April 18
Better of SF Comedy Competitors: Put together for a night of side-splitting laughter because the competitors returns to The Bankhead. 3 p.m., Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. (925) 373-6800. advertising and marketing@lvpac.org. https://livermorearts.org/occasions/
Aspen Spring Sustainability Competition: Get pleasure from catered hors d’oeuvres and drinks, create your individual flower bouquets and crowns, discover reusable merch and expertise dwell scholar performances. 4-7 p.m., Stern Corridor, 618 Escondido Street, Stanford. https://occasions.stanford.edu/
Charlie Milgrim-City Refuge: Set up, birds and different city wildlife reclaim our human refuse for the fabrication of their nests. Midday, Mercury Twenty Gallery, 475 twenty fifth St., Oakland. mercurytwenty@gmail.com. https://mercurytwenty.com/
Friday Nights at OMCA-Earth Day within the Bay: This free occasion, in partnership with Oakland Unified Faculty District academics and college students, celebrates sustainability and environmental themes with arts, sciences, and native tradition, all working in the direction of a greener future for the Bay Space. 5-9 p.m., 1000 Oak St., Oakland. https://museumca.org
April 19
Hoppin Hounds: Come to the twenty second annual Doggie Biscuit Hunt in Los Altos Hills. Be part of the furry frenzy as you and your canine discover Byrne Protect on the hunt for delicious, dog-healthy biscuits. 9-10:30 a.m., Westwind Neighborhood Barn, 27210 Altamont Street, Los Altos Hills. $10 per entry; proceeds profit Pets in Want’s Palo Alto Animal Shelter. https://bit.ly/3E1EGXZ
Spring Egg-Stravaganza: Be part of the Rangers to find out about egg-cellent adaptive eggs. 10 a.m., Sycamore Grove Park 5049 Arroyo Street, Livermore. https://bit.ly/41R9qUP
Birding at Alum Rock: Stroll round Alum Rock Park and discover ways to determine birds by their key traits, learn how to use binoculars and make a craft that can provide help to appeal to birds into your again yard. 10:30 a.m.-noon, 15350 Penitencia Creek Street, San Jose. https://www.ysi-ca.org/occasions
Spring Egg Hunt Extravaganza: The day shall be stuffed with many enjoyable actions, together with a petting zoo, a go to with the Spring Bunny, spring-themed arts and crafts, an interactive child’s carnival with enjoyable prizes, and Bunny Hop dance classes. 9:30 a.m., César Chávez Park, 11 Spinnaker Method, Berkeley. 510-981-5150. https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/occasions/
April 20
YAGÓDY at The Freight: Music by the experimental Ukrainian band. 7 p.m., Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison Avenue. Berkeley. https://safe.thefreight.org
Heart for Religious Dwelling San Jose: Sensible non secular purposes for each day dwelling primarily based on historic knowledge and non secular traditions from world wide. 10-11:30 a.m., Heart for Religious Dwelling San Jose, 1195 Clark St., San Jose. 408-294-1828. revnadene@cslsj.org. https://cslsj.org/
Opera San José Presents “Zorro”: This swashbuckling opera is stuffed with ravishing romance and sword-fighting suspense. 2 p.m., California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. https://www.operasj.org/productions/zorro
Tai Chi Class for Adults and Seniors: Introduced by USA TaiChi Tradition Basis Youth Membership. 3-4 p.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. https://losgatosca.libcal.com/occasion/14163079
April 21
SpartUp Innovation Showcase: The Innovation Showcase unites San Jose State College’s entrepreneurial group to showcase groundbreaking merchandise, companies and concepts shaping the long run. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Seventh Avenue Plaza, San Jose. https://occasions.sjsu.edu
Fuse Bead Enjoyable: Make a enjoyable new fuse bead creation within the teen room with associates. 3-4 p.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. https://bit.ly/3Rqp7vX
Spring Choral Live performance: A night of choral music that includes San Jose State College’s Treble Choir, Glee Membership and a cappella teams. 7:30-8:30 p.m., Music Constructing 176, One Washington Sq., San Jose. https://occasions.sjsu.edu
