Bay Area events calendar for Aug. 28 through Sept. 3 weekly editions

South Bay and Peninsula

Aug. 28

Make a Wish for Tanabata/Star Festival: Write a wish on a tanzaku or a wish paper and add it to our bamboo grove for Tanabata, the Japanese Star Festival. All day, 1450 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose. bit.ly/4bW0wKp

GalaxyCon San Jose 2026: Celebrate this festival of fandom with fans from across the galaxy and celebrities, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers and others celebrating comic books, pop culture, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, gaming, cosplay and more. 2 p.m., San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. bit.ly/4gpSZ86

Aug. 29

Damon Wayans: Laugh out loud with comedian Damon Wayans, known for his role in the hit ABC series “My Wife and Kids,” on stage. Tickets start at $73.58. 7:30 p.m., San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose. bit.ly/3TU4TPZ

The Tempest: Watch this full production of Shakespeare’s final play about the exiled Duke Prospero who uses sorcery to conjure a supernatural storm, shipwrecking his old enemies. The production is brought to you by the American Youth Shakespeare. 2 p.m., Historic Hoover Theatre, 1635 Park Ave., San Jose.bit.ly/4qkvBx0

Aug. 30

Little Treasures — Play, Shop, Swap: Discover Little Treasures at the San Pedro Market, in partnership with the group MOTHER. There will be activities and hands-on experiences with story sessions, movement and music. Browse a curated mix of clothing, toys and accessories. 10 a.m., 12 N. San Pedro St., San Jose. bit.ly/45CQiuK

March with SCU — 51st Annual Silicon Valley Pride Parade: March in support of the community at the 51st Annual Silicon Valley Pride Parade. Join alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends and allies to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. 10:30 a.m., Julian Street and Market Street to Plaza de César Chávez Park in downtown San Jose. bit.ly/4cLtBIy

Aug. 31

Bob Baker Marionette Theater Variety Show: Enjoy a puppet show featuring between 12 and 25 puppets from the iconic Bob Baker Marionette Theater collection. After the show, there will be a quick 15-minute question-and-answer. Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are also welcome. 4 p.m., Mountain View Public Library. 585 Franklin St., Mountain View. bit.ly/466rxam

In Focus — Asian American Art from the Collection: View the recent purchases made through the Cantor’s Asian American Art Initiative, offering a glimpse into one of the fastest-growing areas of the museum’s collection. 11 a.m., Cantor Arts Center, Ruth Levison Halperin Gallery, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. stanford.io/4i9kWTW

Sept. 1

“The Democracy We Must Keep — Why the Ideas that Built America Still Matter” with David Stewart: Join the conversation with award-winning historian David Stewart as he explores key documents that shaped the formation of the United States. Registration required. 11 a.m., virtual event. bit.ly/3UF9rty

Sept. 2

Andrea Bajani with Andrew Sean Greer: In conversation with Andrea Bajani and Andrew Sean Greer. Bajani will discuss his book that features a subtle yet heartrending portrait of an abusive marriage in patriarchal Italy and a son’s liberating decision to cut contact with his parents. Tickets cost $22 and up. 6 p.m., Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. bit.ly/4zDOQGm

Compost Hub Collections: Join the East Palo Alto Community Garden and support the collection of food scraps, sifting compost and distributing clean compost buckets. Registration required. 9 a.m., 230 Demeter St., East Palo Alto. bit.ly/4x9AjR4

Sept. 3

Sona Movsesian with Ruth Whippman: Join this New York Times bestselling author and co-host of the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast as she talks about the expectations and realities of parenthood. 7 p.m., Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. bit.ly/4qrZ8Fo

East Bay

Aug. 28

Friday Nights at OMCA with Off The Grid: Join this Friday night party hosted by the Oakland Museum of California with live music, activities, late-night museum access, food trucks and more. 5 p.m., 1000 Oak St., Oakland. bit.ly/3U21jDm

Live Music by Bululu: An Afro Dance Lesson with Danaite Gebremeskel, a DJ Set by TiedYe, and gallery chats. Enjoy vibrant Caribbean sounds and rhythms with electrifying performances. Led by Venezuelan-born percussionist, composer, and vocalist Lali Mejia, the ensemble blends salsa, cumbia, merengue, calypso, joropo and other traditions into a celebration of music and culture for the community to dance the night away. 5 p.m., 1000 Oak St., Oakland. bit.ly/4hXOPXt

