May 9
Public Tour — Auguste Rodin: A century after his death, Auguste Rodin continues to be recognized for making figurative sculpture modern by redefining the expressive capacity of the human form. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive at Museum Way, Stanford. 650-723-4177. events.stanford.edu/event
Stanford Department of Music Awards Concert: This year’s recipients will be featured in two concert programs, one at 12:30 p.m. and another at 3 p.m., with a light reception in between and a larger one to follow. This event is free and open to the public. 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. events.stanford.edu
Constantinople “Traversées”: A musical journey from Asia to the New World through Africa featuring Persian Setar master Kiya Tabassian and Senegalese and Kora master and Griot Ablaye Cissoko, supported by a percussionist. 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1140 Cowper St., Palo Alto. communications@sfems.org, 510-560-6921.
Red Hot Chili Pipers: This nine-piece ensemble consists of pipers, guitarists, keyboards and drummers who have been rocking from New York to Beijing to Melbourne. marketing@lvpac.org, 925-373-6800. 8 p.m., Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. livermorearts.org/events/red-hot-chilli-pipers/
In Plain Site Photography Festival: An open-air gallery showcasing collections from both international and local photographers that highlight pathways to a more climate-positive world. 5-7 p.m., Radium Runway, 2151 Ferry Point, Alameda. bit.ly/42CZXzp, info@radiumpresents.org
May 10
Yellow Face: Shotgun Players presents a funny, poignant and personal exploration of race, identity and representation. 7 p.m., Shotgun Players, 1901 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley. dj@shotgunplayers.org, shotgunplayers.org/show/yellow-face/
Their Nests: Springtime is an especially fun time to pay attention to birds. Many will be at their showiest, singing their hearts out, defending territories, constructing nests or perhaps already tending to their nestlings. 10 a.m.-noon, Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. bit.ly/4jK4YNJ
Harmony and Historic Home Tour: The Livermore Heritage Guild selected eight vintage homes to tour, and the Livermore-Amador Symphony Guild selected a volunteer group of musicians to play during your visit. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Carnegie Park, 2155 Third St., Livermore. pj.wells.ca@gmail.com, 925-408-2328. livermoreamadorsymphony.org/
Beaks and Feet: Can you crack a walnut with your teeth? A macaw can. Learn how a bird’s beak tells us what it eats and its feet tell us where it lives. 9:30 a.m.-noon, Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland. 51- 632-9525. bit.ly/44yvQM7
May 11
Alameda on Camera: An annual, juried event conducted throughout the City of Alameda. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St., Alameda. communications@frankbettecenter.org, 631-495-1350. www.frankbettecenter.org/
Mark Morris Dance Company: A joyous romp through the Beatles’ groundbreaking concept album, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” 3 p.m., Zellerbach Auditorium, 101 Zellerbach Hall #4800, Berkeley. calperformances.org/events
Sunday Chanting: The melodic Vajra Guru mantra helps dispel obstacles and settle the mind while connecting to the awakened heart-mind through the example of Padmasambhava, founder of the Nyingma lineage. Session concludes with silent meditation. 5 p.m., Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Place, Berkeley. info@nyingmainstitute.com, 510-809-1000. nyingmainstitute.com/event-2/
Ao Dai Festival: Celebrate Vietnamese art and culture: with a festival that showcases the Vietnamese áo dài (traditional long dress) and the talent of renowned fashion designers, artists, musicians and more. 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m., School of Arts and Culture at MHP, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose. www.schoolofartsandculture.org/events
Symphony San Jose: A multimedia event features Gustav Holst’s masterpiece “The Planets,” with awe-inspiring NASA images and footage projected onto a giant screen on stage. 2:30 p.m. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. jmeyers@symphonysanjose.org, 408-286-2600. www.symphonysanjose.org/
May 12
Technology Class-3D Printing: This introduction to 3D printing class covers how to start your 3D design using free web-based tools. 11 a.m.,-noon, Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. losgatosca.libcal.com/event/14285059
Jazz Is Dead: Ebo Taylor, a Ghanaian guitarist, composer, arranger, bandleader and producer, has been a vital presence in African music for more than half a century. Taylor performs with Pat Thomas. 8 p.m. in the UC Theatre at 2036 University Ave. Berkeley. theuctheatre.org/events
May 13
Stanford 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition: The thesis artwork of four graduating Art Practice MFA students: Damon Casarez, Elina Frumerman, Emily Harter and Cooper Salmon. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Stanford Art Gallery, 419 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. 650-723-2300. events.stanford.edu
Homemade Pasta Workshop: Learn to prepare authentic pasta dough, craft delicious ravioli with gourmet fillings, and top it off with rich homemade tomato sauce. 6:30-9 p.m., Palo Alto Adult School, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. adultschool@pausd.org 650-329-3752. paadultschool.org/classes
Ali Wong-Work in Progress: Wong returns to her stand-up roots to workshop raw and unfiltered new material in an intimate club setting. 6 p.m,, San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose. improv.com/sanjose/
