The Barber of Seville. Nov. 12-27, California Theater, San Jose 32 South Bay Accent CALENDAR on diverse culture, street cuisine and his journeys to lesser-known locations around the world, followed by an open Q&A session. Tickets $55-$300. Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 408/792-4111. NOVEMBER Silicon Valley Leaders Symposium. Nov. 3, noon. Since Fall 2002, the Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering has hosted this symposium in which industry and technology leaders talk about business and technology trends, and prominent leaders discuss broader societal and political issues. Free. Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering, San José State University, One Washington Square, San Jose, 408/924-4600. Good Morning Palo Alto. Nov. 9, 7:30 a.m. Presented by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Forum, this new breakfast series focuses on illuminating civic and business challenges and innovative solutions in Palo Alto and the Silicon Valley region. Tickets $25. Garden Court Hotel, 520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, 650/324-3121. Beaujolais Nouveau Seminar. Nov. 17, 5:30 p.m. Take a break from Thanksgiving preparations with a tasting of Beaujolais Nouveau along with an accompanying discussion of the history, heritage and ideal pairing of this fall favorite. Tickets $25. The Boathouse and American Bistro at Shoreline Aquatic Center, 3160 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. 650/965-1745. Kurosawa’s Rashomon. Nov. 17, 4:30 p.m. Professor of Japanese Literature, Paul Anderer, discusses his new book “Kurosawa’s Rashomon: A Vanished City, a Lost Brother, and the Voice Inside His Iconic Film” followed by a Q&A session and a book signing. Free. Levinthal Hall, Stanford University, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. 650/723-3363. Brian Greene. Nov. 17, 8 p.m. String theorist and author of The Elegant Universe, Greene is one of the world’s leading theoretical physicists and a brilliant, entertaining communicator of cutting-edge scientific concepts. Series tickets $322-$420. Flint Center for the Performing Arts, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 408/864- 8820. Kids’ Stuff OCTOBER Step Out San Jose. Oct. 1, 8 a.m. A family friendly 1-mile, 5K or 10K walk or run where participants enjoy music, a Kids Zone, face-painting, musical entertainment, a Healthy Living Fair, lunch and an interactive Fabric Wall. Participants raise money for the 30 million people in the United States have diabetes. Free. Guadalupe R i v e r Pa r k , 428 Coleman Ave., San Jose. 408/241-1922. Harvest Fair and Steam Festival. Oct. 1-2, times vary. Welcome f a l l w i t h such child r e n’s activities as scarecrow-making, candlemaking and gold panning, and behold steam-powered line shafts, player pianos, letterpresses and more. Children with a Steam Train ticket can pick a free pumpkin from the Harvest Pumpkin Patch on Bear Mountain. Free. Tickets for Steam Train $20-$27. Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. 831/335-4484. The Frog Prince. Oct 1, 8 and 15, 11 a.m.. Bring the little ones to this popular Grimm Brothers tale about a selfish princess who makes a deal with a frog and then refuses to hold up her end of the bargain. Artful puppetry and colorful crops make this classic story spring to life. Tickets $14-$22. Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale. 408/733-6611. Little Italy San Jose Street Festival. Oct. 2, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Little Italy in Downtown San Jose celebrates the community when the street closes down for a huge Italian party under the 31-foot Gateway Arch. Enjoy live music, Italian cuisine, an Italian wine garden, hands-on children’s activities and artisan crafts. Free. Little Italy San Jose, 350 West Julian, San Jose, 408/394-2893. Harvest Festival. Oct. 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family-friendly festival features a pumpkin patch, photo booth, carnival games, animal visits, and live music. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Free. Blackberry Farm, 21979 San Fernando Ave., Cupertino. 408/777-3140. Halloween Begins at “R” House. Oct. 22, noon to 4 p.m. Even the littlest trickor treater will find something to smile about at this kid-friendly haunted house that includes crafts and games. There’s a costume parade at 2 p.m., too. Suggested donation $3. Rengstorff House, Shoreline Park, 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. 650/868-7708. Hansel and Gretel. Oct. 22-23, times vary. Local high school performers bring the Grimm Brothers’ story of “Hansel and Gretel” to life on the Magic Castle stage. This audience-interactive show is designed for children ages 3 to 6 and their families. Tickets $10-$12. Palo Alto Children’s Theatre Playhouse, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 650/463-4970. Mommy & Me and Daddies, Too: Halloween Family Fun Fest. Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to noon. Trick-or-treat around Santana Row and enjoy pumpkin decorating, live music and other kid-friendly activities. Free. Park Valencia, 377 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/551-4611. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert. Oct. 29, 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Oct. 30, 2:30 p.m. Kids of all ages can relive the
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