This weekend in Fremont, CA

Celebrate community strength at Fremont’s Quarry Lakes Regional Park as HERS presents a walk, run, and expo that rallies everyday heroes to support people facing breast cancer. Families, friends, coworkers, and teammates can take part together by choosing a 5K walk, a timed 5K run, or a timed 10K run. Every registration, donation, and personal fundraising effort helps provide products that support physical and emotional healing, reminding patients that they are not alone. The day includes opening ceremonies with Elaine’s Circle and a symbolic dove release. High energy warmups get participants race ready. Superhero style takes the spotlight in a costume contest that recognizes first, second, and third place, and capes are welcomed. A lively Community Expo highlights local businesses with giveaways and prizes, along with music, entertainment, photo moments, and activities for all ages.

Mookie Productions and Swiss Park Newark present a family friendly Bay Area celebration of 90s alternative rock, returning for its fifth year with live music, food, drinks, and plenty of nostalgia. Five tribute acts take the stage for an immersive throwback, with SUPERSONIC saluting Oasis, RAGE ON PARADE channeling Rage Against the Machine, PUMPKIN HEADS honoring Smashing Pumpkins, ELYSIUM paying tribute to Nirvana, and CORDUROY delivering The Pearl Jam Experience. All ages are welcome, parking is available, and local food vendors will be on site. Early bird pricing is $25, general pre sale is $35, and children under 12 are $20 with school ID required at the door. Reentry is permitted. Picnic tables are available on a first come, first served basis. Folding chairs may be used on the lawn area only. Please note the venue policies, no pets, no tents or canopies, and no outside food or alcohol, and any outside alcohol will be confiscated. Only clear bags are allowed, with small clutches and fanny packs permitted. A limited number of tickets will also be available at the door.

Celebrate community at the EPA-EMP Original Good barbecue, featuring music from a DJ, a $10 raffle for a chance to win a 50-inch Vizio smart TV, and kid-friendly face painting. Guests are invited to support the gathering with cash contributions along with desserts, watermelons, and beverages. Parking has a $6 fee. Help is needed for set up, food service, and cleanup, and those interested in volunteering can contact Verdell at 209-207-4088 to sign up. Additional information will be shared as plans are finalized.

A fundraising gala dinner in San Francisco, USA supports Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Karachi. The event takes place at the Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley. Imran Khan Cancer Appeal, Inc. is a registered nonprofit charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS, and contributions may be tax deductible to the full extent permitted by law. EIN 13-3626299.

At the Chabot College Performing Arts Complex, Rajkumari by Nayab Midha unfolds as a live blend of spoken word and storytelling. The evening features poetry from the heart, compelling narratives, and soul-stirring performances that spotlight emotion, inspiration, and creative expression. Words and stories take center stage, creating a thoughtful, artful atmosphere for poetry and storytelling enthusiasts.

LeeAnn Law & the Motherlode Band take the stage at The Ole Fillin Station in Meadow Vista, a 1940s-era service station reinvented as an old-school bar full of character. The venue opens only occasionally, creating a chance to experience a hidden foothills spot as it comes alive with high-energy country and country rock. Enjoy live music, a drink from the bar, and a reason to pull on your boots for a spirited night in a one-of-a-kind setting.

Runners and walkers can take in shoreline scenery at this returning race from the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District. The event offers something for every pace with a one mile family fun run, a 5K, and a 10K, all starting and finishing at the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, where bay views and cool coastal air set the tone. Each participant receives a commemorative T-shirt and medal, and taking part helps fund the interpretive center’s education and conservation programs. Strollers are welcome in the family fun run.

Patrick Landeza & Sons brings a multigenerational blend of music, family, and aloha. Led by two-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award recipient and slack key guitarist Patrick Landeza, the ensemble features Justin Firmeza on Hawaiian steel guitar and keyboards alongside Danny Landeza on bass, creating a sound grounded in Hawaiian tradition with the vitality of a new generation. Performances pair standout musicianship with heartfelt storytelling and island-style humor, guiding listeners through the songs and narratives that have shaped Patrick’s journey. The program spans beloved Hawaiian classics and original pieces, celebrating family, culture, and the lasting spirit of aloha.

Take a break from cooking with a community food truck day that brings several trucks together in one spot to serve ready-to-enjoy meals. It offers a simple alternative to firing up the grill.