South Bay and Peninsula
July 17
Encounter I — Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Mendelssohn, led by Michael Parloff: This full-length, four-composer-focused program, led by Michael Parloff, will give you insight into the lives of these composers and explore their music. “Parloff’s Encounters,” always a highlight of the Music@Menlo chamber music festival, are not to be missed. Tickets cost $25 onward. 7 p.m., Martin Hall, 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton. bit.ly/4vgee1u
Summer Escape at Bowes Library: See what’s new at the art and architecture library with a seaside breeze. Find newly acquired artist’s books, photobooks, pop-up books, railroad cars and more in a creative way. 9 a.m., McMurtry Building, 355 Roth Way, Stanford. stanford.io/4p4JHSR
July 18
Concert Program I — “The Glorious Violin”: Celebrate the violin, an instrument that shaped the evolution of classical music, at the Music@Menlo festival with the tunes of celebrated composers such as Antonio Vivaldi and Fritz Kreisler performed by various artists. Tickets are $25 onward. 7 p.m. Spieker Center, 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton. bit.ly/3SLtrKs
Prelude Performance — Beethoven and Dvořak: Enjoy the performance by young artists ages 12 and older and introduce your children to chamber music. These prelude performances are short, without intermission and showcase selected pieces from musical masterworks. Free performances and tickets can be reserved starting at 9 a.m. on the event day. 5 p.m., Martin Family Hall, 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton. bit.ly/4aDwLgL
July 19
Master Gardeners — Growing Your Own Cut Flower Garden: Join this informative workshop by UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County. 1:30 p.m., 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto. bit.ly/3QCI7ec
Tai Chi with Nelson Ng: Gain flexibility and balance through the slow, gentle movements of tai chi with instructor Nelson Ng. Ng began learning tai chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, a disciple of Grandmaster Feng ZhiQiang. Class is open to all levels. 10 a.m., 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto. bit.ly/4vip9HX
July 20
SJW Presents: Anisha Rush Quartet and Ben Flocks — “Moonshades”: Enjoy the music from two stellar saxophone players with bands led by Anisha Rush and Ben Flocks, celebrating the release of their album “Moonshades” as part of the 2026 Stanford Jazz Festival event. Tickets start at $10. 7:30 p.m., Braun Music Center, Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. stanford.io/4f08aDV
July 21
“The Sound of Music”: “The hills are alive, with The sound of music.” If you’ve ever sung this, then you’ll surely enjoy Broadway San Jose’s production of this timeless Rodgers & Hammerstein musical about Maria von Trapp and her family. Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, the play features irresistibly charming scores. 7:30 p.m., Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose. bit.ly/4eOPrN4
SJW Presents — Miles Davis Centennial Celebration featuring Jeremy Pelt: Join Pelt as he explores the legacy of trumpet legend Miles Davis as part of the 2026 Stanford Jazz Festival event. Tickets cost $10 onwards. 7:30 p.m., Braun Music Center, Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. stanford.io/4xYKyIC
July 22
Public Lecture — “Rocky Exoplanet Atmospheres”: If you’ve always been curious about how important an atmosphere is for rocky planets, then join this lecture about the history and geology of a rocky planet like Earth by measuring its atmosphere with Professor Laura Schaefer. 7 p.m., Sapp Center for Science Teaching and Learning, 111, 376 Lomita Drive, Stanford. stanford.io/4fjZzxk
“The Employee Dharma Handbook”: Val, a human resources executive at a Silicon Valley aerospace company, suspects that Leela, a first-generation Indian-American, was overlooked for a promotion. Val suspects it was due to sexism. Directed by Snehal Desai. 7:30 p.m., Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. bit.ly/4eLMNHQ
July 23
Summer Nights: Visit this new series and enjoy an evening of artistry, community and creativity. Enjoy an outdoor beer garden along with artisan food. 7 p.m., 245 McEvoy St., San Jose. bit.ly/4eWFJa1
East Bay
July 17
George Kahumoku Live in Concord: Enjoy an evening with Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Grandmaster, storyteller, songwriter and multiple Grammy Award winner George Kahumoku Jr. recognized for his contributions to Hawaiian music. Tickets from $35 onwards. 7 p.m., House of Hawaiian Music at The Cue, 1835 Colfax St., Concord. bit.ly/4f0mrkb
