Art Galleries

'Are We There Yet?'
Paintings by Bay Area artist Suej McCall. Runs through Jan. 27 at Gallery 9 Los Altos. Exhibit features watercolors inspired by images the artist encounters while traveling. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 11-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. Visit www.gallery9losaltos.com. Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Los Altos

'Ironic Icons'
Valentin Popov's show "Ironic icons" relates to Facebook, BP and other corporations. Open Jan. 5-19, Wed.-Sun., with a reception on Jan. 5, 3-5 p.m. Free. For more information, call Karen Frankel at 650-327-7762 or email www.smithandersen.com. Smith Andersen Editions, 440 Pepper Ave., Palo Alto

'The Jameel Prize: Art Inspired by Islamic Tradition'
This international exhibition presents the work of 10 finalists for the 2011 Jameel Prize, which explores long-established practices of Islamic art, craft, and design within a contemporary framework. It is organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Through March 10, Wednesday through Sunday. Free. For more information, call Abbasi Program at 650-736-8169 or email abbasiprogram@stanford.edu or visit museum.stanford.edu/news_room/jameel.html. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford

Ford, Hill: 'A Farewell Exhibit'
Watercolor and pastel artists Terri Hill and Terri Ford unite for a farewell exhibit at Viewpoints Gallery for the month of January. Reception: Jan 12, 2-5 p.m. at the gallery. Gallery closes at 3 p.m. Sundays. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Call 650-941-5789 or visit www.viewpointsgallery.com. Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State St., Los Altos

Memorial Church Tour
Located in the Main Quad, a few minutes' walk from the center, the Stanford Memorial Church is the physical heart of the campus, replete with stained glass windows, mosaics, and stone carvings. Fridays at 2 p.m., rain or shine. Visit museum.stanford.edu/visit/public_tours.html. Cantor Arts Center, Lomita Drive at Museum Way, Stanford

Once In A Lifetime
A gallery by Paige K. Parsons, "Once In A Lifetime," a retrospective of 7 years of concert photography will show a t Keeble & Shuchat Gallery 290 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto. The artist reception will be Jan. 19 from 3-5 p.m. The gallery shows through Feb. 13, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Call 650-327-8996 or visit kspphoto.com/gallery.html. Keeble & Shuchat Gallery, 290 S. California Ave., Palo Alto

Classes/Workshops

'Fit & Feisty Dance for Toddlers and Adults'
Parents and children (toddlers through age 5) take this class on the simple joy of dancing and lighthearted, creative movement. Fridays, Jan. 11-Feb. 15, 9:15-10 a.m. $95 for the six-week session. For more information, call Daynee Krauss at 650-494-8221 or email zohardance@gmail.com or visit www.zohardancecompany.org/ffd.html. Zohar School of Dance, 4000 Middlefield Road, L4, Palo Alto

Feldenkrais
Little house is offering feldenkrais classes to improve balance, flexibility and brain function. Exercises are on the floor so bring a towel or mat to lie on. Fridays, year-round. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. $40 members/ $45 nonmembers. For more information, call Deborah at 650-679-8113 or email dmdutton_assoc@yahoo.com or visit www.Umovebetter.com. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park

Financial Literacy and College Persistence Conference
Leading educators and professionals will discuss research and experience with financial literacy programs and college persistence. An opportunity for nonprofit organizations to network, view program models, and hear latest research. Register at http://www.menlo.edu/financial-literacy. Jan. 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call Linda Teutschel at 650-543-3744 or email linda.teutschel@menlo.edu or visit www.menlo.edu/financial-literacy. Menlo College, 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton

Needlework Club
Those interested in needlework can dust off those knitting needles, crochet hooks, and join Club Aveneedles.Needles and yarn if needed provided. Refreshments included. Beginners as well as experts welcome. Prorated rates available. Jan 4-March 29, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $17 members/$25 non-members. For more information, call Anne Zacanti at 650-289-5428 or email azacanti@avenidas.org or visit avenidas.org. Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto

TV Studio Production Workshop
This class will teach all the crew positions necessary to produce one's own TV show in the Media Center's TV studio. Five-night class, Jan. 18-Feb. 4, 6-10 p.m. $145. For more information, call Dave Sorokach at 650-494-8686, extension 10 or email dave@midpenmedia.org or visit midpenmedia.org. Media Center, 900 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto

