Art Faire:North Bay:May
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The Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair - May 6 - 7, 2006
Civic Park Community Center 1375 Civic Dr. at Broadway Walnut Creek, CA
Schedule: Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: Admission $4, free for children under 12
Primary Phone: (415) 383-7837
Web site: www.crystalfair.com
More than 35 vendors converge during this biannual event, a magical mix of gems, minerals, jewelry, crystals, and healing arts.
Himalayan Fair - May 20 - 21, 2006
Live Oak Park 1300 Shattuck Ave. at Rose St. Berkeley, CA
Schedule: Sat. 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Cost: $8, $15/couple, $20/trio; free for youth 12 and under
Primary Phone: (510) 869-3995 (information)
Web site: www.himalayanfair.net
A mountain bazaar experience in the East Bay, with authentic Himalayan dances, showy costumes, music, and arts and crafts. Be sure to try the Nepali curries and Tibetan momos—tasty veggie-filled potato dumplings.
Satsuki Arts Festival & Bazaar - May 20 - 21, 2006
Berkeley Buddhist Temple 2121 Channing Way at Shattuck Berkeley, CA
Schedule: Sat. 4–9 p.m., Sun. noon–7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Primary Phone: (510) 841-1356
Web site: www.berkeleysangha.org
It's time again for the blooming of azaleas—satsuki, in Japanese—and this family-oriented event celebrates with multicultural entertainment, and a big taiko drumming summit. You'll also find plenty of kids' games and booths selling ethnic foods, arts and crafts, and plants and flowers. On Sunday, the San Jose Taiko group makes a thundering appearance.
