Community Corner
Get Out: Bike Party, iPad Art, Hanukkah Fair
See what events are going on around the Tri-Cities the weekend of Nov. 9.
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit this weekend.
1. NEWARK MEMORIAL'S A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
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Where/When: Newark Memorial High School, 39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark; Friday and Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m.
Why Go: It may be fall, but at Newark Memorial High School's A Midsummer Night’s Dream will open Friday. Adapted from a William Shakespeare play, the show is a musical set in the 1940s. It begins at 7 p.m. There will be an opening night celebration, too. The NMHS Drama Boosters will host an Opening Night Dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be hosted by Dino’s Grill. Click here for more information and cost.
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Price: $8 to $12 for pre-sale; $10-$14 at the door
Where/When: Fremont BART Station; Friday starting at 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: The East Bay Bike Party pays homage to "Old Hollywood" for this month's mobile Friday night fest with a ride through historic Niles. Everyone's invited to meet up at the Fremont BART station at 7:30 p.m. The party gets rolling at 8 p.m. Organizers are asking participants to dress up like their favorite Silent and Golden era Hollywood stars. Find a lookbook, bike route and more info on the East Bay Bike Party website.
Price: Free
3. STANDUP COMEDY AT PADDY'S
Where/When: Paddy's Coffee House, 3900 Smith St., Union City; Friday from 8:30 to 10:15 p.m.
Why Go: This week's show features a variety of hilarious local talent with headliner Reggie Steele. Steele was a finalist for NBC’s Stand-Up for Diversity Showcase and was featured on the second season of Martin Lawrence Presents. The comedy show is for mature audiences only.
Price: Free
4. iPAD ART AT THE NEWARK LIBRARY
Where/When: Newark Library, 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark; Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Electronics engineer and artist Sumit Vishwakarma will teach adults, teens and children 8 and up how to sketch, draw and paint directly onto an iPad using your fingers, a stylus and art apps. Bring your iPad to participate.
Price: Free
5. TEMPLE BETH TORAH'S ANNUAL HANNUKAH FAIR AND GIFT BOUTIQUE
Where/When: Temple Beth Torah Synagogue, 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont; Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Why Go: Find unique and special holiday gifts while enjoying delicious food and baked goods. The annual fair boasts "the best original homemade latkes."
Pricing: Free
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