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. American String Quartet: 7to 9 p.m. May 1, Kohl Mansion, 2750 Adeline Drive, Burlingame. This quartet is known for its renditions of works by Beethoven, Schubert, Schoenberg, Bartok and Mozart. $22to $52. musicatkohl.org/american-string-quartet

ART on the Square Summer 2022: 5to 8:30p.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

Art Route Oakland 2022: 6to 9 p.m. May 6, noon to 5p.m. May 7 and 14. Take a self-guided tour of 30Oakland art galleries throughout the city. Collect stamps on your map and enter to win up to $2,000 toward art purchases, a hotel stay at Kissel and more. Free. artrouteoakland.com

A Toast to the Rat Pack: 8 p.m. April 29, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Take a trip down memory lane to a glamorous era when Frank, Sammy and Dean sang, laughed and joked their way through shows that lit up the Strip. $20 to $98. livermorearts.org

Back porchestra at the Backroom in Berkeley: 7 p.m. Saturday, 1984Bonita Ave., Berkeley. This ensemble of West Coast musicians is doing a Bay Area-wide spring tour for its debut, alt-country album, Voices in My Head. $10to $15. Backroom Music: bit.ly/37hbuwt Christopher Costanza — Cello and Piano Classics: 7:30p.m. May 7, 230San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. St. Lawrence String Quartet cellist Christopher Costanza will present an evening of duets with pianist Stephen Prutsman. Free. Arts4all: bit.ly/3xlcmly

Comedy at the Factory: 8:45 to 9:45p.m. the first Tuesday of each month , The Polka Dot Room at The Factory Bar, 12517San Pablo Ave., Richmond. A monthly standupcomedy showcase that brings a half-dozen of the best Bay Area comedians to perform short sets. $20. Eventbrite: bit.ly/3totstm Crystal Gayle: 8p.m. May 6, Bankhead Theater, 2400First

St., Livermore. The country singer known for “Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” performs a Mother's Day-inspired show. $20to $98. livermorearts.org/event/crystalgayle

Dance Theatre of Harlem: 7:30 p.m. April 29-30, Hofmann Theatre, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. This program of treasured classics and innovative contemporary works includes resident choreographer Robert Garland's Higher Ground set to the music of Stevie Wonder. $52 to $92. lesherartscenter.org

Diablo Symphony Orchestra Mother's Day Concert: 2 p.m.

May 8, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. This Mother's Day program features Florence Price and soprano Heidi Moss. $0to $35. diablosymphony. org

`Disaster! The Musical': May 1315, 19-22, 27-29, June 2-5, 29N. San Pedro St, Ste. 200, San Jose. It's 1979, and New York's hottest Alisters 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 10and older. $19to $48. tabardtheatre.org

Family Art Drop-in Workshops: 11a.m. to 4p.m. Saturdays, Randall Museum, 199Museum Way, San Francisco. Get creative with your kids as art instructors guide a different hands-on art activity each week for kids ages 5and up. $10, $5for an extra child. randallmuseum.org

Frozen JR: April 29through May 7, 1635Park Ave, San Jose. Disney characters hit the stage when three casts of children, ages 4-15, play the beloved characters. $15. Playfulpeople.org

Funny Women of a Certain Age: 7:30p.m. April 28, Bankhead Theater 2400First St., Livermore. Creator Carole Montgomery will host this evening of side-splitting comedy featuring Leighann Lord, Monique Marvez and Julia Scotti, $20to $75. livermorearts.org

Good Grief!: Friday-saturday, April 28-30, 144Taylor St. in San Francisco. Death, taxes and … sketch? All good things must come to an end, but only after one hilarious hour of sketch comedy that takes a look at grief and endings of all kinds. $16 to $42.50. killingmylobster.com/ up-next-good-grief

Hiller Aviation Museum Exhibit Showcase: Noon to 3p.m. Saturday-sunday, Hillsdale Shopping Center, North Block Plaza, 6031st Ave., San Mateo. Kids can climb aboard a life-size Bede BD-5 aircraft, take apart and assemble a full-size Penguin plane, dive into aeronautical interactives and learn about vertical flight in the seat of a Scorpion helicopter. Free. Hillsdale: bit.ly/3m2n50c

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. 1p.m. (by appointment only) Tuesdays and Thursdays. $0to $12. historysanjose.org

Introducing Team Italy Manager Mike Piazza Documentary: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, 1630Stockton St. in San Francisco. Complimentary Italian appetizers will be served starting at 6p.m., followed by a special meet-and-greet at 7p.m. featuring Pato Banton, past and present MLB and Team Italy players, visiting Italian college baseball prospects as well as former Team Italy manager Gibo Gerali and more. Pato Banton and the Now Generation Band will perform live from 8:30to 10p.m. $15to $35. sfiac. org/event-tickets

