June/July 2016 27 CALENDAR 982 Market St., San Francisco. 888/929-7849. Premier: In Deep Radio with Mary Roach. June 22, 7:30 p.m. Mary Roach shares her latest book, “Grunt,” in which she explores the science of keeping human beings intact, awake, sane, uninfected and uninfested in the bizarre and extreme circumstances of war. Tickets $10-$40. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/324-4321. Lisa Windham-Myers. June 30, 7 p.m. Dr. Lisamarie Windham-Myers is a wetland ecologist and lead scientist for the USGS-NRP program “Plant:Soil:Water Interactions in Wetland Ecosystems.” Hear her speak about mercury in the Yolo rice fields. Free. USGS, Rambo Auditorium, Bldg. 3, Menlo Park. Cara Mangini. July 13, 7:30 p.m. Marrying the art of butchery with the pleasures of seasonal produce, Mangini’s new book “The Vegetable Butcher” offers inspiring and healthy recipes that also teach the art of preparing vegetables. Hear her speak about it live. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/324-4321. Kids’ Stuff JUNE Big Buzz about Bees. June 4, 1 to 2 p.m. Designed for preschoolers through first graders, this class introduces children to bees in a fun, age-appropriate way. They can see and touch a working beehive and find out what it takes to be a beekeeper, and learn how bees collect pollen and contribute to many foods and products we love. Tickets $10-$20. Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. 650/949-8650. Peter Pan. June 10-11, times vary. In this adventure to Neverland, Peter Pan will trapeze over tap-dancing Tinker Bells, ballerina mermaids, jazzy Tiger Lilies, karate-chopping pirates and the sweetest children who simply don’t ever wanna grow up. The show is presented by Action Day Primary Plus’s West Valley Dance Company. Tickets $20-$25. Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Disney’s Aladdin Kids. June 10-12, times vary. Roberta Jones Junior Theatre presents “Disney’s Aladdin Kids,” a family-friendly musical based on the classic film from 1992. Tickets $5-$10. Mary Louise Mello Auditorium, Community Recreation Center, 969 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara. Visit rjjt.org for more information. Botanical Art for Children. June 11, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children age 10 and older are introduced to botanical art, including fundamental principles, drawing skills and color mixing using graphite pencil and colored pencils. The class begins with a walk through the garden, followed by a talk, a snack, then hands-on instruction and drawing. Tickets $50-$60. Filoli, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. 650/364-8300 ext. 508.
South Bay Accent - Jun/Jul 2016
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