Community Events

El Camino Hospital Farmers' Market
El Camino Hospital hosts a weekly farmers market every Friday on the Mountain View campus. The market is held in the parking lot east of the emergency entrance. Parking is available in lots A and B, located in front of the hospital along Grant Road. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit www.elcaminohospital.org/calendar. El Camino Hospital, 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View

Food Truck Fridays
Gourmet food trucks in downtown Palo Alto every Friday night at the Third Door. Indoor and outdoor seating, artisanal beer and wine. 5:30-8 p.m. For more information, call Lorring at 925-640-3691 or email lorring@the-mobile-gourmet.conm or visit www.the-mobile-gourmet.com. The Third Door, 131 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto

MLK Jr. Community Disaster Preparedness Fundraiser
MLK Jr. Day through February's Black History Month, fundraiser to prevent public and social safety disasters in African American Communities across USA. Sponsored by Ravenswood Gardenkits Products and Free At Last Gardening Club. Jan. 15, For more information, call Leland at 650-461-0276 or email freeatlastgardens@yahoo.com. Ravenswood Community, 265 Tara Road, East Palo Alto

Concerts

Gail Archer Organ Recital
Gail Archer, concert organist and college organist at Vassar College in New York, plays a recital of works by Bach, Liszt, Buxtehude and contemporary women composers. She will perform on the church's large Casavant pipe organ, which has more than 4,000 pipes. Jan. 18, 8-9 p.m. $10. For more information, call James Welch at 650-856-9700 or email james@welch.net or visit welchorganist.com. St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto

Peninsula Symphony Dances Into 2013 with 'Tango!'
Peninsula Symphony welcomes 2013 with a colorful program of tango music, joined by Quartet San Francisco and Sandor & Parissa of Tango Vivo. Jan. 18, 8-10 p.m. Student/Youth: $20; Senior: $35; Regular: $40 for single tickets. Visit www.peninsulasymphony.org. Fox Theater, 2215 Broadway St., Redwood City

Dance

Social Ballroom Dancing
Jan 18th lessons at 8 p.m. are beginning and intermediate hustle, followed by general dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. No experience or partner necessary; dressy casual attire is preferred. A $9 cover includes refreshments. For more information, call Allen Boronkay at 650-395-8847 or email fridaynightdance@yahoo.com or visit www.FridayatthePav.com. Cubberley Community Center Pavilion, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

Exhibits

Los Altos Hills art exhibit
The Town of Los Altos Hills will sponsor an artist's exhibition of Mitchell and Nina Bricker's figurative paintings through March 1. For more information, call Karen Druker at 650-941-8073 or email kadruker@pacbell.net. Los Altos Hills Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills

'Community Creates'
Ten Bay Area artists have partnered with community members to inspire an exhibition in celebration of the re-opening of the Palo Alto Art Center following its $7.9 million renovation. Runs through April 2013. Free. Visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter. Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto

Deborah Garber Art Exhibit
Bay Area artist Deborah Garber brings new floral images to Woodside in an exhibit opening Dec. 22. The new work in oil and pastel has up-close views of flowers, both exotic and commonplace. Also featured are some of Garber's familiar landscapes. Shows through March. 18, Tues-Sat, 5:30-9 p.m. For more information, call Deborah Garber Email DG@DeborahGarber.com or visit www.DeborahGarber.com. Station 1, 2991 Woodside Road, Woodside

Sculpture from the Fisher Collection
This exhibit features pieces by John Chamberlain, Sol LeWitt Claes Oldenburg and Martin Puryear, together with Carl Andre's Copper-Zinc Plain, a floor piece composed of 36 tiles; and John Chamberlain's Bijou, a large early work made of crushed automobiles and paint. Wed.-Sun.; Feb. 29-Oct. 13, 2013; open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Thursday until 8 p.m.). Visit museum.stanford.edu. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford

Family and Kids

Health

Live Music

Cafe Musique and Joe Craven
On Friday, Jan. 18, the virtuosic musical madman Joe Craven will be sharing the stage with the gypsy and wild classical sounds of Café Musique for a unique evening of world and backyard music. Jan. 18, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $25. For more information, call Alex Alshvang at 650-969-5327 or email info@cafemusique.org. Samovar Hall, 1077 Independence Ave., Mountain View

