May 16
Noon Concert: Piano students of Kumaran Arul perform in a relaxed midday setting. 12:30 to 2 p.m., Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. events.stanford.edu
The Cake: Della’s life is complicated by the unexpected chance to be on a reality baking show, she questions her beliefs, her marriage and the true meaning of family, faith and frosting. Thursday through June 8 at City Lights Theater Company, 529 S. Second St., San Jose. [email protected], 408-295-4200. cltc.org/event/the-cake
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Art of Science Competition and Exhibition: A campus wide event to celebrate the aesthetic beauty of science. 4-7 p.m., Jen-Hsun Huang Building (School of Engineering), Huang Foyer, 475 Via Ortega, Stanford. https://events.stanford.edu
The Plague Archives: Maya Gurantz incorporates dance, video, performance, text and installation, which she deploys to examine constructions of race, gender, and class. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., de Saisset Museum. 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. https://events.scu.edu/de-saisset/
Paul Robeson — Here I Stand: A dramatic oratorio commissioned by the late Michael Morgan, symphony director and principal conductor of the Oakland Symphony. The main character is Robeson, the African-American singer, actor, activist and thinker. 8 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland. https://www.oaklandsymphony.org
Frank Zappa Tribute with the Stinkfoot Orchestra: A large ensemble with a horn section, tuned percussion and vocalists. 8 p.m., The New Parish, 1743 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. 510-444-7474. https://bit.ly/3EOUCgw
May 17
Longhorn Stampede 5K Run/Walk: This annual Stampede brings our entire community together – families, neighbors, friends, friends of friends, and local businesses. 9-11 a.m., Leigh High School. 5210 Leigh Ave., San Jose. https://leighhsc.org/stampede/, [email protected]
Los Gatos 55+ Resource Fair: Service providers from across the county will be tabling, ready to share info about services, programs and resources available to older adults. 10 a.m.-noon, Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center, 208 E. Main St., Los Gatos. [email protected], https://bit.ly/42XOdbb
2025 Livermore Downtown Street Fest: Thousands of locals and tourists attend each year to explore unique vendor booths and to shop at downtown’s specialty boutiques. 10 a.m., 2327 First St., Livermore. https://bit.ly/42TR6cT
May 18
Show Your Love: This fundraiser for Spectrum Community Services is designed to foster meaningful connections among guests who share a passion for supporting the community. noon-4 p.m., Ravenswood Historic Site, 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore. https://bit.ly/3ERV1yL
A Magical Journey Through Music and Imagination: Sandra Wright Shen and her student, prize-winning pianist Tristen Chen, will perform a four-hand version of Saint-Saëns’ “Carnival of the Animals” and selections from Ravel’s “Mother Goose Suite.” 6 p.m. 160 N Third St., San Jose. https://bit.ly/4jx3uXj
Celebration of Old Roses: Purchase heirloom and hard-to-find roses from specialty nurseries. Rose experts will be available to answer questions. Vendors will also be selling rare perennials, crafts, books, jam, jewelry and clothing, all inspired by roses. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Veterans Memorial Building, 1325 Portland Ave., Albany. [email protected], 510-542-7149. http://www.celebrationofoldroses.org
May 19
Play for the Parks: The Friends of the Parks golf tournament, dinner and auction is the major fundraising event of Alameda’s Parks Foundation. 12:30-8 p.m., Corica Park South Course, 1 Clubhouse Memorial Road, Alameda. [email protected], 510-747-7529. https://www.alamedaparks.org/play4parks/
Ron Alexander Memorial Lectures in Musicology: Jessica Swanston Baker will talk about her work with popular music of the Caribbean. 4:30-6 p.m., Braun Music Center, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. https://events.stanford.edu
Turnover: From emo-pop beginnings to indie dream-pop, R&B and jazz-infused vibes, the band has been fast-evolving since 2009. 7 p.m., UC Theatre, 2036 University Ave., Berkeley. [email protected], (510) 356-4000. https://theuctheatre.org/events
Nils Frahm: The innovative German composer and pianist performs a blend of classical and electronic music. 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. https://bit.ly/3GBVWEd
May 20
Put Yourself in the Picture: Alameda climate leader Jonathan DeLong, executive director of REAP Climate Center, hosts a panel of speakers who will talk about their pathways into climate work, their experiences along the way and their visions for the future. 5:30 to 7 p.m., Radium Runway, 2151 Ferry Point, Alameda. [email protected], https://bit.ly/434rZEt
“Simple Minds — Alive & Kicking Tour 2025”: The Scottish band that has sold tens of millions of albums brings their tour to the East Bay. 7 p.m., Toyota Pavilion at Concord, 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord. https://bit.ly/3YVV8jB
Jim Kerr, from left, and Charlie Burchill, of Scottish band The Simple Minds, which has sold tens of millions of albums, will bring their “Simple Minds — Alive & Kicking Tour 2025” to Concord’s Toyota Pavilion on May 20. (photo courtesy of Dean Chalkley)
