From events for blinis to tiny trains, there is a huge variety of things to do this weekend in the Bay Area.
1. Black Joy ParadeDowntown Oakland, Sunday, Feb. 23rd, 12:30 p.m.Everyone is invited to the third annual Black Joy Parade which starts at 14th and Harrison Sunday afternoon."There's food, there's drinks, there is music, there is literally people double dutching in the streets, which is always fun to watch," said Shavonne Graham with the Black Joy Parade. "It's the 100% total gamut of what black joy means."The idea is to provide the black community and allies with a big party to celebrate black culture past and present.
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2. 2020 Russian FestivalRussian Center of San Francisco, Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 23rd, 24th, Starting at Noon each dayHere is a chance to say "da" for a day! Saturday and Sunday the 2020 Russian Festival comes back to San Francisco with traditional dancing, games, a blini booth and vodka tasting.
3. Great Train Expo San JoseSanta Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose, Saturday, Feb. 22nd, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.America's Coast to Coast Train Show is blowing into to San Jose on Saturday, with miniature trains of all kinds. There will be HO Scale, N Scale, American Flyer, hobby tools, train whistles, and tiny scenery.
4. Petaluma Spring CarnivalSonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma, Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 22nd, 23rd, 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.Spring comes early in Petaluma in the form of a carnival with rides, carnival games for all ages and food vendors selling your favorite carnival treats. Admission is free.
5. Bencia Trivia Bee XXVIIIBenicia City Clocktower, Benicia, Saturday, Feb. 22nd, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.The famous Benicia Trivia Bee features more than just quizzing. There is a dinner, a no-host bar, a cake auction and a silent auction, but many come for the trivia. Bring a party of eight, or join one when you arrive. Tickets for the event are $40. If you would like a team, the price is $345 and can be reserved through the Benicia Library
6. WW Presents Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in FocusChase Center, San Francisco, Saturday, Feb. 22nd, 9 a.m.Oprah Winfrey has taken her wellness show on the road, and will be in San Francisco. Saturday will be a day of gearing up to make this the best year ever. There's a scheduled talk with Jennifer Lopez. Surprise guests have been known to show up at other events.
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