CALENDAR MARCH Kara Platoni in conversation with Kelly Vicars. March 3, 7:30 p.m. Sensory science is increasingly finding that we don’t perceive reality; we create it through perception. In “We Have the Technology,” Oaklandbased science writer and award-winning journalist Kara Platoni guides us through the latest developments in the science of sensory perception. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/324-4321. Cindy Abbott. March 14, 7:30 p.m. In the second of the five-part lecture series “Unique Lives,” Cindy Abbot shares her story of completing the Iditarod and summiting Mt. Everest—all in the name of raising awareness for her rare disease, Wegener’s Granulomatosis, which made her blind in one eye. Tickets $220-$380 for five-part series. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. 844/827-8118. Mary Ellen Hannibal. March 22, 8 p.m. Mary Ellen Hannibal is a Bay Area writer and researcher focusing on science and culture. Her book “The Spine of the Continent” is about a social, geographical and scientific effort to save nature along the Rocky Mountains. Tickets $22. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. Celebrity Forum: Andrew Fraknoi. March 23-35, 8 p.m. Andrew Franknoi is a popular, award-winning astronomy professor at Foothill College and the 2007 California Professor of the Year. An international organization has designated an asteroid in his name for his contributions to science education and to the public understanding of astronomy. Tickets $322-$420 for series. Flint Center for the Performing Arts, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 650/949-7176. Kids’ Stuff FEBRUARY El Camino Youth Symphony Lunar New Year Concert. Feb. 6, 4 p.m. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a performance of the stirring “Yellow River Cantata” by the Senior Symphony, conductor Dr. Jindong Cai and soloist Gwhyneth Chen. Tickets $15-$25. Flint Center for the Performing Arts, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 800/745-3000. 24 South Bay Accent Judy Moody Gets Famous. Feb. 12-13, times vary. Third-grader Judy Moody goes to great lengths to be a star in this stage adaptation of the popular book by Megan McDonald. Tickets $8-$10. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. Disney’s Mulan Jr. Feb. 19-March 6, times vary. Defying the village matchmaker, Mulan takes up arms and disguises herself as a boy to spare her father from military service. The Huns have invaded, and it is up to Mulan and her sidekick, Mushu, to save the Emperor. Tickets $12-$22. Sunnyvale Community Theatre, 550 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale. 408/733-6611. Peppa Pig Live! Feb. 25, 6 p.m. Peppa Pig, star of the top-rated TV series airing daily on Nick Jr., is hitting the road for her first-ever U.S. theatrical tour, “Peppa Pig’s Big Splash!” Preschoolage children will love this engaging show. Tickets $29- $42. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Honk! Feb. 25-28, times vary. CMT Rising Stars present “Honk!” a delightful adaptation of the fable “The Ugly Duckling.” This heartwarming story follows Ugly and his adventures. Tickets $14-$18. Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/288-5437 ext. 336. Miss Nelson Is Missing! Feb. 27, March 5 and March 12, 11 a.m. In this musical comedy, the kids in Room 207 are misbehaving again! Miss Nelson masquerades as Viola Swamp, a nasty substitute, in order to teach her unruly class just what a good teacher she is. Suggested for grades K-5. Tickets $13-$15. Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale. 408/245-2978. MARCH Sister Act. March 4-13, times vary. With witty banter and killer disco moves, watch Deloris Van Cartier breathe new life into the church community and her new sisterhood. Featuring original music by Tony and Oscar winner Alan Menken, “Sister Act” is a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship. Tickets $16-$24. Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/288-5437 ext. 336. Mary Poppins. March 5-13, times vary. Peninsula Youth Theatre presents “Mary Poppins,” a musical based on the Disney film, brought to life through iconic musical numbers and a cast of talented young actors. Tickets $10-$24. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. The Wind in the Willows. March 18-19, times vary. Mr. Toad’s motor mania is a menace to his friends in this lively adaptation of “The Wind in the Willows,” Peppa Pig Live! Feb. 25, City National Civic, San Jose The Wind in the Willows, March 18-19, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
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