Special Events
Sunnyvale Farmers Market: Enjoy fresh fruits, vegetables and arts and crafts from local growers and artisans. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Murphy and Washington avenues, Sunnyvale. Urbanvillageonline.com/markets/Sunnyvale.
Seniors
Sunnyvale Senior Center: The center offers a variety of services and activities, billiards room, fitness center, table games, trips, classes and lunches every weekday. 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale. 408-730-7360, Sunnyvale.ca.gov.
Senior Nutrition Program: Hot meals served along with camaraderie. Must be age 60 or older and a resident of Santa Clara County. Monday-Friday, live dance music at 9:30 a.m., lunch at 11 a.m. First United Methodist Church, 535 Old San Francisco Road, Sunnyvale. Sunnyvaleumc.org/mission/seniornutrition.html.
Theater/Arts
New Works Festival: Theatreworks Silicon Valley’s 17th annual festival features two musicals and two plays as well as special events. Musicals include an adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” by Tony Award nominee Paul Gordon. Aug. 10-19. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $20-$65. theatreworks.org, 650-463-1960.
The Pirates of Penzance: The Lamplighters present Gilbert and Sullivan’s farce about sentimental pirates, bumbling policemen, star-crossed young lovers, self-possessed wards and an eccentric Major-General struggling with the often-ridiculous dictates of honor and duty still entertains. Aug. 11-12. Mountain View Center for the ; Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. $51-$56. http://lamplighters.org/productions-2018-2019, 650-903-1727.
Sound of Music: Foothill Music Theatre stages Rogers and Hammerstein’s classic musical about the von Trapp family and their plucky governess. Through Aug. 5. Smithwick Theatre, Foothill College, I-280 and El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. $12-$32. https://foothill.edu/theatre, 650-949-7360.
Figural Lace: Through a variety of styles, this exhibit showcases diverse subjects and medieval to modern stories told in lace. The pieces on display feature creatures both real and imaginary, inspired by legends, historical events, nature, whimsy and allegory. Through Sept. 24. The Lace Museum, 552 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. https://www.thelacemuseum.org, 408-730-4695.
Hold These Truths: Playwright Jeanne Sakata tells the true story of Gordon Hirabayashi, a Japanese-American student who fought internment to a relocation camp during WWII. Chronicling his journey from college all the way to the Supreme Court, and eventually to a Congressional Medal of Honor, this regional premiere is directed by Lisa Rothe. Through Aug. 5. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $40-$100. Theatreworks.org, 650-463-1960.
History of Sunnyvale Schools: An exhibit showcasing artifacts such as yearbooks, uniforms and trophies from Sunnyvale schools through the ages, starting with the very first Encina Grammar School in the late 1800s. Through Oct. 7. Museum hours Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, noon- 4 p.m. Sunnyvale Historical Museum, 570 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale. 408-749-0220.
Sunnyvale Summer Series: The Groove Foundation plays Top 40 and R&B at the Music and Market series in downtown Sunnyvale. Aug. 8, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 100 block of South Murphy Avenue. sunnyvaledowntown.com.
Jazz and Beyond: Bridget Marie performs. Aug. 4, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 100 block of South Murphy Avenue. sunnyvaledowntown.com.
Fine Arts League of Cupertino: The group meets the second Monday of the month, 7-9 p.m., and welcomes visitors. Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino. Visit falc.org or call Janki at 408-863-9991.
Lectures/Learning/Meetings
Cupertino Morningmasters: Improve your speaking and networking skills at this Toastmasters club. Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. Bethel Lutheran Church, 10181 Finch Ave., Cupertino.
Sunnyvale Rotary: Meetings are Tuesdays at noon. Elks Club, 375 N. Pastoria Ave. Sunnyvalerotary.org.
Sunnyvale Squares: Singles, couples and former dancers ages 18 and up can learn modern Western square dancing. No partner is needed. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Murphy Park, 250 N. Sunnyvale Ave., Sunnyvale. $25 per month/$7 per session. Sunnyvalesquares.com. 408-744-1021.
Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Group: A safe, confidential, supportive environment for families to develop informal mutual support, get information about dementia and develop methods and skills to solve problems related to dementia. Fourth Tuesday of the month. Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church gym, 728 Fremont Ave., room 750, Sunnyvale. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800-272-3900.
Eating Disorders and Body Image Support Groups: The Eating Disorders Resource Center offers free support groups to create a safe space for those struggling with eating disorders and body image dissatisfaction. The groups are unstructured and open to all ages, genders and types of eating issues. First and third Tuesdays of the month, 7-8:30 p.m. El Camino Hospital, 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View.
Open Gardens: Charles Street Gardens opens its gates to the public. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 433 Charles St., Sunnyvale. Charlesstreetgardens.org.
Military Officers Association of America: The Silicon Valley chapter holds a luncheon meeting on the third Thursday of the month. Siliconvalleymoaa.org, 408-245-2217.
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