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Encounter I \u2014 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. \u201cParloff\u2019s Encounters,\u201d 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\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Summer Escape at Bowes Library: See what\u2019s new at the art and architecture library with a seaside breeze. Find newly acquired artist\u2019s 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<\/a><\/p>\n Concert Program I \u2014 \u201cThe Glorious Violin\u201d: 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<\/a><\/p>\n Prelude Performance \u2014 Beethoven and Dvo\u0159ak: 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\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Master Gardeners \u2014 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\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n 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<\/a><\/p>\n SJW Presents: Anisha Rush Quartet and Ben Flocks \u2014 \u201cMoonshades\u201d: Enjoy the music from two stellar saxophone players with bands led by Anisha Rush and Ben Flocks, celebrating the release of their album \u201cMoonshades\u201d 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 <\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThe Sound of Music\u201d: \u201cThe hills are alive, with The sound of music.\u201d If you\u2019ve ever sung this, then you\u2019ll surely enjoy Broadway San Jose\u2019s production of this timeless Rodgers & Hammerstein musical about Maria von Trapp and her family. Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O\u2019Brien, the play features irresistibly charming scores. 7:30 p.m., Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose. bit.ly\/4eOPrN4 <\/a><\/p>\n SJW Presents \u2014 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 <\/a><\/p>\n Public Lecture \u2014 \u201cRocky Exoplanet Atmospheres\u201d: If you\u2019ve 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\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThe Employee Dharma Handbook\u201d: 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.\u00a0 bit.ly\/4eLMNHQ\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n 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 <\/a><\/p>\n 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\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n 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\u2019s book character. 10 a.m., Pegasus Books, 5560 College Ave., Oakland. bit.ly\/3SKaEiy\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Love Letters to Our Bodies \u2014 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\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Radio Day By the Bay \u2014 Live 2026: Celebrate radio and wireless communication at the California Historical Radio Society\u2019s 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\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n 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\u2019 splashdown and recovery. 10 a.m., 707 W. Hornet Ave., Alameda. bit.ly\/3QUkAp8\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n 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\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n 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\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Film Screening \u2014 \u201cGauche the Cellist\u201d: Watch Isao Takahata\u2019s 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\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n 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\u2019re 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\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n The Final Match at Bay Street: Don\u2019t miss the World Cup final at Bay Street Emeryville. Wear your favorite team\u2019s 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<\/a><\/p>\n Alexander Reinagle \u2014 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\u2019s granddaughter. 7:30 p.m.,\u00a0 Littlefield Concert Hall, Mills College at Northeastern University, Richards Road, Oakland. bit.ly\/3SNXdxY\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n 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<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cScabmuggers The Play:\u201d 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, \u201cScabmuggers.\u201d Tickets start at $20. 7 p.m., The Freight, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. bit.ly\/4gXhjje <\/a><\/p>\n Film Screening \u2014 \u201cTeresa the Thief\u201d: Watch this melodramatic movie about a war widow and single mother living a hard life in Rome and getting caught robbing someone\u2019s apartment. 7 p.m., BAMPFA, 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly\/4veD4ia <\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThe TIME is Now\u201d: 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\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\nJuly 18<\/h4>\n
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