March 14
Literary Luncheon with Author Kim Fay: A light lunch and book talk with the best-selling author of “Kate & Frida.” Noon to 1:30 p.m, Orinda Books, 276 Village Square, Orinda. Tickets are $17.85. https://www.eventbrite.com
Noon Concert – Piano Students of Elizabeth Schumann: The piano students of Elizabeth Schumann are featured in this noon concert. 12:30-2:00 p.m., Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lausen Mall, Stanford. Free admission. Parking permits are required for weekday campus parking. Using the ParkMobile app is recommended for parking. Free admission. https://events.stanford.edu
March Madness – Hoops and Pizza: Teens can compete in nontraditional games like HORSE and Knockout, win awesome prizes, and hang out with friends in a laid-back, no-pressure atmosphere at this free event. 2:30-4:30 p.m., Matt Jimenez Gymnasium, 28200 Ruus Road, Hayward. https://www.haywardrec.org/Calendar.aspx
March 15
Real Options Walk for Life 5K: A friendly community awareness fundraising event for the entire family. All proceeds go toward providing life-affirming services to women, men, students and families through our Real Options medical clinics and outreach programs in the Bay Area. 9 a.m.-noon, Martial Cottle Park, 5283 Snell Ave., San Jose. https://familycommunity.church
Livermore Area Park District Summer Expo: Learn about various camps, classes and activities offered this summer. Meet instructors, explore hands-on activities and get an exclusive chance to register early for select programs. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 East Ave, Livermore. https://www.larpd.org/2025-03-15-larpd-summer-expo
Holi Fest 2025: Experience the essence of Holi as you indulge in the traditional throwing of vibrantly colored powders, known as gulal. Dance to lively music and let the rhythm guide your moves. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. Tickets are $10.38. https://www.eventbrite.com
Aris Quartet: A program of music by Felix Mendelssohn and his sister, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, as well as Erwin Schulhoff. 3-4 p.m., 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. Registration required. https://bit.ly/3XmpeMz
Regina Belle at the Taste of the Bay: Music from Oscar and Grammy winner Regina Belle, and seafood and soul food from across the Bay Area. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Preservation Park, 1233 Preservation Park Way, Oakland. Tickets are $28.52 and up. https://www.eventbrite.com
March 16
Ean Golden – Ecstatic Dance Oakland: With an online community of millions who follow him on his blog and Facebook, Ean has garnered deep respect. 10:00 a.m., Sweets Ballroom, 1933 Broadway, Oakland. Secured Covered Parking: Dalziel Garage, 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland. Drop-in tickets are $25. https://bit.ly/4iqGtUW
Meditation and Movement with Evolving Ground: The Bay Area Evolving Ground group meets regularly to meditate together and explore contemporary Vajrayana. 3-5 p.m.,The Berkeley Alembic, 2820 Seventh Street, Berkeley. https://www.eventbrite.com
Stanford Faculty Recital: Violinist Livia Sohn and pianist Laura Dahl perform together in this afternoon recital. They will mostly play Brahms compositions. 2:30-4 p.m., Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lausen Mall, Stanford. Free admission. https://events.stanford.edu
‘The Great Yes, The Great No’: South African artist William Kentridge returns to campus with his latest creation for the stage, a chamber opera set on a 1941 sea voyage from Marseille to Martinique. 3 p.m., Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley. Tickets start at $48. https://calperformances.org/events
March 17
Blarney Boys Saint Patrick’s Day Special: Paul Kent and his merry musical men will be live from 7-9 p.m., Los Gatos Coffee Company, 101 W. Main St., Los Gatos. https://bit.ly/4igj4p7
California Native Plants In Our Ecosystem: We will be focusing on California Native Plants in our ecosystem and what we can do to help navigate changing ecosystems. 5-6 p.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave, Los Gatos. https://bit.ly/4hcaKWy
Winter 2025 Chamber Music Showcase: Participants from the Stanford Chamber Music program perform. 7:30-9 p.m., Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lausen Mall, Stanford. Free admission. https://events.stanford.edu
Jazz Garden Big Band Tribute to Miles & Gil: The Jazz Garden Big Band celebrates great artists with several of their classic arrangements and compositions. 7-9:30 p.m., Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. Tickets are $17 to $30. https://bit.ly/4igrzkc
SJSU Music–Latin Jazz: The jazz ensemble will feature a performance of Afro-Latin jazz and popular music repertoires of the US, the Caribbean, and Latin America. 7: 30 p.m., Music Building, 176, One Washington Square, San Jose. https://events.sjsu.edu
March 18
The Cher Show: Broadway San Jose presents the Tony Award-winning musical that follows the pop diva through six decades of stardom. Through March 23 at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd. For tickets, visit broadwaysanjose.com or call 408-792-4111.
