Bay Area events calendar for Nov. 28 through Dec. 4 weekly editions

South Bay and Peninsula Nov Hammer Presents Merry-Achi Christmas The Mariachi Sol de Mexico returns to the Hammer Theatre Center for a musical tribute to Mexico s Christmas traditions Be mesmerized by a multicultural celebration featuring holiday favorites from America and Mexico Performances will also have Mexican Sign Language p m Hammer Theater Center Paseo De San Antonio San Jose bit ly icAGUb Kinky Boots The boots are back This musical with six Tony Awards including Best Musical a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album and London s Olivier Award for Best Musical will have you strutting out of the theater saying Yeah The musical is based on true events and follows the path of two people trying to work together p m Center for the Performing Arts Almaden Blvd San Jose bit ly oJcECR Nov Brad Williams the Expansion Spurt Tour Brad Williams who was famously described by the late comedian Robin Williams as Prozac with a head is coming to San Jose Be prepared to laugh out loud with Williams as he shares his humorous observations on relationships disability race and sex proving that anyone can overcome their shortcomings p m San Jose Civic W San Carlos St San Jose bit ly ARLkK Seventh Annual Yuletide Oddities Fine Art Sector Residency If you love strange and atypical things then head on over to this region hosted at the greater part bizarre and iconic haunted venue the Winchester Mystery House a m Winchester Mystery House S Winchester Blvd San Jose bit ly eTigq Nov Candlelight from Bach to The Beatles Enjoy music from Back to The Beatles under the gentle glow of a candlelight and bask in a multisensory musical experience Listen to classics such as Here Comes the Sun Day Tripper A Hard Day s Night Brandenburg Concerto No and more performed by Range Ensemble p m Hammer Theatre Center Paseo De San Antonio San Jose bit ly o SLol San Jose Youth Symphony Season Opener Sit back and enjoy this performance by the orchestra under Yair Samet the music director and conductor of the Philharmonic Orchestra The orchestra will open with the splendorous Prelude to Die Meistersinger von N rnberg along with the world premiere of Leela an orchestral work by concertmaster and composer Saarthak Shankavaram p m Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater Alum Rock Ave San Jose bit ly pN A Dec Medicare s Annual Enrollment Period and Updates for Information Table Confused about Medicare enrollment and the changes taking place in Then join the Sourcewise Vitality Insurance counseling and advocacy undertaking to better understand the changes to your insurance Receive guidance on plan review and enrollment options and your benefits in this session with trained counselors a m city of San Jose Cypress Society and Senior Centers Cypress Ave San Jose bit ly JPTTyl The Amos Gitai Archive at Stanford View the works of artist Amos Gitai featuring eight films and multimedia works This exhibition is curated by Ayda Melika and Eitan Kensky with texts by Marie-Jos Sanselme and Marie-Pierre Ulloa produced by Deardra Fuzzell with assistance from Elizabeth Fischbach and Pasha Tope a m Green Library Bing Wing Peterson Gallery and Munger Rotunda Lasuen Mall Stanford stanford io O Am Dec Beethoven Piano Sonatas in the Marketplace Supply and Demand Over Two Centuries Exhibition Beethoven has composed numerous piano sonatas in his life which have inspired countless concert pianists teachers students and listeners There have been at least collected editions of these sonatas published over time This exhibit features a select set of these sonatas and is based on the upcoming book Beethoven GPS A Bibliographic Guide to Collected Editions of the Piano Sonatas by Patricia Stroh a m Exhibition Hall fifth floor of the Martin Luther King Jr Library E San Fernando St San Jose bit ly nXJ vT Dec Mix Mingle Make Spirits Bright Slip into your holiday sweater get a seasonal cocktail and connect with professionals in Silicon Valley All you have to do is show up and bring a new unwrapped toy valued at or more to assistance the annual toy drive and make the holiday season brighter for children Registration is required p m Scott s Social Club S Fourth St seventh floor San Jose bit ly q f f Dec San Jose Chess Club If you re a chess enthusiast or know someone who is then head on over to the SoFA Region for a meeting or two with fellow chess fanatics Boards and clocks are provided first-time players play for free p m SoFA Sector