Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival

This is the 38th festival, and one that the entire family can enjoy. The festival caters to local and regional artists, with more than 165 arts and crafts booths. There also are vintners pouring wine, a beer garden and live entertainment. For youngsters, there’s Kids Kingdom and Toddler Town. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16. Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara. Free. 408615-3140. www.santaclara.gov

CELEBRATION

CHRONICLE CHATS

‘New Technology: Time to Opt Out?’

The series presented by The San Francisco Chronicle features chats with thought leaders, news makers and trendsetters. This one takes on new technologies and their impact on our lives. The panel is led by industry experts Aza Raskin of the Center for Humane Technology, Renee DiResta of Data for Democracy and Brian Behlendor of Hyperledger. 7 p.m. Mon., Sept. 17. Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. $30. 415-621-6600. www.city boxoffice.com

MUSIC

Greta Van Fleet

This rock ’n’ roll band is known for supersize riffs and wailing vocals. Members include twins Josh and Jake Kiszka, brother Sam Kiszka and family friend Danny Wagner. The group has a new album, “When the Curtain Falls.” Go to www.youtube.com/ watch?v=HxbT5jSxGJ0 and listen to “Safari Song.” 8 p.m. Tues., Sept. 18. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. $39.50. 888-929-7849. www.axs.com

LECTURE

Bird Talk

One of the most elusive breeding birds in North America lives in the 19 million-acre Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. Speaker Julio Mulero talks about the gray-headed chickadee that thrives in one of the country’s harshest environments. 8 p.m. Wed., Sept. 19. Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Free. 408-252-3747. www.scvas.org