'Confession' Directed by Robyn Braverman, "Confession" is the story of two estranged brothers in the 1980s indelibly connected by the memories of a traumatizing childhood and a desire to find redemption. Through April 5; times vary. $30-$175; discount for seniors and students. Dragon Theatre, 2120 Broadway, Redwood City. dragonproductions.net
'The Little Mermaid' La Entrada presents Starting Arts' production of "The Little Mermaid," a tale of a young mermaid who longs to experience the world beyond her ocean home. March 7, 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. $10-$12. Hillview Performing Arts Center, 1100 Elder Ave., Menlo Park. eventbrite.com
'The Mystery of Edwin Drood' Based on the unfinished Charles Dickens novel, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" is a unique musical with multiple endings about a choirmaster who is madly in love with one of his students. Through March 15; dates and times vary. $15-$36; discount available. Lohman Theatre, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. foothill.edu
'They Promised Her The Moon' Directed by Giovanna Sadelli, "They Promised Her the Moon" tells the true story of the world record-holding female aviator, Jerri Cobb, and her pursuit to be an astronaut during the space race of the '60s. March 4-29; times vary. $25-$100; discount available. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. theatreworks.org
'We Will Rock You' Music of the British rock band, Queen, backs this Woodside Priory School musical set 300 years into the future, where humanity is controlled by the Killer Queen and individuality is forbidden. March 5-8; times vary. $5-$15; discount for children and students. Rothrock Performance Hall, Woodside Priory School, 302 Portola Road, Portola Valley. priory.ticketleap.com
Concerts
Cellobration Cellists Peter Gelfand, Robert Howard, Jerry Chang, David Goldblatt and Stephen Harrison perform Ludwig van Beethoven's cello sonatas accompanied by Gwendolyn Mok on the fortepiano. March 8, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free. Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. events.stanford.edu
The Indygo Rhythm Section The Indygo Rhythm Section is a San Francisco-based, five-piece jazz band that plays a variety of jazz styles, including swing, blues, Latin and funk, using both traditional and original interpretations. March 5, 7:30 p.m. $24-$35. Angelicas, 863 Main St., Redwood City. angelicaswm.tunestub.com
Michael Barenboim and West-Eastern Divan Ensemble The West-Eastern Divan Ensemble, led by violinist Michael Barenboim, draws upon select players of the acclaimed West-Eastern Divan Orchestra to share music's ability to heal and unite. March 4, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $16-$84; discounts available. Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford. live.stanford.edu
'St. John Passion' Soli Deo Gloria presents Bach's St. John Passion with Jeff Barnett as the evangelist. March 8, 3:30 p.m. $21-$26; discount for students and seniors. Grace Lutheran Church, 3149 Waverley St., Palo Alto. brownpapertickets.com
Stanford Symphony Orchestra and Stanford Symphonic Chorus The Stanford Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Paul Phillips, and the Stanford Symphonic Chorus, directed by Stephen Sano, celebrate the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven with his celebrated "Eroica" symphony. March 6-7, 7:30 p.m. $13-$23; discount for students and seniors. Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford. live.stanford.edu
Talks & Lectures
Francesco Casetti Francesco Casetti, the Thomas E. Donnelley Professor of Humanities and Film and Media Studies at Yale University, presents his lecture, "Starting from Fear: Cinephobic Instances in Early Film Theory." March 5, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Oshman Hall, McMurtry Building, 350 Roth Way, Stanford. arts.stanford.edu
Family
A Day at the Farm Visitors can reserve a day at the Hidden Villa farm and tailor the reservation to include private farm tours for up to 30 people and one of three picnic areas. Dates vary through May 23; times vary. $180-$275; prices vary between packages. Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. hiddenvilla.org
Summer Camp Fair 2020 The City of Menlo Park holds a fair filled with games, pony rides, a petting zoo, pizza and more for parents and kids to learn about this summer's camp offerings. Families receive a 10% discount if they sign up at this event. March 6, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma St., Menlo Park. menlopark.org
Museums & Exhibits
A Gift of Art from Marilyn F. Symmes Marilyn F. Symmes' gift to the Cantor Arts Center is an eclectic selection of prints and drawings highlighting different ways of thinking about artworks as both images and objects. Through May 18, 2020; times vary; closed Tuesdays. Free. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. museum.stanford.edu
'Left of Center' "Left of Center" exhibition seeks to show how modes of art-making that originated on the West Coast decisively changed the topography of American modernism. Through Sept. 20, 2020; times vary; closed Tuesdays. Free. Anderson Collection, 314 Lomita Dr, Stanford. events.stanford.edu
'The Melancholy Museum' Mark Dion, known for his work on the history of museums and their collections, will delve into the original Stanford family collection to create a cabinet of curiosities for the 21st century. Ongoing. Free. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. museum.stanford.edu
Richard Diebenkorn See an intimate and interactive installation of famed Bay Area artist Richard Diebenkorn's paintings and sketchbooks that shed light on the artist's process, including his shift from figurative to more abstract work. Ongoing; times vary; closed Tuesdays. Free. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. museum.stanford.edu
