CALENDAR
Discovery Museum in celebrating the season
of make-believe through the fun of dress-up
and the joy of reading. Don your costume and
take part in our “all treats, no tricks” bash featuring
healthy treat stations, science magic and
a book giveaway. Tickets $11–$12. Children’s
Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose.
408/298- 5437.
NOVEMBER
Dia de los Muertos. Nov. 4, 12-5 p.m. In
Mexico, Central America, and parts of the
United States, this cultural holiday is celebrated
with playful skeletons and colorful altars
honoring loved ones who have passed away.
Join us for performances, storytelling, special
art activities, and a traditional altar. Tickets
$11–$12. Children’s Discovery Museum, 180
Woz Way, San Jose. 408/298- 5437.
Elf the Musical. Nov. 9-18, times vary. Based
on the beloved 2003 film, this uproarious
comedy follows Buddy the Elf on the journey
to find his own identity. This modernday
classic is sure to help audiences embrace
their inner elves. Tickets $15-$20. Montgomery
Theatre, 271 S. Market St., San Jose.
408/792-4111.
Disney Junior Dance Party. Nov. 18, 8 p.m.
Bring the little ones along to sing and dance
along to Disney Junior’s greatest hits with their
favorite characters. Kids of all ages and their
families are invited to the biggest dance party
around. Tickets $35-$55. City National Civic,
135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/792-4111.
Darci Lynne Farmer. Nov. 25, 3 p.m. At
only 12 years old, singer/ventriloquist Darci
Lynne Farmer was one of the youngest contestants
to ever win “America’s Got Talent.”
She brings her “Rocking Around the Christmas
Tree with Darci Lynne and Friends” show
to San Jose to delight kids of all ages. Tickets
$29.75-$99.75. City National Civic, 135 W.
San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/792-4111.
Sports
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
Oakland Raiders. National Football League.
Game times vary. Seattle, Oct. 14; Indianapolis,
Oct. 28; L.A. Chargers, Nov. 11; Denver,
Nov. 26. Ticket prices vary. O.co Coliseum,
7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. 800/745-3000.
San Jose Earthquakes. California League
Baseball. Game times vary. Minnesota United,
Oct. 22. Ticket prices vary. San Jose Municipal
Stadium, 588 E. Alma Ave., San Jose.
408/297-1435.
San Francisco 49ers. National Football
League. Game times vary. Arizona, Oct. 7; Los
Angeles, Oct. 21; Oakland, Nov. 1; New York;
Nov. 12. Ticket prices vary. Levi’s Stadium,
4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara.
415/464-9377.
San Jose State Spartans Soccer. College Soccer.
Game times vary. Grand Canyon, Oct. 5;
UNLV, Oct. 7; Cal Baptist, Oct. 14; UIW;
Oct. 26; UTRGV, Oct. 28; Seattle University,
Nov. 2. Ticket prices vary. SJSU Soccer Field,
San Jose State University, San Jose. 408/924-
7589.
Museums
Miguel Machuca. Through Oct. 21. In
the exhibition, “Drawing Light from Darkness,”
presents images of the artist’s psychological
journey through the harrowing fears
of cancer. The underlying connectedness and
myriad of symbols that speak to the artist’s resolution,
strength, hope and love. Open Tuesday
through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Triton
Museum of Art, 1505 Warburton Ave., Santa
Clara. 408/247-3754.
Pathfinders: Passage on the River
Flow. Through Oct. 21. In this day and age,
we are all seeing drastic social, political and
physical changes to our normal conceptions
of reality. Leigh Toldi addresses her reactions
to these pressures with an installation of over
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