Thu, April 10

Jane Eyre TheatreWorks presents the Northern California premiere of a musical based on Charlotte Bronte's classic Victorian novel. Preview night, 8pm. Also previews Fri, April 11, 8pm. Opens Sat, April 12, 8pm. Also plays Sun, April 13, 2pm, Tue, April 15-Wed, April 16, 8pm. Ongoing thru Sun, May 4. $20-$25 previews/$20-$47 regular shows. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St, Mountain View, 650.903.6000.

Jean Yves-Thibaudet Pianist Thibaudet performs chamber music, orchestral repertoire and jazz. 7:30pm. $65. Carriage House Theatre, Villa Montalvo, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858 or www.villamontalvo.org.

Perm Ballet Theatre One of Russia's premier ballet companies presents Tchaikovsky's "The Sleeping Beauty." Opening night, 8pm. Also plays Fri, April 11, 8pm, Sat, April 12, 2pm and 8pm, Sun, April 13, 2pm. $31-$61. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 408.998.8497.

Talking Art The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art presents a monthly series of salon-style discussions for the Bay Area artistic community. Featured Thu, April 10 is "Marketing Yourself and Your Work," by artist and teacher Cay Lang. Cocktails 6pm; discussion 7pm. Free to SJICA members/$5 nonmembers. 451 S. First St, San Jose, 408.283.8155 or www.sjica.org.

Fri, April 11

George Winston Popular performer Winston performs a mix of blues, rock, R&B and jazz. 8pm. Also Sat, April 12, 8pm, Sun, April 13, 7:30pm. $32-$37. Carriage House Theatre, Villa Montalvo, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858 or www.villamontalvo.org.

The Ugly Duckling California Theatre Center presents theater for children and families. 11am. $11.50-$12. Mayer Theater, Santa Clara University, Franklin and Lafayette streets, Santa Clara, 408.245.2978 or www.ctcinc.org.

Sat, April 12

Great Glass Farmer's Market The Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI) presents an exhibit and sale of handmade glass fruits and vegetables, displayed as in a farmer's market. Proceeds from the sale benefit programs at the Triton Museum and BAGI. 10am-5pm. Rain or shine. Triton Museum of Art, 1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, 408.247.3754.

San Jose Museum of Art Opening day for two new exhibits, "Tales of Yellow Skin: The Art of Long Nguyen," an exhibition of works by Long Nguyen and "Un/Familiar Territory," a group exhibit which examines cultural place and personal identity. Both exhibits run thru Sun, July 27. 110 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.271.6840 or www.sjmusart.org.

Solar Garden Art Show Tour a solar garden that provides a perfect backdrop for vibrant local art. Admission is free and open to adults. Art sales support the Northern California Solar Energy Association. 10am-2pm. 528 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, 408.251.1471.

Tom Sawyer American Family Theatre presents a musical telling of the favorite Mark Twain story. 11am and 1pm. $8-$16. Carriage House Theatre, Villa Montalvo, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858 or www.villamontalvo.org.

ZunZun The performing arts duo presents a family show with cultural and environmental themes and featuring a mix of music, humor and audience participation. 1pm and 3pm. Free with admission ($6-$7). Children's Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose, 408.298.5437 or www.cdm.org.

Sun, April 13

Artist Talk In conjunction with the exhibition "Un/Familiar Territory," artist Albert Chong presents a talk that explores some of the genres and media featured in his work over the last 20 years. The talk will include digital images and music. 3pm. Free to museum members/$5 nonmembers. San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.294.2787.

Rivers of Chocolate A benefit for Social Advocates for Youth featuring gourmet hors d'oeuvres, wine and fine chocolate confections created by more than 25 culinary artists including chocolatiers from Joseph Schmidt, Scharffen Berger and chefs from Left Bank and Emile's. 1pm-5pm. $75 adv/$90 door. Mountain Winery, Saratoga, 408.253.3540 or www.riversofchocolate.org.

Mon, April 14

Women on the Move The National Partnership for Women and Families honors Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren with an event featuring speakers from the National Partnership and comedian Gretchen Roots. 5:30pm-7:30pm. $100 per person. The Improv, 62 S. Second St, San Jose, 415.661.2645 ext. 2.

Ongoing

The Big Bang American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents a musical comedy about two would-be producers trying to stage the world's most expensive musical, a 12-hour extravaganza about the history of civilization. Thu, April 10-Fri, April 11, 8pm, Sat, April 12, 8pm and 10pm, Sun, April 13, 3pm. Ongoing. $45. Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro Square, San Jose, 408.283.0200 or www.tosps.com.

But First...Sammy Shore The San Jose Stage Company presents a one-man show starring Comedy Store founder and Elvis opener Sammy Shore. Thu, April 10-Sat, April 12, 8pm. Closes Sun, April 13, 2pm. $16-$36. The Stage, 490 S. First St, San Jose, 408.283.7142.

California Theatre Center Theater for children and families. "Rumplestiltskin." Sat, April 12, 11am. Ongoing thru Sat, April 19. Tickets are $11.50-$12. Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remington Dr, Sunnyvale, 408.245.2978 or www.ctcinc.org.

Company One San Jose State University School of Music and Dance presents a performance of musical theater and dance featuring selections from "Copacabana," "Sweeney Todd" and many others. Thu, April 10, 7pm, Fri, April 11, 11am and 7pm. Closes Sat, April 12, 7pm. $8-$12. Spartan Complex, San Jose State, near San Carlos and Fourth streets, San Jose, 408.924.5041.

Five Women Wearing the Same Dress City Lights Theater Company presents a comedy about five disgruntled bridesmaids. Written by Alan Ball ("Six Feet Under," "American Beauty"). Thu, April 10-Fri, April 11, 8pm. Closes Sat, April 12, 8pm. $15-$25. City Lights Theater, 529 S. Second St, San Jose, 408.295.4200 or www.cltc.org.

Forever Plaid The West Valley Light Opera Association presents a 1950s musical. Fri, April 11, 8pm. Closes Sat, April 12, 8pm. $18-$20 (student price $10). Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, 408.268.3777 or www.wvlo.org.

Humpty Dumpty San Jose Repertory Theatre presents the West Coast premiere of a new play by Eric Bogosian. Thu, April 10-Fri, April 11, 8pm, Sat, April 12, 3pm and 8pm, Sun, April 13, 2pm and 7pm, Tue, April 15-Wed, April 16, 8pm. Ongoing thru Apr 20. $20-$48. San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, 408.367.7262 or www.sjrep.com.

San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles "MOLAS! Folk Art/Tourist Art/Contemporary Art," an exhibit featuring a look at the changing textile traditions of the Kuna people of Panama. An opening reception will be held Sun, April 13, 2pm-4pm. Reception free with admission ($3-$4). Tue-Wed, Fri-Sun, 10am-5pm, Thu, 10am-8pm, closed Mon. San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, 110 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, 408.971.0323 or www.sjquiltmuseum.org.

Show and Tell The Pear Avenue Theatre presents a drama by Anthony Clarvoe ("The Living" "Ctrl+Alt+Delete") about how a community copes with a tragedy at the local elementary school. Thu, April 10-Sat, April 12, 8pm, Sun, April 13, 7pm. Ongoing thru Sun, April 20. $10-$15. Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear Ave, Mountain View, 650.254.1148 or www.thepear.org.