Fri, Nov 28

Jaguares Rock en Espanol. 8pm. $25-$77. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 408.864.8816 or see www.flintcenter.com.

The Tale of the Allergist's Wife San Jose Stage Company presents an award-winning comedy by Charles Busch about a middle-class, middle-aged woman who finds a new life with the help of a more adventurous old friend. Preview night, 8pm. Opens Sat, Nov 29, 8pm. Also plays Sun, Nov 30, 2pm, Wed, Dec 3, 8pm. Thru Dec 21. $20-$42. The Stage, 490 S. First St, San Jose, 408.283.7142 or www.sjstage.com.

Sat, Nov 29

Great Glass Ornament Extravaganza A holiday gift show featuring hand-blown glass ornaments, garden art and unique gifts. Guests can also enjoy a wine bar. Doors open at 6pm. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots. Made to Match and Water Rituals Gallery and Salon, 1000 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, 408.938.9800 or Edward@MadetoMatch.net

San Francisco Symphony A program of Ravel, Saint-Saens and Haydn. 8pm. $26-$51. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 408.864.8816 or see www.flintcenter.com.

Wintertime San Jose Repertory Theatre presents an insightful comedy by Charles Mee in which three couples find their romantic getaways unexpectedly complicated. Preview night, 8pm. Also previews Sun, Nov 30, 2pm and 7pm, Wed, Dec 3, noon and 8pm, Thu, Dec 4, 8pm. Opens Fri, Dec 5, 8pm. Thru Jan 4. $18-$52. San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, 408.367.7255 or www.sjrep.com.

Mon, Dec 1

Gallery Blu Opening day for "Formations With Clay," sculpture and photographs in variety of artistic styles by French artist Tiny Morel. Ten percent of all gallery proceeds will be donated to scholarship programs for children. Opening reception: Dec 4, 7pm-10pm. Exhibit runs thru Dec 21. 2255 The Alameda, Santa Clara, 408.246.4247.

Wed, Dec 3

Joel Clemons and the Lemons A jazzy holiday concert. 7pm. $20-$27.50. Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro Square, San Jose, 408.399.5551 or www.tosps.com.

The Christmas Ballet Smuin Ballet presents a dance performance set to a mix of classic and contemporary holiday tunes. Opening night, 8pm. Thru Dec 7. $41-$50. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St, Mountain View, 650.903.6000.

Ongoing

Benefit Auction and Exhibition WORKS/San Jose's annual benefit auction and exhibition, featuring the works of more 150 artists. Thru Dec 6, when the auction will be held. WORKS/San Jose, 30 N. Third St, San Jose, 408.295.8378 or www.workssanjose.org.

de Saisset Museum "Theatrical Realism: The Art of Inez Storer," a new exhibit of works by noted painter and printmaker Inez Storer. Thru Dec 7. Hours: Tue-Sun, 11am-4pm. Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4528.

Euphrat Museum of Art "Daily Dramas: Currents and Undercurrents," an exhibit of works by six artists who depict people or imply human presence in various dramas of our day, some chosen freely, others imposed by systems or regimes. Thru Nov 26. Hours: Mon-Thu, 10am-4pm. De Anza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 408.864.8836 or http://www.deanza.edu/euphrat/

Hello, Dolly! West Valley Light Opera Association opens its 39th season with a musical comedy about a meddling matchmaker who sets out to make a match for herself--with a stingy millionaire. Fri, Nov 28-Sat, Nov 29, 8pm, Sun, Nov 30, 2:30pm. Thru Dec 6. $20-$22. Saratoga Civic Theatre, 13777 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, 408.268.3777 or www.wvlo.org.

Japanese American Museum "1942: Luggage From Home to Camp." Thru June 2004. Tue-Fri, 11am-3pm, Sun, 11am-2pm. 535 N. Fifth St, San Jose, 408.294.3138 or www.jamsj.org.

The Listening Hour The San Jose State school of music and dance hosts a regular music series featuring a variety of performances: classical, jazz and world music. Every Tue and Thu, 12:30pm-1:15pm. Concert Hall, San Jose State University, 408.924.4631.

The Man Who Came to Dinner West Valley College Theatre Arts Department presents the classic comedy by Kaufman and Hart about a demanding radio celebrity who takes over the home of an unsuspecting family during the holidays after an injury prevents him from leaving. Fri, Nov 28, 8pm, Sat, Nov 29, 2pm and 8pm, Sun, Nov 30, 2pm. Thru Dec 7. $10-$12. West Valley College Theatre, 14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, 408.741.2058.

Montalvo Gallery "Inez Storer: Encore Narratives," recent works by Inez Storer. Part of a collaborative exhibit of Storer's works, also at the de Saisset Museum and the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art. Thru March 7. "Sculpture on the Grounds," a new installation piece created by sculptor Herb Parker during his residency at Montalvo. Thru May 3, 2004. Montalvo, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5813.

Open Studio Art Show San Jose City College art students hold an open studio show featuring a variety of artistic styles. Every Tue and Thu, 9:30am-3:30pm and Wed, 2pm-5pm thru Dec 3. San Jose City College, 2100 Moorpark, San Jose. Also, appointment showings can be made by calling 408.298.2181.

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art "An Artist's Artist: The Legacy of Inez Storer," works by 14 of Storer's students. Part of a collaborative exhibit of Storer's works, also at the de Saisset Museum and Montalvo Gallery. Thru Jan 3. "Mixed Reviews," and "Dream," nighttime installations by Christian Marclay and Andrew Chung. Thru Jan 3. 451 S. First St, San Jose, 408.283.8155 or www.sjica.org.

San Jose Museum of Art "Hidden Lives: Eleanor Prager and Don Martin," works from the museum's permanent collection (thru Jan 2004). "The Not-So-Still Life: A Century of California Painting and Sculpture." Thru Feb 15. "Beyond Tradition: Permanent Collection Photographs," a survey of new and less-recent acquisitions from the museum's permanent collection. Thru Aug 22, 2004. 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 "Moe Uhani Nani: Contemporary Hawaiian Quilts." Thru Jan 18. San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, 110 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, 408.971.0323 or www.sjquiltmuseum.org.

Stanford's Cantor Arts Center "Hudson River School Masterworks," an exhibition of 55 paintings that include works by Thomas Cole, Frederic Church and others. "Print Matters: Explorations With Paper in Contemporary Prints." Ongoing thru Oct. "Portraits by a Victorian Photographer," photos by Julia Margaret Cameron, which include portraits of Tennyson and Darwin. Thru Feb. The center also features free 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 on an ongoing basis. Wed-Sun, 11am-5pm, Thu, 11am-8pm. Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University, Museum Way (off Palm Dr), Stanford, 650.723.4177 or www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva.

Triton Museum of Art Works by Theodore Wores. Thru Feb 2004. "Winter Work," the second exhibition in an ongoing series that highlights the works of artists who teach. Thru Feb 15. "New Works by California Artists," oils on linen and pastels on paper by Bay Area artist Bob Gerbracht. Thru Jan 11. Mon-Wed, 11am-5pm, Thu, 11am-9pm, Fri-Sun, 11 am-5pm. 1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, 408.247.3754 or www.tritonmuseum.org.

Wine Galleria "Recent Paintings," large-scale acrylic paintings by Mary Medrano. Thru Jan 3. 377 S. First St, San Jose, 408.298.8877.