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South Bay and Peninsula Nov. 14 “Describe the Night”: Watch this fall production by students at the Gunn Theatre. This production by Rajiv Joseph is a comedic thriller set in Russia, Poland and East Germany, exploring the friendship between a writer, a soldier and the woman they both love. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. 7 p.m., Little Theater at Henry Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. bit.ly/4omdKnH Fridays at the Cubberley Pavilion: Learn how to dance with wonderful instructors, friendly people and great music on the dance floor. You don’t even need to bring a partner. Lessons are taught from 8 p.m. and a dance party starts at 9 p.m. Wear dressy-casual attire with comfortable dancing shoes. The fee is $10. 8 p.m., Cubberley Pavilion, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (between San Antonio Road and Charleston). bit.ly/3LtybR3 TECHSPO San Jose 2025: Get the opportunity to view cutting-edge technologies and see how they can help your business grow as developers, brands, designers, innovators and marketers showcase their innovations and technology. 9 a.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose. bit.ly/3WEBuY3 Nov. 15 San Jose Speed Dating: If you’re between ages 29 and 42 and looking for love, then come meet people at this speed dating event. Meet singles in San Jose and get 5- to 7-minute mini-dates with them. Admission is $36. 6 p.m., AC Kitchen at AC Hotel, 350 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. bit.ly/3WBS0YY Laser Bad Bunny: Be mesmerized by a vibrant laser light show featuring songs from Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny. Watch the IMAX Dome transform info a pulsating canvas of light while you dance to the beats by Bad Bunny. Tickets are $16 for adults, $12 for seniors ages 65 and older, children and students. 6 p.m., The Tech Interactive, 201 S. Market St., San Jose. bit.ly/4opBQOu Nov. 16 Walk with a Naturalist: Join this guided exhibition by Shelby Hendricks exploring artworks through the lens of a naturalist. The tour offers visitors an opportunity to connect with artworks in nontraditional ways, humanizing the sciences and reinforcing the emotional impact of caring for our Bay Area environment. 2 p.m., San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St., San Jose. bit.ly/4i0eRr3 West Valley Light Opera’s 60th Diamond Celebration: Enjoy performances from talented actors who will sing and perform some of their favorite Broadway hits such as “Brigadoon,” “Catch Me if You Can,” “Cinderella,” “Grease,” “Hello Dolly!” “Mamma Mia,” “Something Rotten,” “The Addams Family” and many more. $60 for regular admission, $35 for teachers and ages 16 or younger. 2:30 p.m., Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga. bit.ly/3JFtZ02 Nov. 17 Effective, Assertive Communication: Join this virtual workshop and discuss the various types of communication. Discover how to develop or refine your interpersonal skills and enhance your personal and professional relationships. 11 a.m., virtual event. bit.ly/4oKkY4G Nov. 18 Cartooning Workshop with Editorial Cartoonist Ann Telnaes: Join this workshop with award-winning cartoonist Ann Telnaes and explore the power of visual storytelling in journalism. 1:30 p.m., Digital Humanities Center, San Jose State University, One Washington Square, San Jose. bit.ly/4qBW49j Printmaking from Costa Rica: View this exhibit featuring the work of artists such as Vicente Alpízar-Jiménez, Adrián Arguedas, Yula J. Cambronero-Bonilla, Carolina Córdoba Zamora, Rudy Espinoza, Alberto Murillo-Herrera, Emilia Prieto Tugores, Raquel Valverde Rodríguez and Alejandro Villalobos Cabezas. The exhibit explores the direction of Costa Rican printmaking by focusing on innovative techniques and processes. 12 p.m., Natalie and James Thompson Art Gallery, One Washington Square, San Jose. bit.ly/4qHIWPY Nov. 19 Bryan Adams — “Roll with the Punches” tour: Watch Bryan Adams perform live in San Jose at the SAP Center with special guests Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. 8 p.m., SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. bit.ly/47p886h Paint Your Pet @ Woofboard: Submit the photo of your favorite pet and enjoy a fun-filled paint-and-sip event led by professional pet portrait artist Heather Kinney. No prior painting experience required. Submit a photo of your pet by Nov. 14. Admission is $75. Event starts 6 p.m. at Woofboard, 389 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell. bit.ly/4813DxV Nov. 20 The Left Misunderstood: Learn why some citizens vote against their economic interest by supporting conservative and radical right parties and candidates. Join this lecture by Jonne Kamphorst, a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University’s Political and Social Change Lab and the Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Institute as he explores this issue. 