Arts & Entertainment
Weekend Planner: Steamboat Bill Jr.; Soccer Club Registration; Day of the Dead Festival
See what events are taking place in Newark, Fremont, and Union City this weekend.
No idea what to do this weekend? Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit this weekend.
BUSTER KEATON'S "STEAMBOAT BILL JR."
Where/When: Smith Center at Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Boulevard, Fremont; Friday at 11:30 p.m.
Why go: See wild stunts and physical comedy and maybe have a night of laughs. Also, listen organ stylings by Jerry Nagano.
Price: $10. Tickets can be purchased here.
NEWARK SOCCER CLUB SPRING 2014 REGISTRATION
Where/ When: MacGregor PlayFields, 35725 Cedar Blvd, Newark; Saturday at 9 a.m.
Why go: Here's a chance to meet your neighbors and get your kids interested in a team sport.
Price: $100-130
THE SOCIETY IMPROV COMEDY
Where/When: Mission San Jose High School (C120), 41717 Palm Ave. in Fremont; Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: See professional actors in this family-friendly improv comedy show "where anything and everything can happen."
Price: $15. Tickets can be purchased here.
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WAGGIN' TAILS 3-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Where/When: Waggin Tails Pet Supplies, 32160 Dyer St. in Union City; Saturday starting at 10 a.m.
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Why Go: Celebrate the local pet supply store's success and enjoy raffle prizes, vendors, Halo dog training and Paw Prints grooming demos, and storewide discounts. Guests will also get a free gift bag.
Price: Free
Where/When: Chapel of the Chimes, 32992 Mission Blvd. in Hayward; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Celebrate this ancient celebration of the deceased with Folklorico and Aztec dance performances, live music, sugar skull decorating and food.
Price: Free
Where/When: Union City Civic Center, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd., in Union City; Sunday starting at 8 a.m.
Why Go: Run for your lives in this unique fun run and walk. Unlike other 5K/10K runs, you’ll have a little more incentive to keep your feet moving fast in this race — there will be a pack of hungry zombies chasing you! The run will also include a 5K stroller division and 5K pet walking division.
Price: $30 for youth ages 17 and under, $35 for adults 18 and up. Add $5 for zombie challenge.
Where/When: 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy. in Fremont; Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Why Go: Find unique and special holiday gifts for all ages such as handcrafted jewelry, clothing, artwork, toys and more.
Price: Free
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