April 4
The 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.
Faculty 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.
Tone 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.
Destroy 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.
April 5
Easter 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/41zXnK2
Storytime 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/events
Holi 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/3DpPAqk
April 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-workshop
The 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.aspx
April 6
Hammer 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-live
STEAM Lab: children ages 6-11 can make seed bombs to use to plant California wildflowers for Earth Day. Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto, (650) 329-2436. bit.ly/3F5disb
DLUX 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-puppets
Angry 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. boxoffice@themarsh.org, 415-282-3055, themarsh.org/shows_and_events/marshstream/kathryn-seabron
April 7
Birding 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/3DaszHS
ABRA 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/3DAsywN
April 8
Summer Art Camp Registration: Campers ages 6-14 gain behind-the-scenes access to the museum’s exhibitions, learn about exhibition elements, experiment with artistic processes and participate in a student exhibition. San José Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St., San Jose.
Basic Tech Help Drop-In Service: An expert volunteer will help adults with basic computer skills such as uploading and downloading files, creating an email account, using Microsoft Office and Google suites, and basic Web searching and browsing. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Livermore Public Library – Civic Center, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore.
Family Storytime: Celebrate National Library Week. While this storytime will be geared toward children older than 2 years, all ages are welcome. 11 a.m., Children’s Library, 1276 Harriet St., Palo Alto.
Apply to Get Help Paying Your Power Bill: LIHEAP helps qualified households with a one-time-per-program-year payment on their energy bill. 2- 4 p.m., Hayward Library, 835 C Street, Hayward. 510-293-8685.
April 9
Empathic Listening: Learn the art of understanding others without shouldering their sadness. 5-7 p.m., Mercy Retirement and Care Center, 3431 Foothill Blvd., Oakland.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Features the Bay Area premieres of four works — Jamar Roberts’ “Al-Andalus Blues,” Matthew Rushing’s “Sacred Songs,” Hope Boykin’s “Finding Free” and Lar Lubovitch’s “Many Angels.” 7:30 p.m., Zellerbach Auditorium, 101 Zellerbach Hall #4800, Berkeley.
Conrad Tao and Caleb Teicher: A collaboration between pianist and composer Tao and choreographer and dancer Teicher. 7:30 p.m., Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford.
Ukulele Jam: Beginners and ukulele enthusiasts are welcome to sing and play together. 6:30 p.m., Mountain View Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View. 650-903-6337. Registration is recommended; 12 years of age and up.
Los Gatos Women’s Leadership and Networking Group: Empowers and supports women business owners and leaders in the Los Gatos community by fostering meaningful connections, sharing resources and providing opportunities for growth. 8 a.m., Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce, 10 Station Way, Los Gatos. $300 annual dues for non-Chamber members.
April 10
SpartUp Pitch Jam 2025: Student founders and entrepreneurs take the stage to pitch their startups, showcase their ideas and compete for recognition. 1-4 p.m., San Jose State University Student Union (Diaz Compean), Theater, One Washington Square, San Jose.
Exploring Your Family’s Emotional Control Centers: This interactive one-hour workshop with Janice Solasteas, teacher and coach, invites parents and children to explore emotions through theater games. Suitable for families with children ages 5 and up. library@losgatosca.gov. 2-3 p.m., 100 Villa Ave. Los Gatos.
Fairy Tale Science – Alice and Wonderland: Explore classic fairy tales through hands-on science. After reading a classic fairy tale, kids ages 9 and up 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.
Managing Blood Sugar: Discover how sleep and exercise can impact blood glucose. Whether you are diabetic, prediabetic or just looking to live more healthfully, this presentation is right for you. 2-4 p.m., Hayward Public Library, 888 C St., Hayward. Lori.Patel@hayward-ca.gov, 510-583-2119.
April 11
Los Gatos Pageant History Tour: Join museum staff and historian Alan Feinberg for a tour of the Los Gatos History Hall with a special emphasis on the historic Los Gatos Pageant. 11 a.m., New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos. Free with registration.
Public Tour–Second Nature: Join us for a tour of an exhibition that explores the complexities of this proposed new age: vanishing ice, rising waters and increasing resource extraction, as well as the deeply rooted and painful legacies of colonialism, forced climate migration and socio-environmental trauma. 2 p.m., Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive at Museum Way, Stanford. 650-723-4177.
