SPECIAL EVENTS p.12 MUSIC & DANCE p.17 THEATER p.20 LECTURES p.24 KIDS STUFF p.26 SPORTS p.28 MUSEUMS p.28 ONGOING EXHIBITS p.30 GALLERIES p.31 TOURS p.32 COMEDY p.32 NIGHTLIFE p.34 FARMERS MARKETS p.35 Special Events APRIL Off the Grid: Mountain View @ The Computer History Museum. Fridays beginning April 1, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy one of California’s largest network of street food markets. The Computer History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, 415/274-2510. Spring Break at the Boardwalk. April 1-16, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ditch the books and hit the beach for a familyfriendly party featuring rides, inflatables, interactive booths, the “Surfing Magician,” kids dance parties and a Battle of the Bands. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. 831/423-5590. San Francisco Flower & Garden Show. April 5-9, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The San Mateo County Event Center will be in full bloom for this annual show. This year’s theme is “magical,” and guests can stroll through more than a dozen designer gardens teeming with artfully arranged florals, or take part in more than 100 free, hands-on seminars. Tickets $17.50 1346 12 South Bay Accent CALENDAR B y J e n n i f e r R i c h a r d s o n - M o u l a i s o n Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile, April 29, Bing Concert Hall, Stanford. Saratoga Drive, San Mateo, 650/574-3247. Sip & Stroll to Benefit Junior League of San Jose. April 6, 6-9 p.m. Don your little black dress and most colorful hat for a derby-themed evening of sipping and strolling through fashionable Santana Row. All proceeds benefit the Junior League of San Jose, which helps foster youth successfully transition out of foster care in Silicon Valley. Tickets $40. Santana Row, 377 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/551-4611. Pacific Boat Show. April 6-9, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This fourday sailing event will enthuse both novices and seafaring sailing aficionados alike. View luxury yachts, climb aboard a sailboat for a free ride or attend a sailing seminar at this nautical soirée. Tickets $11- $45. Craneway Pavilion, Richmond, 401/289-2540. Photos with the Easter Bunny. April 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring the kids over to Santana Row for photos with everyone’s favorite holiday rabbit. Expect face painting and egg and cookie decorating for an additional fee. Proceeds benefit the Autism Diagnostics and Consulting Center. Tickets $12. Park Valencia, 3055 Olin »Our Calendar provides a comprehensive look at arts and entertainment activities in the South Bay and beyond. All listings are compiled by our Calendar Editor and are independent of advertising, although advertisers’ events may be included. South Bay Accent is published bimonthly. 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. The listing deadlines are as follows: October 16 for the December/January issue, December 11 for the February/March issue, February 12 for the April/May issue, April 16 for the June/July issue, June 11 for the August/September issue, August 14 for the October/November issue. For advertising information, please call 408/244-5100 or e-mail info@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 Photo: Jason BEll
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