Bay Area virtual and inperson events

Just because you’re stuck at home during the COVID-19 shutdown doesn’t mean you can’t explore the greater world. Here’s a sampling of virtual, and occasionally in-person, family-friendly shows, concerts, activities and other events over the next several weeks.

IN-PERSON

Historical Walking Tours of History Park: 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. A museum guide will lead small groups of visitors through San Jose’s History Park discussing the historical and architectural background of each building. $0 to $12. historysanjose.org Playground: Through March 27, Marrow Gallery, 548

Irving St., San Francisco. This appointment-only exhibit features Oakland artist Stephanie Robison and San Francisco artist Carey Lin, who inspire a sense of fun in their work. www.marrowgallery.com/ Steam and Diesel Train Rides: Limited capacity rides 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, March through May, Niles Canyon Railway, Sunol Depot, 6 Kilkare Road, Sunol. $15 to $30. www.ncry. org/ride/rides-2021/

“Trees I have Known and Loved”: April 9 through May 2 at Gallery 621, 309 First St. in Benicia. Brian Rothstein will show his large-scale tree “portrait” oil paintings as well as smaller water media paintings of trees. https://gallery621.com

VIRTUAL

A Celebration of Musicians around the Bay: 7 p.m. April 10 through midnight April 18. A virtual showcase of the talent and diversity of our Bay Area artists. $25. http://www. berkeleychamberperform.org Art Boutiki Music Hall Live Stream: 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through March. Including New Acoustic Collective, Kavanaugh Brothers Celtic Experience, AJ Lee and Blue Summitt, Astu, R&B and Soul and more. http://bit.ly/3doyp40