MARCH
Samantha Power: Tanner Lectures on
Human Values. March 2, 9:30 a.m. Ambassador
Samantha Power discusses highlights of
her tenure as a member of President Obama’s
cabinet, and as the 28th U.S. Permanent Representative
to the United Nations. Free. Building
TBD. Stanford University. 650/724-0939.
Where Do We Go From Here?: 50 Years
Since King’s Death. March 5, noon. Dr. Clayborne
Carson, Martin Luther King Jr. Centenial
professor of history at Stanford University,
delivers a talk on the 50 years since King’s
death as a part of the Stanford Center for
Opportunity Policy in Education 2017-2018
Brown Bag series. Free. Stanford University.
650/724-0939.
An Evening with Rabbi Naomi Levy. March
20, 7:30 p.m. When Rabbi Naomi Levy
came across a poignant letter by Einstein she
embarked on three-year search into its mystery,
and into the mystery of the human soul. What
emerges is an inspiring, deeply affecting book
for people of all faiths filled with universal
truths. Tickets $10-$35. Oshman Family JCC,
Freidenrich Conference Center, Room F-401,
3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 650/223-8649.
Kids’ Stuff
FEBRUARY
Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in A
Play. Through Feb. 11. Back by popular
demand after a sold-out run in
2015, ever popular Elephant
and Piggie, along
with their nutty backup
singers, take the audience
on a madcap musical romp about friendship.
Tickets $10-$12. Palo Alto Children’s
Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo
Alto. 650/463-4970.
Sciencepalooza! Feb. 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and
Technology Outreach Foundation works with
teachers and students to prepare unique and
enlightening projects for school science fairs.
Free. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344
Tully Road, San Jose. 415/459-3433.
Live Action Fun Storytime. Feb. 8-March
31, times vary. Join library volunteers and
enthusiastic parents in this interactive story
time hour where you will read books, sing
songs, play games engage in other fun activities.
All ages are welcome. Free. Woodside
Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside.
650/851-0147.
The Lion King Jr. Feb. 9, 7-9 p.m. Clifford
School and San Carlos Children’s Theater
present a version of the classic story that
is tailored to young audiences. The show tells
the tale of Young Simba Sarabi, Young Nala,
Rafiki and the lionesses as they mourn the
costumes, creative onstage characters, state-ofart
video and set design. Tickets $29.50-$73.
City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St.,
San Jose, 408/792-4111.
Stink and the World’s Worst Super-Stinky
Sneakers. Feb. 16 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Feb.
17 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Stink Moody
just knows that his sneakers are a shoe-in to
win “The All-Time World’s Worst Super-
Stink Sneaker Contest.” This world premiere
adaptation of the popular book should be a
smelly success. Tickets $8-$10. SecondStage
at the Mountain View Center for the Performing
Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View.
650/903-6000.
Disney On Ice: Follow Your Heart. Feb 21,
7 p.m. This festive show features everyone’s
favorite Disney friends. Guests cheer along
with Joy, Sadness and the rest of the emotions
from “Inside Out,” swim with Dory and new
pal Hank from “Finding Dory,” and venture
to wintery Arendelle to help reunite Anna
and Elsa from “Frozen.” Tickets $22-$141.
SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose.
800/745-3000.
Once Upon a Mattress. Feb. 22-25, times
vary. In this musical version of Hans Christian
Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea,”
Winnifred is a
quirky, brash girl
competing for the
hand of Prince Dauntless,
whose domineering
mother has declared he
must find a “true” princess
before anyone else in the kingdom can
marry. Tickets $15-$20. Montgomery
Theater, 271 S. Market St.,
San Jose. 408/792-4111.
Lunar New Year. Feb. 17-18, times
vary. Revel with lively Lion Dancers, create
arts and crafts and enjoy traditional and
contemporary music and dance performances,
all while learning about the cultures and customs
of family and friends, neighbors and
co-workers. Tickets $13. Children’s Discovery
Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose.
408/298-5437.
MARCH
The Who’s Tommy. March 2-11, times vary.
Based on the groundbreaking 1969 rock concept
album, this stirring story of hope, healing
and the human spirit is set to an exhilarating
score, including Tony Award-winning songs
like “See Me, Feel Me”, the instantly recognizable
“Pinball Wizard” and the powerful “Acid
Queen.” Tickets $15-$20. Montgomery Theater,
271 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/792-4111.
Family Lunada. March 3, 5:30 -8 p.m. Join
the museum crew for an evening of family
friendly festivities in honor of the full moon.
Enjoy multicultural performances and get into
the act by signing up for the open mic. Tickets
$13. Children’s Discovery Museum of San
28 South Bay Accent
CALENDAR
Lunar New Year, Feb. 17–18,
Children’s Discovery Museum of
San Jose; Celtic Nights: Oceans
of Hope, March 2, Campbell
Heritage Theatre, Campbell
loss of Mufasa and overcome difficulties to
find happiness. Tickets $14. McKinley School
Auditorium, 400 Duane St., Redwood City.
650/366-3827.
Shopkins Live! Shop it Up! Feb. 6, 6 p.m.
Based on the YouTube sensation and international
toy phenomenon, this live action
extravaganza immerses audiences in the world
of Shopville using custom-designed theatrical