Thu, Feb 26

The Glass Menagerie San Jose State department of theatre arts presents Tennessee Williams' famous play. Thu, Feb 26-Sat, Feb 28, 7pm. $10-$15. San Jose State University Theatre, Fifth and San Fernando streets, San Jose, 408.924.4555.

Guys and Dolls Children's Musical Theatre presents the classic 1950s musical performed by a cast of young people. Opens Thu, Feb 26, 7pm. Also plays Fri, Feb 27, 7pm, Sat, Feb 28, noon, 4pm and 8pm. Closes Sun, Feb 29, 1pm and 5pm. $11-$15. Montgomery Theatre, Market and San Carlos streets, San Jose, 408.288.5437 ext 10 or www.cmtsj.org.

Landscapes of Memory Architectural designer and scholar Mabel O. WIlson presents a talk about how memory guides us through the spaces of our daily activities and rituals. Thu, Feb 26, 7pm. Free. MACLA, 510 S. First St, San Jose, 408.998.ARTE.

Music and Conversations Free concert series with performers' insight. This week features classical guitarist Antigoni Goni. Thu, Feb 26, 12:30pm. San Jose State University Concert Hall, San Jose State, 408.924.4631.

Tango Palace Smuin Ballet presents Michael Smuin's newest work, a work set to tango and fado music. Thu, Feb 26-Fri, Feb 27, 8pm, Sat, Feb 28, 2om and 8pm. Closes Sun, Feb 29, 2pm. $17.50-$40. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St, Mountain View, 650.903.6000 or www.smuinballet.org.

Fri, Feb 27

Dance for Change Planned Parenthood is hosting a fundraiser to help send young activists to the March for Women's Rights in Washington D.C. this spring. Fri, Feb 27, 9pm-2am. $10. Waves Smokehouse and Saloon,
65 Post St, San Jose.

The King and I Sunnyvale Community Players Junior Theatre presents the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical feauring a cast of local youth ages 8-18. Thu, 7:30pm, Fri-Sat, 8pm, Sun, 2:30pm, Feb 13-March 7. $11-$14. Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 500 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, 408.733.6611 or www.sunnyvaleplayers.org.

Momentum sjDANCEco will appear with the De Anza Dancers in a performance of modern dance that will include new works by sjDANCEco members Maria Basile and Gary Palmer. Fri, Feb 27, 8:15pm. $10-$13.50. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 408.864.8816.

SCU Jazz Ensemble The Santa Clara University Jazz Ensemble performs with John Russell conducting. Fri, Feb 27, 8pm. $5-$10. Recital Hall, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015.

Smoking Lovely A book release party for Nuyorican poet Willie Perdomo, with special guest Paul S. Flores. Fri, Feb 27, 8pm. (a free spoken word workshop wilt Perdomo and Flores will precede the party at 6pm.) $5-$8. MACLA, 510 S. First St, San Jose, 408.998.ARTE.

A Streetcar Named Desire Santa Clara University presents Tennessee Williams' classic drama. Opens Fri, Feb 27, 8pm. Also plays Sat, Feb 28, 8pm, Sun, Feb 29, 2pm, Wed, March 3, 8pm. Runs thru March 6. $10-$14. Mayer Theater, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real , Santa Clara, 408.554.4015

Via Ball Via (formerly the Crippled Children's Society) hosts its annual fundraiser which features a champagne reception and hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, gourmet dinner prepared by top South Bay chefs, a live auction and dancing. Fri, Feb 27, 6:30pm-midnight. $175 per person. Villa Ragusa, 35 S. Second Ave, Campbell, 408.243.7861 ext 229 or email fborison@viaservices.org

Sat, Feb 28

Child Advocates Gala Child Advocates of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties hosts a black-tie evening of entertainment, cocktails, dinner and silent and live auctions. Sat, Feb 28, 6pm. $175. Fairmont Hotel, 170 S. Market St, San Jose. grace@cadvocates.org.