Trevarno Road History Walk: Walk along this shady lane reminiscent of an earlier era, and learn about the local history of the Craftsman-style bungalows. 10 a.m.-noon, Trevarno Road parking lot, 71 Trevarno Road, Livermore. Free event. https://www.larpd.org
Explore the Flyway Trail: Join park rangers for a walk along the new Flyway Trail. Discover wildlife with a 360-degree view. 10 a.m.-noon. Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NWR, 1600 Marsh Road, Menlo Park. Registration is required for this free event. https://www.eventbrite.com
SJSU Art Galleries Lecture: Esteban Raheem Abdul Raheem Samayoa will discuss the challenges he faced, the importance of prioritizing dreams, and the faith required to achieve success. 5-6 p.m., Art Lecture Hall, Art Building Room 133, San Jose. Free event. https://events.sjsu.edu
29th Annual Recycling Update: Topics include successful use cases, pilot programs, how-to tips for Zero Waste programs, recycling infrastructure funding and market development, current policy implementation, community outreach, education and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Oakland Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland. Tickets are $210-260; discounts and scholarships are available. https://ncrarecycles.org/recycling-update
Author Jill Santopolo in Conversation: A book launch party with Santopolo for “The Love We Found,” the sequel to “The Light We Lost.” Santopolo will be in conversation with Jandy Nelson. 7-8 p.m. A Great Good Place for Books, 6120 La Salle Ave., Oakland. https://www.ggpbooks.com
March 19
Meet the Makers: Meet student makers from the Product Realization Lab who will present their winter quarter projects. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Building 550, Peterson Laboratory, Atrium, 416 Escondido Mall, Stanford. https://events.stanford.edu
Teen Craft Corner- Women’s History: Learn about Amy Sherald, Yayoi Kusama and Barbara Kruger, or take inspiration from other female artists from around the world. 3-4 p.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. https://bit.ly/4bhQ7qN
ART Gado Gado: Contemporary art by 22 Indonesian diaspora artists based in California. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Gardensia Archipelago Designs, 2820 Eighth St., Berkeley. https://poodle-lilac-pear.squarespace.com
StorySlam Oakland: Oakland’s longest-running true storytelling show, where people tell short and true stories from their lives. 7:30-10 p.m., 3022 Broadway, Oakland. General admission $20.52. https://www.eventbrite.com
Year of Letters–March Mix: A blend of activities as we gear up for National Letter Writing Month in April. We’ll share ideas for making cards and decorating envelopes. 4:30-5:30 p.m., Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto. https://bit.ly/3QD62Gz
March 20
Corn Masa Cooking Class: A comprehensive guide on how to prepare masa from scratch. You will learn how to make your own tortillas, sopes, and quesadillas using the freshly made masa. Moreover, Chef Francisco will also teach you how to make atole de Granillo, a traditional Mexican hot beverage made with masa, cinnamon and piloncillo. 6:30-9 p.m., Palo Alto High School, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. $65. https://paadultschool.org/classes/manos-en-la-masa
Animals and Their Adaptations: Children ages 4-13 can examine live animals from a variety of taxonomic groups. Learn about diet, habitat, ecological role, structure and function. Young children must be accompanied. 4-5 p.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Avenue, Los Gatos. https://bit.ly/4h7j1uW
Classical Harp Concert: Bay Area harpist Aysha Gomez-Kureishi will play selected works from trailblazing women composers, answer audience questions and demonstrate how her large golden harp works. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Mountain View Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View. 650-903-6337. Registration is recommended. https://bit.ly/41zzR0T
Breadmaking Class: Guests will make the Grain Bakers Spent Grain Artisan Bread Dough. You can customize your bread by adding various flavors from our spice selection. 7-8:30 p.m., Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch Street, Alameda. Tickets are $60. Caitlin Jewell, caitlin@grainbakers.com https://www.grainbakers.com
