Thu, May 29
The Lady From Havana Teatro Vision presents a poignant comedy about mothers and daughters. Preview night, 8pm. Also previews Fri, May 30, 8pm. Opens Sat, May 31, 8pm. Also plays Sun, June 1, 2pm (a pay-what-you-can show). Thru $8-$17. Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Rd, San Jose, 408.272.9926 or www.teatrovision.org.
The Odd Couple San Jose Repertory Theatre concludes its season with Neil Simon's classic comedy. Preview night, 8pm. Opens Fri, May 30, 8pm. Also plays Sat, May 31, 3pm and 8pm, Sun, June 1, 2pm and 7pm, Tue, June 3-Wed, June 4, 8pm. Thru June 22. $20-$48. San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, 408.367.7255.
SCU Chamber Singers The Santa Clara University Chamber Singers present a spring concert featuring a variety of chamber choral music from the Renaissance to the present day. 8pm. $5-$10. Mission Church, Santa Clara University campus, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015.
Triton Museum of Art Reception and gallery walk, 6-8pm. "New Works by California Artists: Norah Hernandez." 1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, 408.247.3754.
Fri, May 30
The King Stag Santa Clara University's Department of Theatre and Dance presents a comic fantasy by 18th-century Venetian playwright Carlo Gozzi. Opening night, 8pm. Also plays Sun, June 1, 2pm, Tue, June 3-Wed, June 4, 8pm. Thru June 7. $10-$14. Mayer Theater, Franklin and Lafayette streets, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015.
Sat, May 31
Mountain Art Guild Show An art and wine show featuring works by more than 50 artists, food, wine-tasting and live music. Opening day, 10am-6pm. Also Sun, June 1, 10am-5pm. Radonich Ranch, 25140 Highland Way (5.6 miles west of Summit Rd of Hwy 17), Los Gatos, 408.353.1325 or www.mountainartguild.org.
SCU Orchestra The Santa Clara University Orchestra presents its spring concert featuring works by great masters. Directed by Emily Ray. 8pm. $5-$10. Mission Church, Santa Clara University campus, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015.
Valley Chorale The chorale celebrates its 35th anniversary with a special concert and reception. 7pm. $10 suggested donation. Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Rd, Cupertino, 408.732.2588 or www.valleychorale.org.
Sun, June 1
El Camino Youth Symphony A spring finale concert featuring works by Dvorak, Enesco, Saint-Saens and others. Cellist Gugene Kang is the soloist. 7:30pm. Spangenberg Theatre, Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, 650.327.2611 or www.ecys.org.
Fundraiser for Healthy Kids Wine tasting, food and music to benefit the Healthy Kids program. Football legend Bill Walsh will be on hand. The event begins with a reception at Joseph George Wine Shop in San Jose, then guests will be shuttled to the main event at Thomas Fogarty Winery for more food, wine-tasting and live music. Noon (reception) and 2pm (main event). $1000 per couple/$500 per individual. Call for more information, 408.874.1997.
Montalvo Gallery Opening day for "Margaret Wharton: Slicing It Thin," an exhibition of sculptures by leading Chicago artist Margaret Wharton. Opening reception June 1, 3pm-5pm. Thru Aug 27. Regular gallery hours are Wed-Sun, 1pm-4pm. Montalvo Gallery, Villa Montalvo, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5813.
Peninsula Pops Orchestra "Comedies, Cartoons and Other Mayhem," a show for the whole family featuring music from "The Simpsons," "Monty Python's Flying Circus," "The Producers" and much more. 2:30pm. $8-$12. Spangenberg Theatre, Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, 650.856.8432 or www.peninsulapops.org.
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 Cocktails available one hour prior to and after each performance and during intermission. Thu, May 29-Fri, May 30, 8pm, Sat, May 31, 8pm and 10pm, Sun, June 1, 3pm. Ongoing. $45. Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro Square, San Jose, 408.283.0200 or www.tosps.com.
de Saisset Museum "Make, Create & Celebrate," an exhibit of works by more than 50 young artists who participated in the Arts Council Silicon Valley ArtsConnect program. Thru July 3. Tue-Sun, 11am-4pm. 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4528
Forbes Mill Museum "Respecting Tradition, Honoring Chnage," an exhibition of Native American artifacts. Many special weekend programs will be offered in conjunction with the exhibit, such as discussions with local tribal leaders, traditional craft-making and more. Exhibit runs thru Tue, Aug 5. Wed-Sun, noon-4pm. Forbes Mill Annex, 75 Church St, Los Gatos, 408.395.7375.
Mamma Mia American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents a musical featuring the greatest hits of ABBA. Thu, May 29-Fri, May 30, 8pm, Sat, May 31, 2pm and 8pm, Sun, June 1, 1pm. Closes Sun, June 1, 6:30pm. $39.50-$68.50. San Jose Center for Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, 888.455.SHOW or www.amtsj.org.
No, No, Nanette Saratoga Drama Group presents a 1920s tap-dancing musical. Fri, May 30-Sat, May 31, 8pm, Sun, June 1, 2:30pm. Thru June 7. $20 opening gala/$16-$18 regular performances. Saratoga Civic Theatre, 13777 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, 408.264.3110 or 408.882.5099 or www.saratogadramagroup.com.
The Rocky Horror Show City Lights Theater Company presents Richard O'Brien's campy cult musical, a send-up of classic sci-fi movies. Thu, May 29-Sat, May 31, 8pm, Sun, June 1, 7pm. Thru June 21. $15-$35. City Lights, 529 S. Second St, San Jose, 408.298.4200 or www.cltc.org.
San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art "Thekla Hammond: Emptiness and Luminosity." Also on exhibit: "Evelyne Koeppel: Nombrilistic," a nighttime video installation. Both exhibits run thru Sun, June 7. Tue-Fri, 10am-5pm, Thu, 10am-8pm, Sat, noon-5pm. San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, 451 S. First St, San Jose, 408.283.8155 or www.sjica.org.
San Jose Museum of Art "Tino Rodriguez: The Darkening Garden/El Jardin al Anochecer." The first solo museum exhibition for emerging San Francisco artist Tino Rodriguez. Thru Sun, July 13. "Tales of Yellow Skin: The Art of Long Nguyen," an exhibition of works by Long Nguyen. Thru, Sun, July 27. "Un/Familiar Territory," a group exhibit which examines cultural place and personal identity. Thru Sun, July 27. "Collection Highlights," an exhibit of works from the museum's permanent collection. Thru Fri, Sept 12. "Disarming Parables." Extended thru Sun, June 29. "Pattern and Repetition" focus gallery. Thru Fri, Aug 1. Walking tours of public art in downtown San Jose. Docents lead four different 45-minute tours, which alternate weeks. Rain cancels tours. Every Mon thru Sep 29, noon. Meet at the museum. Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm, Fri, 11am-10pm, closed Mon. 110 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.271.6840 or www.sjmusart.org.
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. Tue-Wed, Fri-Sun, 10am-5pm, Thu, 10am-8pm, closed Mon. Thru June 1. San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, 110 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, 408.971.0323 or www.sjquiltmuseum.org.
WORKS/San Jose "Relish," a salon of current WORKS members. Thru June 5. 30 N. Third St, San Jose, 408.295.8378.
Upcoming
Baroque Choral Guild The Guild performs its final program of the season, "A Musical Journey," featuring music from throughout Renaissance-era Europe. Sat, June 7, 8pm. $17-$22. First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, 650.969.4095 or www.bcg.org
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