South Bay and Peninsula
Sept. 27
Great Glass Pumpkin Patch: For over 27 years, the Bay Area Glass Institute and the Palo Alto Art Center have sponsored California’s largest Great Glass Pumpkin Patch on the grounds of the art center, drawing thousands of visitors from around the country every year. 10 a.m., Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. greatglasspumpkinpatch.org
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Income Tax Preparation: Tax-Aide will provide free basic 2024 income tax return preparation to qualified individuals who earned $67,000 or less. 10 a.m., Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. bit.ly/46EDXHC
Sept. 28
Alicia Villareal: She released her first solo album, entitled “Soy Lo Prohibido,” in 2001. Villarreal’s work has garnered a Grammy nomination and two Latin Grammy Awards — one from her time with Grupo Límite and one as a solo artist. 8 p.m., San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. sanjosetheaters.org/calendar
Sept. 29
The Buzz on Beeswax — from Biology to Candle Making: Explore the biological origins, uses and sustainability of beeswax, one of nature’s most fascinating and versatile materials. Dive into the science of how honeybees produce wax and learn about its role inside the hive. Then roll your own beeswax candle to take home. 6 p.m., Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale. bit.ly/3K81M1I
Wee Love Science — Leaf Exploration: Children will delve into the diverse shapes, colors and textures of autumn leaves. 4:30 p.m., Joyce Ellington Library, 491 E. Empire St., San Jose. bit.ly/46D5eds
Filipino American History Month Storytime: Join us for a captivating journey celebrating Filipino American Heritage Month during a special storytime at the library. 5:30 p.m., Seven Trees, 3590 Cas Dr. San Jose. bit.ly/4pofLAH
Sept. 30
Neuroscience and More: NeuroSphere is a community for 3rd-8th graders curious about medicine. This session will dive into the basics of brain function, with activities to test your brainpower and an introduction to future career opportunities. 4 p.m., Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. bit.ly/3HXZP7C
Self-Help for the Elderly: Learn about information and assistance the nonprofit organization Self-Help for the Elderly offers seniors. 2:30 p.m., Bascom Library, 1000 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose. bit.ly/3K5S2VK
Oct. 1
Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro: The New York Times best-selling authors Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro discuss “The Court of the Dead,” a new adventure in which Nico di Angelo teams up with his half-sister Hazel Levesque to protect … monsters? 7 p.m., Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City. bit.ly/4nBgsVK
Research as Art — Creating Visual Representation Through Zines: This hands-on workshop is designed for researchers to develop a practice to build visuals for their data analysis. 11 a.m., Green Library, Bing Wing, West 121A, 459 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. events.stanford.edu
Oct. 2
Noontime Concerts at the Beethoven Center: The Verve Trio plays Beethoven’s Piano Trio in B-flat, op. 97 (“Archduke”). All concerts are followed by an informal coffee reception and open house. Noon, 5th floor, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, San Jose State University, San Jose. events.sjsu.edu
Big Sticky Mess: Grab your lawn chair or blanket for music in the park. 6 p.m., The Village at San Antonio Center, 645 San Antonio Road, Mountain View. bit.ly/4gt4ECH
Polo & Pan: For several years now, Polo & Pan have stood out internationally as key figures of the French electronic music scene. 7 p.m., Frost Amphitheater, 351 Lasuen St, Stanford. events.stanford.edu/event/polo-pan
East Bay
Sept. 26
Jon Lovitz: The comedy legend brings his signature wit and unforgettable characters to the Bankhead Theater. 8 p.m., Bankhead Theater, Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, 2400 First St., Livermore. livermoredowntown.com/do/jon-lovitz
Hispanic Heritage Healthy Cooking Class: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with Chef Raven of Agrarian. Participants will work together to create traditional dishes and learn the culinary practices of various Hispanic cultures. All food and materials will be provided.3 p.m., 81st Avenue Branch Library, 1021 81st Ave., Oakland. bit.ly/41Wa1nM
Island Yacht Club’s 33rd annual Women’s Sailing Seminar: Open to all women and nonbinary persons who want to learn how to sail or continue on their sailing journey. 3 p.m., Alameda Marina, 1829 Clement Ave., Alameda. [email protected], womenssailingseminar.com
New Order and Erasure Tributes: If you like these bands from the 1980s, this event might be for you. 6 p.m., Retro Junkies, 2112 N. Main St., Walnut Creek. bit.ly/41Wa1nM
“The Motion”: Shotgun Players present Christopher Chen’s play at The Ashby Stage, 7 p.m. 1901 Ashby Ave., Berkeley. [email protected], 510.841.6500, ext. 303. shotgunplayers.org/show/the-motion
Sept. 27