Mamma Mia!: Encinal High Drama presents a romantic comedy about a young woman searching for her father on the eve of her wedding, featuring the music of ABBA. 7-9 p.m., Encinal Junior & Senior High School, 210 Central Ave., Alameda. Tickets are $10 to 15. https://bit.ly/41mLR4y
March 21
Esto No Tiene Nombre: A one-woman show that features the oral histories of Latina lesbian elders. 8 p.m., MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana, 510 S. First St., San Jose. info@maclaarte.org, 408-998-2783. General admission is $30. https://maclaarte.org/events/esto-no-tiene-nombre
Chalk Art Event: Students in grades six through 12 can contribute their artistic talents to a chalk art mural in the courtyard and help assemble a work of art that celebrates the Silicon Valley Reads inspirational book “Wild Robot.” 3:30 p.m., Mountain View Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View. 650-903-6337, https://bit.ly/4kfNOZl
Know Your Rights: Join presenters from Siren, a nonprofit grassroots organization that provides free workshops and community education around immigration and civic engagement. 5 p.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. https://bit.ly/43alhON
Arts, Media & Technology Conference: A day featuring community leaders, engaged educators, artists, responsible AI innovators and other creatives for multidisciplinary conversations and collaboration. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Lisser Hall, Kapiolani Road, Oakland. Free event. https://www.eventbrite.com
Taylor Eigsti Concert: The pianist and composer returns to the piano store for a rare solo performance after winning his second Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. 5:30 p.m., Piedmont Piano Company, 1728 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. $30 admission. https://piedmontpiano.com
March 22
18th Annual Autism Update: “Autism Through the Lifespan,” will feature expert speakers that focus on the latest research, best practices, and innovative approaches in autism support. 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Li Ka Shing Center, 291 Campus Drive, Stanford. $45.00 to $85. https://med.stanford.edu/autismcenter
Vintage Market by Pop-Up SJ: Thrift apparel, shoes, dresses, sports gear, collectibles & more from a wide range of vintage sellers and creative artists. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1590 Berryessa Road, San Jose. Free admission with $10 Saturday paid on-site parking. $3 walk-in admission. https://gardenattheflea.com
Composting Basics: At this workshop you will learn to build, manage and utilize a home compost pile. Participants will also learn how to transform their household kitchen scraps into a rich, fine, and nutritious soil amendment for their gardens using worms. 10:30 a.m.-noon, Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. https://bit.ly/3XlsMPe
Women’s Heritage Day: Mosaic America hosts diverse cultural performances and workshops in front of the Pacific Hotel. The Empire Firehouse will feature local authors and book talks. Noon-4 p.m., History Park, 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose. Free event. https://historysanjose.org/programs-events
Baby Rave Oakland: A family-friendly dance party centered around toddlers and tiny tots led by the musical stylings of DJ E.T 9:30 a.m.-11:30 am., East Bay Community Space, 507 55th St., Oakland. Kids are free; adults $17.85. https://www.eventbrite.com
March 23
Gold Coast – St. Charles to Caroline: Learn about the history and architecture of the neighborhood and the notable architects who designed and built homes here, including Marcuse & Remmel, Delanoy and Randlett, Wasson and Pattiani, and Ernest Coxhead. 10 a.m., St. 1331 St. Charles St., Alameda. $20 admission. https://bit.ly/3XoB09k
Dewing Piano Recital: Jordanian-Palestinian pianist Iyad Sughayer was a prize-winner at the Young Classical Artists Trust international auditions in 2021, and has developed a career as both a soloist and chamber musician. 3-5 p.m., Music Building Lobby, Littlefield Concert Hall 202, Northeastern University, Oakland. Free event, registration requested. https://performingarts.oakland.northeastern.edu
