Bay Area events calendar for Oct. 31 through Nov. 6 weekly editions

South Bay and Peninsula Oct San Jose Ghost Hunt What do you get when you combine a role-playing outdoor city competition with the challenge of an outdoor escape room scavenger hunt and the suspense of a paranormal activity Get your paranormal-detecting tools and participate in this event as you roam the streets of San Jose in search of clues solve puzzles and challenges Tickets are from p m Santana Row San Jose bit ly o XAj The Phantom of the Opera th Anniversary Watch this silent version of The Phantom of the Opera on its th anniversary Be mesmerized by Lon Chaney s iconic performance and makeup that introduced audiences to gothic spectacle on screen Tickets start from and above p m Below Theaters Cafe S Second St San Jose bit ly WOvsUE A Driving Beat Watch this TheatreWorks debut of Jordan Ramirez Puckett s play following the story of a mother and her adopted son on a cross-country road trip as they discover their identity and common ground p m Second Stage Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts Castro St Mountain View bit ly xdoEJ Nov Friends of the Library Book Sale Visit the Mountain View Library for great bargains on books Proceeds from the sales will help fund the library programs The book sale is behind the library on Mercy Street a m Franklin St Mountain View bit ly ITI KP Garden Workshop Wreath making Come and learn about wreath making using natural materials Get your organic materials from your own backyard or from your neighborhood and learn to construct a decorative wreath Registration required a m Demeter St East Palo Alto bit ly kwOu Rancho Day Experience Ranch Day filled with hands-on sessions performances and displays exploring life on California s historic ranchos There will be a Mexican tin art workshop a spinning and weaving demonstration storytelling and display panels telling the stories of Juana Briones and the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe Tickets are a m Los Altos History Museum S San Antonio Road Los Altos bit ly er T Nov Tai Chi with Nelson Ng Get your mind and body refreshed with this weekly Tai Chi session with Nelson Ng Ng learnt Tai Chi in from Master Gene Chen who was a disciple of Grandmaster Feng ZhiQiang The class is free and open to beginners a m Rinconada Library Newell Road Palo Alto bit ly qklbgD Hockey Fights Cancer Cheer on your favourite ice hockey group and do your bit for cancer Watch the San Jose Sharks versus Detroit Red Wings battle it out and receive a special Hockey Fights Cancer scarf p m SAP Center W Santa Clara St San Jose bit ly f ScH Nov The Early Years Help Group for Parents If you are parents or assistants of young children with disabilities then join this encouragement group to share your stories and get advice The group is led by two moms who understand the challenges of raising young children with disabilities as they have gone through the same experiences p m virtual event bit ly JkjYVM Paint Nite Van Gogh s Cat Try your hand at painting while enjoying delicious food afterwards at PF Chang s in Sunnyvale End your Monday blues with this paint party to make you feel better All paint supplies and instructions provided Open to those and above Tickets cost per person p m PF Chang s Sunnyvale W El Camino Real Sunnyvale bit ly qlAqWC Keeping Feet Fit for the Next Years Our feet and ankles carry us through life but we often take them for granted until an injury or unbearable pain demands our attention Join this webinar to get practical guidance to lifelong patronage of your foot and ankle physical condition Learn about common foot and ankle issues and tips on prevention and care with Christy King DPM who is a podiatric surgeon with The Permanente Therapeutic Group p m virtual event stanford io nzcpcd Nov San Jose State University Art Galleries Tuesday Night Lecture Elizabeth Turk Join this lecture series with Elizabeth Turk an artist known for marble sculpture and participatory region art activations Turk will discuss how solitary fine art studios transition into creating platforms for community experiences p m San Jose State University Art Lecture Hall Art Building Room San Jose State University One Washington Square San Jose bit ly Wde on Smart Strategies for Holiday Eating It s that time of the year again when we enjoy spending time with loved ones and indulge in good food and drinks which results in the unhealthy yo-yo weight cycling Join this webinar and learn how to enjoy the holiday season without all the guilt p m virtual event stanford io nlf On Nov Comedians and Empanadas Come for the comedy and stay for the delicious empanadas at Casa Guzmania Restaurant Enjoy the lineup of talented comedians from all over the Bay Area alongside mouthwatering empanadas p m Casa Guzmania S Domain St San Jose bit ly XCRbR Nov Line Dancing with Sandy and Kent Learn a new hobby by joining Sandy and Kent for a family-friendly line dancing lesson Get your physical and mental physical condition in shape as you move to the different tunes Beginners welcome Class takes place