Silicon Valley Realtor Nancy Dinshaw

Monterey's 89th Festa Italia
2022-09-11 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Monterey State Historic Park, 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, 93940
The 89th Festa Italia, celebrating Monterey’s Italian heritage and cultural traditions, will be held on September 9-11, 2022. Join us for this special festival honoring the local fishermen of Monterey, both past and present.
This popular family-friendly free event shares the sights, sounds, food, and culture that make the Italian experience so special. It is a celebrated festival each year drawing locals and visitors from the Bay Area and beyond. It features three days of authentic Italian cuisine, great music, dancing, fun, and friendship. The delicious flavors of Italy are enjoyed by attendees with tasty food offerings (for purchase) including Calamari, Steak and Sausage Sandwiches, Pasta, Arancini, Cannoli, Cookies and more, as well as wine, beer, sodas and water. There is also an array of Italian and Festa Italia-themed merchandise as well as vendors selling crafts and more. There will also be a table of information from three local historic organizations, including the International Catholic Federation, Italian Heritage Society of the Monterey Peninsula, and Friends of Isola delle Femmine.
The first Festa Italia in Monterey was celebrated in 1933 when a statue of Santa Rosalia, the patron saint of Sicilian fishermen, was donated to the San Carlos Cathedral. Sicilian fishermen would pray to their patron saint for a safe journey and bountiful harvest. It is important that we remember our cultural heritage and pass it on to future generations. Festa Italia celebrates these traditions and keeps our stories, old and new, alive to ensure that our heritage is never lost. Everyone is welcome to join in at this fun, festive event!

5th Chile, Mole, and Pozole Festival
2022-09-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA, 95116
This year’s festival will showcase performances from Aztec dance group Calpulli Tonalehqueh, folklórico dance from Los Lupeños de San José and Ensamble Folclórico Colibrí, a theatrical performance from Teatro Alebrijes, and music from Mariachi Juvenil Corazón Jalisciense and Banda Exclusiva de San Jose!
Attendees will also have an opportunity to participate in art workshops and stroll through the Plaza’s gallery to take in a visual arts exhibit put on in collaboration with Works / San José and Mosaic America. This is a community celebration of visual, performing, and culinary arts you won’t want to miss.
Mexican Independence Day is observed on September 16 and celebrates the liberation from Spanish rule. The celebration has transcended across borders with Mexicans who now reside in the United States and maintain love for their motherland and interest to conserve their historical and cultural ties.
Purchase tickets at Eventbrite.

The Mountain Winery Concert 2022 Series: The Beach Boys
2022-09-11 19:00 - 22:00 | The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga, 95070
You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they’ve had and how many millions of albums they’ve sold. But these conventional measurements fall short when you’re assessing the impact of The Beach Boys. This band has birthed a torrent of hit singles and sold albums by the tens of millions. But its greater significance lies in the fact that The Beach Boys’ songs have forever changed the musical landscape, profoundly influencing countless performing artists to follow.
Event Details

To purchase tickets, go to The Mountain Winery website. Doors open 2 hours prior to the show time. Seating begins 1 hour prior to the show time. All shows are rain or shine.
For directions, dining, parking, or carpool information, please visit www.mountainwinery.com. For information on how to purchase VIP season tickets including suites and box seats visit https://www.mountainwinery.com/vip-seating.

Santa Cruz County Fair
2022-09-14 12:00 - 23:00, 2022-09-15 12:00 - 23:00, 2022-09-16 12:00 - 23:00, 2022-09-17 10:00 - 23:00, 2022-09-18 10:00 - 22:00 | County Fairgrounds
The Santa Cruz County Fair is five days of fun and festivities for the whole family. Here are just some of the attractions:

monster trucks race and crush cars during two days of high flying Monster Trucks, and action-packed Free Style Moto X.
Captain Jack Spareribs performs on his pirate shipwreck for family comedy, magic, juggling, and amazing feats of ventriloquism.
With a super pop sound, mixed in with hip hop and plenty of EDM glam, Twinkle gives an energetic bilingual family friendly show.
4th generation circus family performing death defying acrobatics including The Globe Of Death, High wire, Wheel of Destiny, Chuy The Clown, and Aerial Lyra.
Immersive, interactive walk-through exhibits featuring rescued animals of all types.

