18 South Bay Accent CALENDAR nipeds started coming in droves shortly after the Loma Prieta earthquake hit San Francisco in October 1989. Enjoy Sea Lion Encounter Walking Tours, refreshments, special discounts and more. Free. Pier 39, San Francisco. Visit pier39.com. San Francisco Boat Show. Jan. 15–18, times vary. Check out a variety of boats and seminars, as well as booths showcasing nautical gear and accessories. At Try It Cove, you can test out kayaks and other water sports. A Kids’ Zone offers interactive fun for children. Tickets $15, free for children under 16. Pier 48 and McCovey Cove at AT&T Park, San Francisco. 714/633-7581. Noir City: The San Francisco Triple Ho Show - 5 Seconds Of Summer, Dec. 2, SAP Center, San Jose; Black Violin, Jan. 16, Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga Film Noir Festival. Noir City’s flagship festival returns to its home at San Francisco’s Castro Theatre for its 14th edition. This year’s film lineup will be revealed at Noir City Xmas on Dec. 16 at the Castro. Ticket prices vary. Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., San Francisco. Visit noircity.com. Post-Apocalyptic Zombie Fun Mud Run. Jan. 23, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get muddy as you conquer 12 obstacles while avoiding zombies during this apocalypse-themed 5K. All are encouraged to dress like zombies or zombie killers. The event brings awareness to the obstacles that children with special needs face in public schools. Tickets $85–$95. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. Visit specialzgames.com. Whalefest Monterey. Jan. 23–24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This sixth annual event celebrates the migration of the gray whales and benefits many local and national marine organizations. Enjoy lectures, films, live music, theater performances, kids activities and educational displays. Free. Old Fisherman’s Wharf, 1 Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey. 831/238-0777. Luxury Wedding Show. Jan. 24, noon to 4 p.m. The Luxury Wedding Show is a bridal show set up as a mock luxury ceremony and reception showcasing work by the area’s finest wedding professionals. Attendees will experience ceremony runway fashion shows, bridal gift bags, wine and cake tastings, prize giveaways and more. Tickets $15–$20. San Jose Marriott, 301 S. Market St., San Jose. 866/931-8508. Monster Energy AMA Supercross. Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m. Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, is the world’s premier stadium motorcycle circuit, comprised of 17 races of heart-stopping racing action. Featuring tight corners, fast straightaways, challenging rhythm sections and triple jumps, these tracks pack excitement into every inch of dirt. Tickets $15–$75. O.Co Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. 800/745-3000. William Shatner: Shatner’s World. Jan. 30, 8 p.m. In “Shatner’s World,” William Shatner delivers a larger-than-life performance complete with his laugh-out-loud humor, signature storytelling and select musical numbers. Experience his path from classically trained Shakespearean actor to cultural icon. Tickets $39.50–$180. The Warfield, 982 Market St., San Francisco. 888/929-7849. Half Moon Bay Crab Fest. Jan. 30–31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees of this outdoor festival will enjoy fresh crab delicacies, craft beer, premium wine, artisanal cocktails, live music, chef demonstrations, juried arts and crafts booths, sustainability exhibits and the opportunity to purchase a Dungeness crab to take home. Tickets $50–$175. Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, 390 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay. 650/726-3491. Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show. Jan. 30–31. The Golden Gate Kennel Club All- Breed Dog Show features a fashion show, flyball demonstrations and beautiful breeds. It’s a fun event for everyone, from professional breeders and handlers to casual dog lovers. Ticket prices vary. Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City. 415/404-4111. Visit goldengatekennelclub.com. 2016 Bridal Expo. Jan. 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Bridal Expo brings together more than 100 wedding specialists and related vendors from the Monterey Bay Area. Enjoy bridal fashion shows, valuable door prizes, cake samples, wedding decorations and a grand prize drawing. Tickets $8. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. 831/423-5590. Music & Dance DECEMBER Triple Ho Show. Dec. 2, 7 p.m. Forgo the Christmas carols in favor of pop music. One Direction, 5 Seconds of Summer, Fifth Harmony, Austin Mahone and Nathan Sykes will share the stage for 99.7 NOW!’s beloved Triple Ho Show. Tickets $39.50–$125. SAP Center, 525 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Herb Alpert and Lani Hall. Dec. 2–3, 7:30 p.m. Herb Alpert’s nearly 60-year career includes five No. 1 albums, nine Grammy Awards and a National Medal of Arts. Performing with his Grammy Award-winning wife, Lani Hall, he will wrap his relaxed trumpet sound around a jazz set featuring Brazilian flavors and songbook favorites. Tickets $70– $75. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. The acclaimed Trans-Siberian Orchestra pres-
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