20 South Bay Accent CALENDAR NOVEMBER Shark Days. Nov. 1-2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Explore the mysterious world of sharks and rays, shake the hands of aquarists who handfeed the ocean’s most misunderstood predators, enjoy special animal feeding shows and presentations, and revel in the beauty and power that is the ocean. Tickets $24.95- $39.95; Children 3 and under free. Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey. 831/648-4800. Kristi Yamaguchi and Brian Boitano: Golden Moment. Nov. 2, 4 p.m. Get inspired by these Olympic gold medalists when they take to the ice to benefit the Always Dream Foundation’s early literacy program. The star-studded event features luminaries such as Dorothy Hamill, Meryl Davis and Charlie White, Ekaterina Gordeeva, Nancy Kerrigan and local Polina Edmunds. Tickets $50-$200. SAP Center at San Jose, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Whose Live Anyway? Nov. 8, 8 p.m. Comedians from the Emmy Award Winning TV Show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” present a night of improv and song based on audience suggestions. Bring some ideas and plan to laugh out loud with Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray. Tickets $37.50- $59.50. Flint Center for the Performing Arts, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 408/864-8820. Solo Flamenco. Nov. 8, 8 p.m. This Theatre Flamenco tribute demonstrates the group’s creative progression and the evolution of the fiery flamenco dance style. Tickets $25-$40. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. The Tech Awards. Nov. 13, 5:30 to 9:15 p.m. Learn about some of the world’s greatest innovators during the Tech Museum of Innovation’s international awards program that honors great thinkers from around the world. Tickets $500-$20,000. San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St. 408/294-8324. Hawaiian Airlines/Kristi Yamaguchi Downtown Ice. Nov. 14-Jan. 18, 5 to 10 p.m. (Monday Thursday) and noon to midnight (Friday-Sunday). Get the entire family into the holiday spirit by ice skating at this unique outdoor rink surrounded by palm trees. Tickets $13-$17. 120 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/291-0525. John Cleese. Nov. 17, 7 p.m. From his early days in “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” to his modern-day tweets, this English comedian knows how to make people laugh. Join him as he takes his audience on a Grand Tour of his ascent through the entertainment world. Tickets $20-$30. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. 408/280-5530. Santana Row’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Nov. 18, 3 to 9 p.m.; 7 p.m. tree lighting. This day of holiday festivities includes live music, costumed characters, special guests, performances by local theater and dance groups and the lighting of the 40-foot Christmas tree. Free. Santana Row Park, 377 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/551-4611. Ina Garten. Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. The Emmy Award-winning host of the “Barefoot Contessa” TV show and cookbook author shares her natural approach to food, entertaining tips, stories and maybe even some recipes during her Cupertino visit. Tickets $59.50-$85. Flint Center for the Performing Arts, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 408/864-8820. Robert Gates. Nov. 19-21, 8 p.m. He served as the 22nd United States Secretary of Defense from 2006-2011 and is a former CIA Director and National Security Council member. Hear his well-informed perspective on security during his Celebrity Forum presentation. Series tickets $315-$413. Flint Center for the Performing Arts, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 408/864-8820. Yuletide Marketplace. Nov. 21-22, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop for unique gifts from more than 30 vendors at this colorful holiday event during which the Montalvo Villa will be decorated in full holiday splendor. Bring up to three antiques or collectibles for appraisal by San Jose Mercury News columnist Steven Yvaska between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Montalvo Art s Center, Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5800. Fleetwood Mac. Nov. 25, 8 p.m. For the first time in 16 years, all five members of the legendary group are touring together again. See Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie and John McVie while you still can. Tickets $46.50-$199.50. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Cirque Dreams Holi-daze. Nov. 25-30, times vary. It’s a cirque show, Broadway musical, holiday spectacular and family program all wrapped into one sparkling holiday package. You’ve got to see it to believe it. Tickets $33-$78. Broadway San Jose. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 800/745-3900. International Gem and Jewelry Show. Nov. 28-30, noon to 6 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturday), and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday). This annual event for folks ages 9 and older features loads of one-of-a-kind jewelry, exotic gems, beads, pearls and estate collections. Tickets $6-$8. San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 S. Delaware St., San Mateo. 301/294-1640. Jimmy Buffett, Oct. 23, Greek Theatre, Berkeley Lorde, Oct. 2-3, Greek Theatre, Berkeley
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