Isaac Mizrahi's Cabaret Show — Moderate To Severe: 7:30 to 9p.m. May 15, Albert and Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall (Building F), 3921Fabian Way, Palo Alto. Mizrahi and his band of six jazz musicians led by Ben Waltzer perform a range of music including favorites by Billie Holiday, Cole Porter and Madonna. $90. paloaltojcc.org

Ives Collective Spring Concert

Series: 7:30to 9p.m. May 13, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto. Enjoy a program of Benjamin Britten, Rebecca Clarke and Edward Elgar. $15to $25. Ives Collective: bit. ly/3nzkczm

“I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change”: 8p.m. now through

May 8, Hillbarn Theatre, 1285E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. This musical celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind relationships. $30to $58. hillbarntheatre.org/i-love-youyoure-perfect-now-change

J.C. Smith Yellow & Blues Benefit for Ukraine: 8 p.m. April 30 in-person and livestreamed (May 1-15on demand), 29N. San Pedro St., Ste. 200, San Jose. Four Bay Area blues acts will perform at this 100% benefit for Doctors Without Borders' efforts in Ukraine. The

J.C. Smith Band headlines, with performances by other artists including Legally Blue, Robert Berry and Rome Yamilov. $35to $50. tabardtheatre.org

Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix: 3p.m. May 8, Bankhead Theater, 2400First St, Livermore. Peers leads a dozen clever dogs through their tricks in a show that has appeared in everything from Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus to the Late Show.

$20 to $38. Livermore Arts: bit. ly/3r3oeiq

Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands Concert: 7:30p.m. Saturday, Community School of Music and Arts, 230San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. Laurie Lewis, Grammy awardwinning fiddler, guitarist, singer and songwriter, will perform bluegrass and folk music. Free. arts4all.org/ events/laurie-lewis-the-righthands

Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles:

8p.m. May 7, Bankhead Theater, 2400First St, Livermore. The first all-female mariachi ensemble brings sensitivity, beauty, warmth and vivacious spirit to the historic art of mariachi. Livermore Arts: bit. ly/3wz6w1b

Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante: 7:30to 9:30p.m. May 13, First United Methodist Church, 625Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. The New Century Chamber Orchestra presents an evening of Mozart's masterworks including Sinfonia Concertante. $30-$67.50. ncco.org `Mrs. California': Now through Sunday, 29N. San Pedro St., Suite 200, San Jose. It's 1955, and Dot must decide if she wants to be declared the ideal married woman — assessed by her skill with an iron and ability to set a table — or if it's better to do what's right than play by the rules. This light and clever comedy pokes wicked fun at the feminine rules of yesteryear. $16to $45. tabardtheatre.org

Nineteen's Tribute to Chick Corea: 8 p.m. April 29 in-person and livestreamed (April 30through May 14on demand), 29N. San Pedro St, Ste. 200, San Jose. Nineteen Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to this titan of jazz, exploring his wildly diverse body of influences, all with the big-band sound you know and love. All ages. $10to $37. tabardtheatre.org

Reggae On The Roof: 9p.m. April 28, Continental Club, 165812th St., Oakland. Enjoy a rooftop party featuring Roots Reggae and Dancehall by DJ Sep, plus full kitchen and bar. Free before 10p.m. with reservations. $5at the door. continentalcluboakland.com/events

San Jose Dance Theatre — `Sleeping Beauty': 7:30 p.m.

June 4, 2p.m. June 5(abbreviated children's show 11a.m. June 4), The Hammer Theatre Center, 101Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose. The company's rendition of this beloved classic features principal dancers Mariana Zschoerper and Augusto Cezar as Aurora and Prince Florian. $40-$60. sjdt.org

Shadelands Ranch Free Events: Classic Car Show, 10a.m. to 3p.m. June 5. Enjoy live music, vendors, food trucks, raffles, prizes and a display of cars from the past century. Summer Market, 10 a.m. to 3p.m. July 31. This outdoor market features more than 40vendors, food trucks, music and entertainment. Oktoberfest, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 1. Get in the Oktoberfest spirit with live music, dancing and German beer and cuisine. 2660Ygnacio Valley Road in Walnut Creek. wchistory.org

Silicon Valley Open Studios: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 7-8, various coastal locations. Art enthusiasts can connect with local artists and see their work during this two day event. Find details and an interactive map at svos.org