16 South Bay Accent CALENDAR Hot Club of San Francisco May 4, Carriage House Theater, Cesar Millan. April 29, City National Civic, San Jose. CESAR PHOTO: ROBERT LAYTON growing with locally adapted organic vegetable starts that include heirloom tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, flowers and berries. Bring boxes and empty trucks to carry your starts away to their new home. Cash only. Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. 650/260-3450. Pizza Antica Benefit for Multiple Sclerosis. May 2, 5 p.m. Join friends, family and other caring locals to feast on Santana Row’s best pizza for a good cause, raising funds for MS by donating 25 percent of all dinner checks to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Pizza Antica, 334 Santana Row, Suite 1065, San Jose, 408/557-8373. Mountain View A La Carte & Art Festival. May 6-7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The 21st annual edition of the Bay Area’s popular outdoor festival features two days of live music, an arts and crafts show, food, drink, fine wine and craft beer, a farmers’ market with fresh seasonal produce and the extensive classic car show. A La Carte & Art, Castro St., Mountain View, 650/964-3395. Monster Jam, May 7, 12-6 p.m. This adrenaline infused show roars into Salinas to the delight of truck-loving kids of all ages. This event is a full day of family fun featuring giant trucks that freestyle and race in the arena, jumping over demolished cars and more. Tickets $14-$40. 1034 N Main St, Salinas. 831/775-3100. NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference. May 8-11, times vary. A highly anticipated event for developers of graphics processing units for tech devices like Androids, this global event series features valuable training and a showcase of some of the most vital work in the computing industry today. Tickets from $225. San Jose Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/295-9600. Ferrari Challenge at Laguna Seca. May 11-14, times vary. Hear the roar of Ferrari engines and smell their sweet exhaust as these Italian thoroughbreds rip down 2.238 miles of racetrack at the 2017 Ferrari Challenge North America. Whether you’re an avid racing enthusiast or someone who’s curious to see what all the fuss is about, this fourday event shouldn’t be missed. Tickets from $20. Mazda Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Salinas, 831/242-8201. Stars on Ice. May 12, 7:30 p.m. This dazzling show features some of the world’s top talents, including several Olympic gold medalists, as they perform gravity-defying feats on ice. Tickets from $25. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Third Annual Pints for Pups. May 13, 1 p.m. Beer, vino, vittles and plenty of four-legged friends make this outdoor fundraiser a must-attend. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Silicon Valley Pet Project, a nonprofit committed to saving local at-risk shelter pets, and the Thulani Program, which rescues abandoned and terminally ill German Shepherds. Tickets from $10. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. 408/494-3100. Color Fun 5k. May 13, times vary. Prepare to have more than 10,000 pounds of neon color dumped on you as you take on any one (or all) of the three 1.8-mile runs taking place to benefit Just Care More Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps inner city children through sports and activities. Tickets from $24.99. Santa Clara Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose, 408/494-3100. Berryessa Art and Wine Festival. May 13, noon to 4 p.m. Enjoyshopping for arts and crafts and sample delightful wines in this pleasant, familyfriendly setting overlooking the Penitencia Creek Trail and Penitencia Creek Park. 1050 Berryessa Road, San Jose. Amgen Tour of California. May 15. In this second leg of the seven-stage men’s cycling tour, cyclists pedal from Modesto into the heart of San Jose. Amgen has been collaborating with other nonprofits to host this tour since 2005 as a cancer initiative, providing support for the community. Metcalf Road, San Jose. U2. May 17, 7 p.m. The quintessential issues band celebrates the 30th anniversary of its classic album with the highly anticipated Joshua Tree Tour, U2’s first since its record-breaking 360 Degree Tour seen by over 7.3 million fans worldwide. With Mumford and Sons. Levi’s Stadium, 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara. 800/745-3000. Bay to Breakers. May 21, time TBA. There will be no shortage of eye candy during this famous race through the streets and over the hills of San Francisco. Spectators can check out racers wearing over-the-top costumes– and sometimes nothing at all–at strategic locations including the crest of the Hayes St. Hill at Alamo Square, Golden Gate Park and the finish line along the Great Highway. Free. San Francisco. Afternoon Tea. May 24, 1 p.m. This popular monthly afternoon tea experience takes place on Wednesdays on the relaxing and serene Filoli Gardens lawn. The menu changes monthly and features pastries, sandwiches and other delectables alongside a traditional tea service. Children over age 8 are welcome. Tickets from $50. Filoli Gardens, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, 650/364-8300. Color Run. May 27, 8 a.m. This popular run has been hosted more than 300 times in 35 countries. Experience this celebration of health, happiness and individuality as diverse as the colors you’ll see while setting your pace at this 5k race. Tickets from $30. Guadalupe River Park. Arena Green East, San Jose, 408/298-7657. John Legend. May 27, 7:30 p.m. Swoon to popular and richly soulful piano ballads Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga.
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