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. IN-PERSON Artwalk Livermore 2021: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 9 in Livermore. More than 200 artists will be on sidewalks and plazas, in parks and galleries in downtown Livermore. Also enjoy live music, family activities and a wine arbor. Free. bothwelllvpac. wixsite.com/artwalk
Circus in the Parks — ‘Humorous’: Through Oct. 3, various Bay Area parks. The 12th annual season of circus fun features acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, clowns and live music by Rob Reich and the Circus Bella All-star Band. Free. circusbella.org/ humorous
Contra Costa Civic Theatre — Our Town: Oct. 1-31, Contra Costa Civic Theatre, 951 Pomona Ave., El Cerrito. This production features an ensemble of eight actors who portray the 25-plus citizens of Grover’s Corners. $15 to $35. ccct.org 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 Hot Rods for Paws: 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Oct. 23, Downtown Rivertown, Antioch. This benefit, featuring cars, music, food, a pet costume parade and more, will help the Furry Friends Pet Relief. furryfriendsfoodre.wixsite. com/hr4p Humorous — A New One-ring Outdoor Circus Show: Through Oct. 9, various Bay Area parks. A talented troupe of acrobats,
aerialists, jugglers and clowns perform, with live music provided by Rob Reich and The Circus Bella Allstar Band. circusbella.org Jazz Off the Plazz GALA:
5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, La Estancia Estate, 18000 Overlook Road, Los Gatos. The evening features vocalist Kim Nalley in a special tribute to Billie Holiday. The ticket price includes cocktails, wine, small plates and desserts, plus an auction. $200. jazzontheplazz.com Lizard Boy: Oct. 6-31, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. Mountain View. This new indie folk-rock musical features three actors, singers and musicians who play cello guitar, piano, ukulele and even kazoo as they tell this comic bookinfused tale set in modernday Seattle. Starting at $30. theatreworks.org Ovation and Caviar: Enjoy a bottle of 2015 Joseph Phelps Ovation Sparkling Wine accompanied by Marky’s Kaluga Caviar and a mother of pearl spoon, served with housemade blini, brioche croutons, chives, red onion, crème fraîche and chopped egg yolks and whites. Serves two. To go: $200 to $250. 200 Taplin Road, St. Helena. josephphelps.com
Palo Alto Players — Working: Now through Oct. 3, Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. A musical exploration of American workers from all walks of life. $10 to $57. paplayers.org
Shotgun Players — The Claim: Performances range from Oct. 14 to 28, Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave., Berkeley. A comical, absurd and quietly shattering journey to the heart of our tolerant and fair society. $8 to $40. shotgunplayers.org Sing-it-yourself Mozart Requiem: 7 p.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth St., Livermore. Experienced singers are invited to sing the Mozart Requiem with Valley Concert Chorale members, with three rehearsals in September and a performance on Oct. 2. $30 participation fee. valleyconcertchorale.org The Children’s Farm: 8 p.m. Oct. 9-10, 15-16,
Town Hall Theatre, 3535 School St., Lafayette. In “The Children’s Farm,” Sam runs away to California to live with her cousins Joey and Lauren (and their sock puppets) after being outed, tormented and exiled. Contains adult language; viewer discretion advised. $25. Townhalltheatre.com
“The Essential Figure”: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Through Sunday, Bothwell Art Center, 2466 Eighth St., Livermore. A collection of fine figurative artworks by local artists. Art demonstrations during the exhibition. Artist reception, noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. livermoreartassociation.org/
The Natural World: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday now through Sept. 29, Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery, 12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon. View the connection between nature and the world around us by local artists, including paintings, mixed media, printmaking and ceramics. laa4art.org
The Winter’s Tale: Now through Sunday, Bruns Amphitheater, 100 California Shakespeare Theater Way, Orinda. A story split between tragedy and comedy, loss and healing. Tickets are on sale now. calshakes.org/ winters-tale
West Side Story: Now through Oct. 3, Sunnyvale Theatre, Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale. The classic Leonard Bernsteinstephen Sondheim musical about young love and gang strife comes to life on the Sunnyvale stage. $38-$44. www.sunnyvaleplayers.org