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Oct 3-Fri, 4-Sat & 5-SunKFOX Last Band Stand’ers (Scroll to Bottom for Band Websites)
Fri) Sage: #1 Broadway, Los Gatos – Fri.
Fri) Zebop! (Santana tribute): Courthouse Square, Redwood City – Fri 6p-8p. Free! (see “Music On The Square”)
Sat) MidLife Vices: Mojo Lounge, 3714 Peralta Blvd, Fremont – Sat 9:30p-1:30a.
Sat) Cocktail Monkeys: St Francis Cabrini Fiesta, 15333 Woodard Rd, San Jose – Sat 7p-10p. Free!
Sat) AjaVu (Steely Dan tribute): Don Quixote's Int’l Music Hall &Rest., 6275 Hwy 9, Felton – Sat 8p. http://www.donquixotesmusic.info
Sun) Sage: Downtown San Jose – Sun. (see “SJ Rock ‘n Roll Half-Marathon”)
Sat) Robert Plant & Alison Krauss (with T-Bone Burnett): Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa, Kelseyville – Sat.
Sun) Robert Plant & Alison Krauss (with T-Bone Burnett): Mountain Winery, Saratoga - Sun 7:30p.
Sat) Spirit of Japantown Festival: 5th & Jackson Streets – Sat 10a-6p. Great Japanese food, arts & crafts, a car exhibition, cultural exhibits, a Farmers Market, a Kids Activity Zone and more. October 4: Come and celebrate Japantown with a Samurai sword exhibition, great food, arts & crafts, martial arts demonstrations and a kids activity zone. www.japantownsanjose.org
Sat) 15th Annual Harvest Fair & Exposition: Emma Prusch (pron: Proosh) Park, 647 S. King Rd, San Jose – Sat 9a-4:30p. Unusual food, pony rides, entertainment, cooking demos, hay wagon rides, a plant sale, games & activities for the kids, a pumpkin patch and more. (408) 926-5555 www.pruschfarmpark.org
Sat) Scare on The Square (Free Movie): Courthouse Square, Redwood City – Sat 6:45p (Weather Permitting). Enjoy a free showing of The Addams Family (PG-13; Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd; 99 mins). [A limited number of chairs & tables are available; Oct 11 - The Spiderwick Chronicles (PG; 97 mins); Oct 18 - Edward Scissorhands (PG; Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest; 105 mins] http://www.redwoodcity.org/events/movieschedule.html
Sat) Luna Park Chalk Art Festival: Backesto Park, 13th & Jackson Sts, San Jose – Sat 9a-3p. Good food & drink, Bocce Ball, live music, see chalk artists at work or join in and create your own sidewalk masterpiece, recreate a famous artwork or create an ephemeral pavement canvas of your own! [Sponsor an artist and advertise your business; Net proceeds to benefit arts education in neighborhood schools] www.lunaparkbusiness.com
Sat) A Night in Casablanca: Corinthian Events Center, 196 N. 3rd St, San Jose – Sat 6p-mid. An elegant evening of dining, dancing to live music, a silent and a live auction. http://www.balletsanjose.org/news/CasablancaPR.htm (408) 971-9300
Sat) SJ RnR Half-Marathon Health & Fitness Expo: McEnery Convention Ctr, 150 W. San Carlos St, SJ – Fri 1p-6p, Sat 9a-5p. On the 2 days leading up to the San Jose Rock ‘n Roll Half-Marathon, more than 80 exhibitors will feature free samples, interactive displays & sweepstakes…shop the good buys in running shoes, sports apparel & more, talk to experts in health, nutrition, travel, investment & finance, meet the Pace Team, visit the Expo Clinic and more. Free admission! http://www.rnrsj.com/expo.html
Oct11) Tail Waggin’ Walk & Appreciation Picnic: Fremont Central Park, Lake Elizabeth-Area A, Fremont – Sat (Oct 11) – 9a-3p. Collect pledges to help support the rescue of abandoned dogs & cats from local animal shelters, then join the 3K Walk around beautiful Lake Elizabeth (it doesn’t matter if you do not have a dog walking with you). Following the walk, enjoy a picnic lunch, doggie games & contests, pet photos, a raffle & a silent auction and more. Free parking. [The many contests include Best Trick, Most Expressive Eyes, & Best Kisser; the event is GREEN this year] http://www.furryfriendsrescue.org/events.html
