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25th Annual Campbell Oktoberfest Start Date: Saturday 10/19/2019 — End Date: Sunday 10/20/2019 Admission:FREE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH 10AM-6PM AND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20TH 10AM-5PM ALONG THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN CAMPBELL This two-day award-winning Bavarian-themed event in historic downtown Campbell showcases authentic, mouthwatering German foods including Bratwurst and other sausages, sauerkraut, pretzels and German potato salad, a variety of beers and ales, over 100 fine artisans from all over the country and an impressive line-up of live music and entertainment. The Biersch Garden is an open-air tent with family-style seating offering a shaded place to eat, drink, and listen to live German music. Wine Central offers premium wine tasting from local wineries, and the KidsZone is designed for kids of all ages to enjoy music, rides, a fire truck, inflatables, and more make this a peak attraction. Campbell Oktoberfest takes place Saturday, October 19th from 10am-6pm and Sunday, October 20th from 10am-5pm. Admission is free. Free parking and bike valet, use of public transportation encouraged. Service animals only-no pets please. Food and drink costs vary. Festival hours: 10am-6pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday. Visit campbelloktoberfest.com for more details on food vendors, entertainment line-up and all things Oktoberfest! Location: 267 E Campbell Ave Campbell Contact: Campbell Chamber of Comemrce info@campbellchamber.net URL: https://campbelloktoberfest.com

Soul of a Diva 6 “A Sexy Seranade w/ Special Guest Khoree The Poet Start Date: Saturday 8/17/2019 — End Date: Saturday 8/17/2019 Admission:$32-37 The Bay Area Diva is back…and this time…she’s bringing the sexy with her. A 2 time Grammy award winning vocalist, Ms. Monét comes home to Pittsburg with her highly acclaimed live show series “Soul Of A Diva 6” A Sexy Serenade with special guest Khoree The Poet. You don’t want to miss why she’s sought out by some of the industry’s most iconic voices, and why she’s considered one of the “best” from the Bay. The 6th will be the sexiest, with soul… Location: 351 Railroad Ave Pittsburg Contact: Carolyn August info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com URL: http://www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/

Great American Sh*t Show with Brian Copeland & Cahrlie Varon Start Date: Saturday 7/13/2019 — End Date: Saturday 7/13/2019 Admission:$20-$35 THE GREAT AMERICAN SH*T SHOW returns for one night only! Solo performance stars Brian Copeland and Charlie Varon join forces to present new monologues on the life in the Age of Trump. An evening of laughing and thinking, covering topics including how to deal with a family member who’s all in for the Donald when you’re not, trying to turn red congressional seats blue, #MeToo and more. If you like Trump, you’ll hate this show! Saturday, July 13, 2019 (7:30pm) at Altarena Playhouse in Alameda. www.charlievaron.com Location: 1409 High St Alameda Alameda Contact: Altarena Playhouse boxoffice@altarena.org URL: https://altarena.audience1st.com/store/2146731009?showdate_id=1828

Will Durst’s BoomeRaging: from LSD to OMG Start Date: Saturday 8/31/2019 — End Date: Saturday 8/31/2019 Admission:$25/Advance, $30/Day of Show Will Durst’s BoomeRaging: from LSD to OMG, is an uproarious comedic tribute to the joys, achievements, frustrations, and looming doom of the Baby Boom Generation. In this rollicking 85-minute monologue, Durst explains why his chronologically gifted brothers and sisters should continue to refuse to grow old in the face of gravity no matter how many times they forget their password retrieval question. It’s what happens when acid flashbacks meet dementia. A celebration of the maturation of the Boomer Nation: culminating in an extra, added special treat – the Meaning of Life. Ably assisted by his genially acerbic wit and trusty overhead projector, Durst explores the Boomer revolutions, evolutions and still vibrant role in today’s youth obsessed society (which we invented, for crum’s sake). He shamelessly strokes egos and pats hands, encouraging the Flower Power Generation to persevere through segments entitled The Psychedelic Colonoscopy, Still Doing Drugs, Only Now There’s a Co-Pay & From the Summer of Love to the Winter of Our Incontinence. It’s funny. It’s smart. Clean and uplifting, even. A unique theatrical event delivered with stand-up timing and not less than a modicum of poetry. Special Note: Due to the use of startlingly archaic technology, children under the age of 40 will not be admitted unless accompanied by a guardian or if they bring a note. We apologize for any inconvenience. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Contact: Tina Blaine info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/will-dursts-boomeraging/

Live Organ & A Movie: The Godfather Start Date: Thursday 7/25/2019 — End Date: Thursday 7/25/2019 Admission:$6.50 Join us for our Live Organ & A Movie series. Hosted by Matias Bombal and music played by Dave Moreno. This series combines live organ music, raffles, and a classic movie all rolled into one. We begin with Dave Moreno playing the theater’s historic Robert Morton Organ with a selection of themed musical pieces. The main feature, The Godfather, is regarded as one of the greatest films of all time. This mob drama, based on Mario Puzo’s novel of the same name, focuses on the powerful Italian-American crime family of Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando). When the don’s youngest son, Michael (Al Pacino), reluctantly joins the Mafia, he becomes involved in the inevitable cycle of violence and betrayal. Although Michael tries to maintain a normal relationship with his wife, Kay (Diane Keaton), he is drawn deeper into the family business. Location: 351 Railroad Ave Pittsburg Contact: Janis Glover info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com URL: http://www/pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com

