Special Events
Rose Garden Farmers Market: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lincoln High School parking lot, 577 Dana Ave., San Jose.
Farmers Market: Willow Glen’s market has moved downtown. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Willow Glen Elementary School, 1425 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. https://uvfm.org/willow-glen-saturday
Downtown Campbell Farmers Market: Fresh produce grown locally by California farmers, as well as crafts vendors and live music. Sundays, 9 a.m. Campbell Avenue and Third Street, Campbell. Urbanvillageonline.com.
Seniors
Senior Tennis: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-11 a.m. Bramhall Park, 1320 Willow St., San Jose. Contact Barb Jarvis at 408-286-9369.
Willows Cafe: Lunch is served Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The menu usually includes entree, vegetables, side dish, salad, fruit and milk for a suggested donation of $3 for adults 60 and older/$6 for guests under 60. Willow Glen Community and Senior Center, 2175 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. Reservations required 48 hours in advance to 408-265-0915.
Kirk Café at Camden: Seniors are invited to enjoy lunch and make friends at this program offered every weekday. Enjoy special events, birthday parties and guest speakers. Lunch is served Monday through Friday at noon. Suggested donation is $3 for adults 60 years and older. Camden Community Center, 3369 Union Ave, San Jose. Reservations are required (24 hours in advance). 408-371-2888.
AARP Campbell Area Chapter: Meets the third Tuesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave., room Q-80, Campbell. Campbellaarp.org, 408-379-7820.
Campbell Adult Center: The city of Campbell’s Recreation and Community Services Department offers services and programs for adults 50 and older. Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave., room C-33, Campbell. 408-866-2146.
Theater/Arts
Girls Got the Blues: The seventh annual fundraising concert, benefiting Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence, features Lara Price, Pam Hawkins, Sweet Nectar vocalist Maureen Smith and Sue McCracklin. Feb. 29, 1 p.m. Tabard Theater; 29 N. San Pedro St., San Jose. $30-$40. https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4497557
Imani Winds and Catalyst Quartet: The two classical ensembles present “(im)migration: music of change.” Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose. 30-$45. www.hammertheatre.com, 408-924-8501.
Harry Potter in Concert: Symphony Silicon Valley plays the score during a screening of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1.” Feb. 22-23. Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose. $50-$100. www.symphonysiliconvalley.org, 408-286-2600.
The Sorcerer: Lyric Theatre of San Jose presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s operetta about a love potion gone out of control. Feb. 22-March 1. San Jose City College Theater, 2100 Moorpark Ave. $15-$40. http://www.lyrictheatre.org
Il trovatore: Opera San Jose stages Verdi’s tale of witchcraft, murder, and vengeance. Through March 1. California Theatre, 345 S. First St. $55-$195. operasj.org, 408-437-4450.
Chicago: San Jose Stage Company presents the popular musical. Through March 15. The Stage, 490 S. First St., San Jose. $32-$60. 408-283-7142, www.thestage.org.
The Fantasticks: Guggenheim Entertainment presents the musical by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt in celebration of the show’s 60th anniversary. Through Feb. 23. 3Below Theaters & Lounge, 288 S. Second St., San Jose. $25-$55. www.3Belowtheaters.com, 408-404-7711.
Lectures/Learning/Meetings
Jade Toastmasters: The public speaking group meets Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m. Jade Global building, 1731 Technology Drive, Suite 230, San Jose. jadeglobal.toastmastersclubs.org.
English Country Dancing: Dance to live music (piano, fiddle, flute). No partner or experience necessary. Second Sunday of each month, 2:15-5 p.m. First Unitarian Church of San Jose, 160 N. Third St., San Jose. For more information, call Carol at 408.219-1745.
Financial Wellness Group: Share information about financial wellness and investing. Some of us are newbies and some of us have years of experience. For more information about meetings, email info@southbaybogleheads.com, southbaybogleheads.com.
Willow Glen Lions: The Lions meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in support of brain injury programs, Santa Maria urban ministry, Second Harvest Food Bank, Teen Challenge, and other programs. Denny’s, 1140 Hillsdale Ave., San Jose. For more information, contact Dave Parkinson at tdadave@comcast.net or 408-998-2139.
Pancake Breakfast: The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary hosts a breakfast fundraiser benefiting veterans and their families and scholarships for local students. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, fruit, coffee/tea and juice. Gluten-free menu available upon request. First Sunday of the month, 8:30-11 a.m. American Legion Veteran’s Hall Post 318, 1504 Minnesota Ave., San Jose. Suggested donation $6/$5 students and active duty military.
Voices in Harmony: The men’s chorus is seeking new members. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Comunidad Cristiana, 1748 Junction Ave., San Jose. vihchorus.org.
T.O.P.S. Meeting: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group for weight loss. Thursdays. 9:30-11 a.m. The Church of God, 937 Minnesota Ave., San Jose. Contact Daniel Kionka, 408-646-0195, dkionka@gmail.com..
Sons in Retirement: Retired men’s luncheon club features fellowship and guest speakers. Meets the third Tuesday of the month. Elks Lodge, 444 Alma St., San Jose. For more information, contact Rich Peterson at Rick69bird@sbcglobal.net.
Square Dance Class: The Committee to Promote Square Dancing hosts classes for singles and couples. Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Camden Community Center, 3369 Union Ave., San Jose. First three nights free, $5/class thereafter. Call Jackie at 408-663-1477. c-p-s-d.org.
Ballroom Dancing: Ballroom dancers of all ages are welcome. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. DJs and bands provide the music. Air conditioning, wood floor, light refreshments and convenient parking. $6 per person. Camden Community Center, 3369 Union Ave., San Jose. 408-559-6209.
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.
Rotary Club: The Rotary Club of Campbell holds weekly lunches with its members and guests to discuss charitable events, volunteering and leadership programs. Tuesdays, 12:15-1:30 p.m. Uplift Family Services, 251 Llewellyn Ave., Campbell. campbellrotary.org.
ESL Conversation Class: A joint program of the library and Campbell Adult and Community Education. Meets Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Campbell Library 77 Harrison Ave., Campbell. www.sccl.org/campbell, 408-866-1991.
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