CALENDAR Jay Thorwaldson. April 23, 7 p.m. In his lecture “Saving the Bay, Past and Future: The Power of Individual Action,” journalist Jay Thorwaldsen discusses the visionaries who have helped save the Bay in the past, as well as threats to the Bay’s future. Tickets $10. Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. 650/321-1004. Barbara Ehrenreich in conversation with Angie Coiro. April 25, 7:30 p.m. The bestselling author of “Nickel and Dimed” and “Bait and Switch” converses with Angie Coiro about her latest book, “Living with a Wild God: A Nonbeliever’s Search for the Truth about Everything.” Tickets $10-$15. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/324-4321. Nicolette Hahn Niman. April 28, 8 p.m. Bobby Kennedy, Jr. invited her to join his campaign against factory-farmed meat. Come and hear the environmentalist and author of “Righteous Porkchop: Finding Life and Good Food Beyond Factory Farms” talk about the ethical, sustainable, and cost-effective ways of producing meat. Tickets $22. Mountain View Center for Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. MAY Andrea Fraser. May 8, 5:30 p.m. The noted performance artist explores the motivations that drive artists, collectors, art dealers, and corporate sponsors in this discussion with Shannon Jackson, professor of rhetoric and of theater, dance and perfrormance studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Free. Annenberg Auditorium (Cummings Art Building), Stanford University, 551 Serra Mall, Stanford. 650/723-4177. Brian Fagan. May 12, 8 p.m. The Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara has written 46 books, including “The Attacking Ocean,” about how rising sea levels impact people around the world. Join him for this Wallace Stegner lecture.Tickets $22. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. Kids Stuff APRIL Sheep Shearing Day. April 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All ages are invited as Hidden Villa’s sheep get their haircuts. The informative day features spinning, weaving and dyeing demonstrations, as well as an activity area for toddlers and preschool kids. Advance registration required. Tickets $15. Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. 650/ 949-8650. The Ugly Duckling. April 5 and 12, 11 a.m. to noon. An ugly duckling discovers that he is a handsome swan in this heartwarming musical production about the passage from the awkwardness of youth to the grace of maturity. Tickets $13-$15. Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remington Ave., Sunnyvale. 408/245-2978. Tom Chapin with Michael Mark. April 6, 1 and 4 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day with a green concert for kids featuring singer-songwriter and guitarist Tom Chapin, and musician Michael Mark, who is best known for composing the “Entertainment Tonight” theme song. Tickets $15-$22. Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 650/223-8609. Potter the Otter: An Adventure. April 12-13 and 26-27, times vary. Find out why this lovable otter likes to drink water so much in this play created for young children. Admission fees apply. Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. 408/298-5437. The Tech Challenge: Harnessing the Wind. April 12-13, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Saturday) and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Sunday). This annual team design challenge for students in grades 5-12 introduces and reinforces the science and engineering design process with a hands-on project geared to solving a real-world problem. Tickets $50 per team. Parkside Hall, adjacent to The Tech Museum of Innovation, 201 South Market St., San Jose 408/294-8324. The Odyssey. April 13, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Through the use of engaging storytelling, moving dramatic scenes, death-defying physical movement, live music, and enchanting masks and costumes, this Boxtales production makes history accessible to kids ages 7-14. Tickets $8-$20. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. 408/961-5858. Fun with Frances. April 18-19, times vary. The beloved children’s books come to life in this Peninsula Youth Theatre adaptation during which Frances the picky eater will only eat her favorite food. Tickets $8-$10. Mountain View Center for Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. April 19 and 26, 11 a.m. Witness the childhood adventures of Tom and his best friend, Huckleberry Finn, in this enduring tale based on the book by Mark Twain. Suggested for children in grades 2 and up. Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remington Ave., Sunnyvale. 408/733-6611. Duveneck Dash. April 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get some exercise with the whole family during this non-competitive run/walk that raises money for Hidden Villa Summer Camp scholarships. Choose a 5K, 10K or walking loop Tickets $10. Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. 650/949-8650. Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt. April 19-20, 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Hop aboard the Roaring Camp Eggspress train for a memorable Easter experience. Listen to Peter Rabbit while the train chugs up Bear Mountain, than search for chocolate eggs at the top. Reservations recommended. Tickets $19-$26. Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. 831/335-4484. 28 South Bay Accent PHOTOS BY (TOP) MICHAEL CHILDERS; (MIDDLE) ERIC RYAN ANDERSON Amy Tan, May 19, California Theatre, San Jose Branford Marsalis Quartet, May 1, Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto; The Ugly Duckling, April 5 and 12, Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre
South Bay Accent - Apr/May 2014
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