Escapes: Walk among knights in South Lake Tahoe
It’ll be nonstop entertainment at the Valhalla Renaissance Faire, with four stages on 7 acres of interactive fun. Now in its 23rd year, the annual transportation in time will take place May 30-31 as well as June 5-7.
More than 900 costumed actors will take the streets to tell old tales, discuss magic and be generally theatrical. Run into jugglers, minstrels and knights while you navigate the abundant merchant area, where you’ll find games for kids, leather goods, jewelry, corsets, art, face painting and archery. But it will be tough to ignore the spectacular live jousting and expertly staged battles – a highlight every year. The fun starts at 10 a.m. and winds down at 6 p.m. Saturdays and 5 p.m. Sundays, all at Camp Richardson, 1900 Jameson Beach Road. For more information, visit www.valhallafaire.com.
Environmental films
What: The fifth annual San Francisco Green Film Festival will screen more than 60 environmentally and sustainably minded films, along with debates, workshops, filmmaker talks and more. Swedish work “Bikes Vs. Cars” opens the festival and “Racing Extinction” closes out the week.
When: May 28-June 4
Where: Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St., San Francisco
Cost: $200 full festival pass, $15 per film
Information: www.greenfilmfest.org
Dance through roses
What: A dance company will perform a joyful, original romp, “Everything is Rosey,” through rose gardens. After the show, take advantage of big discounts on roses, irises and drought-friendly perennials.
When: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 30-31
Where: Russian River Rose Co., 1685 Magnolia Drive, Healdsburg
Cost: Free
Information: www.russian-river-rose.com
Centennial
What: Celebrate the 100th birthday of one of California’s smallest incorporated cities, Amador City. There will be a formal ceremony with a marching band and speakers, as well as live music alongside Amador’s casual wine tasting rooms and quirky shops.
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 30
Where: Main Street, Amador City
Cost: Free
Information: www.amador-city.com
Art and wine
What: Hundreds of arts and crafts booths, two live music stages, a craft beer garden and children’s activities all beckon at the 34th annual Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival. Get ready to dance to blues, rock, jazz, salsa, funk and more.
When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 30, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 31
Where: Heather Farm Park, 301 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek
Cost: Free
Information: www.artwine<code_dp>festivalwc.com
Wind music
What: Expect wind-played instruments, sculptures and other art installations for Aeolian Day, a funky community festival with artists, musicians, makers and families can all celebrate the sound of the wind.
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 31
Where: Jack London Square, Oakland
Cost: Free
Information: thingamajigs.org
Bee staff
This story was originally published May 23, 2015 at 11:00 AM.