Nature Journaling: Explore, express, and connect with instructor Kate Rutter. The focus of this experience is on visually expressing curiosity about what we observe rather than creating polished botanical art. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Foster Museum, 940 Commercial Street, Palo Alto. $53.33-160. https://www.thefoster.org/programs
First Annual Peace Walk: Join interfaith and intergenerational communities in walking for peace and having fun giving away or laying down peace rocks along the route. 1-2:30 p.m., Willow Street Frank Bramhall Park, 1320 Willow St., San Jose. Rev. Nadene, revnadene@cslsj.org, https://cslsj.org/events
March 24
Moreau Catholic High School Jazz Program: Under the musical direction of Justin Firmeza, this will be a night of great music that nurtures both hearts and minds. 8 p.m., Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. Tickets are $20. https://yoshis.com
Basic Life Support Provider Training: The goal of this course is to provide a foundation for saving lives from cardiac arrest, with a focus on high quality CPR and team dynamics. 9 a.m.-noon, 4300 Bohannon Drive, room 240, Menlo Park. Revive@stanfordchildrens.org or 650-497-9324. https://bit.ly/41zYw5H
VOCES8 featuring iSing: Touring globally, the group performs an extensive repertory both in its a cappella concerts and in collaborations with leading musicians, orchestras and conductors. 7-8:30 p.m., Mission Santa Clara de Asís, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. Tickets are $23.18 and up. https://bit.ly/4hXOYab
Lil Skies: The rapper and singer with millions of social media followers comes to Berkeley. 8 p.m., Cornerstone Craft Beer and Live Music, 2367 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. https://bit.ly/43fKbML
March 25
USS Hornet VIP Behind the Scenes Tour: Explore the ship and receive an exclusive behind-the-scenes guided 6-hour VIP tour. Visit exhibits and restored spaces such as Combat Information Center (CIC), the Torpedo Workshop, Apollo, and the Island Superstructure. 12-4 p.m., 707 W Hornet Avenue, Alameda. (510) 521-8448. Tickets must be purchased in advance. https://uss-hornet.org/event/vip-behind-the-scenes-tour-5
Hands-On Pasta Making: A Scuola Chef will guide you through how to prepare Cannelloni Ricotta e Spinaci. 6-7:30 p.m., Eataly Silicon Valley, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose. Tickets are $124.40. https://bit.ly/41yg7ed
Stargazing Kits Demo: A demonstration of the library’s new stargazing kits. Speakers from the Peninsula Astronomical Society will offer helpful pointers and answer questions on how to use the kits. 6:30 p.m., Mountain View Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View. 650-903-6337, https://bit.ly/41A7tMb
Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson: From bestselling authors and journalists Klein and Thompson, “Abundance” is a paradigm-shifting call to rethink big, entrenched problems from climate change to housing, education to healthcare. 7-8 p.m., Foothill College, 12345 S El Monte Road, Los Altos. Tickets are $16.74 and up. https://bit.ly/3CXne6E
March 26
Happy Baby Signs–ASL Preschool Storytime: This workshop introduces several beginning baby signs that are based on American Sign Language (ASL). Ages 2-5 years are welcome with a parent or guardian. 11-11:45 a.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. https://bit.ly/43mqHWV
Uncorked Wine Tasting Flash Class–Oysters and Caviar: This speedy class is a crash course in oysters and caviar while sipping on Italian wines. 6-7 p.m., Eataly Silicon Valley, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose. Tickets are $95.58. https://bit.ly/43jxzEr
San Jose Improv–Che Durena: A seasoned standup comic with more than a decade of experience, he has performed at the world’s largest comedy festival three times and headlined sold-out theater shows. 8 p.m., San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose. Tickets are $31.14-$101.65.https://bit.ly/3F26T0R
Youth Career and Job Fair: Connects Alameda high school students with local organizations who may have career opportunities, internships or summer positions. 1-4 p.m., 210 Central Ave., Alameda. https://alamedaeducationfoundation.org/calendar
Boulez at 100–Gloria Cheng and Ralph van Raat: A celebration of the centennial of composer and conductor Pierre Boulez, with music for two pianos. 7-9:30 p.m., Littlefield Concert Hall, Mills College, Richards Rd, Oakland. https://bit.ly/4i30KAm
