May the Fourth, and rest of month, be with you at these Bay Area events

May 2

Silicon Valley Oral History Workshop: Natalie J. Marine-Street will lead a workshop on developing oral interviews with a focus on Silicon Valley. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Library Lab 205, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. https://events.scu.edu/

State Assemblymember honors Milpitas’s unsung heroes

There’s no place like the Willow Glen Home Tour

Russian-American concert pianist to perform in Cupertino

Campbell’s Heritage Theatre has a new state-of-the-art sound system

Sunnyvale Public Safety specialist honored as unsung hero

Learn English-Beyond the Basics: This eight-week class, with lessons on English grammar, pronunciation and idioms, is for adult (18 years and older) intermediate and advanced English learners who can have a conversation in English but want to improve their pronunciation and comprehension. 650-329-2436. Noon-1 p.m., 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 650-329-2436. https://bit.ly/4jpFp48

Pages and Paws Reading Buddy: Therapy reading dogs provide a comforting presence for children as they navigate the exciting realm of books. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Mountain View Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View. 650-903-6337. https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/14118918

Asian-American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Celebration: Celebrate the culture with activities and performances. 6 to 10 p.m., Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. 925-373-6800. https://livermorearts.org/events/

Berkeley Bluegrass Festival at the Freight: With concerts programmed by Grammy-award winner Laurie Lewis, plus curated instructional workshops, Berkeley Bluegrass Festival brings together leaders of the genre, up-and-coming artists and music fans for three days of concerts, jams and workshops (free for ticket holders). 7 p.m., Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. 510-644-2020. https://secure.thefreight.org/

May 3

Springtime in the Garden: Participants in a floral design workshop will create vibrant, spring-inspired arrangements featuring flowers that are abundant in the garden, including tulips, ranunculus, narcissus and more. 9:30 a.m., Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. https://www.gamblegarden.org/event/springtime-in-the-garden/

Friends of the Library Book Sale: Come to the book sale for great bargains. Proceeds from the sale help fund library programs and more. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain View Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View. 650-903-6337. https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/13481618

Rotary Club of Saratoga Art Show: West Valley College is the setting for 140 fine arts and crafts booths. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., West Valley College Athletic Field, 14000 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga. 209-267-4394. https://pacificfinearts.com/festival/saratoga-art-show/

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.-6 p.m., Downtown Library, 270 Forest Ave., Palo Alto. https://bit.ly/3Enatmj

El Cerrito Hillside Festival: There’s something for everyone at the 11th annual festival, with more than a dozen hikes and other events scheduled throughout El Cerrito’s 100-acre Hillside Natural Area. 8 a.m., El Cerrito Hillside Natural Area, 7500 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito. Additional day on May 4. [email protected]. https://www.ectrailtrekkers.org/hillside-festival.html

Ken Hayes and Tom Cline performed roots and Americana music at a previous El Cerrito Hillside Festival, which will return this weekend for its 11th year with more than a dozen hikes and other events scheduled. (Bay Area News Group archives)

May 4

Alameda Point Antiques Faire: The largest antiques show in Northern California. 6 a.m.-3 p.m., Alameda Point Former Naval Airstrip, 3900 Main St., Alameda. 510-522-7500. https://bit.ly/3Eu0Uly

Downtown Cinco De Mayo Parade and Festival: The festivities will kick off with a colorful parade on Santa Clara Street featuring a procession of floats, local performers and community groups. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Cesar Chavez Plaza, 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose. [email protected], 408-315-9120. https://sjcincodemayo.com/

Lego Wildlife Wonders-Build for Animals: Kids will use Lego bricks to design and create environments that protect wildlife and support biodiversity. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. https://bit.ly/4jcz7W6

Farm-to-Table-Homemade Bread Making Class: Join us at Ma’alot Farms for a bread making class using fresh ingredients straight from the farm. 10-11:30 a.m., Ma’alot Farms. 14320 Arnerich Road, Los Gatos. https://bit.ly/42qfoLf

Black Box Spring Recital: The students of BlackBox Studios will present class demonstrations and an excerpt from “Rodeo,” a new ballet choreographed by Theresa Knudson. 12:30 p.m., 22311 N Third St., Hayward. https://bit.ly/3G93zSk

May 5

Backyard Benefit 4.0: Support the athletes of Peninsula Distance Club, featuring a conversation with Olympic medalist and U.S. record holder Grant Fisher. 5-8:30 p.m., Saratoga. The street address will be shared with attendees. https://bit.ly/4jx2J02

The Robert Cray 50th Anniversary Tour: Since 1974 the Robert Cray Band, five-time Grammy winner and Blues Hall of Famer, has captivated audiences with its signature blend of soul, R&B, gospel, blues and rock & roll. 7:30 p.m., Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. 925-373-6800. [email protected], 925-373-6800. https://livermorearts.org/events

May 6

Family Storytime: Celebrate Asian-American National Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome. 11-11:30 a.m., Children’s Library, 1276 Harriet St., Palo Alto. 650- 329-2436. https://bit.ly/42EMmrp

San Jose State University Art Galleries Tuesday Night Lecture: Allison Leigh Holt uses techniques of expanded cinema and the Light and Space movement to model divergent ways of knowing. 5-6 p.m., Art Lecture Hall, Art Building Room 133, One Washington Square, San Jose. https://events.sjsu.edu

Denzel Curry-Mischievous South Tour: The popular Florida rapper comes to Oakland to perform his music. 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. https://bit.ly/42mjw0a

