In the Valley this Week: September 12 – 18

The following is a list of events happening in Santa Clara and throughout the Silicon Valley. Want to share an event to be featured? Please email the details to info@svvoice.com for consideration.

Thursday, September 12

• Von Raesfeld Fire Tower Dedication: Mission College — The fire tower is located by Lot D and C behind the Science and Gillmor buildings. 1:30 – 3 p.m.  http://cal.missioncollege.edu/calendar/
• The Magical Bridge Premier Screening: Options For All Film & Media Studio — 1243 Reamwood Ave., Sunnyvale. 4 – 6 p.m. Free event. Register on Eventbrite.
• Barry’s Santana Row Ultimate Happy Hour Event: Santana Row, San Jose. 5 p.m. Space is limited so secure your spot online.
• Downtown Community Task Force Meeting: Santa Clara City Hall Council Chambers. 6 – 10 p.m. This meeting will be livestreamed.
• ‘Persona Non Grata’ Film Screening: Albert and Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, Bldg F — 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 6 – 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 – $20 https://www.paloaltojcc.org/persona
• Santa Clara Unified School District Board Meeting: Santa Clara Unified School District Building. 7 p.m.
• Hillbarn Theatre Presents Anything Goes: Hillbarn Theatre — 1285 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. Aug. 29 – Sept. 15. Tickets $37 – $60 www.hillbarntheatre.org or call 650-349-6411 ext. 2.
• The Pear Theatre Presents An Ideal Husband: Pear Theatre — 1110 La Avenida St., Mountain View. Aug. 22 – Sept 15. Tickets: $15 – $35 www.thepear.org or call 650-254-1148.
• Theatreworks Silicon Valley Presents The 39 Steps: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts — 500 Castro St., Mountain View. Aug. 21 – Sept. 22. Tickets: $30 – $100 theatreworks.org or call 650-463-1960

Friday, September 13

• Artists Reception: Triton Museum of Art, Santa Clara. 6 – 8 p.m. Free admission.
• Guggenheim Entertainment presents One Woman Sex and The City A Parody of Love, Friendship & Shoes: 3Below Theaters & Lounge — 288 S. Second St., San Jose. Sept. 13 – 14. Validated parking in the garage directly above the venue. Tickets: $35 – $45 www.3Belowtheaters.com or 408-404-7711
• Unhinged: Winchester Mystery House — 525 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose. Sept. 6 – Nov. 2. Tickets: $44 – $54 winchesterunhinged.com

Saturday, September 14

• Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival: Central Park, Santa Clara. Sept. 14 – 15. http://santaclaraca.gov/visitors/art-wine-festival-3746
• Avenidas Wise Owl Players Present Deleted.: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Sept. 14 – 15. Tickets: $16. Tickets & Information: 650-903-6000 or mvcpa.com
• Sunnyvale State of the City: Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• Compost Workshop: Murphy Park Building — 250 N. Sunnyvale Ave., Sunnyvale. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Registration is required. Pre-register: http://cesantaclara.ucanr.edu/Home_Composting_Education/Composting_Workshops/or call 408-918-4640.

• American Legion Post 419 Presents Surf City Dinner and Dance: 958 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara. 5 p.m. Tickets: $25 each or 2 for $45 (advance tickets only) 408-244-3050
• Vudu Movie Nights: Plaza del Sol. Usually 5:30 – 9:30 p.m., showtime at sunset. Every Saturday, Sept. 14, 21, 28. Free event.
• Palo Alto Players presents new American musical Bright Star: Lucie Stern Theater — 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Sept. 14 – 29. Tickets: $34 – $49 paplayers.org or call 650-329-0891.

Sunday, September 15

• Silicon Valley African Film Festival: Central Park Library, Redwood Room. 1 – 4:10 p.m. This is a family-friendly program, all ages welcome. Register online for the session(s) you would like to attend.
• PAL Classic Car Show: Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale. 7 – 4 p.m.

Monday, September 16

• Nordic Walking Group: Santa Clara Senior Center. 10 – 10:30 a.m. A facilitated, self-paced activity. Loaner poles available. Reserve a spot at the Front Desk.

Tuesday, September 17

• Mission Bistro Open for Lunch: Mission College, Freeberg Hospitality Management Building. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mission Bistro is open most Tuesdays and Thursdays. http://cal.missioncollege.edu/calendar/
• Holland Partner Group Community Meeting for Tasman East Specific Plan Area: Northside Branch Library, Santa Clara. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. RSVP by email to aldsmith@hollandpartnergroup.com
• Santa Clara City Council Meeting: Santa Clara City Hall. 7 p.m.

Wednesday, September 18

• Brown Bag Lunch with Hector Dionicio Mendoza: Triton Museum of Art, Santa Clara. 12 – 12:45 p.m. Free event.
• American Cancer Society’s 3rd Strides Shines at Night Celebration Ceremony: Santana Row, Park Valencia. 6 p.m. This event is open to the public. http://www.MakingStridesWalk.org/SiliconValley
• Chanticleer presents Trade Winds: Mission Santa Clara — 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 – $62 https://www.cityboxoffice.com/ordertickets.asp?p=11064
• Cirque Mei: Oshman Family JCC, Schultz Cultural Arts Hall — 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7:30 p.m. Tickets in advance: $30 – $45. Tickets at the door: $35 – $55. More information: www.paloaltojcc.org/cirquemei or call (650) 223-8649.

