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

'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

Stanford Art Spaces - Stanford University
Paintings on Shaped Canvases by Brent Bushnell, Paintings by Sofia Carmi, Paintings by Jessica Eastburn, & Paintings by Alison Woods are on exhibit at the Paul G. Allen (C.I.S.) Art Spaces Gallery Reception Friday, Feb. 8 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Paul G. Allen reception area Stanford University. Open weekdays through March 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call Marilyn Grossman at 650-725-3622 or email marigros@cis.stanford.edu or visit cis.stanford.edu~marigros. Stanford Art Spaces, 420 Via Palou, Palo Alto

Classes/Workshops

California Native Gardens - Class #1
Attendees learn the secrets of how to groom, prune, and rejuvenate some of the trickiest California native plants with Dee Wong. Jan. 25, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $25 member/$35 non-member. For more information, call Gamble Garden at 650-329-1356 x201 or email admin@gamblegarden.org or visit www.gamblegarden.org. Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St., 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

First Aid with Adult CPR/AED
This American Red Cross course meets OSHA Guidelines for First Aid Programs and combines lecture, interactive video demonstrations featuring emergency scenarios that are likely to occur in a workplace environment and hands-on training to teach participants lifesaving skills. Jan. 25, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $90. Call 877-727-6771 or visit www.redcross.org/siliconvalley. American Red Cross Silicon Valley , 400 Mitchell Lane, Palo Alto

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

Voices of Latin Rock Autism Awareness Benefit Concert
The headlining act is Tierra, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and also features Generation Esmeralda, known for their versions of "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" and "House of the Rising Sun", along with Puro Bandido, and Filipino influenced Dakila. Jan. 25, 7 p.m. $30 Adv. / $35 Door GA $45 Upper Mezzanine. For more information, call Dr. Bernardo Gonzales at 415-285-7719 or visit latinrockinc.net/home/event/tierra-richard-bean-sapo-40th-anniversary-of-suavecito-ruckatan-puro-bandido-plus-many-special-guests/. Fox Theatre, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City

Dance

Social Ballroom Dancing
Lessons at 8 p.m. are beginning and intermediate nightclub two step, 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. Jan. 25, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. 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

Film

Family Movie Night
Atherton Library hosts family friendly films the last Friday of each month. This month features Madagascar 3 and is rated PG. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Jan. 25, 7-8:30 p.m. Call 650-328-2422 or visit www.smcl.org. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton

Health

Save Our Seas Film Festival
Attendees watch films that shine a light on the strain our actions put on our oceans every day. Attendance is free, and refreshments will be served. Jan. 25, 6:30-9 p.m. For more information, call Ray Uyeda Email rayu@mvhsoracle.com. MVHS Theater, 3535 Truman Ave. , Mountain View

Live Music

On Stage

'After Ashley'
From Gina Gionfriddo, the author of "Becky Shaw," comes a biting dark satire that looks at a father and son coping with the loss of a loved one in the eye of a media storm. Jan. 25-Feb. 17. $15-$35. ($10 rush tickets at the door on non-opening Thurs and Fri nights.) For more information, call Box Office at 650-493-2006, extension 4 or email tickets@dragonproductions.net or visit www.dragonproductions.net/afterashley.html. Dragon Theatre, 2120 Broadway, Redwood City

'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

'On Golden Pond'
Ernest Thompson's play is about revisiting the past and forging new bonds across generations. Jan. 24-Feb. 17, Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 3 or 7 p.m.; and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. $18-$32. For more information, call Nada Angell at 650-941-0551 or email nada@busbarn.org or visit www.busbarn.org. Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos

'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

HMS Pinafore: The Next Generation
The Stanford Savoyards present the traditional Gilbert & Sullivan operetta featuring class division, revealed identity and romance but inspired by the revered characters, costuming, and settings of the Star Trek: The Next Generation. Jan. 25, 26 and Feb. 1 at 8 p.m., and Jan. 27 and Feb. 2 at 1:30 p.m. $10 to $20. For more information, call Stanford Ticket Office at 650-725-2787 or email StanfordSavoyards@gmail.com or visit tickets.stanford.edu. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Drive, Stanford

See How They Run
Hillbarn Theatre continues its 72nd season with the riotous British farce by Philip King. Jan. 25-Feb 10, Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. $34 (student price available). Call 650-349-6411 or email boxoffice@hillbarntheatre.org or visit www.hillbarntheatre.org. Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City

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

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.