May 7

SoCOE 2025 Conference: Optimizing cancer research, care and outcomes to achieve health equity in cancer. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland. https://bit.ly/3GzY0fG

Taste of North Berkeley: This culinary celebration will include sweet and savory foods, adult and nonalcoholic beverages, and live entertainment as you hop from one location to the next. 5-8 p.m., Shattuck Avenue and Vine Street, Berkeley. https://bit.ly/3Yz0CB1

Our Town: San Jose State University Theatre presents Thorton Wilder’s classic story of life in Grover’s Corners, where simplicity becomes a profound exploration of love, loss and the passage of time. 11 a.m., Hammer Theatre, Sobrato Auditorium, 101 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose. https://events.sjsu.edu/event/

Search for What Matters: Dr. Hooria Jazaieri provides a space for those on campus for the discussion of core values and experiences. noon, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. 408-554-4000. https://events.scu.edu

May 8

San Jose State University Chamber Music: A program of string trios, duos and solo works for violin and cello performed by SJSU string students. 12:30 p.m., Music Building, Concert Hall, One Washington Square, San Jose. https://events.sjsu.edu/event/chamber-music

Denning House Tour: A free tour exploring its treehouse-inspired architecture and art collection. 4 p.m., Denning House, 580 Lomita Drive, Stanford. Registration is required to attend a tour. https://events.stanford.edu

Manzanita Trail Habitat Restoration: Staff will provide training on plant identification, removal techniques and education about why we want to remove French broom from our local landscape. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. Joseph’s Hill Open Space Preserve, Los Gatos. https://bit.ly/3Yz0CB1

La Peña Presents La Cumbia Dance Party: A night filled with cumbia from México, Perú, Colombia and more, with DJ Rabeat spinning the soundtrack. 7:30 p.m., La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. https://bit.ly/3GjM55P

May 9

Public Tour-Auguste Rodin: A century after his death, Auguste Rodin continues to be recognized for making figurative sculpture modern by redefining the expressive capacity of the human form. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive at Museum Way, Stanford. 650-723-4177. https://events.stanford.edu/event

Stanford Department of Music Awards Concert: This year’s recipients will be featured in two concert programs, one at 12:30 p.m. and another at 3 p.m., with a light reception in between and a larger one to follow. This event is free and open to the public. 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. https://events.stanford.edu

Constantinople- “Traversées”: A musical journey from Asia to the New World through Africa featuring Persian Setar master Kiya Tabassian and Senegalese and Kora master and Griot Ablaye Cissoko, supported by a percussionist. 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1140 Cowper St., Palo Alto. [email protected], 510-560-6921.

Red Hot Chili Pipers: This nine-piece ensemble consists of pipers, guitarists, keyboards and drummers who have been rocking from New York to Beijing to Melbourne. [email protected], 925-373-6800. 8 p.m., Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. https://livermorearts.org/events/red-hot-chilli-pipers/

In Plain Site Photography Festival: An open-air gallery showcasing collections from both international and local photographers that highlight pathways to a more climate-positive world. 5-7 p.m., Radium Runway, 2151 Ferry Point, Alameda. https://bit.ly/42CZXzp, [email protected]

May 10

Yellow Face: Shotgun Players presents a funny, poignant and personal exploration of race, identity and representation. 7 p.m., Shotgun Players, 1901 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley. [email protected], https://shotgunplayers.org/show/yellow-face/

Their Nests: Springtime is an especially fun time to pay attention to birds. Many will be at their showiest, singing their hearts out, defending territories, constructing nests or perhaps already tending to their nestlings. 10 a.m.-noon, Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. https://bit.ly/4jK4YNJ

Harmony and Historic Home Tour: The Livermore Heritage Guild selected eight vintage homes to tour, and the Livermore-Amador Symphony Guild selected a volunteer group of musicians to play during your visit. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Carnegie Park, 2155 Third St., Livermore. [email protected], 925-408-2328. https://livermoreamadorsymphony.org/

Beaks and Feet: Can you crack a walnut with your teeth? A macaw can. Learn how a bird’s beak tells us what it eats and its feet tell us where it lives. 9:30 a.m.-noon, Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland. 51- 632-9525. https://bit.ly/44yvQM7

May 11

Alameda on Camera: An annual, juried event conducted throughout the City of Alameda. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St., Alameda. [email protected], 631-495-1350. https://www.frankbettecenter.org/

Mark Morris Dance Company: A joyous romp through the Beatles’ groundbreaking concept album, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” 3 p.m., Zellerbach Auditorium, 101 Zellerbach Hall #4800, Berkeley. https://calperformances.org/events

Sunday Chanting: The melodic Vajra Guru mantra helps dispel obstacles and settle the mind while connecting to the awakened heart-mind through the example of Padmasambhava, founder of the Nyingma lineage. Session concludes with silent meditation. 5 p.m., Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Place, Berkeley. [email protected], 510-809-1000. https://nyingmainstitute.com/event-2/

Ao Dai Festival: Celebrate Vietnamese art and culture: with a festival that showcases the Vietnamese áo dài (traditional long dress) and the talent of renowned fashion designers, artists, musicians and more. 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m., School of Arts and Culture at MHP, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose. https://www.schoolofartsandculture.org/events

Symphony San Jose: A multimedia event features Gustav Holst’s masterpiece “The Planets,” with awe-inspiring NASA images and footage projected onto a giant screen on stage. 2:30 p.m. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. [email protected], 408-286-2600. https://www.symphonysanjose.org/

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