Bay Area events calendar for May 8-14 weekly editions
South Bay and Peninsula
May 8
Students at the Symphony 2026 - Symphony San Jose: Enjoy Mason Bates' Philhamornia Fantastique concerto for orchestra and animated film. 10 a.m., California Theatre, 345 South First St., San Jose. bit.ly/4twZDOV
Skylar Tang: Be mesmerized by Tang, a multidisciplinary musician known for her trumpet playing and compositions. At 19, she's one of the young voices in international jazz, sharing stages with Sean Jones, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Rufus Reid and appearing on Joshua Redman's latest album "Words Fall Short." Tickets are $27 per person. 7 p.m., San Jose Jazz, 310 S. First St., San Jose. bit.ly/48sBTmH
"Chess" - CMT Mainstage: Watch this musical about the ancient game that becomes a trope for rivalries, gamesmanship, superpower politics and international intrigue in this complex rock opera. 7 p.m., Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market St., San Jose. bit.ly/4uyaEjp
Mother's Day Festa: Celebrate the wonderful women in your life with a delightful afternoon tasting session with seasonal wines and sweet treats inspired by Italian flavors. The feast will include unlimited access to eight chef-curated tasting stations featuring Eataly favorites, seasonal sips from seven beverage stations, a glass of prosecco upon arrival, and a family-friendly craft station. Tickets are $65 per person. 6 p.m., Eataly Silicon Valley, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose. bit.ly/3QqNMDH
May 9
Tyler Henry - Hollywood Medium: Get an insight into how medium Tyler Henry communicates with souls from the other side as he gives live readings to audiences. Henry was born with a unique gift that lets him help others seeking closure and comfort after the loss of their loved ones. He is also a best-selling author of two books. 8 p.m., San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. bit.ly/3QBcXTZ
Beethoven's "Pastorale": Enjoy the musical landscape and nature through Beethoven's music in this evocative journey of the world. The concert begins with Antonín Dvořák's "Carnival Overture." 7:30 p.m., California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. bit.ly/3QOjt9T
Scout-O-Rama: Come experience the best of local scouting on display at History Park and discover more than 100 hands-on activities for all ages. Enjoy archery, shooting water rockets, tomahawk throwing, exploring fire trucks, racing pinewood derby cars, slacklining, crafts, life-size mazes and more with on-site food trucks offering a variety of cuisines or enjoy your own picnic lunch. Tickets are $10 per family. 10 a.m., History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose.bit.ly/41UWJaN
Trikaala - Then, Now, Becoming: Watch Indian classical dancer Rasika Kumar return to stage with a solo Bharatanatyam repertoire. Tickets are $25 onwards. 4 p.m., Cubberley Theatre, 4120 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. bit.ly/4db1x1S
May 10
Mother's Day Tea: Enjoy this Mother's Day tea on the second floor of the Empire Firehouse, overlooking the History Park grounds. Spend time with your loved ones while enjoying an assortment of pastries, sandwiches and teas. Reservation required. $58.30 per person. 2 p.m., 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose. bit.ly/4cUTm8P
Storytime with Anna: Join the Foster Museum for an hour of exploration with Anna. Let your young ones enjoy arts and crafts activities and storytime as well as a scavenger hunt. This week's storytime is "Owl Babies" with owl-themed Mother's Day cards and paper bag puppets. Registration is encouraged. 10:30 a.m., Foster Museum, 940 Commercial St., Palo Alto. bit.ly/4e99Nk7
May 11
Gardener's Hour: If you're a gardener or enjoy gardening, then come meet fellow enthusiastic gardeners and swap plants, seeds or cuttings with them. 5:30 p.m., 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. bit.ly/41Z8Vas
May 12
Who Killed the Women? On Massacres and Strange Truths During the Korean War: Learn about the "discovery" of mass killing of women in South Korea in the late 1950s and learn more about South Korea's social history and politics with Diana Kim, an associate professor at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service. Registration is encouraged. 12 p.m., Encina Hall, Third Floor, Philippines Conference Room (C330), 616 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford. stanford.io/4tJRaIA
May 13
Festival of the Arts: Join this festival presented by the Valley Christian Schools' Conservatory of the Arts at the Skyway Campus. This event celebrates the creativity and dedication of the school's elementary, junior high and high school music students, featuring a vibrant showcase of performances by talented musicians. 5 p.m., Skyway Campus, 100 Skyway Drive, San Jose. bit.ly/4edqriG
May 14
"Anthropology": Watch this play directed by Lisa Mallette about Merril, an AI expert whose life falls apart when her younger sister, Angie vanishes on her way home from class. Tickets cost $31 onwards. 7:30 p.m., City Lights Theater Company, 529 S. Second St., San Jose. bit.ly/4e7Vr3s