Sa/Su) 17th Annual Los Altos Fall Festival: Main St, Downtown Los Altos – Sat & Sun 10a-5p. Great food, microbrews, a Premium Wine Tasting Tent, live entertainment, arts & crafts, a classic car show, and a Children’s Alley (with games, a train & a scarecrow contest) plus, Sun 2:30p, a Pumpkin Pie Eating contest. (650) 948-1455 www.losaltoschamber.org
Sa/Su) 9th Annual World Veg Festival: Golden Gate Park, 9th Ave. & Lincoln, San Francisco – Sat & Sun 10a-6p. Celebrate vegetarianism with international cuisine, health food demos, speakers, pet adoptions, live entertainment, a Children’s Corner and more. (415) 273-5481 www.sfvs.org/wvd/
Sa/Su) San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival: Treasure Island, San Francisco – Sat & Sun 10a-5p. The country’s largest competitive dragon boat festival promises exciting races, a variety of good food, arts & crafts, activities for the whole family, a Health & Fitness Pavilion, live music & entertainment, a children’s activity tent, and more. www.sfdragonboat.com
Sa/Su) (SOLD OUT) 22nd Annual BR Cohn Fall Music Festival: BR Cohn Winery (Amphitheater), Glen Ellen – Sat & Sun. The Doobie Bros will headline for (their mgr) Bruce Cohn's 22nd annual Charity Event. http://www.brcohn.com/concerts/
th-Su) 9th Annual Oktoberfest By The Bay: Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, Buchanan & Marina Blvd, SF – Fri 5p-mid, Sat 11a-5p & 6p-mid, Sun 11a-7p. Nonstop music, dancing, singing and delicious German food and drink. [$25 & $35www.oktoberfestbythebay.com
Fr-Su) Benefit Bingo: Santa Clara Vanguard Booster Club Bingo, 1795 Space Park Dr, Santa Clara – Fri & Sat 7p-10p; Sun 1p-4p & 6p-9:30p. This weekly, volunteer-run Bingo will help the 16-22 year olds in the Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps fund their classes & competitions. A full Snack Bar is available. $15 minimum buy-in. [Also Tue 7p-10p; “Early Bird” starts 45-mins earlier at all 4 sessions] http://www.scvanguard.org/booster_club/bingo.cfm
Fr-Su) Great Glass Pumpkin Patch: Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto – Fri, Sat & Sun 10a-5p. Shop the handmade, glass pumpkins and the rest of the unique glass art. Free admission! (650) 329-2366 www.greatglasspumpkinpatch.com
Fr-Su) 8th annual "Hardly Strictly Bluegrass": Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park, SF – Fri 10:30a-noon & 2:30p-6:45p, Sat 10:45a-7:15p, Sun 11a-7p. Highlights (from our Classic Rock perspective): Fri 5:15p - Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Sat 2:45p - Nick Lowe, Sun 2:30p - Elvis Costello's High Whines & Spirits. http://www.strictlybluegrass.com/
Sa/Su) Farallon Islands Whale Watching: Oceanic Society, Fort Mason Quarters 35, Buchanan & Marina Blvd, SF – Sat & Sun 8a-4p (thru Nov 30). Join an expert naturalist for a full day on the water to observe blue, humpback and gray whales; dolphins; seals; sea lions; sharks; and more than 300,000 seabirds. The Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge is also the largest seabird rookery in the contiguous U.S. $105. 800 326-7491 or 415 441-1106 http://www.oceanicsociety.org/farallon
Sun) The San Jose Rock ‘n Roll Half-Marathon: Starts at W. Santa Clara St. (between San Pedro & Almaden Blvd), SJ – Sun 8a. 14 bands (including KFOX Last Band Stand’ers: Sage, the Cover Grrlz, & Full Throttle) on 14 stages along the marathon course will keep the feet moving to the beat and following the race (at Plaza de Cesar Chavez), the ongoing entertainment will continue until noon. Creedence Clearwater Revisited will perform a free concert, Sun noon-1:30p. [Street closure Sat 8a-Sun 2p: Almaden Blvd. from Santa Clara St. to Park Ave; Sun 4a-11a: Santa Clara St. between Almaden Blvd. and San Pedro St.] http://www.rnrsj.com/
Fri) Sage: #1 Broadway, Los Gatos – Fri.