Steinbeck Fellows Spring Reading: The reading will feature 2024-25 Fellows Thea Chacamatty, Joe Dornich and Chino Lee Chung. 7 p.m., Steinbeck Center, MLK Library, 590. 1 Washington Square, San Jose State University, San Jose. events.sjsu.edu
The Menzingers: More than 15 years in, the Menzingers are still holding their listeners square in the immediate present. 7:30 p.m., The UC Theatre, 2036 University Avenue, Berkeley. information@theuctheatre.org, 510-356-4000. theuctheatre.org/events/the-menzingers-2/
May 14
Little Ones Storytime: Celebrate Jewish Heritage Month. 10:30-11 a.m., Children’s Library, 1276 Harriet St., Palo Alto. 650-329-2436. bit.ly/3YnYfRo
Noon Concert: Violin students of Robin Sharp take the stage. 12:30-2 p.m., Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. events.stanford.edu/event/noon-violin-sharp-spring25
Figure Drawing: Hosted by Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana, the session lasts about two hours, with one model doing various, timed gestures and poses. Advance registration is encouraged. 6:30 p,m. MACLA, 510 S. First St., San Jose. bit.ly/4lQolX9
Lydia Pense and Cold Blood: After nearly 25 years, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood have embarked on a CD and tour project. The “blue-eyed soul” band already has five albums to its credit. 8 p.m., Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West Oakland. yoshis.com/events/
May 15
STEAM’D Fest 2025: A public event highlighting graduating students’ work throughout West Valley College’s Bill and Leila Cilker School of Art and Design and the School of Math and Science. 6 p.m., West Valley College Athletic Field, 14000 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga. bit.ly/3YjSDYe
Poetry Into Film Festival: Hosted by gthe Creative Writing Program all films submitted for the 13th annual contest will be screened, and the first- through third-place winners and jury award awards will be recognized. 7-9 p.m., Stanford University, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. 650-723-2300. events.stanford.edu
Alameda Women Business Leaders: Join us for a special evening of Women Leaders in Career and Higher Ed. In a landscape dominated by men, these women leaders have excelled. Learn how they did it and enjoy a frank conversation about rising above career challenges. 4-6 p.m., Alameda Chamber office, 2215 A South Shore Center, Alameda. business.alamedachamber.com/events
Eliades Ochoa at The Freight: Ochoa won his first Grammy as Best Tropical Latin Performance in 1997. Between 1999 and 2000, he was nominated for a Grammy under Best Tropical Latin and for an Oscar for the documentary “Buena Vista Social Club.” 8 p.m., Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. 510-644-2020. secure.thefreight.org/
May 16
Noon Concert: Piano students of Kumaran Arul perform in a relaxed midday setting. 12:30-2 p.m., Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. events.stanford.edu/
Art of Science Competition and Exhibition: A campus wide event to celebrate the aesthetic beauty of science. 4-7 p.m., Jen-Hsun Huang Building (School of Engineering), Huang Foyer, 475 Via Ortega, Stanford. events.stanford.edu
The Plague Archives: Maya Gurantz incorporates dance, video, performance, text and installation, which she deploys to examine constructions of race, gender, and class. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., de Saisset Museum. 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. events.scu.edu/de-saisset/
Paul Robeson-Here I Stand: A dramatic oratorio commissioned by the late Michael Morgan, symphony director and principal conductor of the Oakland Symphony. The main character is Robeson, the African-American singer, actor, activist and thinker. 8 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland. www.oaklandsymphony.org
Frank Zappa Tribute with the Stinkfoot Orchestra: A large ensemble with a horn section, tuned percussion and vocalists. 8 p.m., The New Parish, 1743 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. 510-444-7474. bit.ly/3EOUCgw
May 17
Longhorn Stampede 5K Run/Walk: This annual Stampede brings our entire community together – families, neighbors, friends, friends of friends, and local businesses. 9-11 a.m., Leigh High School. 5210 Leigh Ave., San Jose. leighhsc.org/stampede/, stampedeinfo@leighhsc.org
Los Gatos 55+ Resource Fair: Service providers from across the county will be tabling, ready to share info about services, programs and resources available to older adults. 1 a.m.-noon, Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center, 208 E. Main St., Los Gatos. 55plus@lgsrecreation.org, bit.ly/42XOdbb
2025 Livermore Downtown Street Fest: Thousands of locals and tourists attend each year to explore unique vendor booths and to shop at downtown’s specialty boutiques. 10 a.m., 2327 First St., Livermore. bit.ly/42TR6cT
May 18
Show Your Love: This fundraiser for Spectrum Community Services is designed to foster meaningful connections among guests who share a passion for supporting the community. noon-4 p.m., Ravenswood Historic Site, 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore. bit.ly/3ERV1yL
A Magical Journey Through Music and Imagination: Sandra Wright Shen and her student, prize-winning pianist Tristen Chen, will perform a four-hand version of Saint-Saëns’ “Carnival of the Animals” and selections from Ravel’s “Mother Goose Suite.” 6 p.m. 160 N Third St., San Jose. bit.ly/4jx3uXj
Celebration of Old Roses: Purchase heirloom and hard-to-find roses from specialty nurseries. Rose experts will be available to answer questions. Vendors will also be selling rare perennials, crafts, books, jam, jewelry and clothing, all inspired by roses. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Veterans Memorial Building, 1325 Portland Ave., Albany. kmosborn@earthlink.net, 510-542-7149. www.celebrationofoldroses.org
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