South Bay and Peninsula
March 6
Celtic Knots: Pick up a new project this month by learning about the Celtic knots and commemorate Irish-American Heritage Month. Learn three types of Celtic knots — the triquesta, heart and dara knots — and know more about the Irish and Irish-American history of Los Gatos. 10 a.m., NUMU New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos. bit.ly/4tRlFwl
The William and Louise Greaves Filmmaker Seminar: Join this seminar dedicated to those working in the world of cinema. The seminar is hosted by BlackStar in partnership with Stanford University’s Institute for Diversity in the Arts and aims to provide filmmakers, scholars, critics, curators and cultural workers with an opportunity to explore the technical and creative aspects of media. 10 a.m., Harmony House, 561 Lomita Drive, Stanford. stanford.io/3OWwuNE
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: Go on a journey with six mid-pubescents competing for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Watch how they share their stories from their lives and the adventures as they spell their way through a series of words, featuring a vibrant score by William Finn. 7 p.m., Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market St., San Jose. bit.ly/4rueRTP
Cocktail-Making Class at Hayes Mansion: Join this masterclass and enhance your cocktail-making skills. Impress friends and family members with skills picked up from expert mixologists who will teach you how to craft, shake and stir your way through seven fundamental cocktails. Tickets start at $55.20. 4 p.m., Hayes Mansion, San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton, 200 Edenvale Ave., San Jose. bit.ly/4axsrzR
Gypsy Tribe — Live at the Coffeehouse: Be entertained by Gypsy Tribe playing a diverse mix of music including Flamenco, Latin, Middle Eastern melodies, jazz and more. Reservation encouraged. Tickets are $15. 7 p.m., 101 W. Main St., Los Gatos. bit.ly/4b70kru
“The Book of Mormon”: Watch this nine-time Tony Award-winning musical that follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries sent to spread the good word. 7:30 p.m., Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. bit.ly/4aSD3s7
March 7
Candlelight — Tribute to ABBA & More: Have a multisensory experience with this candlelight concert that brings to life classics from the award-winning group ABBA performed by the “String Quartet — Listeso — San Francisco.” Tickets start at $34. 8:45 p.m., Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo De San Antonio between Second and North Third streets in San Jose. bit.ly/4qQUoYo
The Enigmatic Voice: Go back in time and experience the timeless masterpiece originally commissioned for the coronation of King George II. Enjoy Dona Nobis Pacem, a musical plea for peace when the world was on the brink of war or be mesmerized by Enigma Variations, an orchestral storytelling with variation conducted by Grant Llewellyn. 7:30 p.m., California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. bit.ly/46Tmb36
PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”: If you love PAW Patrol, then get ready to “pawty” with the new PAW Patrol Adventure live! Join Marshall, Skye, Chase and the gang to save Adventure City with their mighty powers, facing supervillain scientist Victoria Vance as she unleashes her new invention. 2 p.m., San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. bit.ly/4s54qWL
March 8
Nature Journaling — Explore, Express, Connect: Be part of nature and celebrate the beauty of it via journaling. This seasonal workshop series by Kate Rutter teaches you simple ways to observe nature, sketch and to note and quantify natural phenomena. Each seasonal series has three workshops and a field trip spread over two days. Tickets are $45 onwards. 10 a.m., The Foster Museum, 940 Commercial St., Palo Alto. bit.ly/4cLeyQ1
March 9
Gardener’s Hour: If you love gardening or are interested in it, then come to the Gamble Garden to meet fellow gardeners and share your interests. Registration required. 5:30 p.m., Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. bit.ly/3ZPQXGr
March 10
Cinequest Screenings at the California Theatre — 2026 Festival: Be part of this festival featuring films that integrate creativity and technology. The opening of Cinequest will feature the world premiere of “Her Song,” with a Q&A session after the screening. Produced by James Ivory, this movie is about American novelist Olivia (Kalki Koechlin) who returns to her grandmother’s French village in search of inspiration. 7:15 p.m., California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. bit.ly/4kS9VFN
March 11
