Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 17:13:54 -0700 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:13:54 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Voyage-to-the-Bridge/151175695 Fri, 11 May 2012 13:48:28 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/bayvoyageone_722x406_2233668542.jpg
The Bay Voyager out of Oakland's Jack London Square offers unique views of the Golden Gate Bridge during its 75th Anniversary celebration.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Stars-Reveal-Their-Moms-Best-Advice/150921515 Fri, 11 May 2012 19:38:19 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/jason-segel3.jpg
In celebration of Mother's Day, Jason Segel, Chelsea Handler and other stars dish on the life lessons their mothers taught them. See more at iVillage.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Unconditional-Love-and-Other-Lessons-I-Learned-From-My-Mom/150921285 Thu, 10 May 2012 05:43:10 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/mothers-day-ivillage.jpg
Kelly Wallace and iVoices Brandi Jeter, Sharon Rowley, Amanda Rodriguez and Beth Engelman share the valuable life lessons they?ve learned from their mothers. See more at iVillage.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Im-Turning-Into-My-Mother!/150659835 Wed, 09 May 2012 06:32:59 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/turning-into-my-mother.jpg
Just in time for Mother's Day, iVoices Liz Henry, Stephanie Dulli and Joey Fortman reveal the annoying habits and sometimes embarrassing traits (facial hair, anyone?) they've picked up from their mothers. For more exclusive videos go to iVillage.com

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/iVillage-Woman-of-the-Week_-Mom/150457755 Mon, 07 May 2012 10:57:05 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/WOW_mom_722x406_2231759393.jpg
This week, iVillage honors mothers everywhere for their sacrifices, for making us laugh, for the lessons they impart, and for their unconditional love. Moms - you are the iVillage Woman of the Week! Se...

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Super-Moon-Shines-Over-Bay-Area/150331545 Sun, 06 May 2012 07:33:03 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/160*124/PHOTO166645671169958454477main.jpg
The So-called "Super Moon" made an appearance last night. The moon, which looked a little bigger in the sky, had astronomers and on-lookers buzzing. Stephanie Chuang has the story.

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All the facts and fun of America's most famous horse race, the Kentucky Derby.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/May-Day-Market/150208765 Fri, 04 May 2012 12:40:08 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/WEBmayday_722x406_2230950553.jpg
The annual May Day Market has become part of the Cinco de Mayo scene in downtown San Jose.

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On Friday, Stage Werks will bring an end to ForePlays’ current show, “This American Lie,” which has given the comedians a weekend night to showcase the talents of troupe members Kate Jones, Emma Rose...

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Hats_Off_Daring_Derby_Fashions.html Sun, 06 May 2012 00:03:12 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/KY-Hats-P14.jpg
A day at the Derby isn't complete without a mint julep and tip of the hat.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/JJ-Abrams-Filming-Star-Trek-Sequel-in-Livermore-149867125.html Wed, 02 May 2012 11:20:06 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/2008_star_trek_002.jpg
Calling all Trekkies: the latest edition of the popular science fiction series is being filmed at the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/blogs/the-cove/Man-Brings-Authentic-Willie-Mays-Jersey-on-Antiques-Roadshow-149697825.html Tue, 01 May 2012 11:38:16 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/Antiques_Roadshow_Willie_Mays_Giants_Away_Jersey_Signed_Video_Pictures.jpg
On a recent episode of "Antiques Roadshow" someone brought in a game-worn Willie Mays jersey from 1961.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Coachella-vs-Stagecoach-149270775.html Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:17:38 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/113378144_coachella.jpg
The Stagecoach country music festival opened April 27, one week after Coachella closed down its second weekend. Although both sold-out events are held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, they each...

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Adventures-in-Napa-Beyond-the-Wineries-149341745.html Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:07:14 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/187*120/91160215.jpg
Napa is no big mystery for the Bay Area day-tripper but what exactly do you know about Calistoga besides bubbly mineral water and wine?

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Mike-Inouye-Gives-a-Highlight-of-Bay-Area-Weekend-Events/149260595 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:59:25 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/WKNDCALSUN04292012_722x406_2227834339.jpg
Sunday you'll find me in San Jose's Japantown hosting the entertainment stage for the 35th Annual Nikkei Matsuri cultural fair. You can also head to Half Moon Bay to see and experience the coolest cars...

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Mike-Inouye-gives-a-highlight-of-Bay-Area-weekend-events./149260035 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:22:17 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/WKNDCALSAT04282012_722x406_2227833411.jpg
Saturday's calendar calls parents and their teens to Campbell for a film and discussion on ways to improvise thru real life "Bully" situations. As this is National Dance Week, head to Redwood City for...

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The Fox Theater in Oakland is getting set to host the third annual evening of 'Notes and Words' benefiting Children's Hospital and Research Center Oakland.

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Finals week is a stressful one for college students.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Pixars-Pizza-Planet-Truck-Becomes-Reality/149112695 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:58:14 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/219*120/4-26-2012+12-55-29+PM.jpg
The pizza shuttle that was made famous in Toy Story has been in nearly every Pixar film since. Now, it's a real truck and it's visiting the Pixar campus to the delight of employees.

