Thu, May 20

Casino Night The Decathlon Club is hosting a casino night to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. All money used to purchase chips will go to the society. May 20, 6pm-10pm. 408.271.8328 or www.LLS.org.

Circus Chimera A traveling circus troupe that performs acrobatics, aerial acts, precision juggling and more for children of all ages. Thu, May 20, 7pm; Fri, May 21, 4:30pm and 7:30pm; Sat, May 22, 1:30pm, 4:30pm and 7:30pm; Sun, May 23, 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm. $10-$22. Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Rd, San Jose, 888.ONE.RING.

International Russian Music Competition Three days of finals of artists from the competition. Thu, May 20: Advance Final Round, 7pm-11pm. $10-$15. St. Joseph Cathedral, 80 S. Market St, San Jose. Fri, May 21: Winner's Concert and Awards Ceremony, 7pm-10pm. $15-$20. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose. Sat, May 22: Russian Music Extravaganza, 5:30pm-10:30pm. $50. Le Petit Trianon, 408.978.7664 or www.russianmusiccompetition.com

Fri, May 21

Annie Saratoga Drama Group presents the beloved musical about an orphan and her millionaire benefactor. Fri, May 21-Sat, May 22, 8pm; Sun, May 23, 2:30pm. Thru June 12. $18-$20. Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, 408.882.5099.

Brazzissimo The 10-piece brass ensemble presents a spring concert featuring works by Bach, Shostakovich and a contemporary piece written especially for brass choir called "Homage to the Noble Grape." 8pm. $5-$10. West Valley College, 14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, 408.529.2120 or www.brazzissimo.com.

Don Giovanni West Bay Opera presents Mozart's opera. Opening night, 8pm. Also plays Sat, May 22, 8pm; Sun, May 23, 2pm. Thru May 30. $21.50-$43. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, 650.424.9999 or www.wbopera.org.

The Skirt Peninsula Youth Theatre presents a play based on Gary Soto's story about a girl and her precious folklorico costume. 9:30am and 11am. Also Sat, May 22, 11:30am and 1pm. $5-$6. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St, Mountain View, 650.988.8798 or www.pytnet.org.

Sunset Series at St. Luke's The annual series kicks off with a performance by Bay Area-based musical duo Zivian-Tomkins, with Eric Zivian on fortepiano and Tanya Tomkins on cello. The pair performs an all-Beethoven program. 8pm. $11-$22. St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 20 University Ave, Los Gatos, 408.354.4560.

Sat, May 22

Dancing Sun Foundation The foundation presents the Ru-Ting Modern Dance Company of Southern Taiwan to perform "Nostalgia II: Skylight," a program that incorporates many dance styles, including ballet, modern dance and a collective format of Chinese opera dance movement. 8pm. Also Sun, May 23, 3:30pm. $15. Student Dance Theatre, San Jose State University, near Fourth and San Carlos streets, San Jose, 408.368.0227 or www.dsfdance.org.

Ehsaas Indolink presents an evening of Indian music and poetry with musician and singer Subhen, writer and poet Sanjay, and poet, dancer and singer Kohinoor. The performance will feature romantic poetry set to songs from favorite films. 7:30pm. $10 per person. Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. For more information, see www.indolink.com.

GoldSinger Renowned men's singing ensembles the Garden City Chorus and the Perfect Gentlemen present an a cappella musical spoof on master spy James Bond. 2pm and 8pm. $20-$25. Campbell Heritage Theatre, 1 Campbell Ave, Campbell, 408.235.9744 or www.sjchorus.org.

The Little Engine That Could Artspower National Touring Theatre presents play for the whole family. 11am and 1pm. $8-$16. Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858 or www.villamontalvo.org.

Master Sinfonia The orchestra performs "From Leningrad to Vienna," a program of Mozart, Ives, Beethoven and Shostakovich. With piano soloist Hans Boepple. 7pm. $5-$15. University of Santa Clara Recital Hall, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 650.348.1270 or www.mastersinfonia.org.

Memorial Glass Orchard Defining Elements Within Art (DEW ART), a Silicon Valley glass studio, presents an event honoring artists who have served their country. The "orchard" consists of steel memorial trees adorned with images of the artists, their work and brief biographies, along with glass fruits and vegetables. The event will also feature sales of glass art. 10am-4pm. Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto, 408.297.0110.

Necessary Luxuries Workshop Participants can learn about ancient Egyptian scents and hygiene in this workshop, which covers topics such as why Egyptians wore heavy makeup, who used perfume and what frankincense and myrrh were really used for. 1pm-2pm. $5-$9. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, 1342 Naglee Ave, San Jose, 408.947.3636 or www.egyptianmuseum.org.

Opera Guild Luncheon The San Jose Opera Guild and the South Peninsula Chapter of the San Francisco Opera Guild present a special luncheon with San Francisco Opera's Music Director, Donald Runnicles, and soprano Elizabeth Caballero. 11:30am. $50. Los Altos Gold and Country Club, 1560 Country Club Drive, Los Altos, 408.867.1225.

SCU Jazz Ensemble The Santa Clara University Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo perform with John Russell conducting. 8pm. $5-$10. Recital Hall, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015.

Sun, May 23

Ancient Egyptian Humor Lecture Author of ancient Egyptian history Dr. Carol Andrews discusses what made the ancient Egyptians laugh. The lecture will be extensively illustrated. 3pm-4pm. $5. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, 1342 Naglee Ave, San Jose, 408.947.3636 or www.egyptianmuseum.org.

Chris Cain Top Bay Area blues musician Chris Cain performs, joined by Shane Dwight. 7:30pm. $25-$30. Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858 or www.villamontalvo.org.

Composers and Friends II Foothill Presbyterian Church and the National Association of Composers present a concert of new chamber music by local composers performed by the composers themselves, along with their friends. A variety of works will be features. 3pm. $10 suggested donation. Foothill Presbyterian Church, 5301 McKee Rd, San Jose, 408.258.8133 ext 105.

Live From the Vault The San Jose Museum of Art hosts an in-depth conversation with Bay Area artist Enrique Chagoya and museum director Dan Keegan. The museum has recently purchased a work of Chagoya's and this conversation will allow the audience a first look at the art before it is put on display. 2pm. $15 nonmembers/$7 members. San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.271.6867 or www.sanjosemuseumofart.org.

Peninsula Pops Orchestra The 60-piece orchestra performs tunes from favorite Broadway shows such as "The Music Man," "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "My Fair Lady," "Company" and "Guys and Dolls." 7:30pm. $8-$12. Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, 650.856.8432 or www.peninsulapops.com.

San Jose Wind Symphony The symphony performs "Mostly Marches," a program that includes works by Wagner, Donizetti, Rossini, Berlioz and Sousa, among others. 3pm. $5. Milpitas Community Center, 457 E. Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, 408.927.7597 or www.sjws.org.

Tracy Wilson Jazz Festival A special event to raise funds for scholarships for low-income youth and to support the Alum Rock School District Jazz Program. Performers include Chester "Chet" Smith, the Will Nichols Quartet, Latin jazz quintet Kafe Mundo, Cheryl Scales and her quartet, Mr. B and the Jazz People and the Alum Rock School District Jazz Band. Master of ceremonies is Clifford Brown Jr of KMPC radio. The event includes a barbecue dinner. 5pm-11pm. $40. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose, 408.277.4282 or 408.799.1463.