June 6
2025 Emmanuel Golf Classic Scholarship Fundraiser: A fundraiser to support students and enjoy a day on the course. 7:30 a.m. to noon, Los Lagos Golf Course, 2995 Tuers Road, San Jose. bit.ly/43p3QbQ
Maya Gurantz — the Plague Archives: A site-specific installation comprising multiple video projections; a dense collection of archival material on the social, cultural and political histories of epidemics and outbreaks; and an interactive tracing board. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., de Saisset Museum, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. events.scu.edu/de-saisset
Andy Z at the Library: A multiple award-winning children’s performer, singer/songwriter and educator who combines music, movement, storytelling and character puppets to create an experience that keeps kids engaged and families entertained. 4 p.m., Willow Glen Branch Library, 1157 Minnesota Ave., San Jose. 408-808-3045. bit.ly/3YTEH7G
David Cook: The performer who launched into stardom following his “American Idol” Season 7 win, breaking several Billboard chart records when 14 of his songs debuted on the Hot Digital Songs chart and 11 of his songs debuted on the Hot 100. 7:30 p.m., Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. yoshis.com/events
Bobby Pulido — Por La Puerta Grande Tour: The singer, songwriter and guitarist brings his tour to Oakland. 8 p.m., Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, 10 10th St., Oakland. bit.ly/4ksBFiU
June 7
Saturday Board Games Day: Attendees can bring their own games to play or jump in with others. Bring your own snacks and drinks to fuel an afternoon of marathon gaming in the El Camino Room. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Downtown Library, 270 Forest Ave, Palo Alto. https://bit.ly/4mnWii4
AI Workshops for Young Scholars: Designed for high schoolers, college students and young professionals. Chances to win awards in Hackathon. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino. https://bit.ly/4ds40Uq
Senior Piano Recital: Katie Liu plays works by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and Kapustin. 2:30 to 4 p.m., Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. https://events.stanford.edu/
Marcuse and Remmel Tour: Tour five Marcuse & Remmel 1891 creations on the north side of the 1200 block of Eagle Avenue, all designed by their in-house architects, Cary and Johnson, and all purchased by a one investor, Mrs. E.A.S. Page. 10 a.m., Bay-Eagle Community Garden, 1827 Bay St., Alameda. https://bit.ly/3SILeyi
KALW Presents Folktales from Sudan: Public radio host, podcaster and voice actor Hana Baba tells stories she grew up with in her Sudanese-American home. 11 a.m., Oakland Public Library, Piedmont Avenue Branch, 80 Echo Ave., Oakland. https://bit.ly/3FlUlC7
June 8
A Father’s Day Celebration With David Nayfeld: The co-owner and chef at the Che Fico restaurants in San Francisco and Menlo Park launches his new cookbook, “Dad, What’s For Dinner?” 11 a.m., Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 650-223-8700. bit.ly/3H2yobT
Sweet Charity: With a book by Neil Simon, this musical explores the turbulent love life of Charity Hope Valentine, a hopelessly romantic but comically unfortunate dance hall hostess in New York City. 2 p.m., San Jose Stage Company, 490 S. First St., San Jose. thestage.org/tickets
Veggielution fEAST 2025: The farm’s annual fundraising dinner. 4:30 p.m., Veggielution Community Farm, 647 S. King Road, San Jose. https://bit.ly/4mpcyiV
Luisa Sonza: The Brazilian pop artist has more than 3 billion streams across various platforms, 8 p.m., 2036 University Avenue, Berkeley. https://theuctheatre.org/events
June 9
Chamber Music Showcase: Participants from the Stanford Chamber Music program perform. 7:30 p.m., Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. https://events.stanford.edu
Summer Reading Program Kick-Off: Enjoy music, lawn games and treats, featuring musical guests the Rhythm Builders. There will also be a table where everyone in the family can sign up for a summer of reading and rewards. 6:30 p.m., Mountain View Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View. mountainview.libcal.com/event/14190101
Mumford & Sons: The English folk rock band is touring in support of their fifth studio album “Rushmere.” Greek Theatre, 7 p.m., U.C. Berkeley, 2001 Gayley Road, Berkeley. Amanda Van West, [email protected], 510-548-3010. https://bit.ly/3H7db0p
