Light Sword Battle San Jose, April 30; FanimeCon, May 27-30, San Jose Convention Center American Me Comedy, April 6, San Jose Improv 32 South Bay Accent CALENDAR shows like “Annie,” “Les Miserables” and “Camelot,” it features humorous tributes to performers such as Carol Channing and Liza Minelli. Tickets $20-$35. Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga. 408/266-4734. Lectures APRIL Glen and Les Charles. April 6, 7 p.m. Comedy brothers Glen and Les Charles, creators of “Cheers” and “Taxi,” talk with author Katherine Maxfield about their craft and share show business stories. Meet the writers afterward at a reception featuring light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Tickets $40. Carriage House Theatre, Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. Augusten Burroughs. April 7, 7:30 p.m. The bestselling author of “Running with Scissors” presents his newest work, “Lust & Wonder,” the intimate memoir we’ve all been waiting for. In it, Augusten Burroughs examines what it means to be in love, in lust and just figuring it all out. Tickets $10- $40. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/324-4321. Katie Couric. April 20-22, 8 p.m. Katie Couric co-hosted “The Today Show” for 15 years, was anchor of the “CBS Evening News” and served as a correspondent for “60 Minutes.” She is currently the global news anchor at Yahoo and will take center stage in the sixth segment of the Celebrity Forum Speakers Series. Tickets $322-$420 (series). Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 650/949-7176. Armistead Maupin. April 24, 3 p.m. The bestselling author, hailed as having “invented San Francisco,” comes to Montalvo to speak with Katherine Maxfield about his life and many accomplishments in literature, theater and music. Books will be available for purchase. Tickets $40. Carriage House Theatre, Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. Jay Famiglietti. April 26, 8 p.m. Jay Famiglietti and his team have been researching and communicating with the public about water and climate change for over 25 years. He will speak on the topic “When Demand Outstrips Supply: The Shrinking Water Table and What We Can Do About It.” Tickets $22. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. MAY Diane Keaton. May 9, 7:30 p.m. Warm, funny and self-deprecating, Diane Keaton will take you on a personal journey of her life as an actress and a mother in the fourth installment of the Unique Lives Series. Tickets $40-$70. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Daymond John. May 13, 8 p.m. The star of ABC’s “Shark Tank” and author of “The Power of Broke” teaches audiences how to use tools at their disposal to transform their lives—in business and elsewhere. Tickets $35-$150. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. 408/792- 4111. Louise Erdrich. May 18, 7:30 p.m. An evening with one of the most gifted and challenging of contemporary Native American novelists. Her latest book, “LaRose,” is a powerful exploration of loss, justice and the reparation of the human heart. Tickets $10-$40. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/324-4321. Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science. May 18, 7:30 p.m. Awardwinning author Alton Brown serves up a mix of comedy, talk show antics, multimedia presentations, music, puppets, risky experiments and fire. Tickets $33-$173. Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Bill Maher. May 18-20, 8 p.m. Bill Maher is an American political satirist, writer, producer, political commentator, television host, actor, media critic and stand-up comedian. Author Fran Lebowitz, who is known for her sardonic social commentary on American life, will interview him. Tickets $322-420 (season). Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 650/949-7176. Lisa Genova. May 23, 7:30 p.m. Lisa Genova’s book “Still Alice” spent 56 weeks on the bestseller list and raised awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and those who care for its victims. Audience members at this talk will gain a greater appreciation and sensitivity for families struggling through neurological diseases. Tickets $40-$70. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. LEFT PHOTO: JOHN LAMPARSKI; MIDDLE: MR MUGGLES
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