South Bay and Peninsula
Oct. 9
“Creepy Carrots”: Watch this performance about Jasper Rabbit, who loves carrots, especially the ones from Crackenhopper Field. This funny, slightly spooky tale based on the book by Aaron Reynolds is perfect for young children and their families. 9:30 a.m., Peninsula Youth Theatre, 510 Old Middlefield Way, Suite A, Mountain View. bit.ly/4xK9Qc7
“Dracula”: Sink your teeth into this Halloween thriller based on the classic novel by Bram Stoker. Directed by Giovanna Sardelli, this story draws you into a world where superstition and reason clash. 7:30 p.m., Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. bit.ly/4hQIxYU
Morning Hike at Bear Creek Redwoods: Join a hike with a Peninsula Open Space Trust volunteer who will share the organization’s conservation efforts and take you on a strenuous but mostly shaded 5.4-mile hike with 900 feet of elevation gain. Registration required. 9:30 a.m., 9350 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos. bit.ly/46ODguI
Oct. 10
Friends of the Palo Alto Library Book Sale: Do your part and help Palo Alto libraries by participating in this sale. Three rooms will be filled with thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and more. Proceeds benefit the Palo Alto libraries. 9:30 a.m., 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. bit.ly/4At44ya
Community Threads — Fabric Pumpkin: Learn how to make cute stuffed fabric pumpkins to decorate your space for the Halloween season! The workshop is suitable for those with intermediate or advanced skills. Knowledge of sewing machines is required. You should know how to thread a machine, fill the bobbin, use the backstitch and understand a sewing machine’s other parts and functions. 3 p.m., 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. bit.ly/4rEdzXw
Hike at Calero County Park: Join this hike at one of the region’s oak woodlands just south of San Jose. The hike is strenuous at about 4 miles round-trip with about 650 feet of elevation gain. Registration is required. 3:30 p.m., Calero County Park, McKean Picnic Area, 23205 McKean Road, San Jose. bit.ly/4rDE92T
Oct. 11
Book Talk: Enjoy this talk with Tamiko Nimura, the author of “A Place for What We Lose: A Daughter’s Return to Tule.” 1 p.m., Yu-Ai Kai Room 300, Third Floor, 588 N. Fourth St., San Jose. bit.ly/4e2rLDQ
Empty Nest and All the Rest: Watch this warm-hearted comedy about Clay Hausmann and his wife celebrating their anniversary. Clay has appeared on KGO-TV, ABC Radio and on “Fast Company.” He wrote four screenplays and was a finalist for the Sundance Screenwriters Lab in 2011. 7:30 p.m., City Lights Theater, 529 S. Second St., San Jose. bit.ly/4hNLVUq
Oct. 12
Live Jazz: Kick-start your week with jazz Monday. Entry is free, enjoy great music, craft cocktails and good vibes. 7 p.m., Five Points, 169 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. bit.ly/4AwmQVD
Oct. 13
“Phantom of the Opera”: Watch this classic show on stage again through Oct. 18. This revitalized new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical features Maria Björnson’s brilliant original design and is based on the celebrated direction of Harold Prince, with musical staging and choreography by Gillian Lynne. 7:30 p.m., Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. bit.ly/4hvjIQS
Oct. 14
Mystery Lover’s Book Club: If you love a good mystery and want someone to discuss it with, then join the Los Gatos Library’s book club. This month’s read is “Bruno, Chief of Police” by Martin Walker. 5 p.m., virtual event. bit.ly/4d8ilGA
Music@Noon — Maverick Granddaughter, Musical Strings and Stories: A lunchtime concert by Kaley Lane Eaton’s Plectrum Five, featuring strings with Rocky Mountain folk, joined by harp and cello duo Strange Interlude. 12 p.m., Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. bit.ly/477aAxn
Oct. 15
Fifty-Something Tour: Be entertained by this tour featuring Rush-inspired music. 7:30 p.m., SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. bit.ly/4hQUcXG
East Bay
Oct. 9
Basic Life Support Course: This American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification course is a critical training program for healthcare professionals and first responders. It equips participants to recognize life-threatening emergencies, provide high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and use an Automated External Defibrillator effectively. 9 a.m., 4180 Treat Blvd., Suite A2, Concord. bit.ly/4ACNdcl
Super Cinema — “La Bamba”: Watch this classic movie written and directed by Luis Valdez. This biographical story is about the rise of rock and roll singer Ritchie Valens, who died at age 17 in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper. 2:30 p.m., 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4ACNBYl
Integral Taiji and Qigong: Participate in this class that embodies psycho-spiritual, ecological dimensions that practices standing and walking meditation. Wear comfortable attire and shoes. Registration required. 11 a.m., University of California Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive, Berkeley. bit.ly/4iS2Ia6
Oct. 10
Sneaker Ball: Step out in your freshest sneakers and celebrate community at the Sneaker Ball! Join this family-friendly night filled with music, dancing, food, style and a whole lot of sneaker pride. Food and dessert are available for purchase throughout the event. Adult admission is $50, for kids is $25, and admission is free for those age 5 or younger. 6 p.m., Marina Community Center, 340 Marina Blvd., Pittsburg. bit.ly/4d9MSE5
Ballets and Books: A dance and literacy program for kids ages 6 to 9, combining movement-based learning and reading activities. 10 a.m., 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4rTJzqN
S.F. International South Asian Film Festival: Watch award-winning films from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, France, South Africa, the U.K. and the USA from various genres. The Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St. at Valencia, San Francisco. 7:30 p.m., bit.ly/4xKgzCT
Oct. 11
Film Screening — Jean-Luc Godard’s Early Short Films: This program features Jean-Luc Godard’s first films, ranging from “Opération Béton,” a documentary about the construction of a Swiss dam, to a trio of films about young love. 1 p.m., Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA), 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4ryXLVP
Project Pet: Turn your pet into your own masterpiece in this portrait painting. Send a high-quality digital photo of your pet, and let the magic begin. Talented artists will guide you through the steps to create your very own pet portrait. $75 per portrait. 12 p.m., 2210D South Shore Center, Alameda. bit.ly/4ylDuWp
2026 All Italian Day Car and Motorcycle Show: If you want to see Italian cars on display, join this show organized by the Alfa Romeo Association and Special Olympics of Northern California (SONC). The exhibitor fee is $30. 8 a.m., Main Street Soccer Field, 2040 Main St., Alameda. bit.ly/4hQZNNC
Oct. 12
Bilingual Storytime: Join the Wilma Chan Family Resource Center for a bilingual English and Spanish storytime session. Registration is required. 11:15 a.m., 20450 Royal Ave., Hayward. bit.ly/4rAQxRf
Oct. 13
Autistic Connections: Join this supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club that creates a safe space for individuals to connect, share experiences and build friendships. 6:30 p.m.,1901 Russell St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4zmJoH1
Oct. 14
Live Comedy at the Alameda Theatre Cinema Grill: Enjoy a fun night of live comedy with some of the Bay Area’s best comedians, plus dinner and drinks. 7 p.m., Alameda Comedy Club, 2431 Central Ave., Alameda. bit.ly/3TcKsOe
Reading Buddies: Build your child’s confidence with Reading Buddies, a program for emerging readers that creates positive reading experiences. Suitable for kids who are in preschool through third grade. Registration is required. 4:30 p.m., 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4rTODeN
Oct. 15
Read to a Dog: If your kids are 5 to 12 years old, sign them up for a 20-minute session at which they can read to a dog provided by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Help your children build confidence and have fun with gentle therapy canines. 3:30 p.m., 2940 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley. bit.ly/4yUTE8W
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