Special Events FEBRUARY Where Angels Fear to Tread. Feb. 7-22, times vary. Opera San Jose unveils the world premiere of this bold opera composed by Mark Lanz Weiser with libretto by Roger Brunyate. Based on E.M. Forster’s novel, the new work highlights the awful consequences that result when a rich English widow marries a middle-class Italian against her family’s wishes. Tickets $11-$111. California Theatre, 345 South First St., San Jose. 408/437-4450. Aziz Ansari. Feb. 8, 8 p.m. Once called “the funniest man under 30,” the hilarious former “Parks and Recreation” star brings his stand-up tour to San Jose. Plan to laugh out loud during his show titled “A Larger Than Life Comedy Event.” Tickets $32- $72. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Feb. 9-15, times vary. PGA Tour golfers, professional athletes, celebrities, and business leaders team up to compete for a $6.8 million purse in this much-loved tournament. This year San Francisco Giants players Buster Posey and Matt Cain participate in the event that has raised more than $120 million for charity since its 1937 inception. Tickets $50- $7,999. Multiple locations throughout Pebble Beach. 831/649-1533. Dancing with the Stars Live. Feb. 11, 8 p.m. The dance spectacular based on the hit TV show takes center stage in San Jose. Look for favorite dancers including Witney Carson, Keo Motsepe and Emma Slater performing brand-new numbers as well as re-creations of some of the show’s most memorable moments. Tickets $45-$72.50. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 800/653-8000. Branches, Buds and Blossoms—Romance of the Winter Garden. Feb. 13-14, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Countless flowers including more than 250 varieties of camellias will be on display during this colorful weekend that features guided walks, embroidery demonstrations, hands-on activities for children and even a “decadent chocolate” cooking demonstration. Admission fees apply for non-members. Filoli, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. 650/364-8300, ext. 509. San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Feb. 14, 1:30 to 5 p.m. Spend Valentine’s Day sipping vino during the largest competition of American wines in the world. This year a number of the winners will be pouring their wines during the public tasting. Tickets $65-$80. Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd., San Francisco. 650/548-6700. Disney on Ice ... Let’s Celebrate. Feb. 18-22, times vary. It’s all about parties during this on-ice festival featuring everyone’s favorite Disney friends. Highlights include a “Very Merry Unbirthday Party” with Mickey and Minnie, a Valentine’s Day ball with the princesses and a Hawaiian luau with Lilo and Stitch. Tickets $15-$80. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. 63rd Annual Pacific Orchid Exposition. Feb. 19-22, times vary. The largest orchid show in the U.S. returns to San Francisco. Featuring more than 150,000 unique orchids, »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 southbayaccentcalendar@gmail.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 12 South Bay Accent CALENDAR B y W e n d y W a l l SPECIAL EVENTS p.12 MUSIC & DANCE p.14 THEATER p.20 LECTURES p.22 KIDS STUFF p.24 SPORTS p.26 MUSEUMS p.26 GALLERIES p.28 TOURS p.29 COMEDY p.30 NIGHT LIFE p.30 FARMERS MARKETS p.31 Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, March 3-8, San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
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