Cultural Connections Africa in the Americas, an annual monthlong festival celebrating the influence of Africa in the Latino culture, takes place at the Mexican Heritage Plaza. Festival runs thru Feb 26. Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Rd, San Jose. For information, call 408.928.5563 or visit www.mhcviva.org.

Merle Kessler Aural Tradition hosts an evening with radio personality Merle Kessler aka Ian Shoales. Sat, Feb 28, 8pm. $10. Willow Glen United Methodist Church, 1420 Newport Ave, San Jose, www.auraltradition.com.

RTE Fundraiser Renegade Theatre Experiment hosts a fundraiser to kick off its new season.
Sat, Feb 28. $30. www.renegadetheatre.com
or 408.351.4440.

Tribute to Great Russian Composers The Palo Alto Philharmonic presents a Russian program featuring guest artist pianist Rueibin Chen. Sat, Feb 28, 8pm. $5-$12.Cubberley Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, 650.857.0737 or www.paphil.org.

Sun, Feb 29

Family Concert The Peninsula Symphony hosts its annual family concert featuring a comic interactive program that includes selections from Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone. Sun, Feb 29, 3pm. $10 ($5 students). Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, 650.941.5291 or www.peninsulasymphony.org.

Mozart Opera Gala Soloists Stephanie Chan, Alex ip and members of the Voices of the Valley chorus perform selections from favorite Mozart operas. Sun, feb 29, 3pm. $10 benefits the church music program. Foothill Presbyterian Church, 5301 McKee Rd, San Jose, 408.258.8133.

San Jose Chamber Orchestra The orchestra presents "End Times: Music of War and Peace," featuring a program of Mahler, Clausen, Berenholtz and Messiaen's "Quartet for the End of Time." Sun, Feb 29, 7pm (preconcert talk at 6:30pm). $25-$35. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose, 408.295.4416.

Sunday Series The San Jose Jazz Society presents a series of jazz concerts through March. Featured this week: Special guests Joey DeFrancesco Trio. Sun, Feb 29, 3pm. $25-$30. Palm Room, Hyatt Sainte Claire, Market and San Carlos streets, San Jose, 408.288.7557 or see www.sanjosejazz.org

Two Guys, One Arab, One Jew A special evening with comedians Ahmed Ahmed and Rabbi Bob Alper. Sun, Feb 29, 2:30pm. $15-$20. Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos, 408.358.1751 or www.shirhadash.org

Tue, March 2

Cabaret Showcase San Francisco cabaret artists Tammy Nelson and Phillip Williams perform, with Ed Goldfarb on piano. Followed by an open mic. Every Tue, 8pm. $10 (students $5). Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St, San Jose, 408.283.0200 ext 15 or www.tosps.com.

Ongoing

All of Us Are Related "All of Us Are Related, Each of Us Is Unique," a graphic exhibition featuring text and graphics that looks at the artificiality of the concept of race. Thru May 29. King Library, Fourth and San Fernando streets, San Jose, 408.924.3662.

California Theatre Center Plays for the whole family. "Harry the Dirty Dog," Sat, Feb 28, 11am. $11 advance/$12 at the door. Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, 408.245.2978 or www.ctcinc.org.

d.p. Fong Galleries Exhibits of oil paintings by Joe Saxe, mixed-media paintings and masks by John Kurtyka and mixed media and etchings by Leslie MacDonald. Thru April 3. d.p. Fong Galleries, 383 S. First St, San Jose, 408.298.8877.

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.

Lend Me a Tenor The Santa Clara Players present a classic door-slamming farce about mistaken identities. Fri, Feb 27-Feb 28, 8pm, Sun, Feb 29, 2:30pm. Thru March 13. $10-$12. Triton Museum Hall Pavilion, Warburton and Don, Santa Clara, 408.248.7993 or www.scplayers.org.

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.

MACLA "Occupied Space: The Sculpture Show," an exhibit of sculptural works. Thru Feb 28. Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana, 510 S. First St, San Jose, 408.998.2783 or www.maclaarte.org.

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. Also: "Sculpture on the Grounds," a new installation piece created by sculptor Herb Parker during his residency at Montalvo. Thru May 3, 2004. Montalvo Gallery, Villa Montalvo, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5813.