Motown In Your Town — That Motown Band: If you love classic hits such as “Heat Wave,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Baby Love,” “What’s Going On,” “Can’t Help Myself,” “I Second That Emotion” and “My Girl,” then you’ll love this performance by That Motown Band to captivate your attention and make you dance down memory lane! 7 p.m., Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market St., San Jose. bit.ly/4rZsEBQ
AEW Presents Dynamite & Collision: This is for the fans of exciting storylines, big personalities and athleticism or, in other words, the world of wrestling! Watch the All Elite Wrestling show with diverse male and female wrestlers and epic rivalries. 4:30 p.m., San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. bit.ly/4qVADyV
March 12
Baroque Solo & Ensemble Recital: Enjoy a performance of an afternoon recital featuring a variety of Baroque music selections by Stanford students. 1 p.m., Braun Music Center, Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. stanford.io/4qOCgyb
East Bay
March 6
Musical Storytime with Ms. Vita: Bring your little ones for a fun musical storytime. Dance, sing and explore the joys of storytelling via music. Suitable for kids ages 2 to 5 with their caretakers. 1:30 p.m., 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. bit.ly/3N1jBRX
Adaptive Yoga, Ages 7+ (Special Needs Friendly): Join adaptive yoga, a thoughtfully adapted form for individuals with special needs to create a safe and inclusive space for everyone. The session will be conducted by YogaMihi instructor Rathna Noojibail, an experienced yoga/meditation teacher and yoga therapist. 4:30 p.m., 34007 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. bit.ly/3ZOUR2f
“The 39 Steps, Abridged”: Watch this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud stage adaptation of Hitchcock’s classic thriller, featuring just four actors from New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco playing dozens of characters. This inventive production transforms the original suspense-filled spy story into high-energy comedy. Tickets start at $32. 7 p.m., The Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. bit.ly/4rICiJh
March 7
Annual Troop 269 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser: Be part of the Niles Troop 269’s annual pancake breakfast fundraiser while helping scouts practice thriftiness. All funds raised go directly to individual scout accounts to support summer camps, adventure trips and other scouting activities. 8 a.m., Veterans Memorial Building, 37154 Second St., Fremont. bit.ly/4aRRMUc
UMA Holi Milan 2026: Celebrate the vibrant Holi Milan festival of colors organized by the Uttarakhand Mandal of America. Entry tickets are $15 for UMA members, $20 for nonmembers and free for kids younger than 5. 11 a.m., Lake Elizabeth Visitor Center, 40000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont. bit.ly/3ZSCVUs
March 8
Film Screening — “After the Long Rains”: Watch this film by Swiss Kenyan filmmaker Damien Hauser about a young girl, Aisha, living in Kenya who dreams of becoming an actress. Aisha saves money by taking up fishing to make it to Europe to become a star. Ida Na-Tei, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar in the UC Berkeley Master of Design program, will provide an introduction to the screening. 6:30 p.m., 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/3ZSFPbQ
March 9
Signing Stories — an ASL Storytime: Enjoy and watch storytelling in American Sign Language with a different theme for storytelling each month. Storytimes are offered for students in preschool through fifth grade. 6:30 p.m., 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. bit.ly/4sdE4SJ
March 10
“Break the Frame” with Kevin Smokler: Bay Area documentary filmmaker, author and self-described “hustler of culture” Kevin Smokler will discuss his book “Break the Frame” in this installment of the Walnut Creek Library’s “Live! From the Library” series. 7 p.m., 1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek. bit.ly/4qXeZdE
March 11
Garden Redesign Roadmap — Making Smart Design and Planning Decisions: Join this webinar organized by the Ruth Bancroft Garden and learn more about the early stages of the landscape design process. The webinar by the garden’s landscape design team will help you turn your ideas into a cohesive plan that reflects your lifestyle, vision and site condition. Perfect for homeowners, garden enthusiasts or anyone curious about water-wise landscape design. Tickets are $15 onwards. 11 a.m., a virtual event. bit.ly/3OxbsFp
March 12
Open Sew: Work on your sewing project with fellow enthusiasts, and get advice if you get stuck. Sewing machines and materials are available. This is not a sewing class but is an opportunity to work on your projects. Registration encouraged. 1:30 p.m., 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. bit.ly/46TMiXG
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