Classic Love Songs
Caroline & Dave will perform swing, samba and other classics from the 1920s through the '50s. Jan. 18, 5-11 p.m. For more information, call Sham Essadki at 650-968-1502 or email moroccosmv@live.com or visit www.moroccosrestaurant.com. Morocco's Restaurant, 873 Castro St., Mountain View

Park Avenue Jazz Concert
Pianist David Samels will play love songs from the 1920s-1960s. He has accompanied Etta James and Dionne Warwick. Jan. 18, 7-9:30 p.m. For more information, call Caroline Email garbari6@aol.com or visit Myspace.com/Parkavenuejazz. Morocco's Restaurant, 873 Castro St., Mountain View

On Stage

'Intimate Apparel'
A Lynn Nottage play inspired by Nottage's great-grandmother, an African-American seamstress who sewed her way out of grinding poverty. Thurs.-Sun., 8-10 p.m. Sun. matinees at 2 p.m. Through Jan. 27. Sunday matinees at p.m. $10-$30. Call 650-254-1148 or email info@thepear.org or visit www.thepear.org. Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear Ave., Mountain View

'Somewhere'
TheatreWorks presents the Matthew Lopez play "Somewhere," about a family dreaming of show biz. Jan. 16-Feb. 10. $23-$73. For more information, call TheatreWorks at 650-463-1960 or visit www.theatreworks.org. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View

Outdoors

Religion/Spirituality

Sports

Ongoing Soccer Tryouts - PSV Union FC
PSV Union FC is a non-profit youth soccer club based in Palo Alto, with teams ages U7 to U18, and an academy for ages 4-6. Through Feb. 4. Call 650-387-4128 or email manager@psvunion.org or visit www.psvunion.org. Jordan Middle School, 750 N. California Ave., Palo Alto

Support Groups

Codependents Anonymous
Codependents Anonymous Meeting El Camino Hospital Main Building Room C Downstairs Fridays 7:15-8:45 p.m. 2500 Grant Road Mountain View Fridays through May 31, 7:15-8:45 p.m. Free For more information, call Lee Blevins at 408-564-7442 or email blevins.lee@gmail.com. El Camino Hospital, 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View

Talks/Authors

Kepler's: Lisa O'Donnell
Lisa O'Donnell discusses and signs her debut novel: "The Death of Bees." O’Donnell won the Orange Screenwriting Prize for her screenplay The Wedding Gift, and was nominated for the Dennis Potter New Screenwriters Award. Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Pam Grange at 650-324-4321 or email pam@keplers.com or visit www.keplers.com/event/lisa-odonnell. Kepler's, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park

Zubair Ahmed at Books Inc
Zubair Ahmed evokes his childhood in Bangladesh with his debut poetry collection, "City of Rivers." Jan. 18, 7 p.m. Call 650-321-0600 or visit booksinc.net. Books Inc Palo Alto, Town and Country Village, Palo Alto

Volunteers

Lytton Gardens Senior Communities
Volunteer opportunities with seniors include friendly visits, pet visits, activities assistant, dining room host, staff assistance, more-than-a-meal program, spiritual support, leading a class, and music performance. Flexible schedule. Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information, call Bethany Dinh at 650-617-7355 or email bdinh@lyttongardens.org or visit www.lyttongardens.org. Lytton Gardens Senior Communities, 437 Webster St., Palo Alto

Museum of American Heritage
Volunteers are welcome at the Museum of American Heritage in downtown Palo Alto. There are a wide range of opportunities. 11-4 p.m. free For more information, call Laurie at 650-321-1004 or email admin@moah.org or visit www.moah.org. Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto

Now Recruiting Outdoor Education Leaders
There are volunteer opportunities with the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. It involves working as part of a team and leading third through fifth grade students on field trips at the David C. Daniels Nature Center. Those interested can submit an interest form now to be included in the upcoming training. Through Feb. 12, Free Call 650-691-1200 or email jwilliams@openspace.org; docent@openspace.org or visit www.openspace.org/volunteer/volunteer.asp.