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‘The Great Refusal: A New Vision of Resistance’
Writer Casey Gerald, author of the memoir “There Will Be No Miracles Here,” comes to Kepler’s Books to discuss his new book, “The Great Refusal: A New Vision of Resistance.” Kepler’s describes the book as a “work of joyous dissent and stunning vision, a survival guide to a society in crisis” that is told with “the dark humor of a man who’s seen too much but still wants to see what’s next.” The event is part of the “This Is Now with Angie Coiro” series.
Sept. 17, 7 p.m., Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park; general admission $21.99, student/low-income $10, admission with book $42.99; keplers.org.
‘French Kiss’
Smuin Ballet’s latest program includes a world premiere from Boston-based choreographer My’Kal Stromile, a revival of the late Michael Smuin’s “Stabat Mater” and the return of Amy Seiwert’s “French Kiss.” The premiere of “I-SCRIT-AH-SCREE-TAH-SKRATT,” which is described as an invented phonetic phrase, is Stromile’s “choreographic investigation of thought as structure, process, and motion,” Smuin’s website states, and uses the music of Wilhem Friedemann Bach. Seiwert’s “French Kiss,” which premiered in 2023, was inspired by the choreographer’s time in Paris and uses the music of Pink Martini. “Stabat Mater” is Smuin’s response to the tragedy of 9/11 and explores themes of loss, resilience of community and hope.
Sept. 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 12 and 13 at 2 p.m.; Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View; ticket prices vary depending on seat; smuinballet.org/events/french-kiss.
‘Happy Rootin’ Tootin’ Birthday, America!’
At Redwood Symphony’s upcoming patriotic family concert, audiences get a tour of the orchestra, during which they can meet musicians, hear instrument demos and ask questions. The concert program itself includes John Williams’ “Liberty Fanfare,” which was written to celebrate the centennial of the Statue of Liberty; Aaron Copland’s “Billy the Kid,” featuring classic cowboy songs; Leonard Bernstein’s “Danzón” from the ballet “Fancy Free”; Richard Hayman’s Americana “Pops Hoe-Down;” and the grand finale – John Philip Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever,” during which everyone gets a glow stick and a conducting lesson from conductor Eric Kujawsky and 10 raffle winners are invited onstage to assist him.Â
Sept. 12, 2 p.m., Cañada College Main Theater, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City; Adults $35, children $15; redwoodsymphony.org.Â
‘Decked Out: Modern Iconography on Wood’Â
At this group show at the Center for Creativity, on loan from the nonprofit Atelier for Healing and curated by Stephen Seymour, skateboard decks are the canvases for these artworks in paint and collage, in a range of styles, from Mike Poland’s depiction of the Mandalorian and Grogu to Colin Hoffman’s urban street-art and graffiti lettering and Mitsuko’s portrait of the late musician Amy Winehouse. “‘Decked Out’ explores the intersection of street culture, traditional fine art, and contemporary iconography through the versatile medium of the skateboard deck,” according to the center’s website. The exhibit is one several that recently opened at the center.
Through Nov. 1 (check website for current open hours), Center for Creativity, 800 Main St., Redwood City; free; rwccfc.org/exhibitions/decked-out-2026.
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