Thu, April 22

Fun Films for Free In honor of Earth Day, the Children's Discovery Museum present "Earth Films: An Environmental Film Festival," featuring inspiring films about ecology and social consciousness. The event also includes a raffle for fun prizes. 6:30pm. Free. Children's Discovery Museum, Discovery Meadow, Woz Way and San Carlos Street, San Jose, www.cdm.org.

Macbeth Renegade Theatre Experiment presents Shakespeare's tragedy about a power-mad Scottish noble. Thu, April 22-Sat, April 24, 8pm. Thru May 1. $12-$18. City Lights Theatre, 529 S. Second St, San Jose, 408.351.4440 or www.renegadetheatre.com.

Silly Simon Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley presents the American premiere of a ballet for children based on a tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Thu, April 22-Fri, April 23, 6:30pm. Sat, April 24, 11am and 1:30pm, Sun, April 25, 1:30pm. $15-$40 children/$20-$45 adults. San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, 408.288.2800 or www.balletsanjose.org.

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre San Jose Stage Company presents the world premiere of the stage adaptation of B. Traven's classic novel "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre." Thu, April 22-Sat, April 24, 8pm; Sun, April 25, 2pm; Wed, April 28, 8pm. Thru May 9. $20-$42. The Stage, 490 S. First St, San Jose, 408.283.7142 or www.sanjosestage.com.

Fri, April 23

Approaching Zanzibar The Pear Avenue Theatre presents a play about a family that learns some lessons about life while on a road trip to visit an elderly relative. Opening night, 8pm. Also plays Sat, April 24, 8pm, Sun, April 25, 2pm. $20-$25 opening; $10-$20 regular performances. Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear Avenue, Mountain View, 650.254.1148 or www.thepear.org.

Sabrina Fair Tabard Theatre Company presents a romantic comedy about a chauffeur's daughter who grows up, gets educated and impresses the sons of her father's employer. Opening night, 8pm. Also plays Sat, April 24, 3pm and 8pm. Thru May 8. $10-$15. 590 Shawnee Lane, San Jose, 408.979.0231 or www.tabardtheatre.org.

Words in Motion The Association for Viet Arts presents "Words in Motion: Vietnamese American Poets and Writers," an event featuring poet Truong Tran, performance artist Lan Tran, journalist Andrew Lam and writer and slam poet Bao Phi. 8pm. $12. MACLA, 510 S. First St, San Jose, 510.386.5947.

Sat, April 24

Alex De Grassi Almaden Adventures in the Arts presents popular steel-string fingerstyle guitarist Alex De Grassi. 7:30pm. $8-$15. Almaden Valley Joint Venture Churches, 6581 Camden Ave, San Jose, 408.268.0243.

Baroque Ensemble Concert Judith Linsenberg and Friends, a baroque ensemble performs as part of the new Cultural Crossroads series. 7pm-9pm. $15-$20. Community School of Arts and Music, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View, 650.917.6800 or www.arts4all.org.

California Theatre Center Plays for the whole family. "Miss Nelson Is Missing," 11am. $11 advance/$12 at the door. Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, 408.245.2978 or www.ctcinc.org.

Midsummer Mozart Anniversary Gala This special 30th anniversary event features solo and chamber performances by some of the festival's most renown soloists, including vocalist Frederica von Stade, pianist Claude Frank and flutist Maria Tamburrino. Festival artistic director George Cleve holds a special reception after the concert, featuring a silent auction of luxury items. Proceeds will benefit the Midsummer Mozart's Musician's Fund.
8pm. $50-$75. Carriage House Theatre,
15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga,
408.961.5858 or www.villamontalvo.org.

Silicon Valley Charity Ball The ball returns this year with a Cinderella theme of "bringing magic back to the valley." The event includes a drawing to win a customized H2 2004 Hummer and the crowning of the prince and princess of the ball and their court of attendants. 6pm. Fairmont Hotel, 170 S. Market St, San Jose. Call or email for ticket information, 408.260.0594 or info@svcb.org. Also see www.svcb.org.

Spring Romance Mission Chamber Orchestra presents its season finale, featuring violinist Pip Clarke making her farewell appearance with the orchestra in Mozart's "Violin Concerto No. 3." 8pm. $5-$17. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose, 408.293.6060 or www.missionchamber.org.

Sun, April 25

Amadeus Piano Trio The San Jose Chamber Music Society presents the Trio performing a program of Beethoven and Satrvinsky with guest artist clarinetist David Jones and narrator Nils Peterson. 7pm. $17-$30. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. FIfth St, San Jose, 408.286.5111 or www.sjchambermusic.org.

Children's Concert People of Note Family Concerts presents popular children's singer Charlotte Diamond. 1pm and 3:30pm. $12 (proceeds benefit music education in local schools). Smithwick Theatre, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd, Los Altos Hills, 650.854.5379 or www.PeopleofNote.org.

Free Family Concert Series The Blue Balkan Ensemble, with Larry Vuckovich, performs. 2:30pm and 4:30pm. Presented by the Community School of Music & Arts. free. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St, Mountain View, 650.903.6000 or www.mvcpa.org.

Game Show Extravaganza City Lights Theater Company hosts its annual spring fundraiser featuring a version of the TV game show Match Game in which teams of seven will compete against each other for the chance to win prizes from Bay Area merchants and sports teams. Guests can participate as contestants or as audience members. Also, the event will feature a catered buffet, no-host wine bar, dancing to live music and a silent auction. 5pm-10pm. Contestant fee: $60 per person or $400 per team of seven. Audience fee: $20. City Lights Theater Company, 529 S. Second St, San Jose, 408.295.4200 or www.cltc.org.

Kids ArtSunday A day of hands-on art activities and a celebration of dance to kick off the second annual downtown Dance Week. 11:30am-4pm. Free. San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.294.2787 or www.sanjosemuseumofart.org.

Montalvo Food and Wine Classic A tasting of fine wines, hors d'oeuvres, entrees and desserts prepared by top California chefs and vintners. 5:30pm. Call for ticket information. Villa Montalvo, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5855 or www.villamontalvo.org.

Tue, April 27

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.

Wed, April 28

Jazz Jams The San Jose Jazz Society presents a weekly jam night for anyone who would like to perform on stage with a professional band. Children under 21 accompanied by an adult are welcome. 8pm-11pm. $5. Waves Smokehouse and Saloon, 65 Post St, San Jose, www.sanjosejazz.org.

Ongoing

Fiddler on the Roof Sunnyvale Community Players presents the beloved musical about life in a small Russian village. Thu, April 22, 7:30pm. Fri, April 23-Sat, April 24 8pm, Sun, April 25, 2:30pm. Thru May 2. $13-$18. Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Dr, Sunnyvale, 408.733.6611 or www.sunnyvaleplayers.org.

MACLA "Quirky, Odd and Out of Sorts," an exhibit featuring five artists from the Caribbean reacting to stereotypes. Thru May 1. 510 S. First St, San Jose, 408.998.ARTE or www.maclaarte.org.