The Bay Area has plenty of family-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy this weekend! Take a look at what’s happening on Saturday and Sunday near you.

Learn all about the natural splendor of the High Sierra tomorrow in Dublin! Naturalist Stew Winchester will educate hiking enthusiasts on exploring the trails and help plan your trip to this gorgeous area of the Golden State at 9AM. Click here for more info. 

If you love Western tunes and the rodeo, then you’ll love this event happening in Livermore on Sunday! Come hear the Western swing flavor of The Stardust Cowboys at the Livermore Public Library at 2PM. Learn more here.

Get ready to celebrate Broadway composers this weekend in Pleasanton! Mads Tolling and Wesla Whitfield present Mads About Broadway, featuring the music of George Gershwin, Duke Ellington and others on Sunday at 2PM at the Firehouse Arts Center. Get tickets here.

Travel down the yellow brick road tomorrow in Livermore! The Wizard of Oz Sing-A-Long is happening at the Vine Cinema and Ale House at 11AM. Don’t forget to come dressed up as your favorite character from the classic film to enter to win the costume contest. For tickets, click here. 

Your little ones’ favorite characters from the famous street in New York are coming to San Jose this weekend! Sesame Street Live: Make A New Friend is hitting the stage at the City National Civic at 5:30PM. Purchase tickets here.

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Summer is almost here and what better way to celebrate than with some great events happening near you in the Bay Area!

Kick start the season with your family this weekend in Pleasanton! The Goodguys 21^st Summer Get-Together is happening on Saturday and Sunday at the Alameda County Fairgrounds and features a showcase of American-made cars, trucks and specialty exhibits at 8AM. Get more info here. 

Take part in an activity your whole family will enjoy this weekend! Explore ancient Egypt and join in on a museum scavenger hunt at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Planetarium on Saturday at 12:30PM. Get the details here. 

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds this weekend at the Fifth Chili Shooters Stampede in downtown Livermore! Sample chili with an ethnic and culinary spin starting on Sunday at 10AM. Find out more here.

Enjoy an evening of fun by the campfire this weekend! Pull up a chair and listen to stories from around the world under the night sky at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore on Saturday at 8PM. Learn more here. 

Wine, cheese and chocolate! Oh, my! Come relax at a fun-filled pairing event happening this weekend in San Jose. The J. Lohr Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting with The Chocolate Garage starts on Saturday at 7PM. Get your tickets here. 

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Create the perfect Memorial Day lunch with this mouthwatering recipe. Enjoy!

Deluxe Lobster and Potato Chip Rolls 

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 celery rib, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ½ teaspoons Tabasco
• 2 tablespoons snipped chives, plus more for garnish
• Kosher salt
• Three 1 ¼-pound live lobsters or 1 ¼ pounds cooked lobster meat
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 6 brioche hot dog buns
• One 4-ounce bag potato chips

Directions

1. In a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, celery, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire, Tabasco and the 2 tablespoons of chives; season with salt. Refrigerate until chilled.

2. Bring a very large pot of water to a boil and fill a large bowl with ice water. Add the lobsters to the boiling water, head first. Cover and cook until they’re bright red, about 8 minutes. Transfer the lobsters to the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain the lobsters.

3. Twist off the lobster claws, knuckles and tails. Crack the claws and knuckles and remove the meat. Using kitchen scissors, cut along the underside of the tail shells and remove the meat. Discard the dark vein running lengthwise down each tail. Chop the lobster meat into ½-inch pieces and fold them into the dressing. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

4. Meanwhile, melt the butter on a large griddle or in a large skillet. Add the closed buns and toast the outsides over high heat, turning frequently, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer the buns to a platter, split the tops and fill with the lobster salad. Tuck the potato chips into the rolls, garnish with chives and serve.

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Here’s some of the fun to expect in the Bay Area this weekend! Make your spring weekend brighter with these unique and exciting events.

Art lovers unite! The Livermore Art Association presents their annual Spring Art Show this Saturday and Sunday from 10AM to 5PM at The Barn. This is the biggest exhibition for the art association and drawing artists from all over the Bay Area. To learn more, click here.

Come out for side-splitting comedy this weekend in Livermore! Canadian duo Jean Saucier and Patrick Côté bring Circo Comedia alive at the Bankhead Theater this Sunday at 2PM. Get tickets here.

Have a fun, foolish and fabulous time this weekend in Pleasanton – and it’s all for a great cause! The Axis April Fools 5K Walk/Run is happening this Sunday at 8:45AM. Proceeds from the race will help raise funds for medical care for low-income and uninsured residents of the Tri-Valley region. Click here to register.

American Idol finalist Bo Bice is coming to Pleasanton! The country star brings his chart-topping music to the Firehouse Arts Center this Saturday at 8PM. Get your tickets here.

Come watch the San Jose Sharks hit the ice against the Nashville Predators this weekend! Your hometown team is playing at the SAP Center on Saturday at 7:30PM. To reserve your seats, click here.

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