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Puppet Show, Migratory Bird Day, Flea Market This Weekend
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Where/When: , 620 Correas St., Half Moon Bay
Why Go: The Dad & Me @ the Library puppet show by the Puppet Art Theater Co. only happens once a year in Half Moon Bay. Dads, don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a fun morning with your children. Bring the family as well!
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Pricing: Free
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Where/When: , 421 Main St, Half Moon Bay on May 14 from 1–5 p.m.
Why Go: JUSTIN Winery is a family owned and operated winery making estate grown and produced wines. The property was founded in 1981 by Justin and Deborah Baldwin when they planted their 160 acre property to the major Bordeaux varietals and created their Estate vineyard.
Pricing: $20
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Where/When: , 95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay on May 14 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Why Go: Local State Parks turn the spotlight on our young people in celebrating International Migratory Bird Day on May 14th and 15th. This year’s theme for the annual event is “Go Wild, Go Birding,” with activities focused on our youth and learning about birds, bird watching, and conservation.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: , 315 Main St, Half Moon Bay on May 15 from 7–10 p.m.
Why Go: Marty Williams showcases his inviting style and incredible talent featuring selections from his new CD, "Long Time Comin." Joined by guitarist Eric Swinderman, bassist, Jon Evans and drummer Ranzel Merritt, Marty will take you on a musical journey--swinging, sentimental, and smokin'!
Pricing: $
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Where/When:, 1380 Crystal Springs Rd, San Bruno on May 13 from 5–8 p.m.
Why Go: Known in jazz circles as one of the strongest mainstream jazz pianists on the scene and one of the most gifted interpreters of standards, The New Yorker called Bill Charlap “. . . a lyrical repository who has already filled much of the sizable space once occupied by Bill Evans, and absorbed every pianist worth listening to in the past fifty years.”
Pricing: $35
•ELLEN JOSEPH GALLERY GRAND OPENING
Where/When: Ellen Joseph Gallery, 840 Main Street, Half Moon Bay on May 14 and 15 from 2-6 p.m. Ribbon Cutting ceremony on May 14 at 3 p.m. with representatives from the City of Half Moon Bay and and the Half Moon Bay and Coastside Chamber of Commerce.
Why Go: View art on display and listen to guitarist Mike Slinn perform.
Pricing: Free entry
•SAM'S LOBSTER FEST 2011 (see attached flyer in media box at right)
Where/When: American Legion Coastside Post 474, 470 Capistrano Road Princeton, on May 15 from 12-5 p.m.
Why Go: Fun on the coast for a good cause. There will be live music, wine tasting, chowdermobile, dancing, oyster shucking contests, face painting, a silent auction and more. All proceeds will go towards the Coastside Fireworks Fund organized by the American Legion Coastside Post 474. Help the community raise money so that Half Moon Bay can have their own fireworks celebration on July 4 at Pillar Point Harbor.
Pricing: Free entry
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Where/When: , 100 Rockaway Beach Ave, Pacifica on May 13 from 8-11 p.m.
Why Go: Listen to Nick's band play with handpicked host of singers on most Fridays and Saturdays.
Pricing: Free entry
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Where/When: , 2017 Palmetto Ave, Pacifica on May 13 at 9:00 p.m.
Why Go: The Seahorse Saloon hosts live music with Jim Moore and the Funktional Soul. Come and join the fun with one of Pacifica's best live music acts!
Pricing: Free entry
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Where/When: , 104 Hilton Way, Pacifica from 1–4 p.m. on May 12.
Why Go: Free Teen Photography Workshop with local photographer Edwin Hacking. This is a 2-day workshop from 1-4 pm where you'll learn lots of great tips in a fun and interactive way!
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: , 4625 Coast Hwy, Pacifica from 10–11:30 p.m.
Why Go: Every Friday night at Sea Bowl, multi-colored laser and strobe lights light up the lanes as the music surrounds you for a truly unique bowling and music video experience. Friday evenings, 10 pm to 12:30 am.
Pricing: $10 per box
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Where/When: Oddstad Blvd & Yosemite Dr, Pacifica on May 14 at 10:00 a.m.
Why Go: P.O.O.C.H. presents the 3rd annual DOG DAZE OF PACIFICA. From 10 - 4 pm Saturday May 14th at Frontierland Park in Pacifica.
Pricing: $5
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Where/When: , 1030 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica on May 14 at 9:00 a.m.
Why Go: Alma Heights High School is hosting a spring flea market.
Pricing: Free
