Weekend Happenings; 9/13-9/15

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Friday the 13th has a pretty bad reputation. For most, it signifies a day where you’ll be extra careful! Watch out for black cats crossing your path, and avoid walking under any ladders that might be lying around. If you’re superstitious already, you’ll be pleased—or, more likely, pretty terrified!
Now that we’ve set the mood, what is so spooky about this month’s most unlucky day? In addition to it being Friday the 13th, it’s also a rare, full Harvest Moon! It has been 19 years since there was a nationwide Harvest Moon, and there won’t be another one until 2049. That being said, here’s a list of things to do on this interesting weekend:

Fall 2019 Designer Fashion Event, 9/13

Join the Fall 2019 Designer Showcase Event at Nordstrom Walnut Creek! You are invited to shop the Fall 2019 Designer Collections and view the sample lines. They will have the samples available, 9/13-9/15, from 10AM-9PM. They can’t wait to see you!

Friday Night Twilight Golf League, 9/13

Join in on the fun, Fridays at San Ramon Golf Course! The Twilight League is open to men and women of all skill levels to get together and play for fun.Best Ball format league with an 8 week season, open to men and women of all skill levels.

Contra Costa Greek Festival, 9/13-9/15

Come one, come all! Shout it from the rooftops and share it with your friends! The Contra Costa Greek Festival is back and they can’t wait to share a taste of Greece with you, September 13-15, 2019! This year’s wine bar is going to be offering a whole new selection of carefully curated wines from all over Greece-Research and development has been quite wonderful!
9/13- 5PM-11PM, 9/14- 12PM-11PM, 9/15- 11AM-7PM. FREE Admission. $10 parking per car per day!

Friday Night Concert at Fenestra Winery, 9/13

Frankie Bones will be performing at Fenestra Winery Livermore for their Friday music series. Come join us for a night of music and great wine. Frankie Jones will be playing at Fenestra Sep. 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.! Wine available by the glass and bottle. Food by Your Taco Guy. The music is FREE, but the experience is priceless!

Artwalk in Alameda, 9/13

The Second Friday Artwalk is a ad-hoc group of galleries and businesses in the Alameda/Jingletown arts districts to promote art and culture in the community. Select studios, galleries and businesses open their doors to support the local arts from 6-9 PM.

Artistry in Motion Dance Performance, 9/13

Best of the East Bay winners for Best Dance Troupe, Mother/daughter Co-Artistic Directors Debbie Saravia and Lindsey Saravia-Neville strive to entertain and inspire audiences by creating diverse choreography set to a variety of musical genres. ‘Artistry in Motion’ will include Jazz, Tap and Contemporary choreography closing with fan favorite finale Sing, Sing, Sing.

AC/DC Tribute Band at Retro Junkie, 9/13

Retro Junkie presents: Friday the 13th, from 9pm-11pm: Performing Live is AXL/DC (Tribute to AC/DC with AXL ROSE).
11pm-2am: Resident DJ Billy Vidal spinning 80’s, 90’s, early 00’s throwback. 4,600 SQ FT feat. Game Room with Pool Tables, Pinball, Arcade Games! Sign up you and your friends on the Guest List here to receive email confirmation to get in FREE before 10:30pm.

Formula3 Fitness Lafayette Grand Opening!, 9/14

Don’t miss out on the GRAND OPENING on Saturday, Sept. 14th from 2-6pm! There will be raffle prizes! Small bites and refreshments provided!

Sonoma Harvest Music Festival, 9/14 & 9/15

Sonoma Harvest Music Festival at B.R. Cohn Winery is for people who don’t like larger size festivals. With its capacity limited to just 4,000 guests, you’ll feel like you’re at a private party without the usual crowds. The intimate atmosphere and up-close stage viewing make for a premium experience for all guests.

Danville Farmers Market, 9/14

Get the freshest seasonal fare at the Danville Certified Farmers’ Market. You’ll find fruits and vegetables direct from local farmers, along with fresh-cut flowers, bedding plants, fresh breads, and delicious specialty food items you can eat in the market or take with you to enjoy at home. Open from 9AM-1PM.

