April 18
Best of SF Comedy Competition: Prepare for an evening of side-splitting laughter as the competition returns to The Bankhead. 3 p.m., Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. (925) 373-6800. marketing@lvpac.org.
Aspen Spring Sustainability Festival: Enjoy catered hors d’oeuvres and beverages, create your own flower bouquets and crowns, explore reusable merch and experience live student performances. 4-7 p.m., Stern Hall, 618 Escondido Road, Stanford.
Charlie Milgrim-Urban Refuge: Installation, birds and other urban wildlife reclaim our human refuse for the fabrication of their nests. Noon, Mercury Twenty Gallery, 475 25th St., Oakland. mercurytwenty@gmail.com.
Friday Nights at OMCA-Earth Day in the Bay: This free event, in partnership with Oakland Unified School District teachers and students, celebrates sustainability and environmental themes with arts, sciences, and local culture, all working towards a greener future for the Bay Area. 5-9 p.m., 1000 Oak St., Oakland.
April 19
Hoppin Hounds: Come to the 22nd annual Doggie Biscuit Hunt in Los Altos Hills. Join the furry frenzy as you and your dog explore Byrne Preserve on the quest for scrumptious, dog-healthy biscuits. 9-10:30 a.m., Westwind Community Barn, 27210 Altamont Road, Los Altos Hills. $10 per entry; proceeds benefit Pets in Need’s Palo Alto Animal Shelter.
Spring Egg-Stravaganza: Join the Rangers to learn about egg-cellent adaptive eggs. 10 a.m., Sycamore Grove Park 5049 Arroyo Road, Livermore.
Birding at Alum Rock: Walk around Alum Rock Park and learn how to identify birds by their key characteristics, how to use binoculars and make a craft that will help you attract birds into your back yard. 10:30 a.m.-noon, 15350 Penitencia Creek Road, San Jose.
Spring Egg Hunt Extravaganza: The day will be filled with many fun activities, including a petting zoo, a visit with the Spring Bunny, spring-themed arts and crafts, an interactive kid’s carnival with fun prizes, and Bunny Hop dance lessons. 9:30 a.m., César Chávez Park, 11 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley. 510-981-5150.
April 20
YAGÓDY at The Freight: Music by the experimental Ukrainian band. 7 p.m., Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison Street. Berkeley.
Center for Spiritual Living San Jose: Practical spiritual applications for daily living based on ancient wisdom and spiritual traditions from around the world. 10-11:30 a.m., Center for Spiritual Living San Jose, 1195 Clark St., San Jose. 408-294-1828. revnadene@cslsj.org.
Opera San José Presents “Zorro”: This swashbuckling opera is filled with ravishing romance and sword-fighting suspense. 2 p.m., California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose.
Tai Chi Class for Adults and Seniors: Presented by USA TaiChi Culture Foundation Youth Club. 3-4 p.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos.
April 21
SpartUp Innovation Showcase: The Innovation Showcase unites San Jose State University’s entrepreneurial community to showcase groundbreaking products, services and ideas shaping the future. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Seventh Street Plaza, San Jose.
Fuse Bead Fun: Make a fun new fuse bead creation in the teen room with friends. 3-4 p.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos.
Spring Choral Concert: An evening of choral music featuring San Jose State University’s Treble Choir, Glee Club and a cappella groups. 7:30-8:30 p.m., Music Building 176, One Washington Square, San Jose.
April 22
Animal Farm and JailHouse Rock Day Trip: Start with a specially guided tour of the Coastside History Museum and Jail to learn about Half Moon Bay’s farming, surfing and railroad history and listen to jailhouse crime stories. After lunch, visit an animal farm whose mission is to provide emotional support for those struggling with grief, illnesses and other challenges. For adults age 50 and older. Meeting location will be sent after registration.
Family Storytime-Celebrate Earth Day: Come sing, rhyme and read stories. While this storytime will be geared toward those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome. 11-11:30 a.m., Children’s Library, 1276 Harriet St., Palo Alto. (650) 329-2436.
