Introducing a New Choice Middle School and High School April/May 2015 17 CALENDAR ditional Japanese art culture and food. Free. Hakone Estate and Gardens, 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/741-4994. Zappos.com Bay to Breakers. May 17, time TBA. There will be no shortage of eye candy during this scenic 12K footrace through the streets of San Francisco. Spectators can check out racers wearing over-the-top costumes at strategic locations, including the crest of the Hayes Street Hill at Alamo Square, Golden Gate Park and the finish line along the Great Highway. Free. San Francisco. FanimeCon. May 22–25, times vary. Explore orchestra. Tickets $25–$200. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. 408/437-4450. Boogie on the Bayou. May 16–17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturday) and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday). Savor the flavors of Cajun and New Orleans-style fare during this two-day festival that includes more than 200 arts and crafts booths, a Kiddie Korner, live entertainment, wine, beer and more. Free. Downtown Campbell, East Campbell Avenue, Campbell. 650/348-7699. Hakone Matsuri Spring Festival. May 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate spring with trathis festival that honors Cupertino’s sister city of Toyonaka, Japan. Free. Memorial Park, Stevens Creek Boulevard and Mary Avenue, Cupertino. 408/940-5287. Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show. April 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 2,000 modes of transport make up the bulk of this fascinating festival that celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Plan to be wowed by the original autos, vintage airplanes, modified motorcycles, green vehicles and much more. Tickets $15–$25, free for kids 10 and under. Half Moon Bay Airport, 9850 N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay. 650/726-2328. MAY Continental Tire Monterey Grand Prix. May 1–3, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Two styles of cars compete in the Tudor United SportsCar Championship, a “race within a race” that includes Prototype and Grand Touring autos competing in both Pro and Pro-Am races. Tickets $35–$510. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas. 831/242-8200. A La Carte and Art. May 2–3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Spring means festival season in the Bay Area. Start the season off right with live music from SugaDaddy, The Hitmen and The Megatones, as well as works from more than 200 artists, gourmet fare, a farmers market, a classic car show and a fun zone for kids. Free. Castro Street between Church Street and Evelyn Avenue, Mountain View. 650/964-3395. ArtSpots Willow Glen. May 2–3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. New this year is this sidewalk art show featuring the work of more than 60 highcaliber California artists. Their works include fine art, ceramics, mixed media, glass, photography and jewelry on display along the treelined street of Lincoln Avenue. Free. Lincoln Avenue and Willow Street, San Jose. Amgen Tour of California. May 10–17. Cheer on speeding bikers during this grueling yet scenic competition that takes the world’s elite professional cyclists throughout California. On May 12, the racers take on a 105.7-mile challenge that starts and finishes in San Jose. Visit amgentourofcalifornia.com for details. 800/726-5673. Finovate Spring 2015. May 12–13, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Learn about new financial and banking innovations during this two-day showcase that allows companies to demo their latest and greatest projects during 7-minute stage presentations. Tickets $1,495. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 800/418-0980. Irene Dalis Memorial Concert. May 16, 8 p.m. Featuring current and former resident Opera San Jose artists, this concert celebrates the legendary mezzo-soprano and San Jose native who passed away last year. Be wowed by the singers as they perform arias and ensembles accompanied by the Opera San Jose in Menlo Park for • Geared for English Speakers • Dynamic Math, Science, and Design Technology Curriculum • New Campus German-American International School International Baccalaureate School of Silicon Valley
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