Bay Area events calendar for Feb. 13-19 weekly editions
South Bay and Peninsula
Feb. 13
Lasers — Billie Eilish: Watch the music of Grammy-winning pop star Billie Eilish in a laser light spectacle. Be mesmerized by the display of vibrant colored lasers, echoing to the sounds of her chart-topping hits like “Bad Guy” and “Bury A Friend.” Tickets start at $12. 6 p.m., The Tech Interactive, 201 S. Market St., San Jose. bit.ly/4r4O9RB
Lady and the Tramp Valentine’s Paint Party: Impress your date with your artistic talents or simply have fun with your friends at this sip-and-paint event for Valentine’s Day. Buy your own drinks and have fun while creating your masterpiece. Art supplies included. Tickets start at $49.87. 6 p.m., Sueños, 112 Paseo de San Antonio, San José. bit.ly/4ttMXsK
Gabriel Iglesias Stand-up Comedy: Be entertained by funny man Gabriel Iglesias, who has performed alongside veteran comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Lorne Michaels. Iglesias has performed globally and most recently was honored with the cover of Variety’s comedy issue. 6:30 p.m., San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose. bit.ly/4tcRyPR
Jo Koy Just Being Koy Tour: Jo Koy, a comedian who made his feature film debut in “Easter Sunday,” which was largely inspired by material from his Netflix stand-up specials, is back on tour. Be left in stitches with Koy as he brings you materials inspired by his family and the intricacies of Filipino traditions. 8 p.m., SAP Center at San José, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. bit.ly/4atlEqM
Feb. 14
Lasers — Taylor Swift: Watch a laser show with Taylor Swift playing in the background. If you didn’t watch her live in concert, then this may be the next best thing! Tickets start at $16. 6 p.m., The Tech Interactive, 201 S. Market St., San Jose. bit.ly/4rniAlK
Vitamin String Quartet — “The Music of Billie Eilish, Bridgerton and Beyond”: If you love Billie Eilish or the Bridgerton soundtrack, then enjoy these spellbinding renditions by the Vitamin String Quartet. Tickets start at $179. 8 p.m., The Guild Theatre, 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. bit.ly/4qcb4Ji
Feb. 15
Cavalleria Rusticana — Pagliacci: Watch the iconic Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci opera. It’s a tale of love, jealousy, honor, infidelity and murder featuring some of the most recognizable music of all time, including Cavalleria’s intermezzo and the haunting “Vesti la Giubba” from Pagliacci, showcasing Italian versimo at its best. 2 p.m., California Theatre Box Office Entrance, 345 S. First St., San Jose. bit.ly/45LhMPh
Presidents’ Weekend Speed Dating: If you’re between the ages of 25 and 45 and single, then join this speed-dating event and meet to expand your social circle. Dress to impress! Tickets are $30 for early birds, $45 in advance or $55 at the door. 2:45 p.m., Suspiro, 3060 Olsen Drive, Suite 20, San Jose. bit.ly/4qf5jL0
Feb. 16
Sonic Runway: Listen to music and watch a light-art installation created by artists such as Rob Jensen, co-lead Warren Trezevant and designed by Stockhausen. 5 p.m., City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St, San Jose. https://bit.ly/4atzlGc
Cyril Neville with Omari Neville and The Fuel: Watch Cyril Neville, a two-time Grammy-winning artist and one of the founding fathers of New Orleans’ signature funky soul, rock and jazz sound that has influenced many artists. Neville is a vocalist, songwriter, percussionist, painter, cultural icon and activist. 7 p.m., The Guild Theatre, 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. bit.ly/4q9xjzF
Feb. 17
Tuesday’s Book Club: Join librarian Rachael for a discussion of “The Sideways Life of Danny Voss” by Holly Kennedy. You can participate either virtually or in-person at the library. 5 p.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. bit.ly/4c21nda
Feb. 18
“EPiC — Elvis Presley in Concert”: Watch Baz Luhrmann’s show with IMAX early access screenings. Step into the spotlight with Elvis as you have never seen or heard him before. The film features long-lost footage from his legendary Las Vegas residence in the 1970s, Elvis on Tour and in Graceland. 5:30 p.m.,T he Tech Interactive, 201 S. Market St., San Jose, bit.ly/4tdcZjN
