Dolly Parton, September 4, Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View Wynton Marsalis, September 30, Bing Concert Hall, Stanford University 32 South Bay Accent CALENDAR Hospital. This talk is based on her book, “What Great Parents Do: 75 Simple Strategies for Raising Kids Who Thrive.” Free with RSVP. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/324-4321. Kids’ Stuff AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER Children’s Theatre in the Park. Aug. 5, 6:30 p.m. Peninsula Youth Theatre presents Disney’s “Dorothy in Wonderland” as part of its “Theatre in the Park” summer camp program. Bring the kids, a picnic dinner and a blanket to sit on. Free. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, ParkStage, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. Day Out With Thomas. Aug. 5–7, times vary. Join Thomas the Tank Engine on the Ready, Set, Go Tour 2016 through the redwoods. Ticket includes a train ride with Thomas, pictures with Sir Topham Hatt, temporary tattoos, face painting, bounce houses, storytelling, bubble making, live entertainment and train play tables. Tickets $20. Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. 831/335-4484. Koret Young Performers Concert. Aug. 6, 1 p.m. Music@Menlo presents this performance featuring Chamber Music Institute students ranging in age from 9 to 18. With its afternoon timing, this event works well for young a u d i e n c e s . Free. Menlo Atherton Performing Arts Cent e r, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton. 650/330-2030. Mommy and Me. Aug. 9 and Sept. 13, 10 a.m. to Noon. This popular kids’ club features entertainment, interactive games and handson activities for parents and their preschool-age children. Free. Park Valencia, 355 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/551-4611. 101 Dalmations. Aug. 11–14, times vary. A classic children’s cartoon comes to life through the performances of children ages 6 to 9. Puppies and villains collide in this Disney favorite. Tickets $14–$18. Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market St., San Jose. 408- 288-5437 ext. 336. Kids ’N Fun Festival. Aug. 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This multicultural festival features kid-friendly activities, games, performances and international delicacies. Free. Memorial Park, Stevens Creek Boulevard and Mary Avenue, Cupertino. Family Lunadas. Aug. 20, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. In small towns a round Me x i - co, community members come together informally on the night of the full moon to share stories, poetry and m u s i c . T i c k - ets $12. C h i l d re n’s D i s c o v e r y Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. 408/298-5437. DIY Art: Summer Sunday. Aug. 21, 1–3 p.m. Enjoy an interactive afternoon at the San Jose Museum of Art during its Summer Sunday in August. Kids and adults can enjoy a truly hands-on experience with a crafting activity under the guidance of a teaching artist. Free with museum admission. San Jose Museum of Art, 110 South Market St., San Jose. 408/271-6840. Play Your Way. Sept. 10, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Play Your Way provides a judgmentfree environment where children on the autism spectrum, ages 2–15, along with their loved ones, can play and learn together. Tickets $20 per family (up to 8 people). Children’s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. 408/298-5437. The Wild Kratts Live! Sept. 21, 7 p.m. Creators Martin and Chris Kratt bring their animated hit to the stage. The result? An exciting and educational show of Creature Power Suits and heroics to protect nature. Tickets $39.50–$102. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Sports Oakland Athletics. Major League Baseball. Game times vary. Chicago, Aug. 5–7; Baltimore, Aug. 8–11; Seattle, Aug. 12–14; Cleveland, Aug. 22–24; Boston, Sept. 2–4; Los Angeles Angels, Sept. 5–7; Seattle, Sept. 9–11; Houston, Sept. 19–21; Texas, Sept. 23–25. Ticket prices vary. O.co Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. 510/568-5600. San Jose Giants. California League Baseball. Game times vary. Stockton, Aug. 4–7; High Desert, Aug. 9–11; Rancho Cucamunga, Aug. 19–21; Bakersfield, Aug. 30–Sept. 1; Visalis, Sept. 2–5. Ticket prices vary. San Jose Municipal Stadium, 588 E. Alma Ave., San Jose. 408/297-1435. San Jose Earthquakes. Major League Soccer. Game times vary. New York, Aug. 5; Houston, Aug. 19; Boston, Aug. 24; Seattle, Sept. 10; Kansas City, Sept. 24. Ticket prices vary. Avaya Stadium, 1123 Coleman Ave., San Jose. 408/556-7700. San Francisco Giants. Major League Baseball. Game times vary. Baltimore, Aug. 12–14; Pittsburgh, Aug. 15–17; New York, Aug. 18–21; Braves, Aug. 26–28; Arizona, Aug. 30–31; San Diego, Sept. 12–14; St. Louis, Sept. 15–18; Colorado, Sept. 27–29; Los Angeles, Sept. 30. Ticket prices vary. AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco. 415/972-2000. San Francisco 49ers. National Foot-
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