Music
Moonlight Steam Train Dinner Party at Roaring Camp
Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United StatesTreat yourself to an evening of fun and relaxation at Roaring Camp's Western Moonlight Dinner Train Party. Start with a hearty barbecue steak dinner followed by a leisurely train ride aboard vintage railway cars. The steam train stops atop Bear Mountain to a glowing campfire, hot cider and musical sing-along. Upon returning to Roaring Camp, hot apple pie and a country western band await you. Get into the swing of things by line dancing or two-stepping the night away.
Dance Concert by Polish Folklore Ensemble Jedliniok
Little Theater, Veterans Memorial Senior Center 1455 Madison Avenue, Redwood City, CA, United StatesThe Polish Folkloric Dance Ensemble, Jedliniok from Wrocław in Poland, present the beauty and spirit of Poland through its music, song, and dance. Dynamic performance pieces performed by dancers costumed in exquisite traditional dress, and danced to vibrant live music.
The Girl Genius Europan Oktoberfest Ball
Alameda Elks Lodge 2255 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA, United StatesEat, drink, dance, and celebrate the triumph of SCIENCE! at this splendid Oktoberfest party at Mamma Gkika's notorious famous tavern. You don't need to be a genius, a spark, or even a mad scientist to enjoy the Girl Genius Ball. Join us for an evening of adventure and dancing in Europa, home of Agatha Heterodyne, Baron Klaus Wulfenbach, and the irrepressible Jagermonsters. This is a Victorian Steampunk-themed event. Imagine the Victorians with high technology: flight (often in Zeppelins), highly programmed ‘intelligent’ robots, and computer-like machines. Costumes can range from historically accurate Victorian costume (1840-1900) to Victorian attire with technological updates (leather corset bodices, crinolines that can be converted to step ladders, utili-kilts, etc.), to traditional Oktoberfest costume or perky 19th century peasant garb in synch with the vaguely Germanic, vaguely Eastern European setting of the Girl Genius graphic novels. In short, you have a lot of choices!
Wonderboy and 29 Effeminate Gestures
Z Space 450 Florida Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesWonderboy tells an unexpected tale of a peculiar superhero puppet isolated by his gift of sensitivity. 29 Effeminate Gestures is a 12-minute solo set to music by Erik Ian Walker. It is an illuminating look at stereotypes of masculinity and considered Goode’s signature work.
Casa de Fruta Renaissance Faire
Casa de Fruta 10021 Pacheco Pass Hwy 152, Gate 6, Hollister , CA, United StatesOur little village of Willingtown comes to life as our annual Market Faire welcomes talented and exotic performers from throughout the globe to our streets and stages.
Lambtown Festival
Dixon Fairgrounds 655 South 1st Street, Dixon, CA, United StatesFor your enjoyment, you will find craft and fiber booths, carnival rides for kids, competitions, and as always, a variety of great food celebrating the lamb industry and the rich agricultural heritage of the region.
Native Plant Fair
Nevada County Fairgrounds 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass ValleyCome celebrate native plants with the East Bay Chapter of the California Native Plant Society during its annual Native Plant Fair. Vendors will be selling nature-related items both days of the sale, there will be a silent auction, and Sunday is Family Day!
CALABASH: A Festival of Gourds, Art, and the Garden
Food For Thought 6550 Railroad Avenue, Forestville, CA, United StatesGuests at Calabash enjoy a sumptuous array of fine food and wine from Sonoma County’s bountiful harvest, and live music played on hand-made gourd instruments. The event will also feature a sale of select garden art and an exclusive selection from Food For Thought Antiques.
Abraham Lincoln Brigade Celebration
Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA, United StatesPlease join us for a special afternoon performance celebrating the 78th reunion of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade, the nearly 3,000 American volunteers who fought against fascism during the Spanish Civil War.
Halloween Concert with Octopretzel
Ashkenaz 1317 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesAn Octopretzel show features handmade puppets, bubbles of all sizes, and at times hula-hooping kindergartners. The songwriting presents imagery of things such as spinning tops, roly-polies, and whimsical imaginary creatures.