THINGS TO DO

April 29th – 30th

Coco in Concert Live to Film

March 25th – May 29 th

Weekends & Select Weekdays

Fantastical Flowers

Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy

At Fantastical Flowers, we're celebrating everything that blossoms—and everything we love about spring. The park's majestic gardens have been transformed with blooms big and small in every color of the rainbow. As you stroll through the park and enjoy all your favorite rides and attractions, you’ll also discover: Larger-than-life flower silk sculptures created by master artisans, Colorful beds full of spring flowers in bloom, A human-size “birdhouse” for fun family photo ops, Fun springtime interactive activities for the whole family, Flower-themed food and drinks, and Live entertainment. Included with admission.

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

By chance and geographic anomaly, a quiet library in northern Vermont straddles the U.S.-Canada border. Most years it’s just a curiosity, but during the “Muslim ban,” it becomes an unlikely meeting place for an Iranian family who find themselves on opposite sides of an invisible divide. When the Québécoise librarian, a U.S. border patrol officer, and a local teenager become involved, all must choose between breaking the law and saving themselves. Ticket Office: 650-9036000 | mvcpa.com.

As the official California stop of their 50-States Tour, Letters From Home will bring back the style of the USO with a high-energy performance featuring Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann! This duo has performed over 900 shows across the United States for veterans and their families and performed at the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. The show is filled with singing, tap dancing, knee-slapping jokes and audience interaction that make up a spectacular performance geared towards uniting the nation through music. Ticket Office: 650903-6000 | mvcpa.com.

Garden, Palo Alto

Spring Tour is Gamble’s biggest fund-raising event. For 36 years we have hosted tours of local private gardens and offered a host of exciting vendors, lunches, and musicians at the Waverley Street location. This fun two-day event is a “must” on your calendar. A Spring Tour ticket is good for one-time entry into each of the five private gardens on the tour. All private gardens on the tour are suitable for people who use walkers, but none are suitable for wheelchairs. All Spring Tour activities at Gamble Garden are fully accessible. Activities at Gamble Garden are free and open to all.

Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose

Come to honor some of the rich Vietnamese traditions at this joyful program. Revel in the spectacular Lion Dance - this dazzling tradition is a huge favorite. Make a dragon puppet, snap a commemorative family photo in a xich-lo, and stop by the theatre to watch a short video and learn more about Vietnamese customs while getting to know those of friends and neighbors.

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

Symphony San Jose will present Disney and Pixar’s Coco in Concert featuring a screening of the complete film with Oscar® and Grammy®winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed live to the film. The concert will be led by conductor Susie Seiter. Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Héctor, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.

Cubberley Theatre, Palo Alto

Born in Gijón, Spain, Martín García García began his musical studies at the age of 5. He graduated from Reina Sofía School of Music, where he studied for more than a decade with Galina Eguiazarova. He received the prize for the Best Student of the Chair from Her Majesty Queen Sofía of Spain. García has won first prize in several national and international competitions. For the past two years, García has resided in New York City, where he has been furthering his artistic training with the distinguished pianist Jerome Rose.

Henfling's Tavern, Ben Lomond

Imagine Nirvana and the Beatles had a kid together who became an acoustic rock singer-songwriter: that's Bryan Bielanski! Although he is inspired by some of the rock greats like Tom Petty and REM, he has a distinct musical style and lyrics that make you think deep thoughts and feel like you're really alive! Bryan Bielanski is full of fun energy and catchy songs and he is ready to entertain you! For more information go to www. bryanssuperhappyfuntime.com.

Valley Presbyterian Church, Portola Valley

Continuing their long-standing history of collaboration, Ragazzi Boys Chorus will join forces with the Peninsula Girls Chorus for their sixth Siblings in Song, a rousing concert celebrating the dynamic performance skills of both groups. This concert will showcase Ragazzi’s Young Men’s Ensemble and Peninsula Girls Chorus’ Ensemble choir, concluding with an exciting finale featuring the combined voices. $30 General Admission; $20 Students/ Seniors. Free admission to current choristers wearing a Peninsula Girls Chorus or Ragazzi logo shirt when accompanied by an adult with a general admission purchase. For information or to order tickets, the public may visit Ragazzi.org or call (650) 362-4425.

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Awardwinning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Composer Bill Whelan has rerecorded his mesmerizing soundtrack while producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have completely reimagined the ground-breaking show with innovative and spectacular lighting, projection, stage and costume designs. Immerse yourself in the extraordinary power and grace of its music and dance–beloved by fans of all ages. Fall in love with the magic of Riverdance all over again.

Main Street, Half Moon Bay

The second annual Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival will feature 40+ renowned California wineries and nationally-known jazz artists including Paula West, the Marcus Shelby Quintet, and the John Santos Sextet. Top Coast-side food vendors will be serving up delicious cuisine and a wide variety of local brews will be on tap in the craft beer garden. The event will take place from 12-5 p.m. along Half Moon Bay’s charming and historic Main Street. General admission tickets - $55 ; VIP tickets - $125. Music only tickets - $25. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Cabrillo Education Foundation to support students of the arts. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.hmbwineandjazzfest.com.

16 th – 21st 1776

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

What will it take to get two dozen powerfully passionate, exceedingly complicated, and all-too-human individuals to settle their differences, while they hold the very future of a nation in their hands? A glorious multiracial cast of female, transgender, and nonbinary actors portray the fiery founders of this country, putting history in the hands of the humans who were left out the first time around—and the result is an epic show of passion, debate, and roof-raising musical fireworks.

May 16th – 21st 1776