Experience the Evolution, the 14th Annual Chef's Market happens every Thursday night until July 31st at First Street in downtown Napa from 5pm -9pm. Admission and parking are FREE. Enjoy live music, farmers market, family entertainment, wine tasting and chefs demonstrations. For more information log on to napadowntown.com.

You work hard, so when 5 o'clock finally comes around this Friday, you deserve a place to relax.  Jack London Square's Fridays at Five Concert Series is the perfect way to wind down from a busy work week this summer.  Every Friday through August 29th come down to Oakland's Waterfront to enjoy FREE live performances from some of the Bay Area's hottest acts.  From Big Band, to Funk; from R&B to Latin Jazz, there's something for everyone in Jack London Square this summer.  Enjoy the music and watch the ships roll in as you start your weekend off right.  After the show, stay for dinner at one of the many first-class restaurants that have made Jack London Square the place to dine in the East Bay.  Just steps from BART, bus and ferry service, the fun is accessible from anywhere in the Bay Area.  Visit www.jacklondonsquare.com for more information and start your weekend off right.

Unwind every Friday night at Arsimona Restaurant | Bar | Lounge, Oakland's breathe of fresh air for those who want to mingle and celebrate this wonderful thing called "life" 5pm -9pm with complimentary appetizers, 8 HD Plazma screens and no cover. And stay for live music featuring the hottest DJ's. For more information call 510-444-1158 or log on to personaltouchsf.com.

Come meet KBLX's Nikki Thomas at the Mercedes Benz of Oakland Summer Love Event happening on Saturday, July 26th from 11am-2pm.  You can enter to win fabulous prizes including a trip to Hawaii.  So stop by Mercedes Benz of Oakland located at 2915 Broadway (at 29th Street) in Oakland on Saturday, July 26th from 11am-2pm.

THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

Inner Media Vision, Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Remarkable Men Leadership Conference on Saturday, August 2nd. This is an inspiring and encouraging must attend event. The FOR MEN ONLY conference includes panel discussions, an interactive workshop and a special film documentary viewing. This year's luncheon keynote speaker is Michael E. Parker, Author of "Who Said So?".  For more information visit the website at www.rmlc.biz or call 707-246-9039.

Celebrate 25 years of sun-drenched fun at the annual Fremont Festival of the Arts, August 2nd and 3rd.  The Festival features nearly 700 artisans, 20 gourmet marketplace vendors and 34 food vendors.  Enjoy live entertainment and don't miss Kid City, a family area with camping demonstrations, arts and crafts activities plus thrilling games and rides.  This FREE Festival is located in central Fremont, 1 block from the Fremont BART station.

Metro's Music in the Park 20th Anniversary Celebration is back with FREE outdoor concerts every Thursday from 5:30-9:15pm through September 4th at Plaza de Cesar Chavez in downtown San Jose.  The KBLX Free Listener Party returns to Music in the Park on Thursday, August 7th as we present Lenny Williams with special guest D'Wayne Wiggins.  Sponsored by Metro Newspapers, Dos Equis beer, J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines, PW Markets, NBC-11, Telemundo and El Observador.  For more information visit www.sjdowntown.com.

The sounds of live jazz return to downtown San Jose on August 8th, 9th and 10th.  Join KBLX at the 19th Annual Comcast San Jose Jazz Festival presented by Southwest Airlines, where KBLX will be hosting the Main Stage with headliners: Manhattan Transfer, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, David Sanborn, Zakir Hussain, Javon Jackson with Les McCain and Dr. Lonnie Smith and much more.  Log on to sanjosejazz.org today for Festival info and tickets.  100 concerts, 1,000 musicians...the 19th Annual Comcast San Jose Jazz Festival presented by Southwest Airlines.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents OVER THE TOP, a wacky and whimsical circus spectacular where dogs fly, Asian Elephants skip, hop, and groove and one courageous man stands eye to eye with a pack of powerful Bengal tigers. Circus celebrities help rev-up the motorcycle madness featuring one cycle on a high wire and seven speeding riders in a Globe of Steel. Extraordinary aerial acts fill the arena sky with a rare double-decker trapeze and Chinese acrobats propelling through the air. And with the audience participation, this circus really goes OVER THE TOP! See the OVER THE TOP live, August 14-17 Oracle Arena and August 20-24 HP Pavilion at San Jose. Tickets available at ringling.com

Oakland Museum of California presents Pacific Coast Jazz on the Green Friday, July 25th and August 15th at 6pm. Enjoy a casual evening of jazz in the gardens bring a picnic, a blanket, or a comfy lawn chair. For more information log on to museumca.org.

Performing Stars of Marin proudly presents the 11th Annual Marin City Blues 'N' Soul Party in the Park happens on Monday, September 1st from 12-6pm.  This is a FREE community event.  For more information visit www.performingstars.org.

The 32nd Annual Jazz on the River takes place September 6th and 7th at Johnson's Beach in Guerneville.  This year's line-up features: Wayman Tisdale, Bobby Caldwell, Mindi Abair, George Duke, Guitars & Saxes 2008:
Gerald Albright, Peter White, Jeff Lorber & Jeff Golub, Earl Klugh and more.  For tickets and information, visit www.omegaevents.com/jazzontheriver/

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Cedric Stewart and The Bay Valley Corvette Club and Friends Present an exclusive private Halloween Cruise, October 26 -November 2nd. Your’e invited to join the fun on this  fabulous seven-day cruise on the carnival cruise ship “victory” from miami to San Juan Puerto Rico. There’ll be lots of games, costume contests, great prizes, R & B concerts and live comedy. For more information and reservations at wecruisin.com or call 916-684-8025.