Where/When: Coyote Creek Field Station (Meet at , 15 Ranch Dr, Milpitas) on Saturday at 7:45 a.m.
Why Go: Join the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory and Audubon to see a and experience conservation science in action. Ages 7 and up. This event is now full with a wait list.
Pricing: $25
Where/When: (Meet at the Sandy Wool Group Area), Friday at 8 a.m.
Why Go: A park ranger leads this three-mile moonlight hike. Bring your sturdy hiking shoes, layered clothing and water. Ages 10 and up.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: at Christ Community Church of Milpitas, Friday, doors open at 6 p.m.
Why Go: Attend a CD release party for Kelly Willams. All ages.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: , two shows Saturday only, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Why Go: Sân Khấu Việt Cali presents , an original play based on true immigration stories. Milpitas actors to perform in both English and Vietnamese mixed throughout the play. Read more about the . Directed by Milpitas resident Van Pham Mai.
Pricing: $15; Tickets can be purchased at in advance. Milpitas Patch is giving away four tickets for the 6 p.m. show.
When/Where: , Saturday, 1 p.m.
Why Go: Kawayan Folk Arts offers free lessons for youth each Saturday focused on a different folk dance from the Philippines.
Pricing: Free
When/Where: , summer weekends 1-4 p.m.
Why Go: Splash down, get wet and have fun!
Pricing: $2 per person
When/Where: Saturday and Sunday in Fremont, with the main site located in the area of 39439 Paseo Padre Parkway
Why Go: Sunday parade, Bollywood singers, dhol drumming and lots of food.
Pricing: Tickets can be purchased for $5 (for each day) at the door, or online here.
San Jose Jazz Festival
When/Where: Downtown San Jose, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Why Go: Three days of live jazz and multiple stages, including a salsa stage. Headlining artists include: Trombone Shorty, David Sanborn, Ramsey Lewis, Mavis Staples, Dave Koz and Marcus Miller.
Pricing: Starts at $15 Friday, $20 for Saturday or Sunday. Online sales have ended, so buy at the gate.
