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There are still some holiday arts activities coming up on the Peninsula. Below are some of them. Also, check the Almanac’s Community Calendar page.
Kids and families
Kids line up for “Living LEGO-cy,” the huge holiday-themed display of LEGO cityscapes and model railroads at the Museum of American Heritage at 351 Homer Ave. in Palo Alto. Putting it all together are the Bay Area LEGO User Group and the Bay Area LEGO Train Club. Exhibit dates are Dec. 13-Jan. 16, and the museum is open 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Admission is $2 general and free for members. Go to moah.org.
Art and exhibits
Many art galleries have holiday shows and sales in December, often with smaller works of art displayed as gift suggestions. To name two: Gallery House’s event is at 320 S. California Ave. in Palo Alto through Dec. 24, open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 11 to 3. Go to galleryhouse2.com. Portola Art Gallery has a group show focused on gift-worthy art during the month of December. The gallery is in the Allied Arts Guild at 75 Arbor Road in Menlo Park. Go to portolaartgallery.com.
Potpourri
“Chopshticks” is a comedy night for folks who think of Dec. 24 as just another night. Hosted by the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center at 3921 Fabian Way in Palo Alto, the show starts at 7:30 p.m. and features stand-up comedian Mark Schiff. Tickets are $55 in advance and $60 at the door, and $50 in advance for JCC members. Go to paloaltojcc.org.
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The young singers of the Ragazzi Boys Chorus perform their holiday concert, “A Cheerful Noise,” in Palo Alto on Dec. 7. Photo by Curtis Finger. -
Dean Boysen, Bob Runnels and Noel Weidkamp lend their bright, brassy tones to the California Pops Orchestra’s holiday concert on Dec. 22 at Foothill College. -
Smuin Ballet brings its “Christmas Ballet” to the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts from Dec. 11 through Dec. 15. Pictured is Susan Roemer in the “Santa Baby” number. Photo by David Allen.
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