Thu, Jan 16

Book of Days TheatreWorks presents a new play from Lanford Wilson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Talley's Folly. Preview night. 8pm. Also to be previewed Fri, Jan 17, 8pm. Opening night Sat, Jan 18, 8pm. Also plays Sun, Jan 19, 2pm. Tue, Jan 21, 7:30pm, Wed, Jan 22, 8pm. Thru Sun, Feb 9. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto. For more information, call 650.903.6000 or visit www.theatreworks.org.

Varekai Cirque du Soleil returns to town with a new show based on the Greek myth of Icarus. Opening night. 8pm. Also playing Fri, Jan 17, 8pm, Sat, Jan 18, 4pm and 8pm, Sun, Jan 19, 1pm and 5pm, Tue, Jan 21-Wed, Jan 22, 8pm. Thru Sun, Feb 16. $31.50-$170. Market and San Carlos streets, adjacent to the San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, 800.678.5440.

Reception and Gallery Walk An event marking the opening of the new exhibit "New Works by California Artists: Mitchell Johnson." 6-8pm. Triton Museum of Art, 1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, 408.247.3754 or www.tritonmuseum.org.

Fri, Jan 17

California Theatre Center Theater for children and families. "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse," 7:30pm. $11.50-$12. Mayer Theater, Santa Clara University, Franklin and Lafayette streets, Santa Clara. For more information, call 408.245.2978 or see www.ctcinc.org

The Sound of Music American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents the beloved family musical. Preview night. 8pm. Opening night Sat, Jan 18, 8pm. Also plays Sun, Jan 19, 1pm and 6:30pm, Tue, Jan 21-Wed, Jan 22, 8pm. Thru Sun, Feb 1. $44-$68.50. For more information, call 888.455.SHOW or see www.amtsj.org.

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

Sat, Jan 18

California Theatre Center Theater for children and families. "The Miracle Worker," 11am and 7:30pm. $11.50-$12. Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remington Dr, Sunnyvale.

Deeptapioca Magazine Fundraiser South Bay visual and literary arts magazine Deeptapioca is hosting a benefit to help fund the printing of its sixth issue. Partial proceeds from the event will also go to the Role Model Program, which links at-risk students with successful volunteer adult role models. Featured at the event will be works by Jay Weaver, Craig Scoffone, Travis Charest, Steve Borelli and many more artists. DJ Diji D will be spinning classic jazz and Saratoga Village catering will provide the food. 7pm-10pm. $50 per person or $85 per couple. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose, 408.293.1679 or www.deeptapioca.com

Tim Conway and Harvey Korman The well-loved comedians perform in this show presented by Montalvo. 4pm and 7:30pm. $55-$80. Fox Theatre, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City, 408.961.5858.

Sun, Jan 19

Saratoga Symphony A program featuring Anton Bruckner's Symphony no. 9. The standard first three movements will be performed, as well as the Northern California premiere performance of the unfinished fourth movement as completed by noted Bruckner historian William Carragan, who will be present at the performance. 3pm. Free admission. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 13601 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, 408.252.4011 or www.saratogasymphony.com.

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

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 "The Photograph as Document/as Art." Ongoing thru Sun, Feb 23. "Multiple Exposure: Photographic Imagery and Contemporary Prints." Ongoing thru Sun, Apr 6. "Nsila—El Camino: Jose Bedia and the Spirit's Path in Congo Art." Cuban painter Jose Bedia explores African art. Thru Sun, Apr 20. "The Butterfly Emerges: The Transformation of Chinese Painting." Ongoing thru Sun, Jul 6. 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 "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. "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.

Upcoming

Sylvia City Lights Theater Company presents a comedy about a man and his dog by A.R. Gurney, the author of "Love Letters." Thu, Jan 23-Sat, Feb 22. $15-$25. City Lights Theater, 529 S. Second St, San Jose, 408.295.4200 or www.cltc.org.

Hans Boepple in Recital Pianist Hans Boepple, Chair of the Department of Music at Santa Clara University, performs at a faculty recital. The program features works by Beethoven. Sat, Jan 25, 8pm. $5-$10. Recital Hall, Center for Performing Arts, Lafayette and Franklin streets, Santa Clara, 408.554.4429.

The Schubert Ensemble The San Jose Chamber Music Society presents a program of piano qunitets with the Schubert Ensemble from London, England. In addition to works by Schubert, the program includes selections by Butler and Farrenc. Sun, Jan 26, 7pm (preconcert chat 6:15pm). $17-$30. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose, 408.286.5111 or www.sjchambermusic.org

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.

Culture Clash in AmeriCCa San Jose Repertory Theatre presents performance group Culture Clash and a show which offers the group's unique perspective on Silicon Valley. Fri, Jan 31-Sun, March 2. $28-$40. San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, 408.367.7255 or www.sjrep.com.