More Events:

• Thursday, September 19 – Journeys – How Immigrants Made a Home in San José: San José Museum of Art — 110 S Market St., San Jose. 6 – 8 p.m. $5 after 5 p.m. sjmusart.org
• Friday, September 20 – Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley Paint the Town: RTSV Office — 1701 S. 7th St, #10 San Jose. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Proceeds go to providing home repairs for neighbors in need. Tickets: $100. Adults only, casual attire. https://rebuildingtogethersv.org/support-us/paint-the-town/
• Friday, September 20 – Friday Night at the Art Center: Palo Alto Art Center — 1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto. 7 – 10 p.m. Free event. http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter
• Saturday, September 21 – Nationwide Coastal Cleanup Day: Volunteer locations vary and are nationwide. Local event: https://cleanacreek.org/upcoming-events/
• Saturday, September 21 – The Mirror Ball: San José Museum of Art — 110 S Market St., San Jose. 9 – 12 p.m. Ticket: $100.  https://sjmusart.org/the-mirror-ball-2019
• Saturday, September 21 – Annual Fall Seed Swap: First Presbyterian Church — 2499 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bring your saved seed and any plans/questions you have for your fall planting. A free, kid friendly event.
• Saturday, September 21 – Charter Review Committee Public Input Session: Northside Branch Library, Community Room — 695 Moreland Way, Santa Clara. 12 – 2 p.m.
• Saturday, September 21 – The Frieda Ann Murphy Memorial Concert with Jon Nakamatsu: Mcafee Performing Arts Center — 20300 Herriman Ave., Saratoga. 7:30 p.m. Pre-concert lecture (6:45 p.m.). Meet-the-artist time follows the concerts. Tickets: $40 – $60 www.steinwaysociety.com or 408-990-0872
• Thursday, September 26 – Santa Clara Police Department Talk and Tour: Santa Clara Police Station. 7 – 9 p.m. This program is for adults only. Due to space, an RSVP is required. RSVP’s are accepted by calling (408)615-4892 or emailing cmcdowell@santaclaraca.gov
• Thursday, September 26 – Charter Review Committee Public Input Session: Mission Branch Library — 1098 Lexington St., Santa Clara. 7 p.m. The meeting will be livestreamed on the City Facebook page and YouTube channel.
• Saturday, September 28 – Santa Clara Parade of Champions: Downtown Santa Clara. www.scparadeofchampions.org
• Saturday, September 28 – JW House 11th Anniversary Celebration: JW House — 3850 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara. 2 – 4 p.m. Register on Eventbrite.
• September 28 & 29 – Los Lupeños de San José GALA Concerts: Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater — 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose. Tickets: $25 – $100 https://gala.brownpapertickets.com/
• October 2 – November 3 – The Stage Presents The Rocky Horror Show: San Jose Stage Company — 490 South 1st St., San Jose. Tickets: $22 – $60 www.thestage.org
• October 3 – 6 – Hammer Theatre Center presents the National Theatre Live screening of Hamlet, starring Benedict Cumberbatch: Hammer Theatre Center — 101 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose. Tickets: $13 – $20 www.hammertheatre.com or call (408) 924-8501.
• Saturday, October 5 – Faculty Recital featuring Hans Boepple: Santa Clara University Music Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $12 – $22 http://scupresents.org/
• Sunday, October 6 – Unlock Inspiration with Starting Arts: Corinthian Grand Ballroom — 196 N. 3^rd St., San Jose. 3 – 6 p.m. Tickets: $150 UnlockSA.eventbrite.com
• Thursday, October 10 – Rush Hour Concert featuring Tony Rivera: Santa Clara University Music Recital Hall 5:30 p.m. Free event. http://scupresents.org/
• Friday, October 11 – Hammer Theatre Center presents Joshua Radin and The Weepies on their Sirius XM Coffee House Tour: Hammer Theatre Center — 101 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 – $35 www.hammertheatre.com or call (408) 924-8501.
• Monday, October 14 – Sunnyvale Rotary Golf Tournament: Spring Valley Golf Course — 3441 Calaveras Rd., Milpitas. 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. They are looking for golfers and sponsors. If you get a hole in one you could win a Toyota car or truck thanks to Sunnyvale Toyota. Registration fee: $150 per person is until Sept. 25, then increase to $200 per person. Golfer registration inquiries may contact brvickrey@gmail.com or fs939@aol.com. Contact vorreiter2@aol.com about sponsorship opportunities. Money raised benefits Sunnyvale Community Services, Sunnyvale Homeless Shelters, and the literacy programs at Sunnyvale School District schools. For more information visit sunnyvalerotary.org.
• Thursday, October 17 – Charter Review Committee Public Input Session – Northside Branch Library, Community Room — 695 Moreland Way, Santa Clara. 7 p.m. The meeting will be livestreamed on the City Facebook page and YouTube channel.
• Saturday, October 19 – Rebuilding Day: Volunteer sign-ups are now open for Fall Rebuilding Day. No experience is necessary. Follow this link to volunteer.
• October 25 – November 16 – The Santa Clara Players Present The Odd Couple (Female Version) Tickets: TBD santaclaraplayers.org

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