Bishop Ranch Farmers Market, 9/14

San Ramon is proud to provide its residents and surrounding residents a quality farmers market with diverse offerings that celebrate our local growers and producers,” said Harv Singh, San Ramon Farmers’ Market director. “We will continue to add more vendors, like Victorian Farmstead pasture-raised meats from Sonoma and artisan cheese makers.” Open from 9AM-1PM.

Primate Discovery Day at the Oakland Zoo, 9/14

A day filled with exciting activities all themed around primates! Leap like lemurs for a day of hands-on, tails-on adventures for all ages! Games, activities, learning, and amazing animals await you on this special day of primate discovery. Primate Discovery Day is a day filled with exciting activities all themed around primates! From 10AM-3PM.

Infinite Mirror Maze, 9/14

Created by Charles Magowan, the Mirror Maze is great for all ages! Located in SF and open 7 days a week, from 10AM-9PM.

Bay Area Children’s Theatre Presents; Good Night Gorilla, 9/14 & 9/15

You’re not dreaming! Our mischievous gorilla and his zoo pals are tiptoeing out of their cages to follow the zookeeper home for the night. Based on Peggy Rathmann’s rollicking bedtime story and adapted by Nina Meehan for BACT’s Theatre for the Very Young Series, with music by Austin Zumbro. Designed for the youngest audience members, with moments of interactive engagement throughout. Ages 6 months to 3 years.

Bay Area Pet Fair, 9/14

Admission is FREE! So why not join the Northern California’s largest pet festival and animal adoption event, hosted by Pet Food Express, on September 14 & 15 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds! Valley Humane Society will be in attendance with adoptable animals alongside 100+ vendors, activities, live music and more!

Free Tinkers & Thinkers Event, 9/14

The Tinkers & Thinkers Innovation Faire is a not-to-miss experience for those inquisitive minds with curiosity about all things Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.). From 11AM-3PM. Located at Pleasant Hill Park.

Fit 4 Mom Presents: Women’s Wine Tasting Event, 9/14

Mom’s day out will start at 1:00 pm at Wente with a 1:30 wine tasting option for $30. Around 2:30 pm we will start our ‘ Mommy Speed Dating’ game in the courtyard- guaranteed to make you laugh and connect with new friends or learn more about your current mom friends. Last call for tastings are at 1:30 pm but the grounds are open until 5 pm and there will be live music outside. We can set up picnic blankets and take over a few tables while we enjoy some music and food trucks & open a bottle of wine or sparkling water. Must RSVP to event.

Teen Esteem Fundraising Dinner with Live Performance by Sophie Pecora, 9/14

Teen Esteem is celebrating 25 years with a BIG fundraising event this fall! Teen Esteem educates and empowers students, parents, educators and the community on the challenges young people face. They emphasize the importance of respect for self and others and that your value is based on who you are and not what you do. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour, appetizers, live auction and silent auction. Then you’ll enjoy dinner, live auctions and a little fun! This is a perfect opportunity for you to learn about the programs at Teen Esteem and how your partnership is making an impact in the community.

Hot Hawaiian Nights, 9/15

Bring your family and friends… wear your aloha attire and enjoy specialty foods and Hawaiian craft cocktails and Beer. Fourth Bore Presents Hot Hawaiian Nights @ Orinda Theater Square. Featuring: Ho’omana Hawaiian Band. This will be a family fun event! Located at Orinda Theatre Square, from 1PM-3PM. Kamaile’s Korner ( Hawaiian crafts and goodies) Pop Up Store from 11am – 4pm.

Memory & Imagination Exhibit , 9/15

The Town of Danville presents; The latest exhibition at the Village Theatre Art Gallery -Memory & Imagination, featuring art by the residents of the Reutlinger Community.

Taste of Downtown, 9/15

Located in Livermore, Taste of Downtown offers; Live entertainment and shopping specials will be found throughout! Also, from a Bounty of Wines, Beer & Culinary Treats, and More as you Explore Livermore Downtown! Stroll Downtown restaurants tasting culinary creations from our brilliant Downtown chefs. Our Downtown shops will be host to a tasting of wines and beers. Must purchase tickets!