Fri) Zebop! (Santana tribute): Courthouse Square, Redwood City – Fri 6p-8p. Free! (see “Music On The Square”)
Sat) MidLife Vices: Mojo Lounge, 3714 Peralta Blvd, Fremont – Sat 9:30p-1:30a.
Sat) Cocktail Monkeys: St Francis Cabrini Fiesta, 15333 Woodard Rd, San Jose – Sat 7p-10p. Free!
Sat) AjaVu (Steely Dan tribute): Don Quixote's Int’l Music Hall &Rest., 6275 Hwy 9, Felton – Sat 8p. http://www.donquixotesmusic.info
Sun) Sage: Downtown San Jose – Sun. (see “SJ Rock ‘n Roll Half-Marathon”)
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Sun) Robert Plant & Alison Krauss (with T-Bone Burnett): Mountain Winery, Saratoga - Sun 7:30p.
Sat) Spirit of Japantown Festival: 5th & Jackson Streets – Sat 10a-6p. Great Japanese food, arts & crafts, a car exhibition, cultural exhibits, a Farmers Market, a Kids Activity Zone and more. October 4: Come and celebrate Japantown with a Samurai sword exhibition, great food, arts & crafts, martial arts demonstrations and a kids activity zone. www.japantownsanjose.org
Sat) 15th Annual Harvest Fair & Exposition: Emma Prusch (pron: Proosh) Park, 647 S. King Rd, San Jose – Sat 9a-4:30p. Unusual food, pony rides, entertainment, cooking demos, hay wagon rides, a plant sale, games & activities for the kids, a pumpkin patch and more. (408) 926-5555 www.pruschfarmpark.org
Sat) Scare on The Square (Free Movie): Courthouse Square, Redwood City – Sat 6:45p (Weather Permitting). Enjoy a free showing of The Addams Family (PG-13; Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd; 99 mins). [A limited number of chairs & tables are available; Oct 11 - The Spiderwick Chronicles (PG; 97 mins); Oct 18 - Edward Scissorhands (PG; Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest; 105 mins] http://www.redwoodcity.org/events/movieschedule.html
Sat) Luna Park Chalk Art Festival: Backesto Park, 13th & Jackson Sts, San Jose – Sat 9a-3p. Good food & drink, Bocce Ball, live music, see chalk artists at work or join in and create your own sidewalk masterpiece, recreate a famous artwork or create an ephemeral pavement canvas of your own! [Sponsor an artist and advertise your business; Net proceeds to benefit arts education in neighborhood schools] www.lunaparkbusiness.com
Sat) A Night in Casablanca: Corinthian Events Center, 196 N. 3rd St, San Jose – Sat 6p-mid. An elegant evening of dining, dancing to live music, a silent and a live auction. http://www.balletsanjose.org/news/CasablancaPR.htm (408) 971-9300
Sat) SJ RnR Half-Marathon Health & Fitness Expo: McEnery Convention Ctr, 150 W. San Carlos St, SJ – Fri 1p-6p, Sat 9a-5p. On the 2 days leading up to the San Jose Rock ‘n Roll Half-Marathon, more than 80 exhibitors will feature free samples, interactive displays & sweepstakes…shop the good buys in running shoes, sports apparel & more, talk to experts in health, nutrition, travel, investment & finance, meet the Pace Team, visit the Expo Clinic and more. Free admission! http://www.rnrsj.com/expo.html
