So, what is going on around the Bay this weekend? I would like to do something new and interesting... speak up San Jose, Berkeley, Marin, San Mateo, Cuperinto... I am listening...

What is happening out there?

Here's a start...
This weekend is the Bay to Breakers - that 7.5 mile footrace where 100s of 1000s of people run. It takes place on Sunday morning in SF. Many streets will be blocked for it. If you want to run, I think you might still be able to register (check www.sfexaminer.com). If you want to watch, it starts early (8am). Many runners race in costume!

There are also baseball games @ PacBell Park this weekend. The Giants are playing the Florida Marlins on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Hey Sharon...gettin' out of town this weekend? Can't speak for the towns you listed, but I'm going to the Sunnyvale Farmer's Market. Noticed that there is an American Indian Pow-wow going on at DeAnza college, if that interests you. Just checked the SJMN and there's Fine Art in the Park in Los Altos Sat. and Sun or the Santa Cruz Art, Jazz and Wine Festival. Enjoy your weekend!

Alohaaa all,
To follow up Kathy's suggestion on the B to B, there is one big party afterwards at GGate Park. "Foot-stock"!

A lot of fun, but remember, it is San Francisco.
Kal
ps to Bets, Got our room for 2 nights at the Grand Sheraton for Sacto's Jazz Fest over Mem/Weekend. Can't wait! Hope we get a closet this time!

Betsy,
Hey there! Yeah, I was thinking of getting out and about on Saturday. Was thinking I needed to do something new. Thanks for your suggestions. I LOVE a good farmers market! May just see you there.

Sharon, the Sunnyvale Farmer's Market, on Saturday, is small, only one block on a nicely reconstructed street, Murphy Ave. The Mountain View FM, on Sunday, is larger. Should I wear my Fodor's pin

Kal, congrats on your room at the Sheraton. Wishing you a closet! We'll be at Sonoma State that weekend watching our first-born GRADUATE!

San Jose has a couple of farmer's markets.
The one in Japantown starts this Sunday and will go on for every Sunday until Nov. 17th. from 8:30AM and 12:00PM on Jackson St. between 7th and 8th Streets. The other is an San Pedro Square every Friday from 10:00AM-2:00PM until Nov.15th.

Performing Arts in and around the city:

The Tony award winning comedy "ART" is playing at the SJ Reperatory Theatre (408) 367-7255

Musical comedy "Damn Yankees" at the American Musical Theatre of San Jose (408) 453-7108

The musical "Song and Dance" at the Theatre on San Pedro Square (408) 283-0200

"Joseph and the Amazing Tachnicolor Dreamcoat" at the Children's Musical Theater (408) 288-5437

Cheval" (May 1 - June 2)
More than 30 horses of 17 distinctive breeds perform under the world's largest hand painted big top tent (Delmas and San Fernando Street in downtown San Jose). Shows run Tues. - Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sun. 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 877/528-0777 or visit www.admission.com or TicketMaster locations. www.chevaltheatre.com

Villa Montalvo in Saratoga (408)961-5858
1.Classical guitarist Sharon Isbin
2.Jazz musician Chris Botti

Flint Center in Cupertino (408) 864-8816
Comedian Paula Poundstone