Wood Kiln Building Workshop: Build an American-style wood-fired train kiln and learn basics of loading and firing. 9 a.m., Laney College Art Studio/Ceramics, 900 Fallon Street, Laney College, Oakland. https://bit.ly/3Fo5wdA
June 10
Woven Narratives — Textiles as Living Archives: The exhibition pulls from the permanent collection of the Stanford University Archaeology Collections, featuring anthropological and archaeological textiles and objects related to textile production from diverse communities in Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Thailand, Japan and the Philippines. Building 500, Archaeology Center, 488 Escondido Mall, Stanford. 650-723-2300. https://events.stanford.edu
Paul Taylor: The saxophonist’s new recording and Shanachie debut, “It’s A Brand New Day,” is his 13th recording as a leader and his first new recording in three years. 7:30 p.m., Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. https://yoshis.com/events/
Piano Trios by Arensky & Schubert: Stanford students Sean Mori, Maya Benyas and Justin Choo come together to perform Anton Arensky’s Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor and Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat Major by Franz Schubert. 7:30 p.m., Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. https://events.stanford.edu/
The Science of Crabs: Children will learn about crab behavior and life cycles with experts from the Greater Farallones Association. This event is for kids going into grades K-3. 10 a.m., Civic Center Library Community Rooms, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore. https://bit.ly/4dAWZRc
June 11
Spheres of Influence — Projecting Power and Fear Onto the Globe: An exhibition curated by California Map Society Student Exhibition Contest winner Champ Turner, tracing the evolving uses of this unique type of map. 1-5 p.m., David Rumsey Map Center (Green Library) 557 Escondido Mall, Stanford University. 650-723-2300. https://events.stanford.edu/
Taize/Meditation Service: An easy way to take a much-needed breath in the middle of the week to chant a few Taize songs, meditate mostly in silence for 10 minutes and pray. 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1140 Cowper at Lincoln, Palo Alto. [email protected]
Chamber Music Showcase 2: Participants in the Stanford Chamber Music program perform. 7:30 p.m., Braun Music Center, Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. https://events.stanford.edu
Dragonfly and Damselfly Seasonal Walk: Did you know that in the summer and early fall dragonflies and damselflies migrate to warmer weather here in California? These small insects have an incredible ability to fly long distances. Meeting location, Saratoga or Sunnyvale, will be sent upon registration. For adults 50 years of age and over. 8:30 a.m. bayareaolderadults.org/monthlyEvents?month=june
June 12
Armchair Travelers — A Unique Visit to Vietnam and Cambodia: Vicki Stephens will share her experiences of places and events off the beaten path in Vietnam and Cambodia. 1:30 p.m., Livermore Public Library — Civic Center, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore. https://bit.ly/43uOVN4
Miss Molly Bubbles: Good, clean fun with giant soap bubbles, magic, and silliness for kids ages 0 to 13. 4 p.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. losgatosca.libcal.com/event/14054037
The Bloodless Jungle: A play about a rising political star, Ethan St. John, who faces an ethical dilemma when his friend J.J. Stiles is arrested for a crime, forcing Ethan to choose between his campaign and his friendship. 7 p.m., Black Repertory Group, 3201 Adeline St., Berkeley. https://bit.ly/43c2xy1
June 13
“The Boys” History Tour: Join museum staff for a tour of the Los Gatos History Hall with a special emphasis on the history of local artists Frank Ingerson and George Dennison. 11 a.m., New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos. numulosgatos.org/events/boys-tour
El Arbolito: Oakland-based artist Jet Martínez is known for creating vibrant works that engage the traditions of Mexican folk art with contemporary aesthetics. [email protected], 408-998-2783. 12 p.m., MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana, 510 S. First St., San Jose. maclaarte.org/events/jetmartinez
Magical Bridge Performance Series: An afternoon of music and entertainment for all ages and abilities. 4 p.m., Magical Bridge Playground, 201 S Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View. https://bit.ly/4jevPAH
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