Oct11) Tail Waggin’ Walk & Appreciation Picnic: Fremont Central Park, Lake Elizabeth-Area A, Fremont – Sat (Oct 11) – 9a-3p. Collect pledges to help support the rescue of abandoned dogs & cats from local animal shelters, then join the 3K Walk around beautiful Lake Elizabeth (it doesn’t matter if you do not have a dog walking with you). Following the walk, enjoy a picnic lunch, doggie games & contests, pet photos, a raffle & a silent auction and more. Free parking. [The many contests include Best Trick, Most Expressive Eyes, & Best Kisser; the event is GREEN this year] http://www.furryfriendsrescue.org/events.html
Sa/Su) 17th Annual Los Altos Fall Festival: Main St, Downtown Los Altos – Sat & Sun 10a-5p. Great food, microbrews, a Premium Wine Tasting Tent, live entertainment, arts & crafts, a classic car show, and a Children’s Alley (with games, a train & a scarecrow contest) plus, Sun 2:30p, a Pumpkin Pie Eating contest. (650) 948-1455 www.losaltoschamber.org
Sa/Su) 9th Annual World Veg Festival: Golden Gate Park, 9th Ave. & Lincoln, San Francisco – Sat & Sun 10a-6p. Celebrate vegetarianism with international cuisine, health food demos, speakers, pet adoptions, live entertainment, a Children’s Corner and more. (415) 273-5481 www.sfvs.org/wvd/
Sa/Su) San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival: Treasure Island, San Francisco – Sat & Sun 10a-5p. The country’s largest competitive dragon boat festival promises exciting races, a variety of good food, arts & crafts, activities for the whole family, a Health & Fitness Pavilion, live music & entertainment, a children’s activity tent, and more. www.sfdragonboat.com
Sa/Su) (SOLD OUT) 22nd Annual BR Cohn Fall Music Festival: BR Cohn Winery (Amphitheater), Glen Ellen – Sat & Sun. The Doobie Bros will headline for (their mgr) Bruce Cohn's 22nd annual Charity Event. http://www.brcohn.com/concerts/
th-Su) 9th Annual Oktoberfest By The Bay: Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, Buchanan & Marina Blvd, SF – Fri 5p-mid, Sat 11a-5p & 6p-mid, Sun 11a-7p. Nonstop music, dancing, singing and delicious German food and drink. [$25 & $35www.oktoberfestbythebay.com
Fr-Su) Benefit Bingo: Santa Clara Vanguard Booster Club Bingo, 1795 Space Park Dr, Santa Clara – Fri & Sat 7p-10p; Sun 1p-4p & 6p-9:30p. This weekly, volunteer-run Bingo will help the 16-22 year olds in the Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps fund their classes & competitions. A full Snack Bar is available. $15 minimum buy-in. [Also Tue 7p-10p; “Early Bird” starts 45-mins earlier at all 4 sessions] http://www.scvanguard.org/booster_club/bingo.cfm
Fr-Su) Great Glass Pumpkin Patch: Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto – Fri, Sat & Sun 10a-5p. Shop the handmade, glass pumpkins and the rest of the unique glass art. Free admission! (650) 329-2366 www.greatglasspumpkinpatch.com
Fr-Su) 8th annual "Hardly Strictly Bluegrass": Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park, SF – Fri 10:30a-noon & 2:30p-6:45p, Sat 10:45a-7:15p, Sun 11a-7p. Highlights (from our Classic Rock perspective): Fri 5:15p - Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Sat 2:45p - Nick Lowe, Sun 2:30p - Elvis Costello's High Whines & Spirits. http://www.strictlybluegrass.com/
Sa/Su) Farallon Islands Whale Watching: Oceanic Society, Fort Mason Quarters 35, Buchanan & Marina Blvd, SF – Sat & Sun 8a-4p (thru Nov 30). Join an expert naturalist for a full day on the water to observe blue, humpback and gray whales; dolphins; seals; sea lions; sharks; and more than 300,000 seabirds. The Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge is also the largest seabird rookery in the contiguous U.S. $105. 800 326-7491 or 415 441-1106 http://www.oceanicsociety.org/farallon