Mousetrap Northside Theatre Company presents Agatha Christie's classic mystery. Thu, Feb 26-Sat, Feb 28, 8pm, Sun, Feb 29, 3pm. Thru March 7. $10-$12. Olinder Theatre, 848 E. William St, San Jose, 408.288.7820 or www.northsidetheatre.com.

Orchard Valley Ceramics Arts Guild Works by members of the Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild will be showcased in monthly shows of handcrafted ceramic artworks. Every month, new art will be on display, available for purchase. Roasted Coffee Bean, 19110-A Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 408.725.1919.

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art "Hard Candy," a group show which explores the dark side of sweet in contemporary art. Thru March 13. "Sextablos: Works on Metals," a group show curated by Michael Hernandez de Luna that explores sexuality and taboos. Thru April 3. Also on display as part of the Night Moves series (on display nightly in the gallery windows): "192:291" by Claudia X. Valdes, thru March 13, and "Oppenheimer's Sink" by Judy Hiramoto, thru April 10, two multmedia installations which explore aspects of nuclear weapons. San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, 451 S. First St, San Jose, 408.283.8155.

San Jose Museum of Art "Hidden Lives: Eleanor Prager and Don Martin," works from the museum's permanent collection thru Jan. "The Not-So-Still Life: A Century of California Painting and Sculpture." Thru Feb 15. "Jack Fulton: the Origins of Everything, an exhibit of black-and-white photography. Thru Sep 12. "Keeping Company: A Painter and Three Poets," art inspired by poets . Thru March 14. "Hortus Contemplatonis Nature Morte," an installation by Shirley Alexandra Watts. Thru March 28. "Beyond Tradition: Permanent Collection Photographs," a survey of new and less-recent acquisitions from the museum's permanent collection. Thru Aug 22. 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 "Capturing the Moment: The Art of Mary Merrill and Elizabeth Barton," an exhibit of weavings by the late New England textile artist Mary Merrill and quilt art by Elizabeth Barton of Athens, GA, that evoke landscapes in a painterly fashion. Thru March 28. 110 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, 408.971.0323 or www.sjquiltmuseum.org.

Stanford's Cantor Art Center "Picasso to Thiebaud: Modern and Contemporary Art From the Collections of Stanford University Alumni and Friends," 60 paintings and sculptures by major artists from private collections. Thru June 20. "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 March 14. "The Artist Observed: Portraits and Self-Portraits," more than 60 art works that feature images of artists. Included are works by Rembrandt, Whistler, Rodin and Ansel Adams. Thru May 2. 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.

Starlight Express American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical about racing trains, portrayed by actors on roller skates. With new music by Webber. Thu, Feb 26, 2pm and 8pm; Fri, Feb 27, 8pm; Sat, Feb 28, 2pm and 8pm. Closes Sun, Feb 29, 1pm. $44.50-$75.50. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, 888.455.SHOW or www.amtsj.org.

Triton Museum of Art "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," an installation and conceptual work by Flo Oy Wong. Thru Feb 29. Works by Theodore Wores. Thru Feb 2004. 1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, 408.247.3754 or www.tritonmuseum.org.

Wine Galleria An exhibit of quilts and textiles in fabric and mixed media by Christine Adams, John Kurtyka, Therese May, Lisa Paige and Yvonne. Thru April 3. Wine Galleria, 377 S. First St, San Jose, 408.298.8877.

WORKS/San Jose "Slippage: Wording the Thought Bubble," an exhibit which examines the use of words with images. Thru March 6. 30 N. Third St, San Jose, 408.295.8378.

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Theatre on San Pedro Square presents a musical based on Charles Schulz's "Peanuts" comic strip. Thu, Feb 26-Fri, Feb 27, 8pm. Closes Sat, Feb 28, 3pm and 8pm. $15-$30. Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St, San Jose, 408.283.0200 or www.tosps.com.

Young Artists Show Opening day for a show of works by young artists from local public schools and skateboard artists from the community. Thru March 24. Art Museum of Los Gatos, Tait and Main streets, Los Gatos, 408.354.0071.