Merengue Class: Learn how to dance merengue with award-winning dancers from Lak’ech Dance academy. Stay for a performance at the end of class. 1 p.m., César E. Chávez Branch, 3301 E. 12th St., Suite 271, Oakland. bit.ly/48gPVsa
Cats of Sycamore: Learn the difference between bobcats and mountain lions, and finish with Ranger Seth sharing his (mostly true) encounter stories about the magnificent animals. For families and children of all ages. Canceled if there is rain. 3 p.m., Sycamore Grove Park, Wetmore entrance (1501 Wetmore Road) Livermore. bit.ly/48icv3G
Family Emergency Preparedness: Build and Plan Your Go Bag. Join the City of Berkeley’s Office of Emergency Services and Public Health Division for an event for families to learn how to create a simple home evacuation plan and put together your very own emergency “Go Bag.” Registration is required. 3 p.m., Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street, Berkeley. bit.ly/4mesEdN
Uncharted: Countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen ventures beyond the traditional countertenor repertoire, performing an interpretation of lieder in the Austro-Germanic tradition by Brahms, Clara and Robert Schumann, and Erich Wolfgang Korngold. 8 p.m., Hertz Hall, 101 Cross-Sproul Path, Berkeley. events.berkeley.edu
Pumpkin Bouquet Centerpiece Making: Make a pumpkin bouquet centerpiece for fall. All materials provided. Participants will be able to forage directly from our backyard garden to fill your floral arrangement. 2:30 p.m., Melrose Branch, 4805 Foothill Blvd., Oakland. bit.ly/4mZI07f
Sept. 28
Second Annual Black Joy Parade Golf & Grooves Tournament Fundraiser: Expect soulful food and Black Joy vibes with the Bay Area DJs, local artists and vendors. Whether you’re perfecting your golf swing or just coming to groove, there’s a ticket for you. Noon, Metropolitan Golf Links, 10051 Doolittle Drive, Oakland. bit.ly/4pnarxu
Shay Black’s Birthday and Benefit Concert: This matinee concert brings it all together in a benefit event for Shay’s family support agency Family Paths, from which he is retiring. It also celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Starry Plough Irish music session that he founded in 1995. And it’s his 75th birthday. 12:30 p.m., The Freight, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. 510-644-2020, [email protected], secure.thefreight.org
Mixed Media Drawing: Oakland artist Anjelica Colliard will explore making spontaneous drawings, playing with different media and building on the magic that comes from their interactions. 1 p.m., Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, 2155 Center St., Berkeley. 510-642-0808. bampfa.org/event/mixed-media-drawing-anjelica-colliard
Learn How to Dragon Boat: KP Dragons is a nonprofit dragon boat club formed in 2001, based in Oakland. We are diverse members from all ages and backgrounds who want to have fun, promote a healthy lifestyle and enjoy getting on the water to paddle. 8:30 a.m., Jack London Aquatic Center, 115 Embarcadero, Oakland. [email protected], meetup.com/kpdragons
Nostalgia Day Car Show: As always, all of the proceeds from the show will go to local charities. Registration required. 9 a.m., Historic First Street, Downtown Livermore. [email protected], 925-461-2020. altamontcruisers.org/ndcs
Sept. 30
National Hispanic Heritage Month: A free celebration to recognize Latinx heritage, culture and contributions. 11:00 a.m., North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave, Berkeley. berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events
Saul Williams Meets Carlos Nino: Saul Williams is a writer, musician, poet, director and actor who came to public attention with the release of the internationally acclaimed film “Slam,” which he co-wrote and starred in, introducing the world to the Slam Poetry movement, and winning Sundance’s Grand Jury Prize and the Cannes Camera D’Or, in 1998. 7:30 p.m., Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. yoshis.com/events
Tarwa N-Tiniri: These friends, all Amazigh (Berber) nomads, have embarked on a musical voyage to celebrate their roots and share the richness of their heritage with the world. 8 p.m., The Freight, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. 510-644-2020. secure.thefreight.org
Oct. 1
Fall Wind Symphony Concert: 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward. chabotcollege.edu
Oct. 2
Afrofuturism: Explore the history of Black creators and makers and how their innovations have shaped our world. 4:30 p.m., Grass Valley Elementary School, 4720 Dunkirk Ave., Oakland. bit.ly/4ndrYXG
Paris Opera Ballet: Steeped in a ballet tradition that dates to the court of Louis XIV, the dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet perform the choreography of London-based choreographer Hofesh Shechter in the North American premiere of a new work. 7:30 p.m., Zellerbach Hall, University of California, Berkeley, 1 Centennial Drive, Berkeley. events.berkeley.edu
An Evening with Jake Shimabukuro: The ukulele virtuoso returns for another electrifying performance. 7:30 p.m., Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. 925-373-6800. livermorearts.org/events/jake-shimabukuro
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