For more information, and tickets, visit the Santa Cruz County Fair.

The Mountain Winery Concert 2022 Series: Il Divo
2022-09-14 19:30 - 22:00 | The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga, 95070
In 2003, Il Divo (Urs Buhler, Sebastien Izambard, Carlos Marin and David Miller), spearheaded an entirely new musical genre with their groundbreaking debut album in 2004. The multi-national four piece have gone on to achieve unparalleled success around the world with 30 million album sales, 50 Number 1 Records, 160 gold and platinum awards in over 33 countries and four sold out world tours.
Event Details

To purchase tickets, go to The Mountain Winery website. Doors open 2 hours prior to the show time. Seating begins 1 hour prior to the show time. All shows are rain or shine.
For directions, dining, parking, or carpool information, please visit www.mountainwinery.com. For information on how to purchase VIP season tickets including suites and box seats visit https://www.mountainwinery.com/vip-seating.

The Mountain Winery Concert 2022 Series: UB40
2022-09-15 18:30 - 22:00 | The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga, 95070
Featuring UB40' s five founding members Robin Campbell, Brian Travers, Jimmy Brown, Earl Falconer and Norman Hassan, and long-time members Duncan Campbell, Martin Meredith, Lawrence Parry and Tony Mullings, this is a huge tour not to be missed!

Event Details

To purchase tickets, go to The Mountain Winery website. Doors open 2 hours prior to the show time. Seating begins 1 hour prior to the show time. All shows are rain or shine.
For directions, dining, parking, or carpool information, please visit www.mountainwinery.com. For information on how to purchase VIP season tickets including suites and box seats visit https://www.mountainwinery.com/vip-seating/

CommonGround Arts Festival
2022-09-16 12:00 - 18:00, 2022-09-17 12:00 - 18:00, 2022-09-18 12:00 - 18:00, 2022-09-19 12:00 - 18:00, 2022-09-20 12:00 - 18:00, 2022-09-21 12:00 - 18:00, 2022-09-22 12:00 - 18:00, 2022-09-23 12:00 - 18:00 | Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
CommonGround is a new biennial festival of place-inspired, outdoor work hosted in locations throughout Santa Cruz County, from downtown plazas and nearby waterways to forested hillsides and local landmarks.
Focused on temporary and performative public art projects in rural, urban, and architectural space, the 10-day event features site-responsive installations and interventions across the area’s natural and built environments, connecting people, stories, and landscapes.
CommonGround is a mostly FREE event. While the majority of works can be visited at no cost, some festival performances are ticketed and there is a small admission fee to the MAH to view supporting exhibitions and installations.
For more information, visit the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History.

Venues & Locations

Abbott Square and Museum of Art & History (MAH)
725 and 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz
A public plaza next to a three-floor museum in downtown.
Davenport Jail
70 Center Street, Davenport
A decommissioned jailhouse and historic landmark built in 1914.
Evergreen Cemetery
261 Evergreen Street, Santa Cruz
A historic site and one of the state’s first cemeteries founded in 1858.

Farmers' Markets
Downtown Santa Cruz: 700-798 Cedar Street
Watsonville: Peack and Union Street
Live Oak: 21511 E Cliff Drive
Soquel Creek
124 Cliff Drive, Capitola
A coastal stream that flows into Monterey Bay, near Capitol Beach.
Wagner Grove
261 Evergreen Street, Santa Cruz
A redwood clearing located in Harvey West Park, near the cemetery.