Mason Razavi Clinic – Black Cab Artist: Mason will lead a clinic in jazz improvisation, guitar, composition and educational pedagogy. You do not need to be a musician to appreciate this event. 3:30-5 p.m., SJSU School of Music, 182, One Washington Square, San Jose. /
John Farnsworth Lecture on Nature Writing: The senior lecturer emeritus will talk about his book, “Reading Nature; The Evolution of American Nature Writing.” He will also share the story of his post-retirement journey, including his environmental leadership in his new home, the Pacific Northwest. 3:30-5 p.m., Santa Clara University, Nobili Hall, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. 408-554-4000.
San Jose State University Art Galleries Tuesday Night Lecture: Jonathan Thai is an award-winning designer, entrepreneur and Bay Area native. 5-6 p.m., Art Lecture Hall, Art Building Room 133, One Washington Square, San Jose.
Climate Change-What Alameda Is Doing: Learn what the City of Alameda is doing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change, and what you can do through political action, community organizations and personal actions to aid in that effort. 7-8 p.m. 2315 Lincoln Avenue, Alameda. Programs@lwvalameda.org
April 23
Farm Volunteer Day: Work side by side with Hidden Villa’s Farm team as they grow organic produce. 9 a.m.-noon, Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. Additional days on April 26 and 30.
Insect Discovery Lab: Children in grades K-5 can explore the lives of beetles, millipedes, hissing cockroaches, walking sticks, whip scorpions and more. 1-2 p.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos.
DJ Dance Party: If your feet are itching to dance, register and come out to join the party. Buy your tickets in advance. First United Methodist Church, 9:30-11:30 p.m., 625 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto. Additional day on April 30.
Taste of Temescal: A chance to experience the best of Temescal with participating restaurants offering samples of their cuisine, libations and more. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Oakland.
Gary Bartz at Yoshi’s: With a career spanning over six decades, Bartz’s masterful approach to the alto saxophone and his concept of informal composition have redefined the boundaries of jazz improvisation. 8 p.m., Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland.
April 24
How to Get Help with Health Care Costs: Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Senior Services has partnered with Legal Assistance for Seniors for a free monthly series of workshops on various topics designed to educate seniors on issues that impact their lives. 1-2 p.m., 4444 East Ave, Livermore.
Calum Graham: The Canadian guitarist and singer-songwriter brings music to the South Bay. 7:30 p.m., De Anza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino.
Sturgill Simpson Presents “Who the F**K Is Johnny Blue Skies?” Tour: Johnny Blue Skies and his bandplay live in Berkeley. 7:00 p.m., Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley, 2001 Gayley Road, Berkeley. 510-548-3010.
April 25
Jesse Loren Strickman: The singer-songwriter and instrumentalist will perform a free set. 8 a.m., Creekside Farmers’ Market, 10455 Miller Avenue, Cupertino.
Gallery Talk-Beta Space: Through video, sculptures, and a large-scale installation, the artists’ open laboratory at San Jose Museum of Art raises critical questions about our relationship to remote environments amid pressing climate challenges. 12:30 p.m., San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St., San Jose.
First-Year Writing Program Digital Literacy Symposium, v2.0: The second FYW Digital Literacy Showcase spotlights first-year writing students’ digital works-in-progress. 2-4 p.m., Digital Humanities Center, MLK Library, San Jose State University, San Jose.
Faculty Recital: Katie Youn and Shenshen Zhang blend the soulful tones of the cello and the expressive sounds of the traditional Chinese pipa on a wide range of pieces, from Bach to Jim Francisco to a world premiere piece written specifically for this performance by Dr. Jinwei Su. 7:30-8:30 p.m., Music Recital Hall, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara.
Lynne Arriale Trio: Pianist-composer Lynne Arriale has performed on the most prestigious international stages for over 30 years. 5:30 p.m., Piedmont Piano, 1728 San Pablo Ave., Oakland.
April 26
In10sity Dance 2025 SF Bay Regional Event: Known for its top-tier judges and cutting-edge choreography, In10sity offers a platform for dancers of all levels to showcase their skills. 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Alameda County Fairgrounds, 2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 or 12, Pleasanton. 925-426-7600.
Make a Mini Quilt: Teens and adults can get an introduction to quilting and create a small work of art that can be hung or used as a coaster. 9 a.m., Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. For only. 650-329-2436,
Great Blue Herons: Learn about the Great Blue Heron, then take a short walk out to see their nest sites. 10-11 a.m., Ranger Station Picnic Area, 5035 Arroyo Road, Livermore. Register for free at larpd.org.