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Depicting Jesus as a gay man in 1950s Texas isn't particularly outrageous in San Francisco, but local screenings of a documentary about the play "Corpus Christi" are angering Christians across the nation.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Rock-Reunion-in-SF-for-Guitar-Hero-149090735.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:12:12 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/160*207/montrose.jpg
A 70’s rock reunion of epic proportions is set for Friday night at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco with an all-star lineup to honor guitar hero Ronnie Montrose who succumbed to his demons this spring.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Ronnie Montrose

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Comics-to-Appear-at-SFs-Queer-Queens-Comedy-Event-148956495.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:31:58 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/162*120/Poppy+Champlin.jpg
Stand-up comic Poppy Champlin and others will perform in San Francisco at the Hotel Nikko on April 29 for the Queer Queens of Comedy event.

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The pornography produced by Kink.com's armory is unsavory to some. As are tours offered at a discount by Groupon, which is now subject of a boycott organized by a Washington, D.C.-based morality group.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/DeAndre-Gets-City-Hall-Honor-148723175.html Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:09:23 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/ff29.jpg
The San Jose City Council is honoring "American Idol" finalist DeAndre Brackensick today.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/148693775.html Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:22:45 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/Harvey-Milk1.jpg
San Francisco will celebrate the 82nd birthday of the late Harvey Milk with a film screening about his life and a talk from his friend and fellow gay rights activist Cleve Jones.

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Instead it's painted "International Orange"

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Celebrate-Earth-Day-at-These-Bay-Area-Events-148346875.html Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:36:32 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/211*120/main_earthday_0320.jpg
When you’re worn out from preparing a big presentation at the office, soccer mom duty and keeping your home clean, it’s easy to get cynical about Earth Day.

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The Pacifica Beach Coalition is getting Earth Day Started early. The group is encouraging people to participate in a variety of beach and habitat clean up events Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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Thousands of people packed The Mezzanine in San Francisco to catch a reggae show that sold out in just days.

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Community's Troy but his musical alter ego, the Childish Gambino," to Oakland's Fox Theatre Thursday night.

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Mike Inouye gives a roundup of some weekend events.

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Temperatures are expected to climb 15 to 20 degrees above average this weekend.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Communitys-Donald-Glover-Brings--148196155.html Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:26:46 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/208*120/Donald+Glover+on+Facebook.jpg
Donald Glover will play the Fox Theatre in Oakland on Thursday night.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Lion-King-to-Return/148170035 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:38:13 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/lionking_722x406_2224779718.jpg
The Lion King's return to the Bay Area was celebrated at an event hosted by Emeryville's Pixar Animation Studios.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/San-Francisco-to-Rock-Out-for-Earth-Day-147972665.html Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:25:14 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/180*120/san+francisco+earth+day+celebration.JPG
San Francisco is holding true to its green reputation with a day of free live music, eco-friendly art and speakers.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Stevie-Wonder-Metallica-to-Headline-Outside-Lands-147792145.html Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:17:34 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/Whitney-Funeral-+adds-P5.jpg
Stevie Wonder, Metallica and Foo Fighters will headline annual summer festival.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/7-11-Cracks-Down-on-Underage-Drinking-147628425.html Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:30:29 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/liquor_bottles_alcohol_generic.jpg
Young people trying to use a fake ID to get alcohol have fewer options here in the Bay Area.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Webbed-Feet-Whimsical-Feat-146854625.html Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:57:58 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/CalaverasFrog.jpg
The jumping frogs of Calaveras County will soon leap for glory and greatness.

Photo Credit: Jumping Frog Jubilee

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/New-Family-Bike-Shop-Wheels-into-Town-147410225.html Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:57:55 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/bike_bicycle_riding.jpg
Bay Area parents can breathe a sigh of relief as the newest kid-friendly bike shop rolls into San Francisco.

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Giants' facilities manager has an opening day ritual.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Concert-Review--Radiohead-Rips-Through-San-Jose-147184595.html Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:48:49 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/160*120/Radioheadblurb.jpg
Radiohead fought the Arena and won.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Bird-Lovers-Called-to-Game-Bird-Stamp-Competition-147200495.html Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:27:41 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/165*120/2010-CA-Upland-Stamp-sm.jpg
Bird lovers are invited to attend the judging of California's 2012 Upland Game Bird Stamp art competition.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Googler-Turned-Comedian-Eric-Barry-Raises-Money-for-Leukemia-147190695.html Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:01:18 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/192*120/Eric+Barry+at+Purple+Onion.jpg
Corey Andrew sits down with Google employee-comedian Eric Barry of San Francisco about "The Eric Show" and raising money for leukemia.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/MTV-Holds-Real-World-Casting-Call-in-San-Francisco-147164265.html Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:10:55 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/160*120/real+world+san+francisco.jpg
Do you have a thing for riding bikes and sticking your dirty hands in your roommate's peanut butter? Then MTV is looking for you.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Teaching-Kids-to-Recycle/147011505 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:30:34 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/recyclekidsgreen_722x406_2221795961.jpg
You may think that teaching your kids how to recycle is difficult, but it may be easier than you think. Turning disposable trash into reusable items is a great way to help the

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Easter-Events-in-the-Bay-Area-146511435.html Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:14:23 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/eastereggsgenreicsd.jpg
From weekend festivals with the Easter bunny to puppet shows to indulging in alternative Easter basket faire, we gotta admit, our kids have it good.

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