March 27
State of Latino Entrepreneurship (SOLE) Summit and Gala: The SOLE Summit is a signature research event for the latest and most comprehensive insights on Latino entrepreneurship. 9:30 a.m., Stanford Graduate School of Business, 655 Knight Way, Stanford. The morning event is free with required registration. The evening gala requires a paid ticket and starts at 6:30 p.m. https://bit.ly/3DuABLw
Fairy Tale Science–The Three Little Pigs: After reading a classic fairy tale, kids will engage in STEAM experiments and activities that bring the tale to life. 3-4 p.m., Mountain View Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View. 650-903-6337. Registration is required. https://bit.ly/4iguMjW
2025 East Bay Innovation Awards: The 12th annual East Bay Innovation Awards returns to downtown Oakland. Join us for a fun-filled evening presented by PG&E where the awardees will be revealed. 5-8:30 p.m., Oakland Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland. https://bit.ly/4i3ryAq
Fascination with Cults: Professor Poulomi Saha and California Magazine’s Pat Joseph discuss what the surge of movies and documentaries about cults reveals about us. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, 2155 Center St., Berkeley. https://bit.ly/4kimtFQ
March 28
Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad History Tour: Join museum staff for a tour of the Los Gatos History Hall with a special emphasis on the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad, a local ⅓-scale steam engine found in Oak Meadow Park. 11-11:45 a.m., New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos. Free with registration. https://www.numulosgatos.org/events/bjwr-tour
Public Tour–Auguste Rodin: This exhibition celebrates Rodin’s relentless pursuit to convey complex emotions, diverse psychological states and pure sensuality through the nude. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive at Museum Way, Stanford. Free event. https://bit.ly/43niFx5
ThinkPads 4 All: Each participant in the workshop operates on a provided ThinkPad T480 where they learn assembly, disassembly and essential repairs. 3:30-5:30 p.m., Mountain View Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View. 650-903-6337. Registration required. https://bit.ly/3FeXHGu
Music from Around the World: Klara Frei and several of Community School of Music and Arts faculty present a free program of contemporary classical music pieces from around the world that are not commonly performed in the U.S. 7:30-8:30 p.m., Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. 650-917-6800. https://bit.ly/3F38KCK
Madam C.J. Walker Community Luncheon & Empowerment Forum: The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.–Oakland Bay Area Chapter honors Walker’s legacy by recognizing black women in the community for their outstanding accomplishments. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland. https://bit.ly/3Dkfz2i
March 29
New Music for Treble Voices: The festival will feature guest choirs including San Francisco-based Musae, Ensemble from the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir, Sacramento-based Vox Musica and the PWC. There will also be workshops. 2:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. 408-890-7964. $10-$25. https://pwchorus.org/concert/nmftv2025
Bel Canto Flutes Concert: Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the group plays a wide variety of music spanning from arrangements of orchestral, opera and other instrumental repertoire to compositions written specifically for flute choir. 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Downtown Library, 270 Forest Ave, Palo Alto. https://bit.ly/3Dkfz2i
Wildflower Walk: Join a ranger and see what is blooming in the park on this easy 1-1 1.5-mile stroll with stops along the way. 10-11 a.m., Sycamore Grove Park, Arroyo Road entrance, 5049 Arroyo Road, Livermore, Livermore Area Recreation and Park District. https://www.larpd.org/sycamore-grove-park
Devata Giving Circle–International Women’s Day: Our first in-person event in over 5 years to celebrate the work of our grantees and honor our Cambodian-American artists and activists. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 827 Washington St., Oakland. https://bit.ly/4hcjyM6