Super Cinema: Watch “The Natural,” a film based on a novel by Bernard Malamud about a boy who learns everything about baseball from his father. As a teenager, he becomes an exceptionally good baseball player, but a health crisis derails his future plans. The film stars Robert Redford, Glenn Close and Robert Duvall. 2:30 p.m., Berkeley Library, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4gyDGuR

Aug. 29

Pianist Mira Armij Gill with Francisco Salazar: Watch award-winning pianist Armij Gill and renowned violinist Salazar in this St. Paul’s Concert Series. Inspired by her recently released album “Piano Works of Samuel Barber,” the concert will highlight Barber’s works with Salazar on violin. The performance will also include duets by Gershwin, De Falla, Di Martini, Gliere, Beach and Kreisler among others. 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1924 Trinity Ave, Walnut Creek. bit.ly/3SzJRFQ

Crab Cove Fish Festival: Enjoy a day of fun with fishing games, activities, face painting, fish prints, food trucks and more. An impressive mobile fish exhibit will also be on display, featuring a variety of freshwater species. 10 a.m., Doug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave., Alameda. bit.ly/4xD6R5y

Lemonade of the Land: It’s National Lemon Juice Day, so cool off with a glass of lemonade. Come make your own cup of lemonade using natural flavors found at the park. 11 a.m., Visitor Center, 7000 Del Valle Road, Livermore. bit.ly/4gpEocO

Caribbean Cocktails: Join in a conversation with chef and mixologist Nelson German and culinary anthropologist and chef Andréa Lawson Gray about their new book in this history, diaspora and foodways cookbook author and tasting event. 4 p.m., Berkeley Library, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4bReSeX

Aug. 30

Have to Have a Habitat: Discover the different habitats that live in Del Valley in this less-than-one-mile hike with a naturalist. 10 a.m., Visitor Center, 7000 Del Valle Road, Livermore. bit.ly/4wDDG1B

Film Screening — “Skin of Glass”: Documentary filmmaker Denise Zmekhol returns to her hometown to investigate squatters who occupy the landmark São Paulo skyscraper her late father designed in the early 1960s. Denise Zmekhol and UC Berkeley professor Teresa Caldeira join together for a discussion after the screening. 3:30 p.m., 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4fZA19e

Aug. 31

Bob Baker Marionette Theater: This is a variety show with marionettes that sing, dance, dazzle and delight people of all ages. After the show, you can ask questions about puppetry and meet and greet a few puppets! This program will take place on the North Branch lawn. Bring a blanket or mat to sit on. 11 a.m., 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley. bit.ly/3Sg7VNJ

Sept. 1

Line Dancing at the Library: Learn line dancing with step-by-step instruction of easy-to-do-dances by instructor Delia Schletter. Learn the steps to a variety of music from old standards to country, Latin, rock-n-roll, hop-hop and more. 1 p.m., Berkeley Library, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4ws1SDP

Beads For Every Body: Make beautiful beaded bracelets or hemp cord necklaces for yourself or a friend. All materials are provided. This program is for elementary and tween-age kids. 3:30 p.m., 1125 University Ave., (at San Pablo), Berkeley. bit.ly/4qmz9Pv

Sept. 2

Storytime on the Lawn @North: Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and fun for children aged 2-5 at the North Branch Library lawn. 10:30 a.m., 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley. bit.ly/4zmPmID

“Memories in Motion — Selected Stories of Mildred Howard”: Screening and Q+A: Join this public screening of a documentary exploring the moments and relationships that have shaped the life and work of world-renowned artist Mildred Howard. Co-written and directed by Howard’s grandson, Lamar Brown, and Delency Parham, a second-year Ph.D. student in UC Berkeley’s African American and African Diaspora Studies Department. 6 p.m., Maude Fife Room, 315 Wheeler Hall, UC Berkeley, Berkeley. bit.ly/3Slk4ku

Sept. 3

Introduction to Fishing: Pick up the basics of fishing in this beginner-friendly program that will teach you how to set up your gear, select lures and read the water conditions while getting guided, real-time feedback. Develop effective techniques and responsible fishing habits for a variety of environments. 9 a.m., Antioch/Oakley Regional Shoreline, Bridgehead Road and Wilbur Avenue, Antioch. bit.ly/4xDcj8w

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