Feb. 19
Disney On Ice — Let’s Dance: Join Mickey and his friends as they turn it up on the DJ table! Feel the electric atmosphere as they remix favorite Disney tunes into colorful worlds. 7 p.m., SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. bit.ly/49XloQI
East Bay
Feb. 13
Mental Health Comedy Hour: Laugh off your anxiety and depression with some funny stand-up comedians who tell jokes and talk about how they deal with mental illness. There will also be interviews with mental health professionals and more at the Mental Health Comedy Hour with the motto “We’re not OK, and that’s OK!” 8 p.m., All Out Comedy Theater, 2550 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. bit.ly/4arskps
Galentine’s Day: Join the Brentwood Women’s Club for a “Galentine’s Day” event and celebrate the strength of women together. Have lunch and find inspiration from a motivational writer, coach or speaker, have a silent auction and more! 11 a.m., Smith’s Landing Seafood Grill, 1 Marina Plaza, Antioch. bit.ly/4rnBrgr
Feb. 14
Who Likes Love? — a Valentine‘s Day Showcase: Watch this play about a couple who navigate the ups and downs of dating and relationships filled with humor and heart. Tickets start at $21. 6 p.m., Made Up Theatre, 4000 Bay St., Second Floor, Fremont. bit.ly/4khxBmS
The Stories We Tell: Featuring seven artists who translate their lived and imagined experiences into vivid visual narratives such as painting, drawing and collaborative short films. The exhibit features artists such as Kristian Cheek, Meyshe Shapiro-Nygren, John Martin, William Tyler, Larry Randolph and George Wilson. 6 p.m., Creative Growth Art Center, 355 24th St., Oakland. bit.ly/45KFjQs
Feb. 15
Dan Kelly Anthem Tour: Join Dan Kelly and other special guests such as Cas Haley, Kevin Kinsella (of John Brown’s Body), John Matthew Landry and Ike Kanakan perform on stage. Tickets start at $30. 7 p.m., Brentwood Emporium, 561, First St., Brentwood. bit.ly/45MUetj
Feb. 16
Art Wall/Stephanie Syjuco — Present Tense (Roll Call): Take a stroll through a wall installation by Stephanie Syjuco that refers to the classroom routine of announcing one’s attendance. 11 a.m., Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4qWOTbv
Feb. 17
Latin Dance Fitness Class: Stay fit and learn a move or two in this Latin dance fitness class. No registration required, free of charge and no experience required. 10:30 a.m., 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark. bit.ly/4abrbkz
“How Shakespeare Saved My Life”: Watch this autobiographical and musical production directed by Tony Taccone. Award-winning performer Jacob Ming-Trent dares to rescue himself from his past. Born with a gift for poetry but rejected as unfit to play the poet, his search for home yields hilarious and tragic results. 7 p.m., Peet’s Theatre, 2025 Addison St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4a57lra
Feb. 18
“Theresa Hak Kyung Cha — Multiple Offerings”: Learn about Theresa Hak Kyung Cha, an American avant garde novelist of South Korean ancestry on the cusp of a career breakthrough before being murdered at age 31 in 1982. Graduate students from UC Berkeley’s departments of art history, English and ethnic studies offer tours of the exhibition at 12:15 p.m. on select Wednesdays through April, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4qk1W5D
Career-Ready — Dynamic Resume Workshop: Need to get your resume updated, but not sure how? Then participate in this workshop organized by the Ohlone Collete Tri-Cities Career Center to become career-ready. Learn about current trends and industry-specific language for resumes. 1:30 p.m., Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. bit.ly/49Wb3Vi
Feb. 19
Cover To Cover Book Discussion Group: If you love reading various genres and would like to share your thoughts and hear others’ perspectives on them, then join this group for an informal and lively discussion. This month’s book is “No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson” by Gardiner Harris. 1 p.m., Newark Library, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark. bit.ly/3MhpGt8
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