Bay Area events
Just because you may be stuck at home during the pandemic doesn't mean you can't explore the greater world. Here's a sampling of family-friendly in-person and virtual Bay Area shows, concerts, activities and other events over the next several weeks. As with all things in the pandemic era, everything here is subject to change. Double-check locations, dates, times and COVID precautions before you go.
Acclaimed Ukrainian Pianist performs Chopin for Ukraine: 4p.m. June
26, Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High St., Santa Cruz. Acclaimed pianist Stanislav Khristenko performs four Chopin Ballades, Heroic Polonaise and works by Ukrainian composers to benefit Novaukraine.org. $100. distinguishedartists.org
ART on the Square Summer 2022: 5 to 8:30 p.m. June 17, July 8, 22, Aug. 26, Hamilton Avenue at Courthouse Square, Redwood City. Summer art shows accompany the city's Music on the Square series with artists who create jewelry, photography, glass, fiber art, ceramics and woodwork. Free. artonthesquarerwc.com
Benicia Arsenal Artists Open Studios: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 11-12, 940 Tyler St., Benicia. More than 40 artists in Benicia's Historic Arsenal Arts District will open their studios to visitors, Studios are located along Tyler and Jackson streets, all studios are within walking distance. Free. Beniciaarsenalartists. com
Benefit Concert for the People of Ukraine: 5 to 7 p.m. June 19, Firehouse
Arts Center, 4444Railroad Ave. in Pleasanton. Enjoy an afternoon of music by international concert pianist Tamriko Siprashvili and the faculty of Inspire Academy of Music. Suggested donation $50. inspiremusicacademy.com/ukraine Breaking Down Walls: Celebrating Our Shared Humanity Through The Arts: 7to 8:30p.m. June
11, Cowell Theatre, Fort Mason North End Pier 2, San Francisco. This benefit for Ukraine features artists including singer-songwriter Will Hammond Jr., choreographer Mia J. Chong and members of Post:ballet with music by Vân-ánh Võ, Teatro Nagua and more in a show emceed by comedian Dhaya Lakshminarayanan. $25. Eventbrite: bit. ly/3maz6ur
Bricks by the Bay Public Expo (Lego exhibition):
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June
25-26 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway in Santa Clara. This fun-filled, family-friendly weekend includes Lego creations built by hobbyists and artists from across the nation, along with vendors selling all kinds of toy bricks and related accessories. $8 to $35. Eventbrite: bit. ly/3vfykgl
Broadway and Vine: June through September, 4048 Sonoma Highway in Napa. Hear Broadway stars in concert with acclaimed chefs and winemakers providing bites and sips. Lea Michele, Tuesday; Nasia Thomas and Jelani Remy, July 11; Ciara Renée and Natalie Tenenbaum, Aug. 10; Abby Mueller, Sept. 20. $25 to $1,200. Broadwayandvine.org
Comedy at the Factory: 8:45 to 9:45 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month,
The Polka Dot Room at
The Factory Bar, 12517San Pablo Ave., Richmond. A monthly standup-comedy showcase that brings a half-dozen of the best Bay Area comedians to perform short sets. $20. Eventbrite: bit.ly/3totstm
`Disaster! The Musical': through Sunday, 29 N. San Pedro St, Ste. 200, San Jose. It's 1979, and New
York's hottest A-listers are lining up for the opening of a floating casino and discotheque. What begins as a night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as the ship succumbs to multiple disasters, including earthquakes, tidal waves and infernos. Ages 10 and older. $19 to $48. tabardtheatre.org
Family Art Drop-in Workshops: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, San Francisco. Get creative with your kids as art instructors guide a different hands-on art activity each week for kids ages 5 and up. $10, $5for an extra child. randallmuseum.org
Fremont Street Eats: Fridays through October, 3500 Capitol Ave. in Fremont. This distinctive foodie experience features global gourmet specialties, 10 to 12 food trucks, live music and kids games. Fremontstreeteats.com
Historical Walking Tours of History Park: A museum guide will lead small groups of visitors through San Jose's History Park discussing the historical and architectural background of each building. 1 p.m. (by appointment only) Tuesdays and Thursdays. $0to $12. historysanjose. org
Love and Loss: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High St., Santa Cruz. A memorial concert honoring the victims of COVID-19 in Santa Cruz County featuring pianist John Orlando. Pre-concert talk by UCSC Music Professor Anatole Leikin. Free admission. $30 suggested donation. bit. ly/38hzs0m
Melancholy Play: Now through June 19, 1834 Euclid Ave. in Berkeley. A contemporary farce takes on new meaning in a postpandemic world. $15 to $30. theatrelunatico.org/ melancholy-play