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Theater
‘Caeneus & Poseidon’ is a world-premiere play in verse about a transgender hero from Greek mythology. Thursday-Saturday, March 9-April 8, 8-10 p.m. $15-$35. Dragon Theatre, 2120 Broadway St., Redwood City. dragonproductions.net
EarFilms “To Sleep to Dream” is an EarFilm, an immersive audioplay with narration, acting and music within a three-dimensional listening environment customized for the Bing Studio. The plot involves a rebel who fights against a futuristic, totalitarian government that outlaws dreaming. April 8 and 9, 4:30-7 p.m. Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford.
Concerts
Britten Violin Concerto This program celebrates the Lou Harrison centennial with a performance of his orchestral masterwork, the Third Symphony, which combines waltz, reel, Javanese Gamelan and other classical forms. Miranda Liu performs Benjamin Britten’s Violin Concerto. April 8, 8-10 p.m. Free, 18 and under; $10, student; $20, senior; $25, adult. Canada College, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Woodside. facebook.com/events/401769230174618
Salute to Gene Krupa This salute to big-band era drummer Gene Krupa features the Krupa Tribute Orchestra and drummer Dick Weller with guest stars The Four Aces and Madeline Vergari. April 9, 2 and 6 p.m. $47-$69. Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway St., Redwood City. foxrwc.showare.com/
Music
Music Time with Mariela Herrera All are invited to this interactive, bilingual musical performance. April 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton.
Authors & Talks
Unknown History of Woodside Author Bo Crane will tell the tale of Dennis Martin, whose 1846 pre-Searsville ranch and hand-built Catholic Church fell victim to a Mexican Land Grant dispute that left him ruined. Complimentary refreshments will be served. April 7, 7 p.m. Free. Woodside Town Hall, 2955 Woodside Road, Woodside. woodsidetown.org/artsandculture
Vivek Wadhwa: A Look into the Future Washington Post columnist and distinguished fellow at Carnegie Mellon’s College of Engineering explores the risks and rewards of rapidly advancing technology such as personalized genomics, self-driving vehicles, AI and drones. April 6, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $10-$40. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park.
Basic Income: A Radical Proposal for a Sane Economy Philippe Van Parijs discusses his new book, co-written with Yannick Vanderborght, about the merits of “basic income,” a social-security-type minimum public payment to all citizens or residents. April 12, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Cubberley Auditoreum, 482 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. ethicsinsociety.stanford.edu/events/
Caught on Camera: The Secret Lives of Life’s Molecules This lecture will describe how the new imaging method provided by the LCLS X-ray laser gives scientists a real-time view of molecules’ action and opens new opportunities for discovering drugs and understanding the body’s basic chemical processes. April 11, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Panofsky Auditorium, 2575 Sand Hill Road, SUSB Building, Bldg. 53, Menlo Park. www6.slac.stanford.edu/community/public-lectures.aspx
Jacqueline Winspear, author of Maisie Dobbs series, discusses Maisie Dobbs’ latest mystery as she tracks down a murderer who escaped occupied Belgium 23 years earlier, during World War I. April 5, 7:30 p.m. $10-$40. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. brownpapertickets.com/event/paonline/
Lisen Stromberg’s new book, “Work Pause Thrive” explores how 1,500 highly successful women navigate work and life. She and Julie Lythcott-Haims will talk about raising adults while managing one’s career. Wine reception follows. April 11, 7:30-9 p.m. Free, RSVPs appreciated. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. brownpapertickets.com/event/paonline/
Medicare for All in California is the subject of a current bill being considered in state Legislature. This talk offers a perspective on single-payer healthcare. April 5, 7-9 p.m. Free. Woodside Road United Methodist Church, 2000 Woodside Road, Redwood City. smcdfa.org/calendar
Art From The Age of Marie Antoinette to the Age of Napoleon Denise Ericksen, professor of art history at Canada College, leads a lecture series that explores artists patronized by Queen Marie Antoinette and how Napoleon used power and wealth to transform Paris into an artistic emblem of his triumphs. April 5, 12 and 19, 4-6:30 p.m. $75, member; $90, non-member. Cantor Auditorium, 328 Lomita Drive at Museum Way, Stanford. museum.stanford.edu/participate/ArtFocusLectures.html
Robert Hass: An Education Into Poetry Talk by former poet laureate and Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author. April 12, 7:30-9 p.m. Free, RSVPs appreciated. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park.
Fundraisers
M-A High School Dance Team Show and Fundraiser The MAHS Varsity and JV Dance Teams join to produce an annual show featuring dances performed throughout the year as well as new dances. Dancers from the community are invited to participate. Event includes a silent auction. Proceeds support the team’s expenses. April 7, 6:30 pm $15, adults; $10, students. Menlo-Atherton High School Performing Arts Center, 555 Middlefield Ave., Atherton. madtshowandfundraiser.brownpapertickets.com
Family
April Free First Friday Preschool craft program at 11 a.m. and an adult tour at 2 p.m. April 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City. historysmc.org/
Bubblemania This wonder-inducing bubble show mixes science and bubble fun. It will explore the science of bubbles and someone will even get a chance to be inside a giant bubble. All ages are welcome. April 6, 3:30 p.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside.