East Bay
May 8
Paint and Sip - Spring Watercolor Florals Workshop: Kick off Mother's Day weekend with this paint-and-sip session with your favorite person. Learn how to capture the shape and texture of florals such as roses and tulips using the watercolor techniques. No experience needed; just relax, unwind your creativity and enjoy complimentary wine and soft drinks during the workshop. Supplies are included in the fee, which starts at $35 per person. 7 p.m., Center for Community Arts, 111 N. Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek. bit.ly/4d75kNM
California Gubernatorial Candidates Housing Forum: Participate in this live discussion on housing with leading candidates in this state's 2026 gubernatorial race moderated by Ezra Klein, an opinion writer and host of The Ezra Klein Show at The New York Times. The forum will begin with opening remarks by state Assemblymember Buffy Wicks. Candidates Katie Porter, Tom Steyer and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan will participate in this nonpartisan event. Tickets cost $41 to $113 including fees. 4 p.m., Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, Calvin Simmons Theater, 10 10th St., Oakland. bit.ly/4uh7jFa
Nervous System Reset– Stress Relief for Mind and Body with Nicole Griffin: Join teacher, coach and writer Griffin for a 90-minute nervous system reset to relieve stress, calm your mind and reconnect you with your body. Tickets cost $35 per person. 6:30 p.m., Green Yogi MLK, 1642 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Berkeley. bit.ly/3P94LtH
May 9
The Fragrant Flower Garden - Tea and Bouquet Workshop with Stefani Bittner: Celebrate Mother's Day by learning about edible flowers and herbal tea plants with local landscape designer and author Stefani Bittner. Learn how to craft a small bouquet using an assortment of edible flowers and take them home with you. Admission is $115 or $95 for UC Botanical Garden members. 10:30 a.m., 200 Centennial Drive, Berkeley. bit.ly/3QOnEm5
Roundtable Reading - "Lalani of the Distant Sea" by Erin Entrada Kelly: Bring your young readers and let them read aloud to one another from the opening pages of a book. This week, let them read Erin Entrada Kelly's "Lalani of the Distant Sea." Children who participate will receive a copy of the book to read at home. Reading will be led by former teacher Eleanor Tiglao. 2:30 p.m., Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA), 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/420k5M4
Film Screening - "Days and Nights in the Forest": Watch this film about four men who leave Calcutta for a few days in the country and experience funny mishaps along the way. 7 p.m., BAMPFA, 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4n0fuDu
The Art of Kindness: Celebrate kindness with various activities such as live chalk art, kindness-themed art activities, an appreciation station for sharing video messages, a food and clothing donation drive benefiting local nonprofit organizations and more in this event. 1 p.m., Palm Plaza (near Dave and Busters), 472 Water St., Oakland. bit.ly/4mRSQwK
May 10
Restorative Yoga, Sound Bath and Hot Stones with Darren Main: Reset your Sunday with this restorative sound bath experience featuring the warmth of hot stones and the vibrations of live music for relaxation and rejuvenation. The session will be guided by sound healer Darren Main. Tickets are $45 per person. 6 p.m., Green Yogi Telegraph, 2807 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley. bit.ly/4uc4k0D
Rethinking Abstraction - Chinese Calligraphy Workshop: Learn the art of Chinese calligraphy with instructor Peiting C. Li, who will introduce the fundamental techniques and aesthetics of Chinese calligraphy. Space is limited, and reservations are required. 1 p.m., BAMPFA, 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4vUffhb
May 11
Herstory Exhibit - "The Legal History of Chinese American Women": Discover the history of Chinese American women shaping American law from an 1874 landmark Supreme Court case. Learn how women stood up for their rights and helped redefine the American story. 10 a.m., 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin. bit.ly/42xS0vP
May 12
Latin Dance Fitness Class: Get your body moving in this free Latin fitness dance class. Beginner-friendly, no registration required. 10:30 a.m., 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark. bit.ly/420vWK3
May 13
"In a Year of 13 Moons": Watch this movie about Elvira, a transgender woman rejected by everyone except a sweet-natured streetwalker. Tickets cost from $5. 7 p.m., BAMPFA, 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/48qjhnk
May 14
Cover-to-Cover Book Discussion Group: If you enjoy reading and discussing your current book, then join this group and hear other people's perspectives on what you read. This month, the group is discussing "The Keeper of Lost Causes" by Jussi Adler-Olsen. 1 p.m., 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark. bit.ly/3QyOE9g
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