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 familyfriendly in-person and virtual Bay Area shows, concerts, activities and other events over the next several weeks.

All Together Now!: 2 p.m. Nov. 13, 8 p.m. Nov. 14, Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. A musical revue with songs from “Rent,” “Les Misérables,” “Into the Woods,” “Frozen” and more. $15 to $50. paplayers.org/

Barefoot Chamber Concerts:

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today, Hillside Swedenborgian Church, 1422 Navellier St., El Cerrito. Featuring ‘Glorious’ Mystery Sonatas by H. I. F. Biber. $20. brownpapertickets.com/ event/5229646

Berkeley Playhouse — ‘Into the Woods’: Nov. 19 through Dec. 23, 2640 College Ave, Berkeley. Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine weave classic Grimm’s fairy tales together in this musical full of depth and magic. Playhouse: bit.ly/3fqndj4 Brass Over Bridges Returns: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, 2619 Broadway, Oakland. This brass chamber ensemble returns to live performances with music ranging from Renaissance to jazz. $15 to $20. Eventbrite: bit.ly/3b7smkf

Comedy Oakland LIVE: 8 to 9:30 p.m. today-saturday, The Washington Inn, 495 10th St., Oakland. This live show features funny, diverse, industry pros alongside up-andcomers. $20. comedyoakland.com/ Fandango Jarocho Celebration:

6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, 2465 34th Ave. in Oakland. For this musical celebration from Veracruz, Mexico, bring your musical instruments, dancing shoes, poetry and voices. Peralta Hacienda: bit.ly/3e6xzyi Going Out: Now through Sunday, The Marsh Berkeley, 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley. Playwright Don Reed reflects on the radical new permutations of “going out” before, during and after the pandemic. $20 to

$100. themarsh.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

ICC Diwali Dhamaka: 5 p.m. today, India Community Center, 525 Los Coches St., Milpitas. Enjoy music, food and dancing. $35. Eventbrite: bit.ly/3mmdfzv

It’s A Wonderful Life — A Live Radio Play: Dec. 1-26, Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. This holiday production offers the 1946 film as a 1940s-era radio play presented in a fun and theatrical style. Video streaming will be offered also. Ticket prices start at $30. theatreworks.org

Let Us Entertain You — Vintage Amusements from Earlier Eras: Now through Feb. 13, Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. moah.org

Mighty Real Gala: 6 p.m. today,

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco. An evening of incredible cuisine, wine and entertainment. Honey Mahogany, an activist and drag performance legend, will receive the Vanguard Leadership Award. $100. prcsf.org

Mission Chamber Orchestra of San Jose Concert: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Scottish Rite Center Auditorium, 2455 Masonic Drive, San Jose. MCOSJ will perform three new works by California composers. Free. missionchamber.org/events-tickets Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser: Nov. 13, Holy Rosary Church Dominican Hall at 1313 A St., Antioch. An Old West-themed murder mystery show will be presented by Caught in the Act Theater. Dinner includes barbecue chicken and pulled pork with appetizers, sides and dessert. Prizes will be awarded for the best detectives and best costumes. $65 to $75. knights-ofcolumbus-108281.square.site

New Century Chamber Orchestra: Now through Sunday, various Bay Area locations. Cellist Jeffrey Zeigler performs with the orchestra in a concerto by Mark Adamo. New Century Chamber Orchestra: bit. ly/3lu5a8i

Palo Alto Players — “The Revolutionists”: Through Nov. 21, Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. A comedy about four women who try not to lose their heads as they fight for equality and attempt to save the soul of France. Streaming on-demand Nov. 18-21. $20-$57. paplayers.org

Patterns of Intimacy Art Exhibit: Noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 13 through Dec. 13, Omiiroo Gallery, 471 Ninth St. in Oakland. This exhibit is about the representation of bodies of color. Opening night 6-8 p.m. Nov. 13. monashomali.com/

Swift Justice: Live through Nov. 21 and on demand Nov. 22 through Dec. 5, Tabard Theatre, San Pedro Square, San Jose. This play is based on the historical true-crime book by Harry Farrell about a 1933 abduction in the quiet town of San Jose, when a young man named Brooke Hart was kidnapped while leaving his father’s department store. $16 to $45. tabardtheatre.org

The Mill Valley Chamber Music Society Concert Series: 5 p.m. Sundays Nov. 14 through May 15 at Mount Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave. in Mill Valley. This series includes five performances featuring local and internationallyknown classical musicians. $40. chambermusicmillvalley.org/ Tri-valley Artists Studio Tour: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 13-14. Visit more than 55 local artists in their studios during this weekend event, which launches with an artist peek from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 11 at Darcie Kent Vineyards’ Almost Famous Wine Lounge, 2271D S. Vasco Road, Livermore. Tvastart.com

ZOPPÉ — An Italian Family Circus: Now through Nov. 21, 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City.

This one-ring circus honors the history of the Old World Italian tradition and stars Nino the Clown and other thrilling acts. Prices vary. www.redwoodcity.org/zoppe

VIRTUAL

BATS Improv Online Shows: This San Francisco-based improv group will stream free shows each week to bring a little improv magic into homes via Zoom. At 7:30 p.m. on the night of each show, click the link next to the show you want to see to connect to the BATS virtual theater. improv.org/online-shows

Bay Area Children’s Theatre Creativity Corner: This virtual “playborhood” offers kids stories that unfold via video, plus follow-up activities they can do on their own, inspired by the make-believe they’ve seen. Parents can submit their children’s creations to BACT, which is planning to share examples online. bactheatre.org