CALENDAR B y J e n n a N i c h o l s o n SPECIAL EVENTS p.12 FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS p.16 MUSIC & DANCE p.17 THEATER p.24 LECTURES p.26 KIDS STUFF p.26 SPORTS p.28 MUSEUMS p.28 GALLERIES p.29 TOURS p.30 COMEDY p.31 NIGHTLIFE p.32 FARMERS MARKETS p.32 Special Events & Festivals JUNE Santana Row Annual Summer Fashion Shows. June 6, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Check out the latest summer styles during two poolside runway shows featuring the season’s best fashions and special guests. Tickets include access to the Beauty Lounge, pre-event champagne, wine and light hors d’oeuvres, a Passion for Fashion shopping card, prize drawings and in-store events. Tickets $50. Misora, 388 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/551-4611. The San Jose Giant Race. June 6, 7:30 a.m. Run or walk a scenic fivemile or 5K course through Kelley Park, Happy Hollow Zoo and History San Jose before finishing on the field at Municipal Stadium. All participants receive a shirt, finisher medal and free San Jose Giants baseball ticket. $45 (5K), $55 (five-mile), free for spectators. San Jose Municipal Stadium, 588 E. Alma Ave., San Jose. 408/297-1435. World Oceans Day Weekend: Cooking for Solutions. June 6-7, times vary. This fun-filled weekend focuses on sustainable Alejandra Guzman, July 17, The City National Civic, San Jose and organic food from land and sea and cooking demonstrations for the whole family. Ticket prices vary. Monterey Bay Aquarium, 866 Cannery Row, Monterey. 831/648-4800. Monterey Wine Festival. June 6-7, times vary. Sip world-class wines and nibble fine explores how our everyday food choices can help the health of the oceans. Learn about the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s conservation programs and enjoy food events, tastings and »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. 12 South Bay Accent foods at this 39th annual event. New this year: spirits, beer, calamari, mussels and a chowder competition. Tickets $45-$300. 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. 360/693-6023. San Mateo County Fair. June 6-14, times vary. This beloved county fair consists of a carnival, live music, creative and culinary arts, youth exhibits and lots of other fun activities for the whole family. Free concerts (with price of admission) include Jefferson Starship, Tower of Power and Sheila E. Tickets $8-$30. San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo. 650/574-3247. Food & Wine Classic. June 7, 5:30 p.m. In Montalvo’s historic Villa and picturesque grounds, sample gourmet fare from some of the most celebrated restaurants in Northern California and enjoy tastings from many of the region’s finest wineries. Proceeds will support Montalvo and its arts and education outreach programs. Tickets $225-$350. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. Living History Day at the Rengstorff House. June 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get a glimpse of Victorian life during this interactive celebration featuring lawn games, clothing and kitchen demonstrations, along with other 19th-century pursuits. And don’t forget to take a tour of the historic house. Free. Rengstorff House, 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. 650/868-7708. The Illusionists. June 9-14, times vary. Witness the jaw-dropping talents of seven 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
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