Stars on Ice, April 5, SAP Center, San Jose; Cherry Blossom Festival, April 25–26, Memorial Park, Cupertino 16 South Bay Accent CALENDAR Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. Hillsborough Antique Show and Sale. April 24–26, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturday) and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday). This annual fundraiser benefiting the United Veterans Services includes antiques, art, Americana, silver jewelry, home furnishings and lots more. Tickets $10. San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 S. Delaware St., San Mateo. 650/773-4824. Spring Native Plant Sale. April 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be plenty of hard-to-find native plants, seeds and bulbs available for sale during this garden event that focuses on California gardens and lawn alternatives such as native perennials, wildflowers and grasses. Free admission. Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. 650/260-3450. Downtown Family Parade. April 25, noon to 3 p.m. Explore the globe while traveling from Castro and Villa streets to Pioneer Park during this parade themed “Around the World in Mountain View.” Games, crafts and family entertainment are just some of the fun activities visitors can expect at the 37th annual event hosted by the city of Mountain View. Castro and Villa streets, Mountain View. 650/903-6331. Downtown Willow Glen Wine Walk. April 25, 2 to 6 p.m. Sip wines from a host vintners during this festive spring affair that features tasting sites at a variety of downtown Will Glen shops and restaurants. Tickets $36. Check-in begins at noon at two locations: Buffington House, 1224 Lincoln Ave., or Goosetown Lounge, 1072 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. 408/298-2100. Cherry Blossom Festival. April 25–26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Welcome the arrival of spring with traditional Japanese exhibitions, entertainment and cuisine while admiring the beautiful cherry trees in bloom during 16-20, 7 to 11 p.m. Howard Shore’s Oscarwinning “Lord of the Rings” soundtrack will roar to life when performed by 250 Symphony Silicon Valley musicians. Audiences may opt to watch one—or all three—of the movies during two cycles of this first-ever live performance. Tickets $60-$330. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 408/286-2600. Be the Match Walk and Run San Jose. April 18, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Patients with leukemia, lymphoma and 70 other lifethreatening diseases benefit from this fundraiser consisting of 5K, 1K and Trot Tot run-walks. The event helps patients cover uninsured treatment costs, as well as support bone marrow transplant research. Tickets $15–$35. Arena Green, Autumn and Santa Clara streets, San Jose. 612/884-8485. Cars and Croissants. April 18, 9 a.m. Exotic car owners line up their autos along Santana Row during this once-monthly event, much to the delight of enthusiasts. The gettogether includes coffee, croissants and lots of car talk. Free. Santana Row, from Alyssum Lane to Tatum Blvd., San Jose. 408/551-4611. ArtSplash Community Celebration. April 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wear your walking shoes for an art-filled day featuring gourmet food trucks and live music. Plan to make some of your own art, take tours of the gorgeous Historic Villa and grounds and get behind-thescenes looks at the artists in-residence open studios. Free. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 custom-designed track full of obstacles. Tickets $20-$60. Levi’s Stadium, 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara. 415/464-9377. Coastal Wildflower Day. April 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. California Native Plant week kicks off with this annual event featuring wildflower hikes, games and crafts for kids, and native plants for sale. Visitors will also have the opportunity to observe the dune restoration project on the beach. Free. Half Moon Bay State Beach, 95 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay. 650/817-5251. Spring Break at the Boardwalk. Through April 12, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Take a break from studying and hit the beach for a family friendly day that includes rides, Doug the “Surfing Magician” and photos with Scooby Doo and Shaggy from Cartoon Network. Free. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. 831/423-5590. Lord of the Rings: Live In Concert. April Monster Jam, April 11, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara TOP LEFT: MINORI YANAGASHIMA
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