April 22
Animal Farm and JailHouse Rock Day Journey: Begin with a specifically guided tour of the Coastside Historical past Museum and Jail to find out about Half Moon Bay’s farming, browsing and railroad historical past and take heed to jailhouse crime tales. After lunch, go to an animal farm whose mission is to offer emotional help for these scuffling with grief, sicknesses and different challenges. For adults age 50 and older. Assembly location shall be despatched after registration. https://www.bayareaolderadults.org
Household Storytime-Rejoice Earth Day: Come sing, rhyme and browse tales. Whereas this storytime shall be geared towards these older than 2 years, all ages are welcome. 11-11:30 a.m., Kids’s Library, 1276 Harriet St., Palo Alto. (650) 329-2436. https://bit.ly/4iLy13c
Mason Razavi Clinic – Black Cab Artist: Mason will lead a clinic in jazz improvisation, guitar, composition and academic pedagogy. You do not want to be a musician to understand this occasion. 3:30-5 p.m., SJSU Faculty of Music, 182, One Washington Sq., San Jose. https://occasions.sjsu.edu/
John Farnsworth Lecture on Nature Writing: The senior lecturer emeritus will speak about his e-book, “Reading Nature; The Evolution of American Nature Writing.” He will even share the story of his post-retirement journey, together with his environmental management in his new house, the Pacific Northwest. 3:30-5 p.m., Santa Clara College, Nobili Corridor, 500 El Camino Actual, Santa Clara. 408-554-4000.
San Jose State College Artwork Galleries Tuesday Night time Lecture: Jonathan Thai is an award-winning designer, entrepreneur and Bay Space native. 5-6 p.m., Artwork Lecture Corridor, Artwork Constructing Room 133, One Washington Sq., San Jose. https://occasions.sjsu.edu
Local weather Change-What Alameda Is Doing: Study what the Metropolis of Alameda is doing to cut back greenhouse gasoline emissions and mitigate the results of local weather change, and what you are able to do by way of political motion, group organizations and private actions to assist in that effort. 7-8 p.m. 2315 Lincoln Avenue, Alameda. Applications@lwvalameda.org https://tockify.com/lwvofalameda
April 23
Farm Volunteer Day: Work aspect by aspect with Hidden Villa’s Farm workforce as they develop natural produce. 9 a.m.-noon, Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Street, Los Altos Hills. Further days on April 26 and 30. https://bit.ly/4j1TDYS
Insect Discovery Lab: Kids in grades Ok-5 can discover the lives of beetles, millipedes, hissing cockroaches, strolling sticks, whip scorpions and extra. 1-2 p.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. https://losgatosca.libcal.com/occasion/14180174
DJ Dance Social gathering: In case your ft are itching to bounce, register and are available out to affix the get together. Purchase your tickets upfront. First United Methodist Church, 9:30-11:30 p.m., 625 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto. Further day on April 30. https://bit.ly/41S8vDD
Style of Temescal: An opportunity to expertise one of the best of Temescal with taking part eating places providing samples of their delicacies, libations and extra. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Oakland. https://bit.ly/429P0VV
Gary Bartz at Yoshi’s: With a profession spanning over six a long time, Bartz’s masterful strategy to the alto saxophone and his idea of casual composition have redefined the boundaries of jazz improvisation. 8 p.m., Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. https://yoshis.com
April 24
The best way to Get Assist with Well being Care Prices: Livermore Space Recreation and Park District Senior Companies has partnered with Authorized Help for Seniors for a free month-to-month collection of workshops on varied subjects designed to teach seniors on points that affect their lives. 1-2 p.m., 4444 East Ave, Livermore. https://bit.ly/3FWnhQY
Calum Graham: The Canadian guitarist and singer-songwriter brings music to the South Bay. 7:30 p.m., De Anza Faculty, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. https://bit.ly/4hVTV2L