12 p.m., Encina Hall, William J. Perry Conference Room, Second Floor, 616 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford. stanford.io/4nHUjoh East Bay Nov. 14 Pretty In Pink — a Bollywood Ladies Night Charity Gala: Get ready to put on your favorite pink outfit and participate in the Bollywood Night charity gala supporting Narika.org, a nonprofit that provides support services to survivors of domestic violence in the Bay Area. Be ready for a night filled with music, food, dance, fashion, shopping and entertainment while doing your part for charity. 6 p.m., 5748 Mowry School Road. bit.ly/47CSi6W Irvington High’s “Romeo & Juliet of the Caribbean”: Watch this classic timeless tale of love produced by students at Irvington High School but with a twist — it’s the same story but in a whole new place! Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for students, $10 for kids under 10 and seniors. 7 p.m., Irvington Conservatory Theater @ Irvington High School, 41800 Blacow Road, Fremont. bit.ly/3WCdtkk “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: Watch this production directed by Gregory Brown, featuring a group of six teenagers as they eye the spelling championship of a lifetime. Watch the hilarious and touching stories and adventures of their home and tween lives as they spell through the series. 7:30 p.m., California Theatre, 351 Railroad Ave, Pittsburg. bit.ly/47m6gLt Nov. 15 Friends of the Oakley Library Fall Fiesta 2025: Enjoy great food, be entertained by Ballet de Folklorico de Antioch and get an update about the new Oakley Library and Community Center. Get your tickets and do your part by supporting the library project. Tickets are $70 for adults and $30 for kids under 13. 6 p.m., 1250 O’Hara Ave, Oakley. bit.ly/3LI7tnK 50th Annual Fall PhotoFair: Come and explore the Bay Area’s oldest and largest camera show event. If you’re looking for something to add to your photography collection, then this is the place for you! 10 a.m., Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton Ave, Newark. bit.ly/48WgXFK Nov. 16 Halal Money Conference — SF Bay Area: Get meaningful insights, discussions and networking opportunities with speakers in the field of halal finance. Learn about the principles of halal investing, banking, entrepreneurship and Muslim finance from industry leaders. 9:30 a.m., Fremont Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave, Fremont. bit.ly/3Wy6Yz7 San Francisco Silent Film Festival 2025 — “Trailin’ ”: Watch this silent movie directed by Lynn F. Reynolds about Tom Mix, who is in search of the man who killed his father. Live music by Utsav Lal will accompany the show. $20 general admission, kids under 12 watch for free. 11 a.m., Orinda Theater, 2 Orinda Theater Square, Orinda. bit.ly/3LHUsur Nov. 17 Tiny Tots Yoga Time: Begin teaching your toddlers and preschoolers yoga from an early age, allowing them to sleep better and enhance their emotional regulation and mood. This instructor-led program will teach the kids and their caregivers some gentle yoga poses. Recommended for kids ages 2 to 5. 2 p.m., Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont. bit.ly/43cNcNd Nov. 18 Read to a Dog: Get your pet-loving kids to read to friendly volunteers from the Ohlone Humane Society. The program helps children practice their reading skills too! 4 p.m., Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. bit.ly/4nE3kyO Nov. 19 “Fire in Every Direction — a Memoir”: Join this book launch discussion of Palestinian writer, scholar and activist Dr. Tareq Baconi’s love story that spans countries. Baconi’s grandmother, Eva, left Beirut with her daughter, Rima, as the country faced civil war. The family settled in Amman, but Baconi felt trapped by cultures of silence, a sense of not belonging and learning that he is in love with his childhood best friend, Ramzi. Registration required. 5 p.m., 3335 Dwinelle Hall (Level C), UC Berkeley. bit.ly/47TH2Eh Nov. 20 Stanley Mouse — Hot Rods, Art, & Rock n’ Roll: Immerse yourself in the world of psychedelic art, hot rod culture and rock ‘n’ roll by legendary artist Stanley Mouse. See the artwork that helped define the ’60s culture, including his work on the Grateful Dead album cover. This is an opportunity to view his classic and contemporary pieces. 1 p.m., The Grand Gallery, 560 Second St., Oakland. bit.ly/3LnzVva
