South Bay and Peninsula
Feb. 20
Mardi Gras Ball: Celebrate Mardi Gras as they do in New Orleans, hosted by the San Jose Women’s Club. Dress in your best carnival attire and be prepared for a night of merriment with music and dance. Dress to impress and stand a chance to win prizes for the best Mardi Gras costume. 7 p.m., San Jose Woman’s Club, 75 S. 11th St., San Jose. bit.ly/4r3xPQZ
“The Drowsy Chaperone”: Watch this award-winning musical with show-stopping song and dance numbers. A man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life, and “The Drowsy Chaperone” begins as the man in the chair looks on. 7 p.m., CMT San Jose, 1545 Parkmoor Ave., San Jose. bit.ly/4a4B052
Luqman Frank — 2026 New Works Fest: Bay Area songwriter and vocalist Luqman Frank is a 2026 Jazz Aid Fund awardee. The Berkeley native was recognized for his soulful voice and narrative-driven writing. His debut album, The Light of the Sun, has surpassed 1.1M streams and received strong critical response, featuring collaborations with top Bay Area musicians. Tickets start at $16.60. 7 p.m. San Jose Jazz, 310 S. First St., San Jose. bit.ly/4rAjCe9
Evening Exhale — a Weekly After-hours Sound Bath with Samira: Ease into the weekend with Samira Ghassemian, a spiritual hypnotherapist, sound healing practitioner and student of shamanic medicine in the Shipibo tradition. Ghassemian will guide you to relax and enjoy the soothing tones of crystal singing bowls, chimes and vibrational instruments, leaving you feeling well rested and recharged. 9:15 p.m., Jiaren Yoga Studio, 1171 Homestead Road, Santa Clara. bit.ly/45YL794
Feb. 21
San Jose Community Day Lunar New Year: Welcome the Year of the Horse with artmaking activities, cultural demonstrations and live performances. 11 a.m., 110 S. Market St., San José. bit.ly/4aEjvIS
Eating Disorder Resource Center Support Group: If you know a loved one suffering from an eating disorder, this support group could help you navigate through the tough situation. 9:30 a.m., virtual meeting. bit.ly/4tsevym
MVC presents “A Little Romance”: Join the Mission Valley Chorus for an evening of music and sweet treats. There will be single roses wrapped in a box and a box of two truffles sold separately, available for someone special while enjoying the show. Tickets cost $30. 7:30 p.m., Joan Pisani Community Center, 19655 Allendale Ave., Saratoga. bit.ly/4rb27S2
Feb. 22
Rose Care with the Master Gardeners: If you love roses but don’t know what to do after they have finished blooming, join this talk with Laura Westley. Westley will teach you the basics of pruning your roses and other perennial plants during the winter to give them a head start for next season. Also see a live demonstration of pruning a rose bush. Registration required. 11 a.m., Los Gatos Library,100 Villa Ave. Los Gatos. bit.ly/400CvLA
Poulenc Trio: Enjoy the performances of this act who have garnered international recognition, performing nationwide and at prestigious international music festivals. Tickets start at $10. 2 p.m., Los Gatos High School Theatre, Prentiss Brown Auditorium, 20 High School Court, Los Gatos. bit.ly/4rb3Nei
Feb. 23
Coming Home Embodiment Work with Heather Ding: Join Heather Ding to heal from trauma and enjoy the benefits of yoga. The session costs $43.10. 12 p.m., Jiaren Yoga Studio, 1171 Homestead Road, Santa Clara. bit.ly/4bL7Wke
Screening of “Farming While Black — Reclaiming Land and Agricultural Heritage”: Watch this feature-length documentary film that talks about the history of Black farmers in the country and the generation reclaiming their rightful ownership to land and reconnecting with their ancestral roots. 11:30 a.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose. bit.ly/4rGxcgm
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet Trivia Night at Dr. Funk: If you loved Romeo and Juliet starring Leonardo DiCaprio, then take part in this trivia night and answer all the questions about the gun-slinging Montagues and Capulets. 7:30 p.m., Dr. Funk, 29 North San Pedro St., San Jose. bit.ly/45Xsv9u
Feb. 24
Screening of “Living Thinkers — an Autobiography of Black Women in the Ivory Tower”: This award-winning documentary looks at the intersection of race, class and gender for Black women professors and administrators working in U.S. colleges and universities today. 10 a.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose. bit.ly/3OvoHpQ
Feb. 25