Advanced Degrees Singles Party Start Date: Sunday 8/4/2019 — End Date: Sunday 8/4/2019 Admission:10 Meet new single friends with a Doctorate or Masters Degree! Only $10 at the door includes light appetizers, served at 4pm, as long as they last; plus a FUN Mixer Game, with prizes. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Sunday, August 4, 2019, 4-6pm. LOCATION: The Domain Hotel, 1085 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale CA. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and many singles meetups. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Audubon Canyon & Bolinas Lagoon, June 29 •Historic Petaluma Hotel Party, June 30 •Mix & Mingle, July 7, Emeryville •Peninsula Single Mingle, July 14, Redwood City •It’s Raining Men!, July 20, Santa Clara •Pole Dancing Party, July 21, Oakland •An Evening in Hawaii, July 27, Silicon Valley •Singles TGIF, Aug 9, San Rafael •The Summer Ball at The Fairmont, Aug 24, San Francisco Location: 1085 E El Camino Real Ponderosa Park Sunnyvale Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: http://www.thepartyhotline.com

Gospel 2 Soul: An Aretha Franklin Tribute Start Date: Saturday 7/13/2019 — End Date: Saturday 7/13/2019 Admission:$26-$31 This show will honor the life and legacy of our beloved Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, from her beginnings in the church on through her years of filling stadiums and filling our hearts. Channeling that soulful Aretha vibe, Mickala Cheadle, accompanied by the masterful Janice Maxi Reid, will take the audience on a memorable, inspiring journey from Gospel to Soul, and back again. Location: 351 Railroad Ave Pittsburg Contact: Janis Glover info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com URL: http://www/pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com

PACIFIC MAMBO ORCHESTRA Closes out the 2019 Marin Summer Nights Series with Latin Big Band Music Start Date: Saturday 8/3/2019 — End Date: Saturday 8/3/2019 Admission:$23 members / $26 public / $32 day of (all adults) Pacific Mambo Orchestra closes out The 27th Annual Summer Nights Series of live music, food, cocktails, dancing, kid fun and more, with an amazing night of the Latin Big Band sound under the stars at the Osher Marin JCC. Get ready for a breathtaking Grammy® Award winning 19-piece Latin Big Band that combines the sounds of Stevie Wonder, Duke Ellington and Tito Puente from an orchestra born in the core of America’s most innovative city, San Francisco. Delivering original music and unique modern arrangements of hits, PMO paves the way to a bold new sound appealing to the next generation of Big Band listeners. Salsa, Mambo, Latin Jazz, Cha Cha Cha along with a fusion of sounds that incorporate more modern genres. ‘…one of the best Latin big bands in the world’ – Salsa Trips Magazine The dance floor will be set on the turf and Santa Rosa Salsa will lead a pre-concert dance lesson. The venue offers pop-up restaurant dinners from El Huarache Loco, Peets coffee and snacks cocktails and more available for purchase. The Kid Zone includes a playground & hands on project for the little ones and festival shopping is made possible by Good Will Industries. The Osher Marin JCC’s outdoor music series has been created to celebrate diversity, discover commonalities, and bring generations together through live music. Four consecutive Saturday nights of great music, under beautiful Marin Skies in an intimate and beautiful setting. 2019 Summer Nights Series: 7/13: New California Soul – Midtown Social 7/20: Afro-Cuban – Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca 7/27: Americana Rock n Roll – Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs 8/3: Latin Big Band – Pacific Mambo Orchestra General Admission: Turf and back chair seating $26 public / $32 day of (all adults) Age 17 and under FREE Reserved Seating: Reserved Seat at Cabaret Table: 38 pub/$44 day of Reserved Full Cabaret Table Seating- for 4: $140 Picnic Table near playground (+ 8 tickets): $240 This event will include an opening act, Kid Zone with hands on activities for little ones, a playground and food, drinks, snacks, Peets coffee, and a full bar. Only low-backed, low seated chairs allowed on turf. No alcohol or glass allowed within venue. For more info: www.marinjcc.org/summernights Location: 200 N. San Pedro Road San Rafael Contact: Linda Bolt lbolt@marinjcc.org URL: https://www.marinjcc.org/events/2018/08/04/performing-arts/pacific-mambo-orchestra/79079/

The Neuroscience of Magic with Adam Gazzaley & Robert Strong Start Date: Wednesday 7/31/2019 — End Date: Wednesday 7/31/2019 Admission:$15-$25 From ancient conjurers to quick-handed con artists to Las Vegas illusionists, magicians throughout the ages have been expertly manipulating human attention and perception to dazzle and delight us. The phenomena of cognitive and sensory illusions are responsible for the “magic” of a magic trick, but how and why? Come meet neuroscientist Adam Gazzaley and magician Robert Strong as they team up to demonstrate how magicians use our brains as their accomplices in effecting the impossible—and explain what scientists can learn about the brain by studying the methods and techniques of magic. Location: 4000 Middlefield Road Palo Alto Contact: Georgette Gehue ggehue@commonwealthclub.org URL: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2019-07-31/adam-gazzaley-and-robert-strong-neuroscience-magi

CNN’s David Gergen – Democracy in Turbulent Times Start Date: Monday 7/22/2019 — End Date: Monday 7/22/2019 Admission:$25-$47 Where is America headed? Veteran political analyst Gergen offers his insights into the polarized state of politics and what we can expect as we head into our next Presidential election. Gergen has the unique perspective of serving as a White House advisor to four U.S. Presidents from both parties – Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton. Join us for an engaging conversation on the future of America. Location: 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara Contact: Georgette Gehue ggehue@commonwealthclub.org URL: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2019-07-22/david-gergen-democracy-turbulent-times