'Surf Sequence' "Surf Sequence" explores Ansel Adams' relationship with water in different forms with a series of spontaneously captured surf images. Through May 18; times vary. Free. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. events.stanford.edu
Terry McMahon Portola Art Gallery presents "Brilliant Color...Bold Design," an exhibition of acrylic paintings by Terry McMahon. Through March 31,10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sundays. Free. Portola Art Gallery, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. portolaartgallery.com
Veronica Buxton, Richard Dweck and Guy Cohen Marcela's Village Gallery hosts an artist reception with painter Veronica Buxton, photographer Richard Dweck and sculptor Guy Clement Cohen. March 7, 5-8 p.m. Free. Marcela's Village Gallery, 883 Santa Cruz Ave. Suite 1, Menlo Park. marcelasvillage.com
Comedy
Silly Goose and Val Ventriloquist, musician, composer and author Valerie Leonhart Smalkin visits Menlo Park with her favorite goose for a comedic afternoon show. March 8, 2-3 p.m. Free. Belle Haven Branch Library, 413 Ivy Drive, Menlo Park. menlopark.org
Lessons & Classes
Basic Computer Class for Spanish Speakers JobTrain conducts an introductory class for Spanish language speakers on basic computer skills like using Microsoft Word, opening an email account and using the internet. March 11, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. JobTrain, 1200 O'Brien Drive, Menlo Park. eventbrite.com
English Conversation Club Volunteer tutors help students practice their English speaking skills and learn about American culture, U.S. history and more. March 5, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. menlopark.org
Health & Wellness
Windhover Tour Open for public tours every Saturday, the Windhover building is a meditative space built with the intention of promoting mental and spiritual well-being. Saturdays; Ongoing, 11:00 a.m.-noon. Free. Cantor Arts Center, 370 Santa Teresa St., Stanford. museum.stanford.edu
Outdoor Recreation
Wildflower Hikes Filoli hosts a 90-minute hike through fields and woodlands blooming with native wildflowers. Saturdays; Through May 2, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $15. Filoli Gardens, 86 Canada Road, Woodside. filoli.org
Home & Garden
Meet the Seed Library Menlo Park Library introduces its new seed library and answers questions about how to "check out" seeds, the best tips for growing and more. March 4, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. menlopark.org
Community Groups
'My Community' Menlo Park City Council hosts an award ceremony for young, local artists who contributed to the "My Community" youth poster exhibition. March 10, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. menlopark.org
A.D.A.P.T. Disaster Preparedness Meeting In this month's meeting, the Atherton Disaster and Preparedness Team focuses on the contents, locations and process of deployment of its Atherton emergency preparedness trailers. March 7, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Jennings Pavilion, Holbrook-Palmer Park, 150 Watkins Ave., Atherton. getreadyatherton.org
Belle Haven Mini-Grant Application Assistance The Belle Haven Community Development Fund provides assistance for applying to the 2020 Belle Haven Mini-Grant Program. March 6, 11 and 31; times vary. Free. Onetta Harris Community Center, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park. sites.google.com
Literature Book Group The Literature Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month. This month, the group discusses Virginia Woolf's "To The Lighthouse." Free. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. menlopark.org
Middle Grade Writers' Craft Discussion Group The monthly discussion group meets to discuss children's novels for students 8-12 years old. This month, the group talks about Amy Sarig King's "The Year We Fell From Space." March 9, noon-1 p.m. Free. Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. keplers.org
Non-Fiction Discussion Group Kepler's Books hosts a book discussion session for David Sedaris' book, "Calypso," a collection of autobiographical essays. March 16, 2-3 p.m. Free. Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. keplers.org
Police strategic plan community meeting With recent restructuring and more resources, the Menlo Park Police Department invites community members to be a part of the new strategic planning initiative and provide feedback. March 7, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Upper Laurel School, 275 Elliott Drive, Menlo Park. menlopark.org
Author Events
Anna-Marie McLemore and Elana K. Arnold Anna-Marie McLemore and Elana K. Arnold introduce their newest books, "Dark and Deepest Red, a modern story of passion and betrayal and "Red Hood," a dark, blood-drenched tale of the familiar threats to female power, respectively. March 8, 3-5 p.m. Free. Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. keplers.org
Comic Artist Panel: The Road to Publication A panel of artists led by Nidhi Chanani, author of "Pashmina," talk about their experience getting published and their paths to finding homes for their art, whether in print or online. March 9, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. menlopark.org
'Facebook: The Inside Story' Tech journalist Steven Levy talks about his new book, "Facebook: The Inside Story," which is based on hundreds of interviews inside and outside the company and digs deep into the decisions and choices that made the social media company what it is today. March 4, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Computer History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. computerhistory.org
'The Human Condition' Author and Stanford University professor discusses his new book, "The Human Condition: Reality, Science and History," a multidisciplinary study of mankind and a call to action for the future. March 4, 7 p.m. Free. Woodside Road United Methodist Church, 2000 Woodside Road, Redwood City. smcdfa.org
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