CALENDAR B y J e n n a N i c h o l s o n SPECIAL EVENTS p.16 MUSIC & DANCE p.20 THEATER p.26 LECTURES p.32 KIDS STUFF p.33 SPORTS p.34 MUSEUMS p.36 ONGOING EXHIBITS p.38 GALLERIES p.40 TOURS p.41 COMEDY p.42 NIGHTLIFE p 43 FARMERS MARKETS p.44 Stars on Ice, May 8, SAP Center, San Jose Special Events & Festivals APRIL Monster Energy Supercross. April 2, noon to 6 p.m. Monster Energy AMA Supercross is the world’s premier stadium motorcycle circuit. The best riders from across the globe, like Davi Millsaps, Trey Canard and Ryan Dungey, seek to outrace each other on tracks with tight corners, fast straightaways, challenging rhythm sections, triple jumps and whoops sections. Tickets $20-$90. Levi’s Stadium, 4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara. 800/745-3000. National Beauty. April 3, 7 p.m. “National Beauty” is a dance poem performed by the acclaimed China Oriental Song and Dance Troupe and inspired by the colors of white-and-blue porcelain, bamboo painting, the art of calligraphy, the tea ceremony and traditional Chinese medicine. Tickets $28- $88. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Transamerica Rock ’N’ Roll Half Marathon. April 3, 6:30 a.m. Thousands of athletes will run a scenic 13.1-mile course that highlights San Francisco’s most famous spots, including the Golden Gate Bridge. Local bands will perform along the course, which culminates with a Finish Line Festival at Civic Center Plaza. Tickets $119. 1000 Great Highway, San Francisco (start line). Visit runrocknroll.com. »Our ultimate Calendar is a comprehensive guide to events and activities in the South Bay and beyond. Listings are compiled by the Calendar Editor and are independent of advertising, although advertisers’ events may be included. South Bay Accent is published bi-monthly. To submit your event for consideration, please e-mail the event name, date, time, a short description, admission fee, address and phone number to calendar@ southbayaccent.com. Listing deadlines are as follows: December 10 for the February/March issue, February 11 for the April/May issue, April 16 for the June/July issue, June 11 for the August/September issue, August 13 for the October/November issue, October 15 for the December/January issue. For advertising information, please call 408/244-5100 or e-mail info@southbayaccent.com. Visit us online: www.southbayaccent.com. 1 5 0 G r e a t R e a s o n s t o G e t U p a n d G o 16 South Bay Accent Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show. April 7-10, times will vary. The largest and oldest sailboat show on the West Coast features hundreds of the latest boats, gear and accessories, plus free seminars and interactive activities for young aspiring sailors. Tickets $18-$28. Craneway Pavilion, Marina Bay Yacht Harbor, 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond. 401/289-2540. Monster Jam. April 9, 7 p.m. Monster Jam trucks compete in heart-pounding racing and freestyle competitions. Watch drivers finesse the huge machines in an unbelievable display of stunts and tricks. Tickets $20-$60. Levi’s Stadium, 4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara. 800/745-3000. Bay Area Printers’ Fair and Wayzgoose. April 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 2016 Bay Area Printers’ Fair and Wayzgoose celebrates letterpress printing and allied arts. Print enthusiasts, students, educators, graphic designers, typophiles, artists and printers at all levels of experience will enjoy the demonstrations, tours and exhibitors. Free. History Park, 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose. 408/287-2290. The 22nd Annual Spring Garden Market. April 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy the Master Gardeners’ premier plant sale, sustainable gardening showcase and vendor fair, complete with food trucks. Free. History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose. 408/287-2290. Carrie Underwood, April 10, Oracle Arena
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