Support a community cause while gawking at fabulous homes by participating in the Homes of Vines and Roses tour on May 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour takes visitors to four homes within the Montalvo and Pierce Road areas. The houses range from a French chateau to a state-of-the-art hilltop estate.

Tickets are $35 each at the Sacred Heart Church located at 13716 Saratoga Ave., where the tour begins. Proceeds benefit children and senior programs at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center of Silicon Valley. For more information, call 408.358.5901 or visit www.sanjosejcc.org.


Chanticleer sings for spring benefit

Two-time Grammy-winning a cappella group Chanticleer comes to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church as a benefit for the Peninsula Symphony on May 16 at 8 p.m. With 12 male members, Chanticleer is the only full-time classical vocal ensemble in the United States.

Tickets are $40 for open seating and $50 for reserved seating. Order tickets at www.peninsulasymphony.org or call 650.941.5291.


'Toga teens hold rockin' music fest

Music Fest '03 blasts into Saratoga on May 17 at Wildwood Park. The Saratoga Youth Commission is sponsoring the event for middle and high school students. While listening to local groups competing in a "battle of the bands," students can buy T-shirts and check out booths representing teen clubs and agencies. For more information, call Taffy Lowery at 408.868.1272.


Auditions begin for 'King and I'

Dreaming of being on stage? Audition for The King and I on May 17. A number of roles are up for grabs, including parts for children, singers, and dancers. Child auditions will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, adult singers from 1 to 3 p.m. and dancers from 3 to 4 p.m. Auditions will be held at the Saratoga Civic Theater, located at 13777 Fruitvale Ave. Callbacks will begin on May 18 at 7 p.m. For more information call 408.265.9765.