San Francisco Celebrates Fleet Week with the Blue Angels
Air Show with Blue Angeles October 11-13, Noon to 4 p.m.

Fleet Week is the Bay Area’s opportunity to pay tribute to the men and women of our nation’s Armed Forces. This spectacular event features a parade of ships, ship tours, and an impressive air show that includes the world famous Blue Angels, the fearless champions of acrobatics in the air. PIER 39 joins the celebration with live entertainment from local and military bands, interactive exhibits, military vehicles and displays, and much more. Enjoy this amazing City by the Bay experience.

Tickets and Information
415-306-0911
For all the details, schedule of special events and attractions visit pier39.com/fleet-week
Event and event activities are weather permitting and subject to change without notice

Photo courtesy of Pier 39

International Arts Festival in San Jose
October 12 at 7 p.m.

The Second Annual International Performing Arts Festival continues its tradition of honoring the dedication and legacy of Ann Woo, who spent her entire life demonstrating her passion for arts and culture by providing a stage to showcase diverse ethnic cultural activities to American society. The spectacular show is directed by Dennis Nahat of Theater Ventures International–the world-renowned dancer, choreographer, stage designer, producer, and founder of San Jose/Cleveland Ballet Company. Nahat will add magic and pizzazz into this not-to-be-missed performance. Partnering with Dennis Nahat is Yang Yang, internationally famous ballet dancer and the Artistic Director of the International Performing Arts of America.

Tickets and Information
Prices range from $28 to $100
408-605-3217
intperformingarts.org
California Theater
345 South First Street in San Jose

Photo courtesy of the International Performing Arts of America

Libation Migration: Beer, Wine and Climate Change
October 15 at 6:30 p.m.

The Commonwealth Club, the nation’s premier public affairs forum, hosts speeches, debates and discussions on topics of regional, national and international interests. As an avid lover of wine and beer, this particular topic of “Libation Migration: Beer, Wine and Climate Change” excited my curiosity. With a distinguished panel featuring Esther Mobley, wine critic with the San Francisco Chronicle, Dan Petroski, winemaker with Larkmead Vineyards, and Greg Dalton, founder and host of Climate One, this should be a very Cheers-ful presentation and discussion. The panel will talk about how climate is reshaping the wine and beer industries. They will reflect on what that change will mean for consumers and the price they will pay for alcohol.

Tickets and Information
Price: $12
415-597-6700
commonwealthclub.org
110 Embarcadero in San Francisco

Photo courtesy of Larkmead Vineyards

Russian Tea & Fragrance Festival
October 19 & 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

October is the perfect time to celebrate music, mystique, fragrances, and roses, Russian-style. And the Russian River Rose Company in Healdsburg has it all. Sip a cup of aromatic Russian tea prepared by Michael, the property’s owner, in his Antique Russian Samovars. Stroll around the gorgeous autumn rose garden and enjoy the festival’s events: debut and sampling of Rose Embrace – the 2019 Estate-produced rose oil perfume; Folk, Slavic and Gypsy music performed live by Gradina Slavic Singing Group; Joella Olson, Gypsy violinist; Mystical tea leaf readings; Rose water, rose sorbet and rose oil; Fragrant gardens at the peak of autumn bloom with fluttering butterflies and much more…. Visit the nursery shop brimming with beautiful roses and perennials ready for planting. Remember, fall season is the best time to plant! Make it a weekend getaway to California’s beautiful Wine Country!

Tickets and Information
$5 donation includes tea and all the entertainment
707-433-7455
russian-river-rose.com
Russian River Rose Company
1685 Magnolia Drive in Healdsburg

Photo courtesy of RRRC

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.