After The Human. After Technology: Visit this exhibition that examines how contemporary artists respond to a world increasingly shaped by technological acceleration in an era defined by artificial intelligence, automation and digital systems. It features the works of David Bowen, Zelene Jiang Schlosberg, David Aston and more. 12 p.m., 150 E. Santa Clara St., Suite B, San Jose. bit.ly/4rFBt3y
Spark60 — the Coaching Habit: Join this talk and hear from Michael Bungay Stanier, the author of “Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever.” Stanier will share insights on his coaching habits. Registration required. 7 p.m., virtual event. bit.ly/4bGkN7i
Feb. 26
Hammer Presents National Theatre Live — Hamlet (2026): Watch Hamlet Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Tickets start at $16. 7 p.m., 101 Paseo De San Antonio, San José. bit.ly/3MnNVG1
East Bay
Feb. 20
Piano Recital: Watch this piano recital featuring Christopher Harto performing an all-American program. Registration required. 12 p.m., Wu Performance Hall, 125 Morrison Hall, UC Berkeley. bit.ly/3M0xgIJ
Botanical Illustration — Spring Bulbs: Create a botanical illustration with Catherine Watters, an enthusiastic instructor who enjoys sharing her passion for botanical art. All levels welcome. Session costs range from $95 to $100. You can rent materials for a $25 fee, payable in cash to the instructor on the day of the class. Advanced registration required. 10 a.m., UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive, Berkeley. bit.ly/3Mf0xzq
Feb. 21
Plants of the East Bay — a Four-Season Immersion: If you want to know more about the ecosystems, then walk through the trails at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve and observe native plants, animals and ecological patterns shifting through their cycles. The session is guided by clinical herbalist and botanist Lia Leibman. Registration required. 10 a.m., Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, 6800 Skyline Blvd. Oakland. bit.ly/4tq23iT
Berkeley Symphony Family Concert: Join conductor Ming Luke in a free, fun orchestral adventure for the whole family in this award-winning music program. Open to everyone, regardless of age or school district. Just bring a percussion instrument and play along. 11 a.m., Oxford Elementary Auditorium, 1222 University Ave., Berkeley, bit.ly/3Zr5OXE
Baby Rave Oakland: Get into the groove at this kids-centered dance party with fun tunes by DT E.T. Come dressed up in blinky lights, glow sticks and dance the morning away. Recommended for kids ages 1 through 4 accompanied by an adult. 9:30 a.m., East Bay Community Space, 507 55th St., Oakland. bit.ly/4typzub
Feb. 22
All the Walls Came Down: Watch this film by Ondi Timoner after her home in California was burned down during the Eaton Fire. Watch how Timoner and her wife kept the camera rolling as they picked through the ashes and the connections they made with their neighbors and community along the way. 1 p.m., BAMPFA, 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4rzbmeu
Feb. 23
Techno Ecstatic Movement: This walk-in dance meetup lets you discover your creativity through techno music and improvised movements. There is no “right” or “wrong” move to join in the fun and get a workout while you’re at it. 4 p.m., East Bay Community Space, 507 55th St., Oakland. bit.ly/4rJvSJG
Feb. 24
Poetry For The People — the June Jordan Experience: Join this legendary poet, activist and teacher known for her commitment to justice and self-determination. The show features Jordan’s poetry, interviews and other writing along with music. Tickets cost $40 onwards. 7 p.m., The Freight, 2020 Addison St, Berkeley. bit.ly/4qpXe6g
Feb. 25
Alameda Drive-Through Diaper and Wipes Distribution: The Alameda Family Services & Early Childhood and Family Support is seeking income-eligible individuals to register to receive free diapers and wipes through a partnership with the Alameda County Diaper Bank. 10 a.m., 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway, Alameda. bit.ly/4knCBq2
Feb. 26
Film Screening — “My Undesirable Friends, Part 1 — Last Air in Moscow, Crackdown Chapters 1-3: This film follows the journey of a young Russian independent journalist fighting the regime of Vladimir Putin, but things take a turn when Russia invades Ukraine, leaving journalists to decide if they must flee into exile. 7 p.m., 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/3M0Qs9f
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