South Bay and Peninsula
July 4
Chili Cook-Off and Summer Festival: Enjoy free chili tasting, live music, food trucks and games and kids’ activities such as inflatables and crafts. Bring your own chairs, picnic blankets and reusable water bottles. Walking or biking is strongly encouraged as parking is limited. 11 a.m., Mitchell Park, 600 E. Meadow Drive, Palo Alto. special.events@cityofpaloalto.org, 650-329-2478. bit.ly/3GcXLaH
San Francisco Symphony at Shoreline Amphitheatre: The program will feature favorite American classics with vocalist Jessica Vosk performing songs from “Wicked” and other musical theater favorites. 7 p.m., Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 650-967-4040. bit.ly/3TJgVrK
July 5
Medicare Mysteries Solved: Join Sandra Karol, MS, RDMS, RVT, for a monthly workshop and learn more about the different plans that will work best for you and your family. Register directly with Karol at isail2@earthlink.net. 1 p.m., Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. bit.ly/3G4XVRy
July 6
Storytime with Anna: We begin with a 10-minute arts-and-crafts activity or imaginative play, then review museum rules and get our “wiggles” out with movement and song before we explore the galleries and settle in for a short nature-themed story. 10:30 a.m., The Foster Museum, 940 Commercial St., Palo Alto. anna@thefoster.org, 650-209-7181. thefoster.org/storytime-with-anna
The Symphonic Voyage from Indonesia: Jakarta Simfonia Orchestra performs Dvořák’s New World Symphony, iconic Indonesian songs and oratorio choruses. 7:30 p.m., California Theatre, 345 South First St., San Jose. sanjose.org/events/symphonic-voyage-indonesia
July 7
Women’s Bike Repair Night: Women/trans/femme of all skill levels come together to repair bicycles for donation, fostering a sense of community among cycling enthusiasts. 6 to 9 p.m., Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange, 3961 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto. kelly@bikex.org, bikex.org/volunteer/calendar
Low Cut Connie with Annabelle Lee: An American rock ‘n’ roll band based in Philadelphia. The frontman is pianist and songwriter Adam Weiner. 7 p.m., The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose. bit.ly/44hqH9w
July 8
Family Storytime with Stay & Play: Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement activities. 11 a.m., San Jose Public Library, 4001 Evergreen Village Square, San Jose. bit.ly/4ngrQqz
“Moulin Rouge! The Musical”: Baz Luhrmann’s film comes to life on stage, remixed with a new musical mash-up. 7:30 p.m., San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose. broadwaysanjose.com/shows/moulin-rouge
July 9
Open Mic at the San Jose Improv: Come see the local talent or take a turn on stage. 8 p.m., San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose. improv.com/sanjose/event
July 10
Mike the Magician Summer Reading Magic Show: Mike is a former Boston stand-up comic, 20-year comedy improv veteran and third-grade schoolteacher. He returned to magic, his childhood hobby, when he moved to the Bay Area in 2004. 4 p.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. losgatosca.libcal.com/event/14060262
The Klipptones Trio: Jazzy music that’ll have you swinging and smiling. Grab your lawn chair or blanket. 6 p.m. in The Village at San Antonio Center, 645 San Antonio Road, Mountain View. bit.ly/4l2EFDA
East Bay
July 4
Independence Day Dash 5K & Kids Run: This will be the second annual Independence Day Dash at Livermore’s Sycamore Grove Park. Start your holiday with a fun, family-friendly morning of fitness and festivities. 8 a.m., Sycamore Grove Park, 1051 Wetmore Road, Livermore. bit.ly/44hSzdS
July Fourth Family Festival — South Shore Concert: This festival includes face painting, glitter tattoos, a stilts performer, music by the Beatles tribute band The Sun Kings and free patriotic sunglasses for kids. 3 p.m., South Shore Center, 523 South Shore Center, Alameda. bit.ly/44oRYHo
Shakespeare’s Cymbeline: Free Theater in the Park presents Shakespeare’s epic romance, adapted and directed by Glenn Havlan and Gaby Schneider, presented by the Actors Ensemble of Berkeley. 4 p.m., 41 Somerset Place, Berkeley. bit.ly/3GcZqgr
July 5
Night with a Ranger: Learn about the nighttime animals that call Sycamore Grove home and then take a 1-mile hike to witness any after-dark wildlife activities with Ranger Seth. 7:30 p.m., Sycamore Grove Park, Nature Area Entrance, Livermore. 925-960-2400, natureprograms@larpd.org. bit.ly/3GcKcbm
Silent Book Club: Looking for some companionable time to read and maybe chat about what you’re reading? It’s like a book club but with no pressure to read a specific book and plenty of time to just read with other people who love to read. 3 p.m., Meeting Room C (Medium Room), 888 C St., Hayward. 510-293-8685. hayward.librarycalendar.com
LaRussell Live in Berkeley: The East Bay rapper performs. 3 p.m., Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music, 2367 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. tixr.com/groups/cornerstoneberkeley
Hike and Sip — Easy & Moderate: Experience an evening of nature, history and stargazing with a program designed for adults 21 and over. 6 p.m., Chabot Space & Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. 510-336-7300. chabotspace.org/calendar/hike-sip-easy-moderate-july-5th
July 6
Oakland Museum of California — Architecture Walk and Talk: Walk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture, and learn about the history, design and evolution of this award-winning structure. 1 p.m., 1000 Oak St., Oakland. museumca.org
Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher: The married comedians are using their hilariously hard-won wisdom on relationships and building on their hit Netflix special to help others by offering love advice to callers while simultaneously examining the ups and downs of their own relationship. 7:30 p.m., 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. yoshis.com/events
July 7
Summer Art Camp at The Bothwell: Let your child’s creativity shine at the Bothwell Arts Center’s Summer Art Camp. Designed for ages 6 through 15, this fun and engaging program offers hands-on experiences in painting, drawing, sculpture and more. 10 a.m., Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. 925-373-6800. bit.ly/3HX0PIy
Life 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. svenjarts@gmail.com, 510-523-6957. frankbettecenter.org/figure-drawing
Camp Joybound, A Paws-on Experience: This camp gives children a hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care. 9 a.m., Joybound People & Pets, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek. cblackburn@joybound.org. joybound.org/event/summer-camp-week-2-2
July 8
Author Meg Waite Clayton at A Great Good Place for Books: She discusses and signs her new book, “Typewriter Beach.” 7 p.m., A Great Good Place for Books, 6120 LaSalle Ave., Oakland. books@ggpbooks.com, 510-339-8210. ggpbooks.com/event
July 9
Acoustic Alchemy: The English smooth jazz band formed in the 1980s performs in the East Bay. 8 p.m., Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. yoshis.com/events
Bedtime Theatre: A cozy, family-friendly entertainment designed just for kids. Come in your pajamas to a magical mix of stories, songs, puppets and cartoons. 6:30 p.m. 22311 N. Third St., Hayward. haywardrec.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2433
July 10
Karan Aujla-It Was All A Dream World Tour: The Indian rapper, singer and songwriter based in Canada performs in the East Bay. 8 p.m., Oakland Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. theoaklandarena.com/events
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s: This presentation is part of a series of informative programs for older adults. 2 p.m., Hayward Public Library, 888 C St., Hayward. 510- 293-8685. hayward.librarycalendar.com
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