Bier! Brezeln! Bratwurst! Oktoberfest Redwood City
2022-09-16 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-09-17 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-09-18 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-09-19 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-09-20 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-09-21 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-09-22 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-09-23 17:00 - 21:00 | Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA, 94063
Redwood City's premier fall event, Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City features a fabulous traditional German Oktoberfest setting - complete with over 1,100 feet of "family style" bench seating - lots of fun and merriment, music, dancing, contests, cold beer and other beverages, food, and more. The event runs from Wednesday, September 21 through Sunday, September 25, when the huge decked-out Oktoberfest tent transforms Courthouse Square, for revelers of all ages to enjoy!
Ticket prices range from $10 - $17 for all ages and $16 - $27 for people 21+. This includes a commemorative stein and a drink ticket (beer or soda depending on ticket type). This year brings special VIP, 6-person table seating, offered at $255.
Exciting German-style entertainment starts on Wednesday, September 21 with authentic dance music by Deutscher Musikverein and Nature Friends Schuhplattler, followed by Alpine Sound Band and Nature Friends Schuhplattler on Thursday, September 22. Featured on September 23 through September 26 will be The Internationals Band, and Golden Gate Bavarian Club as dance performers and game hosts.
Downtown Redwood City's Oktoberfest extravaganza offers authentically delicious German food, featuring pretzels and brats, along with enticingly cold beer. Dancing, singing, and tons of audience participation will include dance contests, stein holding, yodeling contest, skits with hand gestures to select songs, etc., not to mention many variations of the "international" chicken dance.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Redwood City website.

40th Anniversary Santa Clara Wine & Art Festival
2022-09-17 10:00 - 18:00, 2022-09-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Central Park, 969 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara, CA, 95051
From the City of Santa Clara:
The 40th Anniversary Art & Wine Festival, sponsored by Silicon Valley Power, is a family festival you will not want to miss. Browse over 150 arts and craft vendors, sip and savor fine wine, craft beer and international food favorites. Enjoy continuous fantastic live entertainment on two stages, including local community groups and live bands. Bring your children to the popular Kids Kingdom and much more! 40th Anniversary merchandise will be for sale, so you can remember the fun week-end!
Read more on the City of Santa Clara, including the entertainment, food and drinks. There's something for the entire family!

Sangria Saturday
2022-09-17 12:00 - 22:00 | The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga, 95070
We’re back with another edition of Sangria Saturday in Adele’s Garden! Festivities include social Latin dancing lesson, an array of cocktails, sangria, wine & more available for purchase, artisanal tacos, ceviche, gourmet sandwiches and small bites available for purchase. lawn games, and raffles for ticket giveaways for upcoming 2022 Mountain Winery concerts. Click Here to View Menu
General Admission Ticket includes:
-Free parking
-One (1) raffle ticket for ticket giveaways.
All seating in Adele’s Garden is first come first served. Purchase tickets at allevents.in.

FoodieLand Night Market - San Mateo
2022-09-23 15:00 - 22:00 | San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94403
What is FoodieLand? You may well ask! It is a 3-day event where family and friends gather together for food and drink, shopping, and entertainment.
From EventBrite:
A SUMMER TO REMEMBER. There is something for everyone at FoodieLand.
FoodieLand is the perfect outdoor food event for everyone. A must-attend for foodies, this exclusive festival in the heart of San Mateo is inspired by the Night Markets of Asia. Bring your friends together for late-night sounds, tastes, and scents where you can experience a street festival this summer in the Bay Area. Enjoy authentic multicultural street foods, and many enticing beverages and desserts to please your palette. Don’t miss our bar for your favorite alcoholic beverages. Stop by to participate in a variety of carnival games, and take in live musical performances by some of your favorite artists and DJs. Shop small and discover talented local artisans from dozens of local booths including jewelry, clothing, artistic paintings, candles, home decor, and more.
Immerse yourself in San Francisco Bay Area’s finest FoodieLand Night Market to eat, drink, shop, and play. Featuring over 150 vendors, you’ll experience a variety of amazing foods and drinks, arts, crafts, games, and live entertainment in one great location. FoodieLand is undoubtedly the city’s hottest summer playground. Make it a dream date, a summer night out with friends, or a class reunion to remember. Tell your friends, and save the dates for FoodieLand events for a summer to remember.
NOTE: Tickets will only be available online through Eventbrite. No tickets will be sold at the door. Please purchase your tickets in advance.
Pre-sale tickets are $7 per person, children under 5 are admitted for free. $5 early-bird special on Friday between 3-5pm. Parking is $15 / Vehicle. Charged by the venue.