in the Mitchell Park Bowl p m E Meadow Drive Palo Alto bit ly J dCcZ East Bay Oct Apocalypse Now Final Cut Watch this iconic movie by Francis Ford Coppola with a K restoration of the original version This version of the beloved war epic with a star-studded cast even differs from the Redux version Contact bampfa berkeley edu if you would like a ticket for a wheelchair-accessible space p m Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive Center St Berkeley bit ly qBX X Watch Francis Ford Coppola s iconic film Apocalypse Now Final Cut with a K restoration of the original version on Oct at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive Above Martin Sheen appears in a scene from the film photo courtesy of Zoetrope Corp Halleyween at Temescal Alley Family Friendly Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween with arts crafts and trick or treating p m Temescal Alley th Street at Telegraph Avenue rd St Oakland bit ly higiAJ Faith and Blue Trunk or Treat The Pittsburg Police Department will be hosting its annual Trunk or Treat event Bring your family and friends for this fun event filled with decorated trunks loads of candy and fun p m John Buckley Square Railroad Ave Pittsburg bit ly o QIT Nov th Annual Alameda Holiday Boutique Kick-start your holiday gift shopping at this event featuring over local artisans Proceeds from the sale benefit the Leisure Club a recreation project for developmentally disabled teens and adults a m Albert H DeWitt Officers Club W Redline Ave Alameda bit ly ht ShK Stand Up Comedy Classes Do you love stand-up comedy but want to do more than just be an audience Then take this opportunity to enroll in classes that will teach you to write and perform your stand-up comedy This four-week class is taught by Joe Klocek a veteran who regularly performs in San Francisco Cost is per person Registration required to p m All Out Comedy Theater Telegraph Ave Oakland bit ly qkVGf Nov Live Comedy Starring Liz Grant and David VanAvermaete Have an unforgettable night of laughter with stand-up comedians Liz Grant and David VanAvermaete Be prepared to experience a night of sharp wit big laughs and unforgettable entertainment as both comedians film their individual comedy specials live onstage p m The Village Theatre Front St Danville bit ly hogQoD The Alameda Point Antiques Faire Visit the largest antiques show in Northern California which has more than dealer booths for you to shop This is the place to shop for vintage and antique home decorations clothing furniture jewelry art pottery books and collectibles Tickets are available at the admission booth cash only a m Alameda Point the former Naval Air Station Alameda Main St Alameda bit ly L dmL Family-Friendly Matinee Improv Comedy Show Be ready to be entertained by live unscripted comedy inspired by your very own suggestions Provide your input and be part of creating improvised scenes games and musicals that come with tons of fun and laughter p m Made Up Theatre Bay St Suite B Fremont bit ly Fz vE Nov The Path Towards Authoritarianism Join this discussion on particular of the actions and efforts to expand the power of the presidency and the unprecedented use of governing body power for retribution in the country with Erwin Chemerinsky the dean and Choper distinguished professor of law at UC Berkeley s School of Law He is also the author of books and more than law review articles p m doors open at p m no admission after p m Bancroft Way Berkeley bit ly mqF H The Job Club If you re looking for a job then join this supportive group meeting that helps you keep a positive attitude share ideas form connections and gain perspectives on your job search Registration required p m virtual event bit ly qp P Nov UCBRC Book Club If you re retired and have time on your hands then join this retiree book club This session s reading is Summer for the Gods The Scopes Trial and America s Continuing Debate over Science and Religion by Edward Larson The book touches on America s relationship between science and religion and the impact it has had in our custom If you re interested in joining the retirement center book club email ucbrc berkeley edu for more information a m virtual event bit ly hlpofL Nov Chamber Music for Piano and Strings Watch students from the UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra perform under the direction of Leighton Fong Admission is free but registration is encouraged p m Hertz Concert Hall Cross-Sproul Path Berkeley bit ly IV MH Wellness Wednesday Have a midweek reset session with this Wellness Wednesday series This session talks about how healthier hydration and mindful habits can help overall wellness Call - - to RSVP p m A Steep In Time Brentwood Blvd Brentwood bit ly g y n Nov RCOZ South Asian Women s Backing Group If you know a South Asian woman or know one who demands to talk and feel less lonely then join this endorsement group to help you deal with the stress of it all a m Newark Blvd Newark bit ly ozPD N Have an entertainment event to add Submit it online 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