Sun, Jan 5

The Montclair Trio The string trio performs a short program of works by Ernst von Dohnanyi, Jean Francais and Ludwig van Beethoven. The concert follows a 4pm evensong service. Free-will offering. St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 20 University Ave,
Los Gatos, 408.354.2195.

Stanford's Cantor Arts Center The kickoff for an ongoing series of docent-led tours of the Stanford campus' outdoor art collection.
Two different tours are offered, one on the first Sun of the month, the other on the third Sun of the month. Both tours begin at 2pm. Tours are held rain or shine. Free. Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University, Museum Way (off Palm Dr), Stanford, 650.723.4177 or www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva.

Eating Dis Order, Eating Dat Order Theatre on San Pedro Square presents a new comedy about America's obsession with food and cooking. Wed-Sat, 8pm (cocktails at 7pm), and Sun, 2pm. $20-$25. Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St, San Jose. For ticket information, call the box office at 408.283.0200.

Jazz at Hakone Gardens Presented by the San Jose Jazz Society. Third Thu of each month.
5-9pm. Free. Hakone Gardens, 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. For more information, call 888.726.5673.

On Golden Pond TheatreWorks presents the Ernest Thompson play. TheatreWorks veterans George Ward and Linda Hoy star. Thu, Jan 2-Sat, Jan 4, 8pm. Closes Sun, Jan 5, 7pm. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto. For more information, call 650.903.6000 or visit www.theatreworks.org.

San Jose Museum of Art "Collection Highlights." For the first time since the museum opened its doors more than 30 years ago, the permanent collection will go on display in the downstairs galleries and will not be disappearing back into the vaults within a few months' time. Ongoing. "Evocations: Sharon Ellis, 1991-2001." This exhibition is a 10-year survey of Sharon Ellis' work. Thru Sun, Feb 16. "L.A. Post-Cool." This major exhibition, curated by Los Angeles-based writer and critic Michael Duncan, will feature approximately 50 new works from Southern California artists and examine the "post-cool" trend in the L.A. art scene. Thru Sun, Mar 23. "Celebrating Home: Gertrude Bleiberg." Thru Sun, Mar 16. "David Jones." Thru Sat, Apr 12. Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm, Fri, 11am-10pm, closed Mon. 110 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.271.6840 or www.sjmusart.org.

Triton Museum of Art "Who We Are: Selections From the Permanent Collection." A showcase of the museum's acquisitions over the last 15 years. Ongoing thru Sun, Feb 23. "Who We Are, Part II: Selections From the Permanent Collection." This second installment highlighting pieces from the museum's permanent collection features works by artists such as Charles Strong, Joe Price, Albert Smith, Anders Aldrin and John Nava. Ongoing thru Sun, Jan 5. "Biennial Statewide Watercolor Competition and Exhibition." Featuring works by watercolor artists from throughout California. Ongoing thru Sun, Feb 23. Mon-Wed, 11am-5pm, Thu, 11am-9pm, Fri-Sun, 11 am-5pm. 1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, 408.247,3754 or www.tritonmuseum.org.

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Shakespeare's riotous and romantic romp about the bonds of friendship and fidelity, set in Hollywood during the silent film era. Directed by Jeff Steitzer. Thu, Jan 2-Fri, Jan 3, 8pm. Sat, Jan 4, 3pm and 8pm. Sun, Jan 5, 2pm and 7pm. Tue, Jan 7-Wed, Jan 8, 8pm. Ends Sun, Jan 12. $20-$48. San Jose Repertory Theater, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, 408.367.7255 or www.sjrep.com.

Upcoming

Book of Days TheatreWorks presents a new play from Lanford Wilson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Talley's Folly. Tue, Jan 15-Sun, Feb 9. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto. For more information, call 650.903.6000 or visit www.theatreworks.org.

California Theatre Center Theater for children and families. Tickets are $11.50-$12. "The Miracle Worker," Sat, Jan 11, 11am, and Sat, Jan 18, 11am and 7:30pm. Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remington Dr, Sunnyvale. "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse," Sat, Jan 11, 11am, and Fri, Jan 17, 7:30pm. Mayer Theater, Santa Clara University, Franklin and Lafayette streets, Santa Clara. For more information, call 408.245.2978 or see www.ctcinc.org

Ghosts San Jose Stage Company presents Henrik Ibsen's classic drama, in a new adaptation from Atlanta's Alliance Theatre Company. Wed, Jan 29-Sun, Feb 23. $16-$36. The Stage, 490 S. First St, San Jose, 408.283.7142.

Gingold-Starker Concert and Master Class The San Jose Chamber Players and the San Jose Chamber Music Society present a concert and master class in honor of master violinist Josef Gingold and legendary cellist Janos Starker. Students of Gingold and Starker will perform selections by Brahms, Bach and R Strauss. Sat, Jan 11, 8pm (pre-concert video presentation 7:15pm). $25-$30. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose, 408.286.5111. Master Class, Sun, Jan 12, 2:30pm. $5-$8 (tickets available same day only). Recital Hall at Santa Clara University Center for Performing Arts, Franklin and Lafayette streets, Santa Clara, 408.554.4429.

Golden Bough The popular Bay Area band presents lively Celtic and folk music to kick off the city of Sunnyvale's "Evening of Cultural Arts" series. Fri, Jan 10, 8pm. $18-$20. Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remington Ave, Sunnyvale, 408.733.6611.

Golden Bough

The Sound of Music American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents the beloved family musical. Fri, Jan 17-Sun, Feb 1. $44-$68.50. For more information, call 888.455.SHOW or see www.amtsj.org.

Tokyo String Quartet With Max Levinson. Fri, Jan 17, 8pm. $50. Montalvo's Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858.

Triton Museum of Art "New Works by California Artists: Mitchell Johnson," an exhibition of works by figurative and landscape painter Mitchell Johnson. Opens Sat, Jan 11. Thru Sun, Mar 9. Mon-Wed, 11am-5pm, Thu, 11am-9pm, Fri-Sun, 11 am-5pm. 1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, 408.247,3754 or www.tritonmuseum.org.