South Bay and Peninsula
April 10
Motherboards and Christine Howard Sandoval — Move the Plot: Attend the opening celebration of two exhibitions that showcase the hidden labor and contributions in innovative industries. There will be music by Mild Monk and a special performance by Sarah Buckius at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 for nonmembers. 6 p.m., San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St., San José. bit.ly/4sM0afH
43rd Annual Child Abuse Symposium: Meet professionals and other community members and learn the latest strategies and research to prevent, treat and reduce trauma in children who have faced neglect or abuse. Registration needed. 7:30 a.m., San José State University Student Union Ballroom, 1 Washington Square, San Jose. bit.ly/4tptPLI
“Project Hail Mary” in IMAX at The Tech Interactive: Watch this latest flick starring Ryan Gosling about a science teacher who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of who he is or how he got there. Tickets are $20 per person. 5:30 p.m., The Tech Interactive, 201 S. Market St., San Jose. bit.ly/4dmf4nY
April 11
“On Being Jewish Now”: Watch this stage adaptation of Zibby Owens’ bestselling anthology book “On Being Jewish Now.” Produced by The Braid, the show is a theatrical version of the experiences of Jews facing a world reshaped by conflict and hate. Tickets are $23 onwards. 7:30 p.m., Congregation Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. bit.ly/3PUW2LD
Red Cross Blood Drive: Do your part and donate blood to help save a person’s life. 8 a.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 150 Bernal Road, San Jose. bit.ly/3PFFEPb
April 12
Fandom Con Silicon Valley: Meet celebrities, industry icons, creators, artists and cosplayers and express your fandom and passion in this three-day convention. Some of the star-studded guests include James Denton, Holly Marie Combs, Walter Jones, Mara Wilson and more. 10 a.m., San Jose Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. bit.ly/4sNDZWu
Be S.A.F.E. Escape and Evade Workshop: Join this workshop and learn techniques and strategies to keep you safe. Learn physical techniques that teach you to escape or survive violent attacks and learn psychological awareness and verbal skills to feel empowered and safe. Tickets cost $108.55 per person. 1 p.m. Davenriche European Martial Arts School, 395 E. Taylor St., San Jose. bit.ly/4s5CBx0
SJSU School of Music presents La Voix Humaine and Stuck Elevator: Watch the musical directed by Luis Orozco and music conducted by Fred Cohen. La Voix Humaine is a haunting musical about a desperate woman on a final phone call with her departing lover while Stuck Elevator is a story about a food deliveryman who got trapped in a Bronx elevator for 81 hours. 2 p.m., Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose. bit.ly/3QcHHu7
April 13
Taiwan Campus Folk Music 2026 USA Tour: Watch this concert fully produced in the United States that bring generations of folk singers in this three-hour performance. The repertoire spans half a century, singing from the depths of memory to the present moment. 7 p.m., Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. bit.ly/3PV5vCG
April 14
Short Works Festival: Long Story Short: Be part of this festival that celebrates the short works created by students, faculty, and community members across literature, theater, film and visual arts. Join keynote speaker and author Sarah Manguso as she shares the power of art and short form art making. 5 p.m., Jo Farb Gallery Art , Art Building, RM 133, San Jose One Washington Square, San José. bit.ly/3PFQODz
April 15
Patient No More Exhibition: This is a powerful exhibition that reminds us that accessibility is dignity. It showcases disability activists who occupied a federal building for 26 days in 1977 and changed Civil Rights in the U.S. 8 a.m., King Library, DiNapoli Exhibit Gallery, second floor, 150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose. bit.ly/412Apvp
April 16
Matute — Disco Stereo Tour: Matute has established itself as a successful and influential group in ’80s music in Mexico, transporting thousands of fans back to the golden age of music with their performance. 7 p.m., San Jose Civic, 135 West San Carlos St., San Jose. bit.ly/3OfVrUp
East Bay
April 10
Forest Stearns — The Intention to DRAWEVERYWHERE: Visit the UC Botanical Garden and be mesmerized by the exhibition featuring Bay Area artist Forest Stearns. The exhibition, which celebrates Stearns’ residency at the UC Botanical Garden, reveals how Stearns inspires the ecosystems of art and science through a nontraditional artistic practice. 10 a.m., UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley, Centennial Drive, Berkeley. bit.ly/4186NwF
English Buddies Literacy Program: This program is catered for students in grades 4 and up, aimed at improving reading and speaking skills with the aim of improving their confidence and proficiency in English. Preregistration required. 4 p.m., 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. bit.ly/3PEd0xW
Youth Spring Camps: Looking for something to do during spring break? Then join various weekend classes and weeklong camps for youth aged 8-18. Get creative and learn a thing or two about molding clay or even forging a steel hook. 9 a.m.,1260 Seventh St., Oakland. bit.ly/4m0t8G9
April 11
Wreckless Strangers Live at Lucca Bar and Grill: Watch this band that’s a unique blend of “America-Cali Soul” perform their newly released singles from their studio album “Dirty Souls,” which is gaining national radio airplay. Tickets are $5 for those aged 21 and above. 6:30 p.m., Lucca bar and grill, 439 First St., Benicia. bit.ly/4chjyLz
Hearing Loss Association East Bay Educational Meeting: Learn more on the stigma of hearing loss and how it can affect healthcare outcomes. Jane Neilson, a member of the East Bay Chapter and awardee to the June 2025 HLAA Convention, will share findings presented during the Research Symposium held at the convention in 2025. Registration required. Virtual and in-person event. 9:30 a.m., Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, 3600 Broadway, Lower Level Conference Room LL-B, Oakland. bit.ly/4v26dyf
April 12
Free Alameda Youth STEM Day: Explore the world of science, technology, engineering and math at the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum for a day of hands-on learning. Enjoy the various drop-in activities and demonstrations at various stations. 10 a.m., 707 W. Hornet Ave., Alameda. bit.ly/4bT0vr3
April 13
Connecting to the Bigger Picture — Self-Breema Class: This class helps individuals look at life in a more comprehensive, inclusive and holistic manner. This Breema class guides you in a direction that helps you decrease judgment and helps you see things the way they actually are. 9 a.m., The Breema Center, 6076 Claremont Ave., Oakland. bit.ly/3PHuF80
Bobby McFerrin and Motion — Circlesongs: Be entertained by 10-time Grammy-winner Bobby McFerrin as he gets the world to sing. Join McFerrin and Bay Area’s Motion in a Circlesong session that brings a spirit of adventure, trust and joy. Tickets are $40 per person. 12 p.m., The Freight, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. bit.ly/47Uounl
April 14
Blood Donation Drive: This April, do your part and help save someone’s life by donating blood. Donors of all types are needed to help provide a blood supply for lifesaving medical care. Nonprofit Vitalant is thanking donors in April with a chance to win a $10,000 prepaid gift card. 1:30 p.m., InShape Fitness, 4099 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. bit.ly/4tpvZuO
April 15
Career-Ready — Job Search Workshop: If you’re looking for a job, then learn about the “hidden job market” and job search techniques that will increase your chances of finding a job. The workshop is presented by the Ohlone College Tri-Cities Career Center. Registration required. 1:30 p.m., 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. bit.ly/4tmGdfj
April 16
Toddler Storytime: Bring your toddlers for a storytime session at the Fremont library and watch them enjoy the stories, songs and fingerplays. 11:15 a.m., 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. bit.ly/4s55mKc
Film Screening — “Aurora’s Sunrise”: Watch how 14-year-old Aurora Mardiganian, who lost everything during the Armenian genocide, changes her life as she escapes to New York and her story becomes a media sensation. 4 p.m., 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4lZRhMO
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