CALENDAR
er coaster lights twinkling overhead. Bring the
kids, a blanket and/or a low-back chair to special
summer screenings of family-friendly films
on Main Beach, near the Beach Bandstand.
Free. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach
St., Santa Cruz. 831/423-5590.
Alice in Wonderland – West Valley Dance
& Action Day Primary Plus. June 20–22,
6:30 p.m. Join Alice, The Mad Hatter, The
Cheshire Cat, The White Rabbit and other
beloved characters for this year’s production of
“Alice in Wonderland,” presented by Action
Day Primary Plus’s award-winning West Valley
Dance Company. In this whimsical journey,
Alice meets new friends and eventually finds
her way home. Tickets $25–$30. San Jose
Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden
Blvd., San Jose. 408/792-4131.
Topsy Turvy Tales. June 21, 6:30 p.m.
Laughs abound in these topsy-turvy folktales
from the Ukraine, including “The Blabbermouth,
the Puff Monster and the Wolf.”
Mountain View Center for the Performing
Arts Parkstage (adjacent to Pioneer Park),
Mountain View. 650/903-6000.
Proud of My Family. June 22. This jampacked
weekend celebrates all types of families,
especially LGBTQ+ parents, relatives and
friends with festive rainbow art activities, live
performances, a Rainbow Dance Zone and
a temporary art installation using Pride colors.
Local partner organizations will be on site
sharing resources about the LGBTQ+ community.
Tickets free for infants and members,
$14–$15 for nonmembers. Children’s Discovery
Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San
Jose. 408/298-5437.
San Jose Youth Symphony Philharmonic
Orchestra Bon Voyage Concert. June
22, 8 p.m. The youth orchestra of the San
Jose Youth Symphony presents a concert that
showcases the young musicians’ talents. Ticket
prices vary. School of Arts and Culture at the
Mexican Heritage Plaza. 1700 Alum Rock
Ave., San Jose. 408/794-6250.
The Reluctant Dragon. June 28, 6:30 p.m.
Find out what happens when the knight rides
to the cave to fight the fire-breathing dragon
… and finds that he doesn’t want to do battle
at all? A funny adaptation of the classic
story. Mountain View Center for the Performing
Arts Parkstage (adjacent to Pioneer Park),
Mountain View. 650/903-6000.
JULY
Summer Family Sleepover. July 7–8. Enjoy
live animal encounters, hands-on activities,
games and a flashlight tour through the zoo
during the Summer Family Sleepover. Choose
between tent camping or sleeping in the
Learning Lodge. Indoor sleeping is limited and
must be requested in advance. This adventure
includes a late-night snack and breakfast the
next morning. Tickets $65. Happy Hollow,
1300 Senter Road, San Jose. 408/794-6400.
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