May 23
Berryessa Night Market: Dance under the stars with Salsa Y Cerveza. A night full of tasty brews, food trucks, vendors and live salsa music along with free dance lessons from Hermosura Dance Productions. 5 to 9 p.m., Garden at the Flea, 1590 Berryessa Road, San Jose. https://gardenattheflea.com/
Smuin Contemporary Ballet dancer Tessa Barbour performs in “I Remember Now,” a world premiere that is part of Smuin’s presentation entitled “Dance Series 2.” The show will be presented May 23-24 at Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center for the Arts and May 29 through June 1 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. (photo courtesy of Chris Hardy)
Stanford Jazz Orchestra with Wycliffe Gordon: A spring concert program with special guest trombonist Wycliffe Gordon. 7:30 p.m., Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford. https://events.stanford.edu
Tessa Lark: The acclaimed violinist will present a program of original music and more. 7:30 p.m., Community School of Music and Arts, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. [email protected], 650-917-6800. https://arts4all.org/concerts/tessa-lark/
John Reischman and the Jay Birds: Some of the best bluegrass musicians in the country join John Reischman for an evening of traditional and original tunes. 7 p.m., Fifth Street Farms, 1517 Fifth St., Berkeley. https://bit.ly/4jRVbFy
Smuin Contemporary Ballet: New premieres and old favorites define “Dance Series 2,” for which Amy Seiwert, Smuin’s artistic director has created a world premiere, her 13th ballet for the company. 7:30 p.m. May 23 and 2 p.m. May 24 at Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center for the Arts. smuinballet.org/events/dance-series-2-2
May 24
Bike Repair Workday: Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange staff will teach bicycle repair skills while refurbishing bikes for donation to individuals in need. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange, 3961 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto. [email protected], 650-531-9985. https://bikex.org/volunteer/calendar
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Sensory Storytime: A welcoming, sensory-friendly environment designed for children with special needs includes visuals, interactive preschool-level stories and multisensory activities. 11 a.m., Livermore Civic Center Library, Storytime Room, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore. 925-373-5500. https://bit.ly/4jNaeAG
Camila Regresa Tour: One of the biggest Spanish-language pop bands performs its hits in the South Bay. Original band members Mario Domm, Pablo Hurtado and Samo, reunite for their current tour. 8 p.m., SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. https://bit.ly/3EULQ0E
May 25
2025 Intercollegiate Taiko Invitational Concert: One of the biggest gatherings of the collegiate taiko drumming community, as well as the wider taiko community. 4 to 6 p.m., Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Drive, Stanford. https://events.stanford.edu
The Journey Continues: An exhibition celebrating contemporary women artists who bring new insights that expand and redefine the narrative and shape of contemporary art. 314 Lomita Drive, Stanford. 650-721-6055. https://events.stanford.edu
Park Street Commercial Buildings Tour: A walk that includes discussion of the history of many of the vintage commercial buildings that are still in use today. 10 a.m., Alameda Museum, 2324 Alameda Ave., Alameda. https://alamedapost.com/tours/#ps
Four Pianists: The work of pianist/composers Mary Watkins, Barbara Higbie, Tammy Lynne Hall and Adrienne Torf spans more than five decades in jazz, classical, gospel, folk, new age and women’s music. 7 p.m., Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. 510-644-2020. https://secure.thefreight.org
May 26
Magic at the Enchanté: Join Bay Area magician and mentalist David Martinez for a close-up magic experience. 7-8 p.m., Enchanté Boutique Hotel, 1 Main St., Los Altos. 650-946-2000. [email protected], 408-508-4795. https://magicattheenchante.com/
Memorial Day Commemoration: Join the USS Hornet as we commemorate those who have given their lives in the service of this country. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., USS Hornet, 707 W. Hornet Ave., Alameda. 510-521-8448. https://uss-hornet.org/event/memorial-day-commemoration-2025/
Silk-E: She has developed a cult following as the soulstress of the internationally acclaimed group The Coup, in which she toured across the globe. 7:30 p.m., Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. https://yoshis.com/events/buy-tickets/silk-e/detail
Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony: Master of Ceremonies Sal Castaneda, along with a keynote speaker and several political supporters of our military, will give short addresses. The event also features a wreath laying ceremony. Alameda Veterans Memorial Park, Veteran Court, Alameda. 11 a.m.-noon. [email protected], 510-813-5273. https://vvachapter400.org/
May 28
Noon Concert: Piano students of Frank Lévy perform.. 12:30-2:00 p.m., Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. https://events.stanford.edu
Kaneez Surka: Surka has had comedy specials on Netflix and Amazon Prime. She has also opened for comedians Hasan Minhaj and Akaash Singh. 8 p.m., San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose. https://improv.com/sanjose/comic/kaneez+surka/
Vincent Ingala: Declared by Jazziz Magazine as “one of the most exciting artists to emerge this past decade,” Ingala remains has 10 No. 1 Billboard hits and 23 Top 10 singles. 8 p.m., Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. https://yoshis.com/events/buy-tickets/vincent-ingala-2/detail
May 29
Lemuria, a World of Wonder: This immersive walk-through experience will take guests through the hidden world of Lemuria, brimming with gardens and forests brought to life with illuminated flowers and towering trees, while encountering simulated lava flows and mystical creatures that inhabit eight magical realms. 7-10 p.m., Great Mall, 447 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas. [email protected], https://imaginarium360.com/milpitas/
Smuin Contemporary Ballet: New premieres and old favorites define “Dance Series 2,” for which Amy Seiwert, Smuin’s artistic director has created a world premiere, her 13th ballet for the company. 7:30 p.m. May 29 through June 1 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. 650-903-6000 or smuinballet.org/events/dance-series-2-2.
LeeAnn Pickrell and Cathryn Shea: Pickrell will read from her new book, “Gathering the Pieces of Days,” and Shea will read from her new book, “Ghost Matinee.” 7 p.m., Books Inc. Alameda, 1344 Park St.. Alameda. [email protected], 510- 522-2226. https://www.leeannpickrell.com/events2025
Jules Leyhe and the Family Jules with Aki Kumar: Jules is celebrating another orbit around the sun with some of the best blues players. 7:30-10 p.m., The Sound Room, 3022 Broadway, Oakland. https://www.soundroom.org/events
May 30
The Hogan Brothers: The East Bay-raised Hogan Brothers have played with leading figures in R&B, funk, hip-hop and Latin music. 7 p.m., Jupiter, 2181 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Alain Grissette, [email protected]. http://www.thehoganbrothers.com/
Brad Leali Quartet featuring Carla Helmbrecht: Helmbrecht’s vocal stylings are the perfect complement to the soulful, blues- and swing-influenced style of the Brad Leali ensemble. 7:30 p.m., The Sound Room, 3022 Broadway, Oakland. https://www.soundroom.org/events
Snapshots of Pride: This exhibit will explore historical events in the South Bay LGBTQ+ community from the 1970s and 1980s through the lens of photojournalist Ted Sahl. 10 a.m., New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos. https://bit.ly/3F7kaFQ
Candlelight-Tribute to Fleetwood Mac: A live, multisensory musical experience. 6:30 p.m., Corinthian Grand Ballroom, 196 N. Third St., San Jose. [email protected], (402) 249-2445, https://bit.ly/4kgT4ev
May 31
Plant ID at Sanborn: Walk the Sanborn trails, look for various plants and learn how to identify them: Are they native? Medicinal? Edible? Poisonous? 10:30 a.m.-noon, Youth Science Institute, 296 Garden Hill Drive, Los Gatos. https://www.ysi-ca.org/events
Alexander Kobrin-Eternal Masterpieces: Pianist Kobrin performs works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Chopin. 7:30 p.m., De Anza College Visual and Performing Arts Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014 https://steinwaysociety.com/concerts/
Walking to Live/Celebrating Life: Lace up your sneakers and get ready to walk for a cause. This short but impactful walk is an in-person event that is all about celebrating life, promoting health and enjoying the great outdoors. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline, entrance on Swan Way Kingfisher site, Oakland. https://bit.ly/4kb87qB
Walnut Creek Art and Wine Festival: Fun for the entire family, with arts and crafts, vendor booths, festival foods, a wide range of wines, a craft beer garden, live music, children’s activities and more. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., 1375 Civic Drive, Civic Park, Walnut Creek. https://www.walnut-creek.com/art-wine-festival-2025/
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