South Bay
Friday
JAMaROO Music and Movement: Provide your child the opportunity to find their own pleasure through music while singing fun children’s songs, learning original tunes and exploring musical instruments outdoors on our front lawn. 10:30 a.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. losgatosca.libcal.com/event/14222290
The Empowered Living Teaching Series: Offers a unique, psychoeducational experience that blends evidence-based methodologies with the timeless wisdom of ancient traditions. 6 p.m., Embodied Recovery, 20 S. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite 319, Los Gatos. donna@embodiedrecovery.com, meloscenter.org/teaching-series
Saturday
California Map Society Meeting: An event designed for lovers of maps, history, art and science. 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., David Rumsey Map Center (Green Library), 557 Escondido Mall, Stanford. 650-723-2300. events.stanford.edu
Dierks Bentley: The American country singer and songwriter brings his Broken Branches Tour to the South Bay. 7 p.m., Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, 650-967-4040. bit.ly/4l9rrV9
Sunday
Lake Street Dive: An original cross-pollination of soul, folk, jazz, classic pop, the band’s ethos has also made them a beloved live act. 6:30 p.m., Frost Amphitheater, 351 Lasuen St., Stanford. events.stanford.edu/event/lake-street-dive
June 30
Blood Pressure Drive: A blood pressure check and health presentation on high blood pressure hosted by On Lok Senior Health Services. 11:30 a.m., 150 E. San Fernando St.t, San Jose. events.sjsu.edu/event
July 1
The DollyRots and Go, Betty, Go: High-energy punk rock from two bands. 7 p.m., The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose. bit.ly/3TpofbV
Summer Outdoor Storytime: Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs and rhymes with children’s librarians in Pioneer Park. 10:30 a.m., Mountain View Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View. 650-903-6337. mountainview.libcal.com/event/14284862
Basic Haircutting for Kids: A hairstylist and licensed cosmetologist with over 20 years of experience will demonstrate how anyone can cut hair. 7 p.m., Campbell Express Library, 1 W. Campbell Ave., Room E46, Campbell. bit.ly/3SPAD4W
“5 & Dime”: TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents the world premiere of a musical based on “Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean.” 7:30 p.m., Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. boxoffice@theatreworks.org, 877-662-8978. theatreworks.org/mainstage/5-dime
July 2
Piano Basics & Music Principles: Children will learn the basics of playing piano, music notation and staff lines. 10 a.m., San Jose Public Library, 4001 Evergreen Village Square, San Jose. bit.ly/4090Jnj
Saratoga Nights: Live music performances. 5 to 8 p.m., Big Basin Way, Saratoga Village parking lot, Saratoga. saratoga.ca.us/276/Saratoga-Village
July 3
Wonderful Ones Storytime: Sing, move, and read together and work on developing early literacy skills while also building community connections. 11 a.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. losgatosca.libcal.com/event/13470772
Manga and Cartoon Art: Learn how to draw your favorite manga and comics by studying your favorite artists. 5 p.m., San Jose Public Library, 4001 Evergreen Village Square, San Jose. bit.ly/443hqC2
East Bay
Friday
Literacy Plus Tutor Roundtables: An informal meet-up, Tutor Roundtables, for our current tutors who are seeking social and emotional support from each other. Join to mingle with fellow tutors and explore different learning manipulatives. 1 p.m., 888 C St., Hayward. 510-293-8685. bit.ly/449zBGb
The Hogan Brothers: The East Bay-raised band members have played with leading figures in R&B, funk, hip-hop and Latin music. 7 p.m., Jupiter, 2181 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Alain Grissette, djdelon@mac.com. thehoganbrothers.com
Saturday
ComicCon Livermore: This year’s event promises to be a celebration of all things geek culture, showcasing artists in all genres including graphic novel, manga, crime/noir, sci-fi, horror, fantasy, slice of life, adventure, humor and romance. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Anne Giancola, gallery@lvpac.org, 925- 447-2787. livermorearts.org/event-list
Night with a Naturalist: Discover the wonders of nature and this camping tradition each Saturday night. Drop-in, no registration required. 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Del Valle Campground Amphitheater, 7000 Del Valle Road, Livermore. bit.ly/4kHyDb0
Meyers House and Garden Tours: A docent tour of the Meyers House Museum, a visit to a large display of Alameda house styles and details and a glimpse into Henry Meyer’s architectural studio. 1 to 3 p.m., Meyers House, 2021 Alameda Ave., Alameda. alamedamuseum.org/event/meyers-house-tour-2/
Sunday
Learn How to Dragon Boat: The first three trial practices are free. After your first three practices, we will ask you to formally join our team at an annual membership rate of $150 for the full season. 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Jack London Aquatic Center, 115 Embarcadero, Oakland. kpdragons.org@gmail.com. meetup.com/kpdragons
“Suddenly, Last Summer”: In this Tennessee Williams drama, a mother clings to the memory of her son — even if preserving it means silencing the truth. 2 p.m., Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St., Alameda. boxoffice@altarena.org, 510-523-1553. bit.ly/4jPHBSs
Bay Area Derby 2025 Pride Game: Roller derby is good for a friends’ night out, date night or family fun. 4 p.m., Richmond Memorial Auditorium, 403 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond. events@bayareaderby.com, bit.ly/4e5WTB7
June 30
Shawn Raiford-A Grown and Saxy Affair: This is more than just a concert — it’s a vibe, a celebration and an experience that promises to linger long after the final note. 7:30 p.m., Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. yoshis.com/events/buy-tickets/shawn-raiford/detail
Figure Drawing: All skill levels welcome. Bring your own drawing supplies. Models are members of the Bay Area Models Guild. 6:30 p.m., Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St., Alameda. 510-523-6957. frankbettecenter.org/figure-drawing
Dave’s Swing Time Big Band: Come and dance or just enjoy great live music. waltgradycpa@gmail.com, 510-541-6091. 7:30 p.m., Temple Israel of Alameda, 3183 Mecartney Road, Alameda. templeisraelalameda.org/calendar
July 2
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group: This support group is held both on Zoom and in person in the CommonPoint Center Conference Room. 7 to 8:30 p.m., 164 N. L St., Livermore.
Dwight Trible: The American jazz singer, living in Los Angeles, has made albums in collaboration with Carlos Gabriel Niño, John Beasley and Matthew Halsall, releasing them on Ninja Tune and Gondwana Records. 8 p.m., Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. yoshis.com/events
July 3
Gathering And: A group art show featuring new work and revisiting recent favorites by gallery artists. 11 a.m., Traywick Contemporary, 895 Colusa Ave., Berkeley. 510-527-1214 traywick.com/exhibition/gatheringand
Curator Tours — Elaine Yau on “Routed West”: BAMPFA Associate Curator and Academic Liaison Elaine Yau shares in-depth stories of individual quilts in an exhibition. 1:15 p.m., BAMPFA, 2155 Center St., Berkeley, 510-642-0808, bampfa@berkeley.edu, bampfa.org/event/curators-tours-routed-west
Buttah’s Jook Joint: Featuring the vivacious sounds of Ms. BUT-TAH, the Buttahluv Band and her cast of all-star performers. 8 p.m., Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. yoshis.com/events
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