Sun) The San Jose Rock ‘n Roll Half-Marathon: Starts at W. Santa Clara St. (between San Pedro & Almaden Blvd), SJ – Sun 8a. 14 bands (including KFOX Last Band Stand’ers: Sage, the Cover Grrlz, & Full Throttle) on 14 stages along the marathon course will keep the feet moving to the beat and following the race (at Plaza de Cesar Chavez), the ongoing entertainment will continue until noon. Creedence Clearwater Revisited will perform a free concert, Sun noon-1:30p. [Street closure Sat 8a-Sun 2p: Almaden Blvd. from Santa Clara St. to Park Ave; Sun 4a-11a: Santa Clara St. between Almaden Blvd. and San Pedro St.] http://www.rnrsj.com/
Sat) Unconditional Love Pet Adoption Showcase http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA572.html
-- Pet Food Express at New Town, Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos – Sat N-5p.-- ONLY the 2nd & 4th Sat: Pet Food Express, 1902 So. Bascom Ave (it’s the old Tower Records bldg), Campbell.
sa/su) Furry Friends Rescue Pet Adoption Showcases (no holidays; confirm location/time at www.furryfriendsrescue.org):
-- Pet Club, Mtn. View on Rengstorff: Sat 1-4p (dogs & cats). [1010 N. Rengstorff Ave, 650/988-1316]
-- Pet Food Express, Fremont, on Paseo Padre Pkwy in the Raley’s Center: Sat 1-4p (dogs). [39010 Paseo Padre Pkwy, 510/713-9999]
-- Petco, Fremont, on Mowry, by Barnes & Noble: Sat 1-4p (dogs & cats) & Sun 1-4p (cats). [3780 Mowry Ave, 510/742-0573]
Sat) Adult Recreational Soccer (Ages 16+): Miller Middle School, 6151 Rainbow Dr. in San Jose - Every Sat 4p-6p (year-round). All levels, no registration, and it’s all FREE! Bring both a dark AND a white shirt. No game if it rains.
Sat) Saturday Night Silent Movies: Edison Theater, 37417 Niles Blvd. in Fremont – Sat 7:30p (every Sat).All ages are invited to enjoy silent films for $5. [510-494-1411; http://www.nilesfilmmuseum.org]
F-Su) Beach Blanket Babylon: Club Fugazi, 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd, SF – Fri & Sat 7p & 10p, Sun 2p & 5p. This is the nation’s longest-running musical revue! $25-$78. [Wed/Thu 8p, TFN, 415-421-4222]
Sat) FREE Boot Camp (Workout): Los Gatos Public Library, 110 East Main Street – Every Sat 8a (rain or shine). Boot Camp will get you exercising, and help motivate you to continue exercising, plus, it’s all free. http://www.ultimatebodypotential.com/free-saturday-morning-bootcamps-in-los-gatos.html
TFN) Humane Society Volunteers: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 2530 Lafayette St. in Santa Clara. If you are interested in volunteering for the pet foster care program where you would prepare animals for adoption, visit the Humane Society Silicon Valley website at hssv.org or the Kfox DIL at kfox.com for details. [408-727-3383x819; www.hssv.org]
TFN) Guadalupe River Park Volunteers Needed: San Carlos St & Woz Way, San Jose. Volunteers are needed to help better the park & gardens, as well as lead educational activities. Call for more info 408-298-7657 or go online to www.grpg.org.
