Thu, Jan 9

The Business of Art The San Jose Institute for Contemporary Art continues its monthly series of salon-style discussions which focus on issues of importance to the Bay Area artistic community. This session looks at the specific information behind legal issues for artists, including taxes, copyright, contracts and more. Cocktails 6pm, discussion begins at 7pm. Free to members/$5 nonmembers. San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, 451 S. First St, San Jose, 408.283.8155 or www.sjica.org.

Fri, Jan 10

Golden Bough The popular Bay Area band presents lively Celtic and folk music to kick off the city of Sunnyvale's "Evening of Cultural Arts" series. 8pm. $18-$20. Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remington Ave, Sunnyvale, 408.733.6611.

Sat, Jan 11

California Theatre Center Theater for children and families. Tickets are $11.50-$12. "The Miracle Worker," 11am. Also Sat, Jan 18, 11am and 7:30pm. Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remington Dr, Sunnyvale. "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse," 11am. Also Fri, Jan 17, 7:30pm. Mayer Theater, Santa Clara University, Franklin and Lafayette streets, Santa Clara. For more information, call 408.245.2978 or see www.ctcinc.org

Gingold-Starker Concert The San Jose Chamber Players and the San Jose Chamber Music Society present a concert in honor of master violinist Josef Gingold and legendary cellist Janos Starker. Students of Gingold and Starker will perform selections by Brahms, Bach and R Strauss. 8pm (pre-concert video presentation 7:15pm). $25-$30. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose, 408.286.5111.

Patrick Ball The city of Sunnyvale's "Evening of Cultural Arts" series continues with Celtic harp music by Patrick Ball. 8pm. $20. Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remington Ave, Sunnyvale, 408.733.6611.

Triton Museum of Art "New Works by California Artists: Mitchell Johnson," an exhibition of works by figurative and landscape painter Mitchell Johnson. Thru Sun, Mar 9. Mon-Wed, 11am-5pm, Thu, 11am-9pm, Fri-Sun, 11 am-5pm. 1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, 408.247.3754 or www.tritonmuseum.org.

Sun, Jan 12

All-Beethoven Benefit Concert Pianist Hans Boepple, chair of the music department at Santa Clara University, performs an evening of music by Beethoven. Proceeds from the concert benefit the Piano Fund of the First United Methodist Church. 3pm. $10-$15. First United Methodist Church, 1675 Winchester Blvd, Campbell, 408.378.3472.

Master Class The San Jose Chamber Players and the San Jose Chamber Music Society continue their tribute to Josef Gingold and Janos Starker with a master class taught by premier violinist Yuval Yaron. The public is invited to attend. 2:30pm. $5-$8 (tickets available same day only). Recital Hall at Santa Clara University Center for Performing Arts, Franklin and Lafayette streets, Santa Clara, 408.554.4429.

Tue, Jan 14

Itzhak Perlman The violin virtuoso performs at this concert presented by Montalvo. 7:30pm (rescheduled from Wed, Jan 8). At press time, this concert was reported sold-out. Fox Theatre, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City, 408.961.5858.

Wed, Jan 15

Book of Days TheatreWorks presents a new play from Lanford Wilson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Talley's Folly. Thru Sun, Feb 9. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto. For more information, call 650.903.6000 or visit www.theatreworks.org.

Stanford's Cantor Arts Center "Nsila—El Camino: Jose Bedia and the Spirit's Path in Congo Art." Cuban painter Jose Bedia explores African art. Thru Sun, Apr 20. 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.

Ongoing

Eating Dis Order, Eating Dat Order Theatre on San Pedro Square presents a new comedy about America's obsession with food and cooking. Wed-Sat, 8pm (cocktails at 7pm), and Sun, 2pm. $20-$25. Thru Fri, Jan 31. Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St, San Jose. For ticket information, call the box office at 408.283.0200.

Jazz at Hakone Gardens Presented by the San Jose Jazz Society. Third Thu of each month. 5-9pm. Free. Hakone Gardens, 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. For more information, call 888.726.5673.

San Jose Museum of Art "Collection Highlights." For the first time since the museum opened its doors more than 30 years ago, the permanent collection will go on display in the downstairs galleries and will not be disappearing back into the vaults within a few months' time. Ongoing. "Evocations: Sharon Ellis, 1991-2001." This exhibition is a 10-year survey of Sharon Ellis' work. Thru Sun, Feb 16. "L.A. Post-Cool." This major exhibition, curated by Los Angeles-based writer and critic Michael Duncan, will feature approximately 50 new works from Southern California artists and examine the "post-cool" trend in the L.A. art scene. Thru Sun, Mar 23. "Celebrating Home: Gertrude Bleiberg." Thru Sun, Mar 16. "David Jones." Thru Sat, Apr 12. Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm, Fri, 11am-10pm, closed Mon. 110 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.271.6840 or www.sjmusart.org.

Stanford's Cantor Arts Center "Distinctly American: The Photography of Wright Morris." Ongoing thru Sun, Jan 12. "Multiple Exposure: Photographic Imagery and Contemporary Prints." Ongoing thru Sun, Apr 6. "The Photograph as Document/as Art." Ongoing thru Sun, Feb 23. "The Butterfly Emerges: The Transformation of Chinese Painting." Ongoing thru Sun, Jul 6. 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 "Who We Are: Selections From the Permanent Collection." A showcase of the museum's acquisitions over the last 15 years. Ongoing thru Sun, Feb 23. "Biennial Statewide Watercolor Competition and Exhibition." Featuring works by watercolor artists from throughout California. Ongoing thru Sun, Feb 23. Mon-Wed, 11am-5pm, Thu, 11am-9pm, Fri-Sun, 11 am-5pm. 1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, 408.247.3754 or www.tritonmuseum.org.

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Shakespeare's riotous and romantic romp about the bonds of friendship and fidelity, set in Hollywood during the silent film era. Directed by Jeff Steitzer. Thu, Jan 9-Fri, Jan 10, 8pm. Sat, Jan 11, 3pm and 8pm. Closes Sun, Jan 12, 2pm. $20-$48. San Jose Repertory Theater, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, 408.367.7255 or www.sjrep.com.

Upcoming

Ghosts San Jose Stage Company presents Henrik Ibsen's classic drama, in a new adaptation from Atlanta's Alliance Theatre Company. Wed, Jan 29-Sun, Feb 23. $16-$36. The Stage, 490 S. First St, San Jose, 408.283.7142.

The Sound of Music American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents the beloved family musical. Fri, Jan 17-Sun, Feb 1. $44-$68.50. For more information, call 888.455.SHOW or see www.amtsj.org.

Steinway Society Pianist Rebecca Penneys performs works by Chopin, Grieg, Debussy, Mozart and others. Sun, Jan 19, 7pm. $15-$25. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose, 408.492.9970 or www.steinwaythebayarea.com.

Tokyo String Quartet With Max Levinson. Fri, Jan 17, 8pm. $50. Montalvo's Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858.