafts his songs to reach the tender spots we all share. The Berkeley-raised composer, pianist, vocalist, filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist is known for both his consummate, conservatory-trained musicianship and the striking intimacy and radical honesty of his lyrics. He can turn the spotlight inward, like on his haunting 2024 album Venus Smiles Not In the House of Tears, or plumb the depths of America’s carceral system.
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Livermore Valley Wine Auction
2025-09-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Wente Vineyards, 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore, CA, 94550, United States
We hope you can join us for our entirely outdoor, afternoon garden party on September 20th, 2025, 2pm – 5pm, featuring local wine, gourmet food and an exciting live auction. And, register to bid in our online silent auction too!
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Empowerment Weekend: Awards & Garden Soiree
2025-09-20 14:00 - 18:00 | OMCA | Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
The Empowerment Gala is a prestigious event dedicated to celebrating and honoring influential community leaders who have made a lasting impact on our community. This elegant evening recognizes the remarkable contributions of individuals and organizations committed to empowering our neighborhoods and fostering positive change.
The event will feature an awards ceremony where exemplary leaders are acknowledged for their dedication, innovation, and tireless efforts in various sectors, including education, economic development, health, and social justice.
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Richmond Night Market
2025-09-20 16:00 - 20:00 | 22nd Avenue & Clement Street, 22nd Avenue & Clement Street, San Francisco, 94121
We’re back for our second year of the Heart of the Richmond District Night Market — a vibrant, family-friendly series that celebrates the culture, small businesses, and community spirit of the Richmond District!

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