Zen Koans–Life Beyond Your Thoughts: Rebecca Ryuen Long Okura Sensei presents an introduction on how to work with koans in meditation, turning life’s challenges into tools for deeper insight. 1-4 p.m., The Berkeley Alembic, 2820 Seventh St., Berkeley. https://bit.ly/4i3uhKa
March 30
Morning Hike from Skyline Ridge to Russian Ridge: Join Peninsula Open Space Trust for a strenuous 6.25-mile hike with 1,100 feet of elevation gain. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Skyline Ridge Parking Lot, 22000 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos. Registration required via Eventbrite. No dogs allowed. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. 650-854-7696. https://bit.ly/4koFZk8
Gardening Workshop – Tomato Gardening 101: In this interactive workshop, participants will discover the magic of planting their own tomato gardens. 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 14320 Arnerich Road, Los Gatos. https://bit.ly/4h2o3sE
Hollywood Spectacular: Symphony San Jose will celebrate favorite films and film composers who took home the Oscar. 2:30-4:20 p.m., California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. Tickets are $24-121.50. jmeyers@symphonysanjose.org, 408-286-2600. https://www.symphonysanjose.org
Tilden Wildflowers and Native Plants: Hike the verdant Seaview trail with spectacular views and vibrant wildflowers. Along the way, learn about the edible, medicinal and cultural uses of native plants. 9 a.m.-noon. Tilden Regional Park, Steam Train Overflow Parking, Orinda. 415-543-6771 x321. Free event; registration is required. https://bit.ly/4ksl5Aw
Magical Realism Storytelling: Verónica Moscoso tells a story inspired by an Amazonian legend. A free, all-ages event with live drumming and activities. 1-3:30 p.m., La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley. https://bit.ly/3F7NpZ2
March 31
Creator Studio Sessions: Experience the various resources the TTC at MACLA has to offer in an open-lab environment. Youth can work on their own projects, including digital art, photography, filmmaking and music creation. 3-7 p.m., MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana, 510 S. First St., San Jose. https://maclaarte.org/events/creator-studio-sessions-3
April 1
Coachella Bags and Narcan Training: Make a festival bag and learn how to use Narcan at the Los Gatos Library. Take home a backpack and Narcan for your next music festival. 3-4 p.m, Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. https://bit.ly/3DifHPK
Fana Hues–Matters of the Heart Tour: Fana Hues has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to providing critical relief and long-term recovery support for individuals, familie, and communities impacted by the Altadena wildfires via the PLUS1 LA Fires Fund. 6:30 p.m., Crybaby, 1928 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. $24.10-78.69. https://bit.ly/4h2puaw
Young People in Recovery: This is a space where everyone, no matter what pathway, can come and lean on one another for support, empowerment and compassion. 3:30-4:30 p.m., Casa Sueños, 3511 E. 12th St., Oakland. https://bit.ly/41GyOMV
Colin James at Yoshi’s: After 20 studio albums, eight Juno Awards, 31 Maple Blues Awards and multi-platinum record sales, James remains at the top of his game. 7:30 p..m., Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. https://yoshis.com/events/buy-tickets/colin-james/detail
Ongoing
The Prom: Foothill Music Theatre stages the musical comedy about four self-absorbed Broadway stars who rally behind a high school student who is banned from bringing her girlfriend to the prom. Runs through March 16 at the Lohman Theatre, Foothill College, Los Altos Hills. Tickets are $22-$44 at https://foothill.edu/theatre/The_Prom.html.
Happy Pleasant Valley: TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents the world premiere of this “senior sex scandal murder mystery musical.” The show features book, music and lyrics by Bay Area composer/playwright/lyricist Min Kahng, whose “The Four Immigrants: An American Musical Manga” also had its world premiere at TheatreWorks. Through March 30 at the Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Tickets start at $34 at 877-662-8978 or theatreworks.org.
