Silicon Valley Wanderings
By Robert Haugh
Summer is winding down, but there are many great events this weekend and in the coming days. I hope to see you at some of the Santa Clara events.
Franklin Square Street Dance
Friday, August 4
Franklin Square in Downtown (in the courtyard area near the post office)
Jackson Street between Homestead and Benton
6 to 9:30 p.m. – concert begins at 7 p.m.
Free
Recently named “Best Cover Band in the Bay Area” as winners of the KFOX Radio Last Band Standing contest, The Houserockers are known for their eclectic, high energy, set lists that brings the music of The Rolling Stones, Earth Wind and Fire, Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, Springsteen, Van Morrison and much more to life.
San Francisco Bay Area Aloha Festival
Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6
San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
FREE
$15 parking
The Pacific Islanders’ Cultural Association (PICA) offers their talents in music and dance during this two-day alcohol and drug-free festival. Entertainment includes Pacific Islander music and Polynesian dance. Arts & crafts vendors, island cuisine, educational exhibits and workshops, and an “Ohana Korner” with simple games for the kids.
7th Annual San Jose Renaissance and Fantasy Fest
Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6
Discovery Meadow Park
180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-jose-renaissance-faire-fantasy-fest-7th-annual-tickets-35465935568
800 costumed performers will bring this festival to life with parades, pageants, and fun townsfolke, offering continuous entertainment of spectacular variety spread throughout the village. Features musicians, jugglers, and the ribaldry of actors drawing you even deeper into the fun. And to top it all off, take in a joust.
Monday, August 7
Westfield Valley Fair
6 to 8 p.m.
The event will be held on the outdoor Dining Terrace patio with a range of fun and entertaining trivia topics and special prizes. Space is limited, RSVP now.
Mommy & Me (and Daddies Too!) Kids Club at Santana Row
Tuesday, August 8
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
End Of Summer celebration! Arts and crafts, including decorating sunglasses, face painting, music, balloon art, storytime and more. Performers include Andy Z, Action Day Primary Plus and more! For more information, call 408-551-4611.
Friday, August 11
Central Park Library, 2635 Homestead Road, Santa Clara
7 to 10 p.m. 18+ only. Free.
Dress up in your favorite ’80s garb and come ready to dance (or not dance), sing ’80s karaoke, enter the Oasis (virtual reality) and more. We will have pizza, ice cream, a photobooth and rad music. This program is part of Adult Summer Reading and is sponsored by the Foundation & Friends of the Santa Clara City Library.