Sturgill Simpson Presents “Who the F**K Is Johnny Blue Skies?” Tour: Johnny Blue Skies and his bandplay dwell in Berkeley. 7:00 p.m., Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley, 2001 Gayley Street, Berkeley. 510-548-3010. https://bit.ly/41OmGti
April 25
Jesse Loren Strickman: The singer-songwriter and instrumentalist will carry out a free set. 8 a.m., Creekside Farmers’ Market, 10455 Miller Avenue, Cupertino. https://bit.ly/43vGzqd
Gallery Speak-Beta House: Via video, sculptures, and a large-scale set up, the artists’ open laboratory at San Jose Museum of Artwork raises crucial questions on our relationship to distant environments amid urgent local weather challenges. 12:30 p.m., San Jose Museum of Artwork, 110 S. Market St., San Jose. https://bit.ly/42osrhm
First-12 months Writing Program Digital Literacy Symposium, v2.0: The second FYW Digital Literacy Showcase spotlights first-year writing college students’ digital works-in-progress. 2-4 p.m., Digital Humanities Heart, MLK Library, San Jose State College, San Jose. https://bit.ly/3RrzqzU
College Recital: Katie Youn and Shenshen Zhang mix the soulful tones of the cello and the expressive sounds of the standard Chinese language pipa on a variety of items, from Bach to Jim Francisco to a world premiere piece written particularly for this efficiency by Dr. Jinwei Su. 7:30-8:30 p.m., Music Recital Corridor, Santa Clara College, 500 El Camino Actual, Santa Clara. https://occasions.scu.edu/arts-and-sciences
Lynne Arriale Trio: Pianist-composer Lynne Arriale has carried out on essentially the most prestigious worldwide levels for over 30 years. 5:30 p.m., Piedmont Piano, 1728 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. https://piedmontpiano.com/
April 26
In10sity Dance 2025 SF Bay Regional Occasion: Identified for its top-tier judges and cutting-edge choreography, In10sity provides a platform for dancers of all ranges to showcase their abilities. 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Alameda County Fairgrounds, 2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 or 12, Pleasanton. 925-426-7600. https://in10sity-dance.com/
Make a Mini Quilt: Teenagers and adults can get an introduction to quilting and create a small murals that may be hung or used as a coaster. 9 a.m., Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Street, Palo Alto. For less than. 650-329-2436, https://bit.ly/42uhaw3
Nice Blue Herons: Study in regards to the Nice Blue Heron, then take a brief stroll out to see their nest websites. 10-11 a.m., Ranger Station Picnic Space, 5035 Arroyo Street, Livermore. Register without cost at larpd.org. https://bit.ly/3EffRrx
Vasona Park Clear-up: Give again to the group with a day of clean-up round Vasona Park. 10 a.m.-noon, Youth Science Institute, 296 Backyard Hill Drive, Los Gatos. https://www.ysi-ca.org/occasions
Cupertino Cherry Blossom Competition: Come get pleasure from this Bay Space favourite spring pageant with free dwell leisure and children actions. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Cupertino Memorial Park, 21121 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. https://www.cupertinocbf.org/
What Now? What Subsequent?: Be part of educators from Company by Design Oakland, Bay Space Writing Undertaking and Lead by Studying in exploring themes of fairness, belonging, connection and disruptive pedagogy. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Lakeside Park Backyard Heart, 666 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. https://bit.ly/4hWWAsQ
April 27
Spring Bike Swap-Silicon Valley Bicycle Change: Rating wonderful bike offers, promote your gear, and join with fellow biking lovers. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 3961 E. Bayshore Street, Palo Alto. kelly@bikex.org, 650-531-9985, https://bikex.org/volunteer/calendar
Papua New Guinea Sculpture Stroll: Created on website at Stanford by artists from Papua New Guinea, the backyard accommodates wooden and stone carvings of individuals, animals and magical beings that illustrate clan tales and creation myths. Stanford College, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. 650-723-2300. marigros@cis.stanford.edu, https://occasions.stanford.edu/