Standup Comedy at Saffron Kitchen in Rockridge: Every week, see a new lineup of comedians. 7 p.m., Saffron Kitchen, 5940 College Avenue, Oakland. [email protected], 415-699-7624. https://bit.ly/4jDF9z1
May 21
Noon Concert: Flute students of Greer Ellison take the stage. 12:30-2 p.m., Braun Music Center, Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. Downloading the ParkMobile app is recommended before arriving. https://events.stanford.edu/
AXIS Dance Company and Catie Cuan: Intertwines human creativity with mechanical precision, not only transforming the artistic landscape but also influencing the world of disability. 7:30 p.m., Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford. https://events.stanford.edu/
Old Guard “Third Wednesday” Gathering: Our goal is to keep the 50-year community building mission of La Peña as vibrant as ever, while helping foster a strong Bay Area progressive movement. 12:00-2:30 p.m., La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. https://bit.ly/3GCTNYZ
May 22
Mental Health at the Intersections: A free daylong conference for mental health providers, healing practitioners and LGBTQIA and QTBIPOC community members to engage in workshops, talks and training that center on care and support for those who sit at the intersections of race, gender and sexuality. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., The California Endowment Oakland Regional Office, 2000 Franklin St., Oakland. https://bit.ly/430Jbuq
Life Among The Aryans: A searing, hopeful and above all joyous investigation of what it meant to live through the last couple of years and what will come next. 7 p.m., Black Repertory Group, 3201 Adeline St., Berkeley. https://bit.ly/44nBDEq
Hands Only CPR and AED Class: Santa Clara County Fire Department staff are the instructors. Participants will learn how to perform high-quality compressions on an adult, child and infant, use an automatic external defibrillator (AED) and aid someone who is choking. 10:00-11:30 a.m., Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino. https://bit.ly/3ET9Wsy
Chamber Music Concert: Santa Clara University string, wind and percussion students perform. 7:30 p.m., Music Recital Hall, 114 Franklin St., Santa Clara. [email protected], 408-554-4015. https://scupresents.org/university-music-concerts/#chamber-25
May 23
Berryessa Night Market: Dance under the stars with Salsa Y Cerveza. A night full of tasty brews, food trucks, vendors and live salsa music along with free dance lessons from Hermosura Dance Productions. 5-9 p.m., Garden at the Flea, 1590 Berryessa Road, San Jose. https://gardenattheflea.com/
Stanford Jazz Orchestra with Wycliffe Gordon: A spring concert program with special guest trombonist Wycliffe Gordon. 7:30 p.m., Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford. https://events.stanford.edu
Tessa Lark: The acclaimed violinist will present a program of original music and more. 7:30 p.m., Community School of Music and Arts, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. [email protected], 650-917-6800. https://arts4all.org/concerts/tessa-lark/
John Reischman and the Jay Birds: Some of the best bluegrass musicians in the country join John Reischman for an evening of traditional and original tunes. 7 p.m., Fifth Street Farms, 1517 Fifth St., Berkeley. https://bit.ly/4jRVbFy
May 24
Bike Repair Workday: Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange staff will teach bicycle repair skills while refurbishing bikes for donation to individuals in need. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange, 3961 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto. [email protected], 650-531-9985. https://bikex.org/volunteer/calendar
Sensory Storytime: A welcoming, sensory-friendly environment designed for children with special needs includes visuals, interactive preschool-level stories and multi-sensory activities. 11 a.m. Livermore Civic Center Library, Storytime Room, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore. 925-373-5500. https://bit.ly/4jNaeAG
Camila Regresa Tour: One of the biggest Spanish-language pop bands performs its hits in the South Bay. Original band members Mario Domm, Pablo Hurtado and Samo, reunite for their current tour. 8 p.m., SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. https://bit.ly/3EULQ0E
May 25
2025 Intercollegiate Taiko Invitational Concert: One of the biggest gatherings of the collegiate taiko drumming community, as well as the wider taiko community. 4-6 p.m., Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Drive, Stanford. https://events.stanford.edu
The Journey Continues: An exhibition celebrating contemporary women artists who bring new insights that expand and redefine the narrative and shape of contemporary art. 314 Lomita Drive, Stanford. 650-721-6055. https://events.stanford.edu
Park Street Commercial Buildings Tour: A walk that includes discussion of the history of many of the vintage commercial buildings that are still in use today. 10 a.m., Alameda Museum, 2324 Alameda Ave., Alameda. https://alamedapost.com/tours/#ps
Four Pianists: The work of pianist/composers Mary Watkins, Barbara Higbie, Tammy Lynne Hall and Adrienne Torf spans more than five decades in jazz, classical, gospel, folk, new age and women’s music. 7 p.m., Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 644-2020. https://secure.thefreight.org
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