TFN) Baby Animal Care Volunteers Needed: Sulphur Creek Nature Center, 1801 D St, Hayward. If you would like to volunteer your time, the orphaned wildlife will be grateful. (510) 881-6747
Fr/Sa) SonicVision: Chabot Space & Science Center’s Lunar Lounge, 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oak – Fri & Sat 7p & 9:15p. A groundbreaking digitally animated show set to a soundtrack of some of today’s coolest music. $8-adults, $7-children. [510-336-7300; Box Office 510-336-7373] http://www.chabotspace.org/sonicvision/
*daily) Turbo Ride: Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco – Daily. The magic of films reaches a new level with Turbo Ride’s hydraulic seats, which move in sync to the action on the big-screen. $5-$16. 415/392-8313 http://www.fishermanswharf.org/ToDo.htm
KFOX Last Band Standing Winners & Finalists: Sat) Saturday Night Silent Movies: Edison Theater, 37417 Niles Blvd. in Fremont – Sat 7:30p (every Sat).All ages are invited to enjoy silent films for $5. [510-494-1411; http://www.nilesfilmmuseum.org]
F-Su) Beach Blanket Babylon: Club Fugazi, 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd, SF – Fri & Sat 7p & 10p, Sun 2p & 5p. This is the nation’s longest-running musical revue! $25-$78. [Wed/Thu 8p, TFN, 415-421-4222]
Sat) FREE Boot Camp (Workout): Los Gatos Public Library, 110 East Main Street – Every Sat 8a (rain or shine). Boot Camp will get you exercising, and help motivate you to continue exercising, plus, it’s all free. http://www.ultimatebodypotential.com/free-saturday-morning-bootcamps-in-los-gatos.html
TFN) Humane Society Volunteers: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 2530 Lafayette St. in Santa Clara. If you are interested in volunteering for the pet foster care program where you would prepare animals for adoption, visit the Humane Society Silicon Valley website at hssv.org or the Kfox DIL at kfox.com for details. [408-727-3383x819; www.hssv.org]
TFN) Guadalupe River Park Volunteers Needed: San Carlos St & Woz Way, San Jose. Volunteers are needed to help better the park & gardens, as well as lead educational activities. Call for more info 408-298-7657 or go online to www.grpg.org.
TFN) Baby Animal Care Volunteers Needed: Sulphur Creek Nature Center, 1801 D St, Hayward. If you would like to volunteer your time, the orphaned wildlife will be grateful. (510) 881-6747
*Sat) FREE Dragon Boat Lessons: Foster City Boat Park, 1 Bounty Dr. in Foster City - Every Sat 10:30a-N, rain or shine. Learn how to handle a Dragon Boat (a 22-person canoe). Life jackets, paddles, boats, and expert coaching is all provided for free! [Check website for changes in status; 650 248 9416] http://www.bayareadragons.org
Fr/Sa) SonicVision: Chabot Space & Science Center’s Lunar Lounge, 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oak – Fri & Sat 7p & 9:15p. A groundbreaking digitally animated show set to a soundtrack of some of today’s coolest music. $8-adults, $7-children. [510-336-7300; Box Office 510-336-7373] http://www.chabotspace.org/sonicvision/
*daily) Turbo Ride: Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco – Daily. The magic of films reaches a new level with Turbo Ride’s hydraulic seats, which move in sync to the action on the big-screen. $5-$16. 415/392-8313 http://www.fishermanswharf.org/ToDo.htm
Aja Vu (Steely Dan tribute) http://www.ajavu.com/bios.html
Billy The Kid http://www.billythekidtheband.com
The Cocktail Monkeys www.thecocktailmonkeys.com www.myspace.com/thecocktailmonkeys
Full Throttle http://www.fullthrottletheband.com/
The Groove Kings www.groovekingsband.com
MamaLuke www.mamaluke.us
The Megatones www.megatones.net
MidLife Vices www.midlifevices.net
Sage www.sagemusic.com
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