South Bay and the Peninsula
March 6
Celtic Knots: Take on a new project this month by learning about Celtic knots and remembering Irish-American Heritage Month. Learn three types of Celtic knots – the triquesta, heart and dara knots – and learn more about the Irish and American history of Los Gatos. 10 a.m., NUMU New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos. bit.ly/4tRlFwl
William and Louise Greaves Filmmaker Seminar: Join this seminar dedicated to those working in the world of cinema. The conference is hosted by BlackStar in collaboration with the Institute for Diversity in the Arts of Stanford University and aims to give filmmakers, academics, critics, curators and cultural workers the opportunity to explore the technical and artistic aspects of media. 10 a.m., Harmony House, 561 Lomita Drive, Stanford. stanford.io/3OWwuNE
“The Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: Go on a journey with six mid-pubescents competing for the spelling bee of a lifetime. Watch as they share their stories from their lives and adventures as they spell a series of words, featuring a lively score by William Finn. 7 pm, Montgomery Theatre, 271 S. Market St., San Jose. bit.ly/4rueRTP
Cocktail Making Class at Hayes Mansion: Join this art class and improve your cocktail making skills. Impress friends and family with the skills of an expert mixologist who will teach you how to craft, shake and shake your way through seven basic cocktails. Tickets start at $55.20. 4 pm, Hayes Mansion, San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton, 200 Edenvale Ave., San Jose. bit.ly/4axsrzR
Gypsy Tribe — Live at the Coffeehouse: Be entertained by Gypsy Tribe playing a diverse mix of music including Flamenco, Latin, Middle Eastern music, jazz and more. Reservations are encouraged. Tickets are $15. 7 p.m., 101 W. Main St., Los Gatos. bit.ly/4b70kru
“The Book of Mormon”: Watch this nine-time Tony Award-winning musical that follows the adventures of disparate religious students sent to spread the good word. 7:30 pm, Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. bit.ly/4aSD3s7
March 7
Candlelight — A Tribute to ABBA & More: Experience a multi-sensory experience with this candlelight concert that brings a classic to life from the award-winning ABBA group “String Quartet — Listeso — San Francisco.” Tickets start at $34. 8:45 pm, Hammer Theater Center, 101 Paseo De San Antonio between Second and North Third streets in San Jose. bit.ly/4qQUoYo
The Enigmatic Voice: Step back in time and experience the timeless masterpiece originally commissioned for the coronation of King George II. Enjoy Dona Nobis Pacem, a musical plea for peace when the world is on the brink of war or enthralled by the Enigma Variations, a varied orchestra conducted by Grant Llewellyn. 7:30 p.m., California Theater, 345 S. First St., San Jose. bit.ly/46Tmb36
PAW Patrol Live! “Eighty Adventure”: If you love PAW Patrol, then get ready to “pawty” with the new live PAW Patrol Adventure! Join Marshall, Skye, Chase and the gang to save Adventure City with their superpowers, facing off against rogue scientist Victoria Vance as she launches her new invention. 2pm, San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. bit.ly/4s54qWL
March 8
Nature Writing – Explore, Express, Connect: Be a part of nature and celebrate its beauty through writing. This seasonal workshop series by Kate Rutter teaches you simple ways to see nature, draw and observe and measure natural phenomena. Each seasonal series consists of three workshops and field trips spread over two days. Tickets are $45 in advance. 10 a.m., The Foster Museum, 940 Commercial St., Palo Alto. bit.ly/4cLeyQ1
on March 9
Gardening Hour: If you love or are interested in gardening, come to Gamble Garden to meet other gardeners and share your interests. Registration is required. 5:30 p.m., Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. bit.ly/3ZPQXGr
March 10
Cinequest Screening at the California Theater — 2026 Festival: Be a part of this festival featuring films that combine art and technology. The Cinequest opening will feature the world premiere of “His Song,” with a Q&A session after the screening. Produced by James Ivory, the movie is about an American novelist Olivia (Kalki Koechlin) who returns to her grandmother’s French estate in search of inspiration. 7:15 pm, California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. bit.ly/4kS9VFN
March 11
