day, noon to 4 p.m. Regular admission $2; free for age 7 and under. 51 N. Central Ave., Campbell. 408/866-2119. Collection Highlights from Europe, Greece and Rome. The revitalized gallery presents works from the ancient Mediterranean collection, including portrait reliefs from Palmyra, red-and-black Attic vases, marble torsos from Rome and Cypriote vessels. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (8 p.m. Thursday). Free. Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. 650/723-4177. Computer History Museum. One of the world’s largest collections of computing artifacts naturally is located in our own backyard. Experience the computer revolution and its impact on mankind. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $12-$15; free for age 12 and under. 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. 650/810-1010. Cupertino Historical Society and Museum. Keeping the heritage of Cupertino alive, the museum educates future generations with artifacts from the past. Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino. 408/973-1495. Euphrat Museum of Art. This local treasure exhibits visual arts and communications using modern technology and ideals. Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. Additional hours available with appointment. Free. De Anza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 408/864-5678. Tech Test Zone. A new gallery at the Tech Museum allows visitors to get firsthand experience in the design, testing and response to prototypes by local corporations, research labs and hobbyists. Tickets $9- $12. The Tech Museum of Innovation, 201 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/294-TECH. 34 South Bay Accent Green by Design. Experience the design of renewable resources and explore how to incorporate innovative energy conservation technologies into your life. Open Sunday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets $4-$10. The Tech Museum of Innovation, 201 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/294-TECH. Happy Birds. Aug. 6, Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos Hot Pink Flamingos: Stories of Hope in a Changing Sea. The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s special exhibition takes wing to show visitors the varied ways that climate change is affecting wildlife, including one of the most widely recognized animals of them all. Open daily. Tickets $19.95-$29.95. Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey. 831/ 648-4800. Mammoth Discovery. An exhibition that inspires the scientist within us to learn about the creatures that roamed during the Ice Age. Free with admission. Children’s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. 408/298-5437. Montalvo Arts Center. Free. Whether it’s a picnic on the lawn or a hike up the hill, guests can enjoy natural beauty, historic value and art exhibits on the grounds. Open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday-Sunday and holidays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5800. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. Ever wonder what all those hieroglyphs mean? Here’s your chance to find out. Docents introduce visitors to symbols and meanings, ancient names and the numbering system of ancient Egypt. Open Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets $9 adults, $7 seniors, $5 ages 5-10. 1660 Park Ave., San Jose. 408/947-3636. Galleries Aegis Gallery of Fine Art. Fine paintings from many locales. Open Tuesday through Sunday. 14531 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/867-0171. Art Object Gallery. Located in the very heart of Japantown and featuring sculpture and other media. Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 592 N. Fifth St., San Jose. 408/288-9305. Bruni Gallery. Paintings, pottery, miscellaneous artifacts and more. Open daily. 1171 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. 408/298-7000. Bryant Street Gallery. Mixed media from contemporary artists across the country. Open Tuesday through Saturday. 532 Bryant St., Palo Alto. 650/321-8155. Gallery 85. San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis displays his work, as well as that of other local artists, in this Santana Row gallery. The football player, who majored in art at the University of Maryland, awards deserving college-bound artists with scholarships through his organization, The Vernon Davis Arts Foundation. 377 Santana Row, Suite 1180, San Jose. Gallerie Amsterdam. Artists ranging from Tony Curtis and Red Skelton to Alexander Volkov from St. Petersburg, Russia, display their works. The gallery also showcases 18th- and 19th-century European art. Open Monday through Saturday. Dolores Street between Fifth and Sixth streets, Carmel. 831/624-4355. Gallery House. Artists show new work on a revolving basis in media ranging from sculpture to ceramics to jewelry. Open Tuesday through Sunday. 320 California Ave., Palo Alto. 650/326-1668. Gallery Saratoga. Paintings by local, national and international artists. Open Wednesday through Sunday. 14435-A Big Basin Way, Suite 3, Saratoga. 408/867-0458. Gregory Deane Studio. Artist Gregory Deane’s abstract works celebrate expressionism in the form of colorful and monochromatic paintings, as well as mixed media creations. Showings by appointment only. 4075 Transport St., Palo Alto. 650/424-1970. Natalie and James Thompson Art Gallery. Open Tuesday through Friday. San Jose State University School of Art and Design. 1 Washington Square, San Jose. 408/924-4320. Pacific Art League of Palo Alto. A nonprofit organization that sponsors programs to promote professionalism and creativity in the local photographic community. Free. Open Monday through Saturday. 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto. 650/321-3891. CALENDAR Chelsea Handler, Aug. 15, The Mountain Winery, Saratoga San Jose Earthquakes, Buck Shaw Stadium, Santa Clara
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