South Bay and Peninsula
Feb. 6
First Fridays: Have a relaxing Friday evening by taking a stroll at the San Jose Museum of Art and checking out the current exhibition, such as “Pao Houa Her: The Imaginative Landscape,” “Young Bay Mud” and “ektor garcia: loose ends.” Enjoy some late-night bites in their bar at El Cafecito by Mezcal Restaurant, and even shop at the museum store. 6 p.m., San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St., San Jose. bit.ly/3M3ENX0
SJZ Break Room Jazz Jam Featuring Karl Perazzo: Enjoy free live music programming with South First Friday, this week featuring eight-time Grammy Award winner Karl Perazzo. Perazzo, who was born and raised in San Francisco, is a former child prodigy who played with Cal Tjader, Malo and Prince by age 12. He has also performed with Mariah Carey, Dizzy Gillespie and Phish. 5:30 p.m., 310 S. First St., San Jose. bit.ly/3NEgGyG
“Bầu Cua Cá Cọp — Gourd Crab Fish Tiger Opening Reception”: Attend the opening reception of Chopsticks Alley Art’s eightth anniversary exhibition. 1 p.m., Chopsticks Alley Art Gallery, 38 S. Second St., San Jose. Artist’s introduction is at 7 p.m. bit.ly/4r8naEi
Feb. 7
Max Amini Live in San Jose: Laugh out loud with comedian Max Amini as he unleashes his wit and charm, tackling topics on life and delivering nonstop amusement. 4 p.m., Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. bit.ly/4rk4bXI
“Running After Shadows”: Watch this play about Morgan Collins, who is on a culinary journey. He used to buy his cookware at the 99-cent store and is now a budding gourmet and devotee of “America’s Test Kitchen.” An unboxing event led him to something unexpected as he goes down memory lane and reminisces about his childhood. 8 p.m., City Lights Theater, 529 S. Second St., San Jose. bit.ly/4qBuWqo
Feb. 8
“Ordinary Goodness”: Learn how to intentionally slow down and take an interest in the world to create a beautiful life. The session follows the wisdom of the Rev. Dr. Edward Viljoen in his book “Ordinary Goodness,” which explores the path of goodness, kindness, compassion and faith. It will be facilitated by Janet Cervantes, a licensed spiritual practitioner, and the Rev. Maureen Ross. 12:30 p.m, Center For Spiritual Living, 1195 Clark St., San José. bit.ly/4r8lQ4i
Feb. 9
“Resilient Expression — Ukrainian Artists in Estonia”: Join Stanford alumnus and Fulbright student researcher Parker Watt, who will present this documentary series. Estonia has been a leader in providing refuge to the Ukrainian people, and Ukrainian artists play a role in cultural preservation. Watt has created a series of short films to highlight personal stories and discuss war and their effects in the media. 4 p.m., Hohbach Hall, Room 122, 557 Escondido Mall, Stanford. stanford.io/49YPYYU
Gardener’s Hour: If you’re an avid gardener, then head on over to Gamble Garden to meet others who share your interests and discuss your gardens. Attendees are encouraged to bring plants, seeds or cuttings to share with fellow gardeners. Registration is required. 5:30 p.m.,1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. bit.ly/3NPH6xk
Feb. 10
Home Buying Webinar: If you’re looking to buy a home, join this webinar to get insights from experts on how to buy a home with the best terms, understand the process behind home buying and financing options. Speakers include a real estate agent and a mortgage expert. This Stanford Federal Credit Union presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session. Registration is required. 12 p.m., virtual event. bit.ly/4pYDE0M
The Brown Bag Book Club: Meet other book enthusiasts online and read a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles. Discuss the books and make friends. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link for the event. 12 p.m., virtual event. bit.ly/3YWM2my
Feb. 11
Israel Insights Webinar with Karnit Flug — the Israeli Economy — Quo Vadis?: Join Amichai Magen in conversation with Professor Karnit Flug. Klug served as the Bank of Israel’s governor from 2013 to 2018, overseeing the stability of the country’s financial system and advising the Israeli government on economic policy, taxation and growth strategies. 10 a.m., virtual event. stanford.io/4bRDy7I
Brainfuse SAT Prep: Do your prep work for the SAT with this free online workshop series by Brian Stewart, an author of Barron’s SAT/ACT prep books. The SAT Prep series breaks the test into clear, manageable steps and shows you the strategies top scorers use. 3 p.m., virtual event. bit.ly/3YWzU53
