South Bay and Peninsula
Jan. 16
Wanda Sykes — Please & Thank You Tour with Special Guest Keith Robinson: Laugh out loud with Wanda Sykes, an Emmy-winning stand-up comedian, writer, actress and producer in show business for more than 20 years. 8 p.m., Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. bit.ly/4jwGYii
SJZ Break Room Jazz Jam Featuring Thomas Pridgen: Join powerhouse drummer Thomas Pridgen and enjoy some great music while learning techniques in this jam session. Pridgen has worked on various projects, including the Memorials, Giraffe Tongue Orchestra with Brent Hinds and William DuVall and Pinnick Gales Pridgen. 6 p.m., 310 S. First St. at San Carlos, San Jose. bit.ly/49oZ8xI
Kiku Healing Series, Ma — The Space Between Sound and Line: Explore the Japanese concept of Ma — the meaningful spaces between sound, line and breath. Participate in this session, which includes a doodling activity led by artist Yurika Chiba, then transition to the main restorative sound bath session. Close the experience with an optional reflection circle where you may share your thoughts. 6:30 p.m., Japanese American Museum of San Jose, 535 N. Fifth St., San Jose. bit.ly/495wdQm
Jan. 17
Nevertheless, They Spoke — Hildegard and Julian’s Visions of God: Join this session that explores the role women have played in the Christian tradition though their voices have been ignored and silenced. This series, led by Dr. Paul Schutz, explores the history of women witnesses throughout Christian history — saints and martyrs, sisters and activists, theologians and spiritual writers. 9 a.m., St. Martin of Tours Parish Hall, 200 O’Connor Drive, San Jose. bit.ly/4jx0Ce2
Singing Bowls and Tuning Forks, Foundations of Sound Healing — a Workshop: Join this three-hour hands-on workshop and learn the basics of singing bowls and tuning forks and sound healing theory. Tickets start at $99. 1 p.m.,116 Gordon Ave., San Jose. bit.ly/3LqUPd4
Jan. 18
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater — Murder on the Sea of Love: Why settle for just dinner when you can be whisked away for a romantic sea cruise filled with mystery? Hop aboard the SS Amore at The Old Spaghetti Factory and enjoy a three-course meal that comes with comedy, suspense and murder on the side. Put on your detective hats and get ready to solve a crime while you enjoy your meal. 6 p.m., The Old Spaghetti Factory, 51 N. San Pedro St., San Jose. bit.ly/4jn4vlq
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes — the Family Reunion Tour: Join stand-up comedian, actress, author and podcaster Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, who became famous after her “nail salon” stand-up bit went viral on YouTube. She is back in her hometown in this family-friendly stand-up comedy show about diving head-first into motherhood in her 40s and about her family and friends. 5 p.m., San Jose Civic Center, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. bit.ly/4soPEem
Jan. 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: Join residents, volunteers, nonprofits and the East Palo Alto community for a shared day of service focused on renewal, learning and community care.Take part in various activities such as park cleanup, community tree planting and more. Shuttles will be provided for volunteers to travel between service sites. 8:30 a.m., 951 O’Connor St., East Palo Alto. bit.ly/4jBYm55
Jan. 20
Acrylic Painting — Beginning and Intermediate: Discover your talents and express yourself with acrylic paint in this beginner’s class. Learn how to use the colors and study traditional painting techniques in this class. Classes run for nine weeks and cost $180. 7 p.m., Palo Alto High School, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto (the adult school main office is in the Tower Building’s room 33). bit.ly/49arrkw
Nature, Art and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz: Join award-winning author and journalist Julia Hotz and chat virtually about her book “The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service and Belonging.” The book touches on science reporting, moving patient success stories and surprising self-discovery to help us recognize the lasting, life-changing power of social prescribing. 11 a.m., virtual event. bit.ly/497LhNh
Jan. 21
Candlelight — Queen vs. ABBA: Join this multisensory musical experience and sway to your favorite tunes by ABBA and Queen under the glow of candlelight. Tickets from $35.70. 8:45 p.m., Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo De San Antonio between Second and North Third streets in San Jose. bit.ly/49pNItA
Jan. 22
Authors365 — Hyper Focus with Chris Bailey: If you need inspiration, then join this session and hear from author Chris Bailey who will share his insights on “Hyper Focus.” Authors365 features leaders in the industry sharing their thoughts on business, personal growth, wellness and more. 10 a.m., virtual event. bit.ly/4joHdvy
East Bay
Jan. 16
International Breema Week 2026: Participate and explore the practice of Breema and self-Breema with online and in-person classes that will help you balance your body, mind, feelings and bring more meaning to your life. 9 a.m., The Breema Center, 6076 Claremont Ave, Oakland. bit.ly/3YVncTQ
