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March 21Esto 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.
[email protected], 408-998-2783. General admission is $30.
https://maclaarte.org/events/esto-no-tiene-nombreChalk 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/4kfNOZlRelated ArticlesEntertainment | Sunnyvale hosting Earth Day Festival on April 5Entertainment | Humane Society highlights adoption for National Puppy DayEntertainment | Milpitas High student jumps at chance to compete on world stageEntertainment | New Ballet gets San Jose Rotary grant for new spaceEntertainment | State maps out Cupertino’s fire hazard areasKnow 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/43alhONArts, 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.comTaylor 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 Co., 1728 San Pablo Ave.
, Oakland. $30 admission. piedmontpiano.
comMarch 2218th 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/autismcenterVintage 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.comComposting 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/3XlsMPeWomen’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-eventsBaby 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.comMarch 23Gold 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/3XoB09kDewing 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.eduNature 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/programsFirst 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, [email protected], https://cslsj.
org/eventsMarch 24Moreau 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.
comBasic 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. [email protected] or 650-497-9324.
https://bit.ly/41zYw5HVOCES8 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/4hXOYabLil 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/43fKbMLMarch 25USS 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-5Hands-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/41yg7edStargazing 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/41A7tMbEzra 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/3CXne6EMarch 26Happy 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/43mqHWVUncorked 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/43jxzErSan 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/3F26T0RYouth 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/calendarBoulez 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/4i30KAmMarch 27State 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/3DuABLwFairy 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/4iguMjW2025 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/4i3ryAqFascination 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/4kimtFQMarch 28Billy 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 1⁄3-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-tourPublic 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/43niFx5ThinkPads 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/3FeXHGuMusic 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/3F38KCKMadam 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/3Dkfz2iMarch 29New 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/nmftv2025Bel 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/3Dkfz2iWildflower 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-parkDevata 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/4hcjyM6Zen 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/4i3uhKaMarch 30Morning 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/4koFZk8Gardening 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/4h2o3sEHollywood 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.
orgTilden 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/4ksl5AwMagical 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/3F7NpZ2March 31Creator 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-3April 1Coachella 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/3DifHPKFana 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/4h2puawYoung 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/41GyOMVColin 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/detailApril 2Little Ones Storytime: Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the toddlers and their families that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. 10:30-11 a.
m., Children’s Library, 1276 Harriet St., Palo Alto.
650-329-2436. https://bit.ly/41zOeREMehldau, McBride and Gilmore: A transformative artist blending jazz, classical and various contemporary influences, Brad Mehldau has had a powerful influence on a generation of musicians and has attracted a large and devoted audience.
7:30 p.m., Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford.
https://events.stanford.eduRhythm India–Bollywood and Beyond: Experience the vibrant costumes, dynamic music, and soulful rhythms of the “ghungroo” dancing bells.
7:30 p.m., Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St.
, Livermore, 925-373-6800. https://bit.ly/4i9a8SNSkatalites at Yoshi’s: Some of the most original ska musicians who are also part of music history perform in Oakland.
7:30 p.m., Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland.
https://yoshis.com/events/calendarFood Access: Free breakfast. 9-9:30 a.
m. BACS Hedco Wellness Center, 590 B St. #5004, Hayward.
510-247-8235. https://bayareacs.org/wellness-centersApril 3Future of Silicon Valley Summit: Insights into the future of Silicon Valley’s economy, focusing on sustainability, equity, and innovation.
9 a.m.-2:30 p.
m., ICC Milpitas, 525 Los Coches Street, Milpitas. https://bit.
ly/3DAmrbPLine Dancing with Sandy and Kent: Join the instructors for a family-friendly line dancing workshop. 3:30-4:30 p.m.
, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 650- 329-2436. https://bit.
ly/3DrOkmpAn Evening with Mosab Abu Toha: A free reading and conversation with the internationally acclaimed Palestinian poet, short story writer and essayist from Gaza. 5:30 p.m.
, Tressider Union, 459 Lagunita Drive, Stanford. https://events.stanford.
eduAziz Ansari–Hypothetical Tour: The award-winning actor, director, writer and comedian performs in Oakland. 7 p.m.
, Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland. https://bit.ly/4bAwSsrApril 4The Wizard of Oz: A world-premiere adaptation by Caitlyn DeRouin written specifically for PYT’s “Stories on Stage” program.
9:30 a.m., Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View.
650-903-6000. https://pytnet.org/boxoffice/the-wizard-of-ozFaculty Recital: The Bill Stevens Trio performs their hard-swinging, lyrical style jazz while artist Mike Stevens brings a new jazz-inspired painting to life and dancer Kristin Kusanovich interprets the music through modern dance.
7:30 p.m., Music Recital Hall, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara.
https://events.scu.eduTone Forest at The Sound Room: This jazz trio represents the fruits of decades of musical collaboration between three world-class musicians: Miro Sprague (piano), Jason Ennis (guitar) and Marty Jaffe (bass).
7:30 p.m., The Sound Room, 3022 Broadway, Oakland.
https://www.soundroom.org/events/tone-forestDestroy Boys: From their first record through their fourth, they have continued to write and sing about what they know.
7:30 p.m., The UC Theatre, 2036 University Avenue, Berkeley.
510-356-4000. https://theuctheatre.org/eventsApril 5Easter Bunny Photos with Your Pet: Bring your pet to Park Valencia (in front of Maggiano’s) in Santana Row for a photo with the Easter Bunny.
All proceeds will benefit Humane Society Silicon Valley. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
408-551-4611. Santana Row, 377 Santana Row, San Jose. bit.
ly/41zXnK2Storytime at YSI: Join the Youth Science Institute for storytime. We will be reading “Verdi.” Afterward, we will meet a live animal from the story and learn about it.
11 a.m., 296 Garden Hill Drive, Los Gatos.
ysi-ca.org/eventsHoli Party Festival 2025: Join us for Holi Dayger, with Sukhbir, the “Prince of Bhangra,” along with DJ Rush and energetic Dholis. 12 p.
m., Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. bit.
ly/3DpPAqkApril Home Buying Workshop: A free, in-person home buying workshop. Learn from industry professionals about home loans, the homebuying process, inspections, escrow and more. 10 a.
m., Baylands Cafe (located at the golf course), 1875 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. sfcu.
org/april-home-buying-workshopThe Douglas Morrisson Theatre Chorus: Under the direction of Cesar Cancino, the chorus celebrates America’s popular music with Broadway tunes, jazz, rock and more. 2 p.m.
, Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N Third St, Hayward. haywardrec.org/Calendar.
aspxApril 6Hammer Presents National Theatre Live: Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece “Dr. Strangelove.” This event is a broadcast that was filmed in front of a live audience in London.
2 p.m., Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose.
hammertheatre.com/national-theatre-liveSTEAM Lab: children ages 6-11 cam make seed bombs to use to plant California wildflowers for Earth Day. Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto, (650) 329-2436.
bit.ly/3F5disbDLUX Puppets Neverland: Experience the magic of Neverland at the Bankhead Theater with this adaptation of Peter Pan. 3 p.
m., Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore.
925-373-6800. livermorearts.org/events/dlux-puppetsAngry Black Woman 101: Writer/performer Kathryn Seabron returns to The Marsh Berkeley with her solo show, portraying the resilience, brilliance and strength of Black women as they navigate and overcome adversity.
3 p.m. The Marsh Berkeley, 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley.
[email protected], 415-282-3055, themarsh.org/shows_and_events/marshstream/kathryn-seabronApril 7Birding 101: Join a ranger from the Livermore Area Recreation Park District to learn about the basics of birding – what to look and listen for, common birds in our area, and recommended tools to get started.
This program is suitable for teens and adults. 5:30 p.m.
, 725 Rincon Ave, Livermore. Registration recommended to 925-373-5540 or 925-373-5505. bit.
ly/3DaszHSABRA Cadabra – A Tribute To ABBA: Canada’s renowned ABBA Tribute band is coming to Campbell for the first time. 7:30 p.m.
, 1 W Campbell Ave, Campbell. bit.ly/3DAsywNHave an entertainment event to add? Submit it online at forms.
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