Motown In Your Town — That Motown Band: If you love classic hits like “Heat Wave,” “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg,” “Baby Love,” “What’s Happening,” “I Can’t Help It,” “Second That Feeling” and “My Girl,” then you’ll love this performance by That Motown Band to get your attention and get you dancing! 7 pm, Montgomery Theatre, 271 S. Market St., San Jose. bit.ly/4rZsEBQ
AEW Presents Dynamite & Clash: This is for fans of exciting stories, great people and running or, in other words, the world of fighting! Watch the All Elite Wrestling program featuring a variety of male and female wrestlers and top contenders. 4:30 pm, San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. bit.ly/4qVADyV
March 12
Baroque Solo and Ensemble Recital: Enjoy an afternoon recital featuring a variety of Baroque music selected by Stanford students. 1pm, Braun Music Center, Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. stanford.io/4qOCgyb
East Bay
March 6
Music story time with Ms. Vita: Bring your little ones for a fun musical story time. Dance, sing and explore the fun of storytelling through music. Suitable for children aged 2 to 5 years and their carers. 1:30 p.m., 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. bit.ly/3N1jBRX
Adaptive Yoga, Ages 7+ (Special Needs Friendly): Join adaptive yoga, a form thoughtfully adapted for people with special needs to create a safe and inclusive environment. The session will be conducted by YogaMihi instructor Rathna Noojibail, an experienced yoga/meditation teacher and yoga therapist. 4:30 pm, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. bit.ly/3ZOUR2f
“39 Steps, Abridged”: Watch this fast-paced, hilarious adaptation of Hitchcock’s classic play, featuring just four actors from New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco playing dozens of characters. This inventive production transforms a suspenseful original spy story into a high-energy comedy. Tickets start at $32. 7pm, The Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. bit.ly/4rICiJh
March 7
Annual Troop 269 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser: Be a part of Niles Troop 269’s annual pancake breakfast fundraiser while helping scouts practice frugality. All funds raised go directly to individual scout accounts to support summer camps, adventures and other scouting activities. 8 a.m., Veterans Memorial Building, 37154 Second St., Fremont. bit.ly/4aRRMUc
UMA Holi Milan 2026: Celebrate the vibrant Holi Milan festival of colors organized by Uttarakhand Mandal of America. Admission tickets are $15 for UMA members, $20 for non-members and free for children under 5. 11 a.m., Lake Elizabeth Visitor Center, 40000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont. bit.ly/3ZSCVUs
March 8
Film Review — “After the Long Rain”: Watch this film by Kenyan Swiss filmmaker Damien Hauser about a young girl, Aisha, who lives in Kenya and dreams of becoming an actress. Aisha saves money by taking fishing trips to Europe to become a star. Ida Na-Tei, a MasterCard Foundation Scholar in the UC Berkeley Master of Design program, will give an introduction to the experiment. 6:30 p.m., 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/3ZSFPbQ
on March 9
Signing Stories — ASL Storytime: Enjoy and watch storytelling in American Sign Language with a different storytelling theme each month. Storytimes are offered to students in kindergarten through fifth grade. 6:30 p.m., 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. bit.ly/4sdE4SJ
March 10
“Break the Frame” with Kevin Smokler: Bay Area filmmaker, author and self-described “cultural promoter” Kevin Smokler will discuss his book “Break the Frame” in this installment of the Walnut Creek Library’s “Live! From the Library” series. 7 p.m., 1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek. bit.ly/4qXeZdE
March 11
Garden Redesign Roadmap — Making Smart Design and Planning Decisions: Join this webinar hosted by Ruth Bancroft Garden and learn more about the early stages of the landscape design process. The webinar of the team of garden designers will help you turn your ideas into a unified plan that reflects your lifestyle, vision and the nature of the site. Perfect for homeowners, garden enthusiasts or anyone curious about water-smart landscaping. Tickets are $15 in advance. 11am, visual event. bit.ly/3OxbsFp
March 12
Open Stitch: Work on your sewing project with other enthusiasts, and get advice if you get stuck. Sewing machines and materials are available. This is not a sewing class but an opportunity to work on your own projects. Registration is encouraged. 1:30 p.m., 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. bit.ly/46TMiXG
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