Berkeley’s Latino Community — a Story of Pride and Resilience, 1900–2025: In this exhibition, you will learn the vital role Latinos have played in shaping Berkeley’s social, political and cultural landscape. This exhibit explores the dynamic history of the Latino/Latinx (mostly Mexican American/Chicano) community in Berkeley from 1900 to 2025, highlighting resilience, activism and cultural contributions through photographs, oral histories, archival documents and community artifacts. 1 p.m., the Berkeley Historical Society and Museum is in the Veterans Memorial Building, 1931 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/3Lyakjz
Jan. 17
Kings in the Making — the AI² Lab — Ancestral × Artificial Intelligence: Join this half-day immersive lab that encourages youths to tap into their histories and harness their creativity with powerful AI tools to tell their stories. The workshop will feature technologists, educators and creatives such as Theo Hollingsworth, Senay Alkebu-Lan, Miles Dotson, Gemeny Givens III, LeAndrew Robinson, Jonas Fleur-Aime and Damien McDuffie. 8 a.m., Envision Academy of Arts & Technology, 1515 Webster St., Oakland. bit.ly/49ERDnA
Art Comes from Art, Comes from Art — Opening Reception: Enjoy the highlights of artwork by staff members of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco — the Legion of Honor and the deYoung. Each of the seven participating artists presents at least one new work directly inspired by the museum’s collections, architecture and/or visitors. 5 p.m., 2513 Blanding Ave., Alameda. bit.ly/44RBk4c
Night Wings Live Aboard Overnight — Youth Group Overnight Adventure: Get a first-hand experience by staying overnight aboard the USS Hornet in original sailor sleeping compartments, having meals at the original enlisted crew’s mess and learning about this historic aircraft carrier’s daring exploits. This unforgettable experience will take you on a journey through time, exploring the evolution of flight technology, the lives of aircraft carrier pilots and the personal stories of those who have served. The fee is $100 per person for groups of 10 or more. 5 p.m., 707 W. Hornet Ave., Alameda. bit.ly/4bkkYF3
Jan. 18
Animal Feeding: Learn all the animals’ favorite food, check eggs and feed the livestock in this program. 3 p.m., Ardenwood Historic Farm, 34600 Ardenwood Blvd. Fremont. bit.ly/4sqhPtz
Noir City 23: Watch Hollywood noir movies featuring legends such as Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, John Garfield, Kirk Douglas and more in movies like “Blues in the Night,” All Night Long,” “A Man Called Adam” and more during this film festival. 12 p.m., Grand Lake Theatre, 3200 Grand Ave., Oakland. bit.ly/4qyisPU
Spotlight Sundays — Community Conversations in Radical Public Imagining: Join this TED Talk-style event that will explore radical public imagining. This immersive experience through performance, interactive movement, engagement and conversation will examine what it means to build our muscles for audacious dreaming during difficult times. Tickets cost about $30. 1 p.m., Oakland Museum of California,1000 Oak St., Oakland. bit.ly/4qqO4Yl
Jan. 19
Celebrating 21st Century African Literatures: Celebrate the diversity and excellence of 21st century sub-Saharan African literatures at the UC Berkeley Library, which has curated a small array of phenomenal books from across multiple genres to present examples of those works. 8 a.m., University of Berkeley, Doe Library, Campanile Way, Berkeley. bit.ly/4qFCyYK
2026 Berkeley MLK Breakfast Celebration: Join this community breakfast event and celebrate the life and work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tickets cost $35. 9 a.m., DoubleTree at Berkeley Marina, 200 Marina Blvd., Berkeley. bit.ly/4poNbxO
Jan. 20
Hikes for Tykes — Temescal: Take a stroll around the quiet urban lake and bask in the natural beauty of the Temescal Regional Recreation area. Strollers not recommended. Bring a snack. 10:30 a.m., Temescal Regional Recreation Area, 6500 Broadway, Oakland. bit.ly/3Yu74bU
Kayaking Big Break: Join a guided kayak adventure and learn about the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta’s rick ecology and natural history while paddling through the waterways. Kayaks, paddle instructions, and safety gear will be provided. 11 a.m., 69 Big Break Road, Oakley. bit.ly/4aLiu2h
Jan. 21
Film Screening — “The Outlaw and His Wife”: Watch this adaptation of Jóhann Sigurjónsson’s play that tells the story of the good-hearted outlaw Berg-Ejvind, who, looking for ways to keep his family from starvation, meets a wealthy young widow Halla. Watch as they fall in love and build their lives. Live piano performed by Judith Rosenberg will accompany the film screening. 7 p.m., 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/3Lx4lvl
Community Coloring Circle: Join this coloring circle with local artist and therapist Chetna Mehta, who is also the creator of the adult coloring book “Cultivating Compassion in Times of Fascism.” RSVP required. 6 p.m., Book Society, 2945 College Ave., Berkeley. bit.ly/3Yu9xDc
Jan. 22
Hike and Storytime — Tilden Nature Area: Join naturalist Melissa and librarians Deborah and Sheila in nature exploration activities and a themed storytime. Meet at the Environmental Education Center. 11 a.m., Tilden Nature Area, 1500 Central Park Drive, Berkeley. bit.ly/4sqyZqZ
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