sjDANCEco’s twenty third Annual Spring Dance Competition: Two days of dance, starting from youth to skilled, hip-hop to ballet, cultural to modern. Midday-5 p.m., Eastridge Heart, 2200 Eastridge Loop, San Jose. chloe@sjdanceco.org, https://www.sjdanceco.org/
Immigrant Rights Workshops for Allies: This workshop will cowl how ICE operates, how they gather data and what to do throughout encounters. You’ll depart ready to share essential “know your rights” data with group members. RSVP required: electronic mail FLPimmigrationrights@gmail.com to order your spot. 2-4 p.m., La Peña Cultural Heart, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley. https://bit.ly/42gsNpk
April 28
Pupil Pictures Portfolio Reception: A showcase of the work of pictures college students. This present will signify a portion of the scholars’ portfolios. 4-6 p.m.vThe Chabot Gallery, Chabot Faculty, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward. jjurichweston@chabotcollege.edu,https://bit.ly/42FUd8n
Pink Rock Open Mic: The Bay Space’s longest-running open mic, within the coronary heart of Silicon Valley. Be part of our group and check out a brand new track or poem in entrance of a really supportive viewers. 6-9 p.m., Pink Rock Espresso, 201 Castro St., Mountain View. data@redrockcoffee.com, 650-967-4473. https://redrockcoffee.com/openmic
April 29
Yarn Swap: Come meet fellow crafters, speak about your initiatives and commerce yarn. 4:30-6 p.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. https://losgatosca.libcal.com/occasion/13588880
SJSU Artwork Galleries Tuesday Night time Lecture: Lilla LoCurto and Invoice Outcault have been collaborating since 1991. Their follow focuses on human bodily and psychological frailty, in addition to humanity’s relationship to an more and more technological world. 5-6 p.m., Artwork Lecture Corridor, Artwork Constructing Room 133, San Jose State College, One Washington Sq., San Jose. https://occasions.sjsu.edu
Stanford Percussion Ensemble: Marty Thenell directs a program of latest percussion works on stage. 7:30-9 p.m., Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Drive, Stanford. https://occasions.stanford.edu/
Farm Contemporary Cooking to Stop Meals Waste: Chef Helga Alessio, a StopWaste environmental educator coaching graduate, will convey this collection to an in depth by showcasing recipes impressed by the spring harvest. 3-5 p.m., South Berkeley Farmers’ Market, 63rd Avenue, Berkeley. https://bit.ly/44drVUN
Brewmaster’s Dinner Benefiting Alameda Meals on Wheels: The Hobnob will associate with Alameda Brewing to supply a particular four-course meal paired with some scrumptious native brews. A portion of all proceeds will profit Alameda Meals on Wheels. 6-10 p.m., The Hobnob, 1313 Park St., Alameda. kenny.hobnob@gmail.com, 510-769-1011. https://hobnobalameda.com/alameda-downtown-hobnob-events
April 30
Aguacate Music Children: A enjoyable and academic bilingual (Spanish and English) music and motion program for youths ages 2-5. 11-11:30 a.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Avenue, Los Gatos. https://losgatosca.libcal.com/occasion/13470710
Flute College students of Melody Holmes: Be part of us for our Midday Live performance Collection, the place scholar musicians from quite a lot of instrumental and vocal studios take the stage. 12:30-2 p.m., Campbell Recital Corridor, 541 Lausen Mall, Stanford. https://occasions.stanford.edu/
Household Southern Pasta Making Class: (Dad and mom can convey their bambinis and prepare to discover ways to put together cavatelli. 4-5:30 p.m., Eataly Silicon Valley, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose. https://bit.ly/4ljjZaS
Teen Recreation Day: Video and board video games within the Teen Room. 4:30-6 p.m., 888 C St., Hayward. 510-293-8685. https://hayward.librarycalendar.com/occasion/teen-game-day-17188
The Heeters: Deep grooves, three-part harmonies and songs that can uplift your spirit. 5 p.m., Cheese Board Collective Pizzeria, 1512 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. https://bit.ly/4ljjZaS
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