Easter Bunny Photos at Stanford Shopping Center Families take snapshots with the Easter Bunny through Saturday, April 15, near Center Pavilion. Go to simon.noerrbunny.com and reserve an appointment. $10. Stanford Shopping Center, 660 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto.
Mystery in the Library This activity is best for ages 7 to 12. Part scavenger hunt and part breakout room, this game asks participants to follow the clues and try to solve the mystery. Those who succeed in unlocking the box will be rewarded. April 12, 1-4 p.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside.
Passport to Your Library Adventure For National Library Week, library visitors are encouraged to pick up a passport, try new activities and get it stamped for any completed activity shown on the passport’s map. Each stamp earns visitors a ticket to be entered into a drawing for a prize. April 1-15, Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside.
Paws for Tales Children practice reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. Pet Assisted Therapy teams and their handlers are from the Peninsula Humane Society and the SPCA’s Paws for Tales program. Registration required. April 5, 4 p.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside.
Snack and Chat with Woodside Librarians All ages are welcome to meet the Woodside librarians and chat with them about librarianship and all the fun things they’re doing at Woodside Library. Or visitors can simply drop by to say hi and grab some refreshments. April 12 and 14, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside.
Zoo Animals Visit the Library During this time (best for children 18 months to 5 years old), kids will meet live animals from the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, like hedgehogs, snakes, lizards, rabbits, birds, ferrets, rats and insects. April 10, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Portola Valley Library, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley.
Museums & Exhibits
Portola Art Gallery presents “Open Spaces and Quiet Places,” an exhibit of landscape paintings in pastel and oil by Mary K. Stahl. Inspired by the play of light over the natural landscape, the paintings offer the viewer a respite from the grind. April 1-30, Monday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. Portola Art Gallery, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park.
Art Exhibition Nora Reza, longtime painter based in France and the Bay Area, will show her color-oriented, geometric abstract oil paintings. All are invited to the exhibit, “Geometric Fields of Light and Color.” The opening is April 11, 6-8 p.m. April 11-21, 8 a.m. to closing. Free. Cafe Borrone, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park.
Hope Gangloff Curates Portraiture New York-based artist Hope Gangloff has been invited to mine the museum’s permanent collection and select key works to hang alongside her own contemporary paintings. This exhibition will create a conversation between past and present. April 4-Sept. 24, Wednesday-Monday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive at Museum Way, Stanford. events.stanford.edu/
Dance
Hula Class at Little House covers the basics, from the swaying of hips to the waving of hands. Participants learn about Hawaiian culture and receive a quick work out in the form of dance. All levels welcome; no prior experience needed. Mondays April 10-June 12, 6-7 p.m. $10-$13. Little House Activity Center, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. penvol.org/littlehouse
Lessons & Classes
3-D Printing Demo All ages are welcome to drop in and check out the 3D printers in action. April 10, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside.
Botanical Art for Children Children ages 10 and up are introduced to botanical art, including fundamental principles, drawing skills and color mixing using graphite and colored pencils. Each class begins with a walk through the garden, followed by a talk about botanical art. April 8 and 9, May 20, June 17, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $50, member; $60, non-member. Filoli Gardens, 86 Old Canada Road, Woodside.
Discover Your Roots: Genealogy @ Atherton Library Participants learn about their family history. Those interested are welcome to sign up or drop-in to a casual one-on-one genealogy instruction. 1st Thursday of the month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton.
Hoopa eBook Instruction This class will review Hoopla, a free emedia service from the library. Participants invited to bring library card and device. April 7 and 21, 1-2 p.m. Free. Portola Valley Library, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley.
Introduction to Game Development Class This class, taught by Digital Monkey School, is an opportunity for students of all levels (in grades 2-8) to discover how computer games are made. April 11, 4 p.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside.
Outdoor Recreation
Weekday Hike with the Friends This will be a 5-mile loop to Alambique Flat and the Meadow with a stop for lunch. Docent Tom Davids leads the hike and talks about nature and history along the way. Hikers should meet at 10 a.m. at the stables, and bring a sack lunch. The walk will take place rain or shine. April 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Wunderlich County Park, 4040 Woodside Road, Woodside. huddartwunderlichfriends.org/events/75-come-hike-with-the-friends
Woodside/Purisima Creek Crossover This trail traverses the forested slopes and steep, cool canyons of Huddart Park and Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Distances of 10K, half marathon, 35K and 50K welcome runners and hikers of all abilities. April 9, 8:30 a.m. $40-$70. Huddart County Park, 1100 Kings Mountain Road, Woodside. trailrunner.com/event/woodsidepurisima-creek-crossover/
Community Groups
Design Contest In honor of the library’s one-year anniversary, there will be a design contest to draw one’s favorite part of the remodeled library. There will be two categories — youth and adult — and winning designs will be printed on tote bags and t-shirts at the anniversary celebration April 29. April 1-22. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside.
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