Head to the East Bay Board Game Convention in Oakland (July 11-13), where strategy meets community at the Marriott City Center.
Families gather July 19 for Safe Kids Day at the Oakland Arena – bounce houses, face painting health resources for all, giveaways and more.
Over in Alameda, Park Street closes for the Downtown Alameda Art & Wine Faire during the last weekend of July, where over 200 artists and vendors mingle.
Though technically across the bay, catch “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” starting on July 19.
And nearby, the Gilroy Garlic Festival returns July 25-27 with its famed food and live music.
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