Vasona Park Clean-up: Give back to the community with a day of clean-up around Vasona Park. 10 a.m.-noon, Youth Science Institute, 296 Garden Hill Drive, Los Gatos.
Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival: Come enjoy this Bay Area favorite spring festival with free live entertainment and kids activities. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Cupertino Memorial Park, 21121 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. https://www.cupertinocbf.org/
What Now? What Next?: Join educators from Agency by Design Oakland, Bay Area Writing Project and Lead by Learning in exploring themes of equity, belonging, connection and disruptive pedagogy. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave., Oakland.
April 27
Spring Bike Swap-Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange: Score amazing bike deals, sell your gear, and connect with fellow cycling enthusiasts. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 3961 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto. kelly@bikex.org, 650-531-9985,
Papua New Guinea Sculpture Walk: Created on site at Stanford by artists from Papua New Guinea, the garden contains wood and stone carvings of people, animals and magical beings that illustrate clan stories and creation myths. Stanford University, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. 650-723-2300. marigros@cis.stanford.edu,
sjDANCEco’s 23rd Annual Spring Dance Festival: Two days of dance, ranging from youth to professional, hip-hop to ballet, cultural to contemporary. Noon-5 p.m., Eastridge Center, 2200 Eastridge Loop, San Jose. chloe@sjdanceco.org,
Immigrant Rights Workshops for Allies: This workshop will cover how ICE operates, how they collect information and what to do during encounters. You’ll leave prepared to share crucial “know your rights” information with community members. RSVP required: email FLPimmigrationrights@gmail.com to reserve your spot. 2-4 p.m., La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley.
April 28
Student Photography Portfolio Reception: A showcase of the work of photography students. This show will represent a portion of the students’ portfolios. 4-6 p.m.vThe Chabot Gallery, Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward. jjurichweston@chabotcollege.edu,
Red Rock Open Mic: The Bay Area’s longest-running open mic, in the heart of Silicon Valley. Join our community and try out a new song or poem in front of a very supportive audience. 6-9 p.m., Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St., Mountain View. info@redrockcoffee.com, 650-967-4473.
April 29
Yarn Swap: Come meet fellow crafters, talk about your projects and trade yarn. 4:30-6 p.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos.
SJSU Art Galleries Tuesday Night Lecture: Lilla LoCurto and Bill Outcault have been collaborating since 1991. Their practice focuses on human physical and psychological frailty, as well as humanity’s relationship to an increasingly technological world. 5-6 p.m., Art Lecture Hall, Art Building Room 133, San Jose State University, One Washington Square, San Jose.
Stanford Percussion Ensemble: Marty Thenell directs a program of contemporary percussion works on stage. 7:30-9 p.m., Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Drive, Stanford.
Farm Fresh Cooking to Prevent Food Waste: Chef Helga Alessio, a StopWaste environmental educator training graduate, will bring this series to a close by showcasing recipes inspired by the spring harvest. 3-5 p.m., South Berkeley Farmers’ Market, 63rd Street, Berkeley.
Brewmaster’s Dinner Benefiting Alameda Meals on Wheels: The Hobnob will partner with Alameda Brewing to offer a special four-course meal paired with some delicious local brews. A portion of all proceeds will benefit Alameda Meals on Wheels. 6-10 p.m., The Hobnob, 1313 Park St., Alameda. kenny.hobnob@gmail.com, 510-769-1011.
April 30
Aguacate Music Kids: A fun and educational bilingual (Spanish and English) music and movement program for kids ages 2-5. 11-11:30 a.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Avenue, Los Gatos.
Flute Students of Melody Holmes: Join us for our Noon Concert Series, where student musicians from a variety of instrumental and vocal studios take the stage. 12:30-2 p.m., Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lausen Mall, Stanford.
Family Southern Pasta Making Class: (Parents can bring their bambinis and get ready to learn how to prepare cavatelli. 4-5:30 p.m., Eataly Silicon Valley, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose.
Teen Game Day: Video and board games in the Teen Room. 4:30-6 p.m., 888 C St., Hayward. 510-293-8685.
The Heeters: Deep grooves, three-part harmonies and songs that will uplift your spirit. 5 p.m., Cheese Board Collective Pizzeria, 1512 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley.
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