Afro-Argentine (In)Visibility: A screening of episodes from Wisny Dorce’s “Los hermanos afro,” the first miniseries starring Afro-Argentines, followed by a conversation between Dorce and IDEAL Provostial Fellow Dr. Jennifer Alpert. 3-4:30 p.m., Pigott Hall 260, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. marigros@cis.stanford.edu.
2025 Haas Healthcare Conference: Connect with industry leaders and innovators shaping the future of healthcare. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., University of California, Berkeley, 1 Centennial Drive, Berkeley.
Alexis Pauline Gumbs and Malaika Parker: Gumbs, author of “Survival is a Promise: The Eternal Life of Audre Lorde” and “Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals,” will be in conversation with Parker, executive director of the Black Organizing Project and founder of the Hummingbird Urban Farm Collective. 6-7:30 p.m., Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley.
April 12
Paws, Claws and Hooves Up at California Trail: Meet with Zookids up at the California Trail to learn how animals use their paws, claws and hooves. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland. 510-632-9525. For children ages 5-6.
Bay Farm, Part 1: Dennis will share stories of many Bay Farm families throughout history, including tales of the oyster farmers, oyster pirates and the oyster patrols the likes of which even included author Jack London. 10 a.m. Harrington Park, 3420 Oleander Ave., Alameda.
Agroecology and Cooperative Food Systems Mini-Conference: Participants will engage in workshops and scenario planning and listen to selected keynotes and panels. The event also features food tastings and networking to link values-based buyers with catering co-ops. St. Clare Room at Santa Clara University Library, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa, Santa Clara. 408-554-4000.
Growing Natives Garden Tour: A free tour of native gardens in Santa Clara Valley and the Peninsula, organized by the California Native Plant Society.. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., registration required. info@gngt.org,
Makers Market at Santana Row: Bringing together the best local artisans, makers and small businesses f. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Santana Row, 377 Santana Row, San Jose.
April 13
Students of Color Environmental Collective Earth Day Festival: Guest speakers, performers, tabling by local organizations, a BIPOC eco-art exhibition and food are among the planned offerings at this meeting of SCEC alumni, students, faculty and staff, and local groups doing environmental justice and BIPOC-centered work. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Anna Head Alumnae Hall, 2537 Haste St., Berkeley.
20th Century Duos with Maya Ramchandran and Miles Graber: A program featuring a variety of 20th century music for violin and piano. 3-4:30 p.m., Maybeck Studio, 1537 Euclid Ave., Berkeley.
40th annual VW Spring Meet: The Golden Gate Chapter of the Vintage Volkswagen Club of America will be hosting its Spring Meet at History San Jose. 8 a..m.-3 p.m., History Park, 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose.
In-Depth Introduction to Tarot: The Los Gatos Library hosts a class about the art of tarot, a selection of 78 cards that seem to perfectly encapsulate the human experience. 1-3 p.m., 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos.
Benjamin Britten’s The Turn of the Screw: SJSU School of Music presents a concert based on Henry James’ classic novella. 2 p.m., 101 Paseo De San Antonio, Hammer Theater, San Jose.
April 14
Family Storytime in Italian: Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This session is led by teachers from La Scuola International School. 11 a.m., Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto. 650-329-2436.
Bedtime Storytime at Rincon Library: The whole family is welcome to enjoy bedtime stories, songs and rhymes to wind down after a long day. 6 p.m., Rincon Library, 725 Rincon Ave., Livermore. 925-373-5540.
Flirting Lessons: New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory discusses her new book “Flirting Lessons” with Maggie Tokuda-Hall. 7 p.m., Orinda Books, 276 Village Square, Orinda. https://bit.ly/4hLZW1QStella Cole at Yoshi’s: The multifaceted performer from New York comes to Oakland. 8 p.m., Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland.
April 15
Lee Hildebrand Benefit Featuring Lavay Smith, Curtis Salgado and More: About a dozen artists are performing to raise funds for Hildebrand’s daughter, Leeza. 7 p.m., Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland.
Etran De L’air with Maya Ongaku: A family band playing a Pan-African style of music suitable for dancing performs with a Japanese trio. The New Parish, 1743 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. 510-444-7474.
Wellness Through Ayurveda Food and Lifestyle: A discussion about how to cultivate wellness and balance in our lives through daily, seasonal routines and stress management techniques. 11 a.m., 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos.
SJSU Art Galleries Tuesday Night Lecture: Mary WD Graham will discuss how her work in painting, vocal performance and sculpture evokes “the ancestors” and our collective human origins as means of providing insight into our history and our present conditions. 5 p.m., One Washington Square, San Jose.
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