Feb. 12
StartUp Incubator Founder Fiesta: If you’re a startup founder or interested in the startup world, then be part of this event for an in-depth discussion on how founders can set themselves up for success. Listen to a panel of entrepreneurs and experts as they share real-world insights. 4 p.m., King Library, 150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose. bit.ly/4qG3O9E
East Bay
Feb. 6
“Alice in Wonderland Jr.” — Opening Night: Watch this production of “Alice in Wonderland” by the students of Newark Memorial High School. Tickets are between $10 and $15. 7 p.m., Newark Memorial Theatre, 39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark. bit.ly/4pWtDkV
Yoga at Rhythmix: Move, breathe and connect with yourself in this yoga session. Retrain your body for better balance and alignment to avoid injury and melt away your stress. Dress comfortably and bring a yoga sticky mat, two blocks, a yoga strap and three Mexican blankets (or a yoga bolster and a blanket) for props. Use of props will be explained and encouraged. Registration needed. 9 a.m., Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Ave., Alameda. bit.ly/4k12UC5
Feb. 7
Vitalant Blood Donation Drive: Show your love and compassion by giving the gift of life. Help the blood banks fill up by donating and get a $15 gift card in return from Vitalant. Donors of all blood types, especially type O and platelet donors, are needed to help save lives. 2 p.m., Ralph Gracie Berkeley, 1500 Ashby Ave., Berkeley. bit.ly/3Ly8ejW
Used Book Sale: Get quality used books and be spoiled with the choice of more than 10,000 books available in this sale organized by Friends of the Alameda Free Library. 10 a.m., Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St., Alameda. bit.ly/3M9krvv
Valentine’s Selfie Experience: Take a selfie at the unique Valentine’s Day-themed space and post the photo on Instagram for a chance to win prizes at Jack London Square. The area is next to Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine. 12 p.m., Jack London Square, 472 Water St., Oakland. bit.ly/49H5idR
Feb. 8
Big Game Sunday at Bay Street: Join the fun and enjoy a supersized Game Day event. Watch the game on a huge LED screen, play games and win some prizes too. 2 p.m., 5616 Bay St., Emeryville. bit.ly/3O63d2D
Light Catcher Workshop: Join Tara Baghdassarian for a workshop on photography and light. Participants will explore techniques like Mod Podge image transfers and waterslide decals. Materials will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring laser-printed copies of images if they would like to work with material from their personal or family archives. Space is limited, registration required. 1 p.m., BAMPFA, 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/49W1gNL
Feb. 9
Anat Cohen: Watch Anat Cohen, a charismatic and prolific Grammy-nominated clarinetist-saxophonist who has won hearts and minds globally with her expressive virtuosity and delightful stage presence. Tickets are available from $59 onwards. 7 p.m., Yoshi’s, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. bit.ly/3Zwj64X
Feb. 10
Codex X: The International Biennial Codex Book Art Fair and Symposium welcomes newcomers and enthusiasts of book art. You will also be able to meet representatives from the industry such as associated crafts, bookbinders/boxmakers, calligraphers or lettering artists, papermakers or paper decorators, type foundries, toolmakers and book art suppliers.12:30 p.m., Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland. bit.ly/4q2WYdw
Feb. 11
“Beyond Policing — How Streetcorner Mediators Keep the Peace Without State Violence”: This talk introduces the concept of streetcorner mediation, a new public safety model that has emerged on some of the toughest blocks nationwide. Instead of relying on armed enforcement, this approach deploys trained, unarmed practitioners — most of them formerly incarcerated — to calm conflict, care for vulnerable residents and sustain order through presence and relationships. 12 p.m., 2111 Bancroft Way, #104, Berkeley. bit.ly/45tGkfB
Feb. 12
Face Foundrie — Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting: Join us for the grand opening of Face Foundrie and celebrate the launch of a new business community. RSVP required. 5:30 p.m., 2455 Sand Creek Road, Suite 132, Brentwood. bit.ly/4akVN3l
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The Mercury News
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