San Jose Museum of Art Public Tours: Free docent-led public tours of exhibitions are offered Thursdays at 5 p.m. and Friday-Sunday at 1 and 2:30 p.m. through March 30. All visitors are welcome to drop in on these tours, which meet in the museum lobby. Free with admission. 110 S. Market St., San Jose https://sjmusart.org/event/docent-led-public-tours
Cantor Arts Center Public Tour: Explore the highlights of the Cantor’s permanent collection on a public tour that leads you through a selection of works spanning varied cultures and time periods. A free all-day reservation to the museum for entry is recommended. The free tours are Saturday-Sunday, 1-2 p.m., through March 15 at Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford https://events.stanford.edu
Volunteer Work Day at the Farm: Happening each Wednesday through May 28, give a helping hand to the Luther Burbank Gold Ridge Experiment Farm with plant sales and work around the farm. Find them at 7781 Bodega Ave in Sebastopol and check out this experience that will be fun and exciting for all. https://norcalpublicmedia.org/arts-culture/event-calendar#
The Battalion Artist: Visitors to Hoover Tower are invited to embark on a special journey through the Pacific theater of World War II. The Battalion Artist: A Sailor’s Journey Through the South Seas” traces the wartime experiences of Natale Bellantoni, a gifted artist and member of the US Navy “Seabees”—the construction battalions that were formed after the attack on Pearl Harbor and played a vital role in America’s victory in the Pacific. Through Aug. 10, Hoover Tower, 550 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford.https://events.stanford.edu/event/the-battalion-artist
Mindfulness Meditation: Bring your yoga mat or cushion to practice meditation with Buddhist nun Phuong Pham Saturdays, 1-2 p.m. Walking and/or sitting meditation will be followed by 20 minutes of group sharing and Q&A. Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. https://bit.ly/4kgNmdj
Saratoga Farmers’ Market: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get fresh, local veggies, fruits and baked goods from about 50 farm stands and vendors. West Valley College, 14000 Fruitvale Ave., Parking Lot 3 in Saratoga. http://www.cafarmersmkts.com/saratoga-farmers-market
MOCHA Art Workshop: Show off your artist skills this new year by attending art workshops hosted every Friday from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the West Branch Berkeley public library at 1125 University Ave. in Berkeley. Kids and families are welcome to this free event, and all supplies are provided. https://www.510families.com/mocha-library-time
South First Fridays Art Walk: Immerse yourself from 5 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of each month in San Jose’s SoFA’s District off of First Street. There will be shops to support local vendors, art galleries to explore, and even yoga to partake in. Start off the weekend on a relaxing, fun note. Free admission. southfirstfridays.com
Social Stitching in Person: Join fellow needlework and textile arts enthusiasts at the library. Crafters of all levels are welcome to bring their projects to this casual weekly get-together. This group is entirely self-directed. Mondays, 4:30-6 p.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. https://bit.ly/4klHqzG
Drop-in Tech Help In-Person: Do you have questions about your laptop, smartphone or tablet? Drop in for tech help; no appointment is needed. First come, first served basis. Sign up at the second-floor reference desk. Tuesdays through May 6, 3-4:30 p.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. https://bit.ly/41kTubF
Volunteer Day & Open House: Come volunteer at REAP Climate Center Sundays from 10 a.m. to sunset and Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to sunset. Staff will guide you through volunteer-friendly tasks. Before arriving, read REAP’s volunteer page and FAQ, and sign the online waiver. REAP Climate Center, 2133 Tynan Ave., Alameda. https://tockify.com/reaphappenings
Public Speaking and Leadership Practice: Los Gatos Toastmasters is a social club to practice public speaking and leadership skills every Tuesday. Residents of Los Gatos, Campbell, Saratoga and surrounding San Jose/Silicon Valley Area are welcome. In-person location for club members: Office Evolution, #205, 16185 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos. This free event is 6:30-7:30 p.m. https://www.losgatoschamber.com/events
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