S First St San Jose bit ly zOZMw East Bay Nov Niles Festival of Lights Holiday Parade Kick off the Christmas season in Fremont s Niles district with this annual parade right after Thanksgiving More than unique floats will be featured along with marching bands costumed characters and of discipline Santa Claus himself making an appearance p m Niles Boulevard bit ly LIxRxY Kick off the Christmas season Nov in Fremont s Niles district with the annual Niles Festival of Lights Holiday Parade seen above previously and featuring more than unique floats along with marching bands costumed characters and Santa Claus himself photo courtesy of Naomi Manuel BANG archives The Princess Bride an Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes Watch iconic film The Princess Bride and engage in a moderated discussion with Cary Elwes for a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of this classic movie p m Bankhead Theater First St Livermore bit ly WYZcyl Nov The Best Intentions Holiday Concert Enjoy a performance by this group that belts out a blend of Motown classics contemporary R B and old school hits that include various holiday favorites with their signature sound Tickets start at p m The Village Theatre Front St Danville https bit ly YTMIS Fueling the Future of Tennis Fremont Youth Tennis Introduce your child to tennis with this Pee Wee Tennis clinic designed for kids ages and The clinic is especially designed for little ones to help them focus build confidence and a lifelong love for tennis in a supportive climate a m Alta Drive Fremont bit ly FkU Live Music with Latin Guitarist Rolando Morales Be entertained by the talented Rolando Morales coupled with great food and wonderful vibes p m Mowry Ave Suite M Fremont bit ly hZmZry Nov Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga Discover this effective technique for relaxation healing and relieveing tension for your body and mind with kum nye Tibetan yoga This two-hour session will let you relax better The cost is and the session will be held in-person and online Registration is required a m Highland Place Berkeley bit ly eSpg Annie Watch this wonderful Broadway classic about an orphan named Annie who gets adopted by a billionaire See how she lives her life in the Big Apple Enjoy its rendition of The sun ll come out on the morrow in this beloved Broadway musical that takes Annie on an adventure as she realizes her big dreams stands strong against wrongdoers and never forgets her humble beginnings p m Berkeley Playhouse College Ave Berkeley bit ly o qW Dec Why Kind Leaders Win Explore the power of kind leadership in this in-person conversation featuring UC Berkeley Chancellor Rick Lyons alongside changemaking leaders and pro-social scientists Learn how pro-social leadership influences a company s performance and profitability and if kindness in leadership pays off Registration required Cost is per person p m Roda Theater Berkeley Repertory Theatre Berkeley bit ly JIeapz Dec Handling the Holidays The holiday season can be painful for those who are still grieving the loss of their loved ones Join this workshop with Hope Hospice which offers a safe space to discuss the unique considerations of grieving during the holidays You will learn how to prepare for gatherings and spend time alone to honor the memory of your loved ones privately Registration required p m virtual event bit ly r cGWZ The Holy T This is an exhibition about transgenderism through painting and tapestry featuring artists Gericault De La Rose and Angel Anjos Their artwork depicts the presence increase and empowerment of trans bodies identity and people a m Junior Center of Art and Science Bellevue Ave Oakland bit ly pfKqP Dec Afternoon Reading with Leila Mottley Join Leila Mottley for a reading and conversation Mottley is the author of Nightcrawling which was an Oprah s Book pick and more in recent days The Girls Who Grew Big which focuses on a group of teen mothers rejected by their society at large who find a haven of district within themselves p m De La Salle Hall Hagerty Lounge St Mary s Road Moraga bit ly zQB Dec Clowning If you ve constantly been curious about clowns then take this five-week class that covers various themes You ll master the clowning vocabulary so you can become fluent in the language of ridiculousness The class is taught by April Garro aka Loony the Clown Registration is p m All Out Comedy Theater Telegraph Ave Oakland bit ly LDzVYh Have an entertainment event to add Submit it online at forms gle Cu J Ks fQiQUcKk