Thu, Feb 20

The Monokrome Flute Quartet Works by Higdon, McMichael and Casterede. 12:30pm. Free. San Jose State University Concert Hall, Seventh and San Carlos streets, San Jose, 408.924.4631.

San Francisco Symphony Featuring cellist Michael Grebanier. 8pm. $25-$50. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 408.998.TIXS.

Fri, Feb 21

Gidon Kremer with Naida Cole Violinist Kremer performs with accompaniment from pianist Cole. Fri, Feb 21, 8pm. $45. Carriage House Theatre, Villa Montalvo, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858.

On the Twentieth Century Foothill Music Theatre presents a quirky romp about the denizens of the theater world on a luxurious passenger train in the 1930s. Opening night, 8pm. Also plays Sat, Feb 22, 8pm, Sun, Feb 23, 2pm. Ongoing thru Sun, March 16. $10-$20. Foothill College Studio Theatre, 12345 El Monte Rd, Los Altos Hills, 650.948.4444.

Smuin Ballet A program featuring "To the Beatles," "Stabat Mater," a remembrance of Sept. 11 and "Eternal Idol," inspired by Rodin's sculptures. Fri, Feb 21-Sun, Feb 23. Call for ticket information. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St, Mountain View, 650.903.6000.

Sat, Feb 22

Bicentennial Concert St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica celebrates its bicentennial with a gala concert featuring opera star Frederica von Stade and pianist Taylor Eigsti. 7pm. Bicentennial Concert at St. Joseph's Cathedral Basilica, 80 S. Market St, San Jose. For more information or tickets, call 408.283.8100.

California Theatre Center Theater for children and families. "Miss Nelson Is Missing." 11am. Thru March 15. $11.50-$12. Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remington Dr, Sunnyvale, 408.245.2978 or www.ctcinc.org.

Martin Mull Artist Martin Mull, (who is also known as an actor and comedian) discusses his art in the first of a series of conversations with artists whose work have been recently brought into the San Jose Museum of Art's permanent collection. Sat, Feb 22, 3pm. $7-$15. San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.294.2787.

Shaolin Monks Martial arts performance. 2pm and 7pm. $26-$50. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 408.998.TIXS.

South Bay Guitar Society Concert with guitarist Johan Fostier. $15-$18. Community Arts Center, Palo Alto, 408.292.0704 or www.sbgs.org.

Sun, Feb 23

Kids ArtSunday A day of hands-on art activities for kids. This month's theme is Celebrating Black History. 11am-3pm. Free. San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.294.2787.

Palm Room Sunday Jazz Series The San Jose Jazz Society sponsors a series of Sunday afternoon jazz concerts. Dennis Wilson and the University of Michigan Flute Ensemble perform this week. 3pm-5pm. $15. Hyatt Sainte Claire, 302 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.288.7557 ext. 2328 or www.sanjosejazz.org.

Young Artists Concert The Steinway Society presentsa concert featuring four rising piano stars, Doreen Lee, Luis Magalhaes, Beth Nam and Darrett Zusko. 7pm. $10-$15. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose, 408.246.4200 or www.steinwaythebayarea.com.

Wed, Feb 26

Joan Baez Legendary folksinger Joan Baez performs at a benefit for the Martha Heasley Cox Center for Steinbeck Studies at San Jose State University. 7:30pm. $25-$60. The Fox Theatre, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City, 408.961.5858 or see www.villamontalvo.org.

Ongoing

Culture Clash in AmeriCCa San Jose Repertory Theatre presents performance group Culture Clash and a show which offers the group's unique perspective on Silicon Valley. Thu, Feb 20-Fri, Feb 21, 8pm, Sat, Feb 22, 3pm and 8pm, Sun, Feb 23, 2pm and 7pm, Tue, Feb 25, 8pm, Wed, Feb 26, 3pm and 8pm. Thru March 2. $28-$40. San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, 408.367.7255 or www.sjrep.com.

Ghosts San Jose Stage Company presents Henrik Ibsen's classic drama, in a new adaptation from Atlanta's Alliance Theatre Company. Wed, Feb 19-Sat, Feb 22, 8pm. Closes Sun, Feb 23, 2pm. $16-$36. The Stage, 490 S. First St, San Jose, 408.283.7142.

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.

Il Trovatore Opera San Jose presents Verdi's epic opera. Thu, Feb 20-Sat, Feb 22, 8pm. Closes Sun, Feb 23, 3pm. $40-$58, Montgomery Theatre, Market and San Carlos streets, San Jose, 408. 437.4450 or www.operasj.org.

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art "Bytes and Pieces: The Art of Contemporary Collage," featuring the work of 15 artists who explore new interpretations of collage using digital and video media. Ongoing thru April 5. San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, 451 S. First St, San Jose, 408.283.8155 or www.sjica.org.

San Jose Museum of Art "Collection Highlights." Selections from the museum's permanent collection. Ongoing. "L.A. Post-Cool." This major exhibition, curated by Los Angeles-based writer and critic Michael Duncan, features new works from Southern California artists. 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.

San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles "Language Arts: Text as Imagery," an exploration of the use of written language in visual art through the works of five contemporary textile artists. Ongoing thru March 16. San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, 110 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, 408.971.0323 or www.sjquiltmuseum.org.

Swing American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents a revue of the music of the '30s and '40s. Thu, Feb 20-Fri, Feb 21, 8pm, Sat, Feb 22, 2pm and 8pm. Closes Sun, Feb 23, 1pm and 6:30pm. $40-$65. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, 888.455.SHOW or www.amtsj.org.

Sylvia City Lights Theater Company presents a comedy about a man and his dog by A.R. Gurney, the author of "Love Letters." Thu, Feb 20-Fri, Feb 21, 8pm. Closes Sat, Feb 22, 8pm. $15-$25. City Lights Theater, 529 S. Second St, San Jose, 408.295.4200 or www.cltc.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. "Biennial Statewide Watercolor Competition and Exhibition." Featuring works by watercolor artists from throughout California. Ongoing thru Sun, Feb 23. "New Works by California Artists: Mitchell Johnson," an exhibition of works by figurative and landscape painter Mitchell Johnson. 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.

Upcoming

Cinequest The annual film festival featuring international films and digital media forums for movie lovers, Maverick film artists and film students. Feb 27-March 9 in downtown San Jose and in Campbell. For more information, see www.cinequest.org.

Robert Greenberg A program featuring American music in the 1920s and 1930s. Sun, March 2, 2pm. Carriage House Theatre, Villa Montalvo, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858 or www.villamontalvo.org.

Ballet Fundraiser Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley presents its annual fundraiser. This year's theme is "Evening in the French Quarter," and the fundraiser will feature cajun food and drink, a cocktail reception, live and silent auctions, dancing to music by the Magnolia Jazz Band Quartet. Company dancers will perform scenes from their upcoming May production of "District Storyville." Sat, March 8, 6pm. $195 per person, $3,500 sponsor tables, $2,500 donor tables. Fairmont Hotel, 170 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.358.3373 or see www.balletsanjose.org.

California Youth Symphony The youth sympony will perform works by Copland, Respighi, Francaix and Prokofiev in a concert that features soloists and Young Artist Competition winners Joyce Pan on violin and Robert Scott on oboe. Sun, March 9, 2:30pm. $6-$12. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 650.325.6666 or www.cys.org.

Cupertino Symphonic Band A concert featuring marches, overtures and dances. Conducted by Robert Gomez and Tom Narcisso. Sun, March 9, 3pm. Free (donations of canned goods for Community Services are encouraged). Quinlan Community Center, N. Stelling Road and Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino, 408.262.0471 or www.netview.com/csb.