Find Waldo Local: Find Waldo and support local businesses. Enjoy some hide-and-seek fun and get to know the local Rockridge businesses! Free of charge and all ages are welcome to join the scavenger hunt to find the iconic children’s book character. 10 a.m., Pegasus Books, 5560 College Ave., Oakland. bit.ly/3SKaEiy
Love Letters to Our Bodies — Day of Renewal: If you are an African American woman, know someone navigating cancer, are a caregiver for someone who is ill, or simply want to learn more about the resources available to support these difficult journeys, then participate in this event. A donation of $20 is encouraged. 10 a.m., 2000 Franklin St., Oakland. bit.ly/4vMOBWZ
July 18
Radio Day By the Bay — Live 2026: Celebrate radio and wireless communication at the California Historical Radio Society’s Radio Central in Alameda, hosted by Terry McGovern and Holly Quan with museum tours, an auction and more. 8 a.m., 2152 Central Ave., Alameda. bit.ly/4f1kZ16
Apollo 11 Splashdown 2026: Celebrate the anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon mission, specifically the splashdown and recovery of the astronauts by the USS Hornet, now a floating museum docked in Alameda. There will be exhibits, a presentation about the Apollo 11 Command Module and space expert Bill Miklos with a presentation about the astronauts’ splashdown and recovery. 10 a.m., 707 W. Hornet Ave., Alameda. bit.ly/3QUkAp8
Relay For Life: Join this walk in support of cancer research with the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. At Relay For Life, find community members taking turns walking a path or track lined with luminaria bags. You can also cheer for local survivors or participate as a survivor yourself. 10 a.m., Leydecker Park, 3225 Mecartney Road, Alameda. bit.ly/3T364vM
July 19
Wrenching News Workshops: Join Berkeley-based artist Julia Goodman as she guides you through twisting and knotting newspapers. This is part of the creation of Wrenching News, an artwork featured in the exhibition Maren Hassinger: Living Moving Growing. 1 p.m., Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA), 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4y7QFKN
Film Screening — “Gauche the Cellist”: Watch Isao Takahata’s first independent feature. The film is about a young cellist who lives in the countryside and performs with the community orchestra. 5 p.m., BAMPFA, 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/3QRSFWT
Hive Tour with Bay Beehives: Observe professional beekeepers as they show what they look for when caring for hives. See how bees live, and you may even see the queen bee if you’re lucky. The tour begins with a brief lecture on the roles of bees and how they communicate. 12 p.m., REAP Climate Center, 2133 Tynan Ave., Alameda. bit.ly/4blSgCP
The Final Match at Bay Street: Don’t miss the World Cup final at Bay Street Emeryville. Wear your favorite team’s jersey and participate in games, enjoy food and drinks and cheer for your winning team. 11:30 a.m., 5616 Bay St., Emeryville. bit.ly/4peVQVm
July 20
Alexander Reinagle — Composing a New Nation: Join Stephen Siek on piano and celebrate the works of Alexander Reinagle, an accomplished pianist of the New World and piano teacher of George Washington’s granddaughter. 7:30 p.m., Littlefield Concert Hall, Mills College at Northeastern University, Richards Road, Oakland. bit.ly/3SNXdxY
H20 Steam: Join this summer camp for kids aged 7 through 12 that blends hands-on STEAM activities. Campers will explore water through different experiments, sensory play, creative projects and engineering builds. 9 a.m., Woodstock Park, 355 Cypress St., Alameda. bit.ly/4bpsxJK
July 21
“Scabmuggers The Play:” Based on a true story of fighting back against sexism in the labor movement and set at Harvard in the 1990s, written by Yvonne Martinez. The play is based on her first-hand experiences at the Harvard Trade Union Program as told in her book, “Scabmuggers.” Tickets start at $20. 7 p.m., The Freight, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4gXhjje
July 22
Film Screening — “Teresa the Thief”: Watch this melodramatic movie about a war widow and single mother living a hard life in Rome and getting caught robbing someone’s apartment. 7 p.m., BAMPFA, 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4veD4ia
July 23
“The TIME is Now”: Watch this Berkeley/Oakland Ailey Camp final performance directed by Patricia West featuring the Ailey Campers, junior leaders and other instructors. 7 p.m., 101 Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley. bit.ly/4gGiDar
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