Events Around the Bay – Week of May 4, 2018

The Scenic Journey Through Napa Valley on the Tequila Train
May 5 at 5PM
More dates to come

Enjoy Oprah’s favorite tequila, live music, and mesmerizing views: kicking off on Cinco De Mayo, the Napa Valley Train is launching a new three-hour Tequila Train experience that will have you sipping on quality tequila, dining on a four-course dinner paired with tequila varieties from Casa Dragones from Jalisco, Mexico and singing to the tune of this fabulous choo-choo vintage train, which dates back to 1915. Throughout the 36-mile trip, passengers will see everything from downtown Napa to St. Helena and the quaint towns of Oak Knoll, Yountville, Oakville, and Rutherford.  If you aren’t able to join on Cinco de Mayo, the company will have two more tequila experiences this year: for National Tequila Day in July and for Day of the Dead in October. Cheers!

Tickets and Information
Prices start at $295
707-253-2111 and 800-427-4124
wwww.winetrain.com
Napa Valley Train
1275 McKinstry Street in Napa

Photos courtesy of Napa Valley Wine Train
 

Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream Salutes The Color of Purple
Through May 2018 
Tuesday–Saturday at 8PM, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2PM

Be wowed in a delicious way! To celebrate the opening of The Color Purple at the SHN Orpheum Theatre, Humphry Slocombe and SHN have collaborated on a limited-edition ice cream flavor inspired by the 2016 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical Revival. Inspired by and named after the musical’s title, Humphry Slocombe’s flavor, Color Purple, is a hibiscus blackberry ice cream—made with organic blackberry puree and whole, dried hibiscus flowers. The Color Purple is a joyous American classic which conquered Broadway in an all-new production that is “a glory to behold,” writes the New York Times. Directed by Tony-winner John Doyle with a soul-raising score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, The Color Purple gives an exhilarating new spirit to this Pulitzer Prize-winning story. SHN is the preeminent theatrical entertainment company in the Bay Area, bringing live entertainment experiences to San Francisco’s premier venues.

Tickets and Information 
Prices range from $55 to $245
888-746-1799
shnsf.com
humphryslocombe.com
SHN Orpheum Theatre
1192 Market Street in San Francisco

Photos courtesy of SHN

Bay Area Brew FanFest in Menlo Park 
May 12 from 1PM to 6PM

Great to see Facebook giving back to the community! The Bay Area Brew Fan Festival is taking place at Facebook headquarters and features professional and collegiate sports showcasea; battle of the high school bands; garlic wars; craft beer and wine tastings for charity;  live music; artisans & crafts; cooking for a cause; free kid zone; farmers market; cocktails and wine tasting; food trucks and much more! Definitely a fun plan for the entire family. But no pets please. Trained service dogs only. Instead, look for the family of cats who live permanently on the grounds of Facebook. Meow. Proceeds benefit local youth sports and mentoring programs.

Tickets and Information
Free admission & free parking
fbinthecommunity.com
Facebook HQ
1 Hacker Way in Menlo Park

Photo courtesy of Bay Area Brew FanFest
Fine Art in the Park in Los Altos 
May 19 & 20 from 10AM to 5:30PM

The Rotary Club of Los Altos is orchestrating the most amazing art show including a very unique and new limited selection of exquisite original sculptures from Zimbabwe, which are currently on view at the Nature Gallery at 296 State Street in Los Altos and some are included in the raffle at the end of the show. The 43rd annual Fine Art in the Park fundraiser raises funds for the needs of the community-at-large while featuring fine art, music, and lots of exciting activities with a lavish food court including Chef Chu’s famous chicken salad to keep you refreshed and fulfilled. Over 165 regional and national fine artists will showcase their spectacular artwork. It is one of the most popular and in-demand art shows for artists to exhibit and for the art lovers to enjoy and collect. Bring your kids, pooches, and your zest for art. And don’t miss the Kiwanis Pet Parade in downtown Los Altos prior to attending the pet-friendly Fine Art in the Park show at the city’s Lincoln Park. Free parking is available at Los Altos High School at 201 Almond Avenue with shuttles to Lincoln Park, located at 199 University Avenue in Los Altos. “Cranes” and “Spotted Leopard” are the two Shona sculptures from Zimbabwe being raffled.

Tickets and Information 
No charge for admission
www.RotaryArtShow.com
Lincoln Park
199 University Avenue in Los Altos

Photos courtesy of Los Altos Rotary

Lina Broydo immigrated from Russia, then the Soviet Union, to Israel where she was educated and got married. After working at the University in Birmingham, England, she and her husband immigrated to the United States. She lives in Los Altos Hills, CA and writes about travel, art, style, entertainment, and sports. She hardly cooks or bakes, with no borsch or piroshky on her home cooking menu. Therefore, she makes reservations and enjoys dining out, mostly sushi.