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

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

Rodin Sculpture Garden and Galleries
The B. Gerald Cantor Rodin Sculpture Garden features 20 bronzes by Auguste Rodin, including The Gates of Hell, and is open to the public. The Center also devotes three indoor galleries to the work of Rodin. Wednesdays at 2 p.m., Saturdays at 11:30 a.m., Sundays at 3 p.m., rain or shine. Visit museum.stanford.edu/visit/public_tours.html. Cantor Arts Center, Lomita Drive at Museum Way, Stanford

Valentine's Show
De Novo presents its annual Valentine's Show, with pieces by Jane Bohan, Raissa Bump, Karen Gilbert, Gabriella Gould, April Higashi and Valerie Mitchell. Jan. 26-Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 650-327-1256 or email services@denovo.com or visit www.denovo.com. De Novo Fine Contemporary Jewelry, 250 University Ave., Palo Alto

Classes/Workshops

1/2-Day Workshop: Write and Publish Your Non-Fiction Book - Now!
Joel's book-writing workshop: Attendees name their book, design it, structure it, and begin to write it -- and find out what to do about publishing. Jan. 27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $50. For more information, call Joel Orr at 650-918-7147 or email joel@joelorrcoaching.com or visit www.meetup.com/JoelTrainsAuthors/events/98252612/. Joel's home, 2418 Benjamin Drive, Mountain View

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

Foothill College Gospel Choir
Foothill College Gospel Choir/AKA PCGC Begins their annual Gospel Festival workshop rehearsals. For Gospel Choir musical. Dates are Jan. 20,27, and Feb. 3, 10, and 17. Concert Feb. 23, 2013. 4:30-6:45 p.m. $10 general and $5 students and seniors. For more information, call Dee Vance-Lee at 408-644-9995 or email dcvancerobinson@gmail.com. Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos

Playwriting Workshop with Carol Wolf
This 2-part workshop is designed to teach beginning, and some intermediate and advanced, playwriting techniques through intense lecture, demonstration, experimentation and discussion. Saturday, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m.- noon, and Sunday, Jan. 27, from 1-4 p.m., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $99. For more information, call Pam Grange at 650-324-4321 or email pam@keplers.com or visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/307590. Kepler's, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park

Terrible Adult Chamber Orchestra
A friendly and sociable monthly gathering for musicians of all instruments and all levels of skill to play symphony orchestra music together for fun, no performance and no pressure. Music provided, members bring instrument, stand, appetizers to share, and good humor. Register through website. Sundays, Jan. 27-June 30 2-5 p.m. $10/session or $25/three sessions. For more information, call Cathy Humphers Smith at 650-793-2218 or email cathyhsmith@yahoo.com or visit www.tacosv.com. Los Altos Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave, Los Altos

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

33rd Annual Children's Library Storytelling Festival
Performers of all ages and backgrounds will entertain the audience with tales of adventure, fantasy and folklore at the storytelling festival. Food trucks will be out front for visitors to enjoy a snack while watching the show. Jan. 27, 1-4 p.m. For more information, call Susan Rodgers at 650-329-2436 or email susan.rodgers@cityofpaloalto.org or visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/library. Palo Alto Children's Library, 1276 Harriet St., 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

Benefit Concert at Eastside Prep
Music by African American Men and Women, performed by soprano Yolanda Rhodes, instrumentalists LaDoris Cordell, Jodi Gandolfi, Deanne Tucker, Susan Brown, Victoria Ehrlich, Carol Somersille, and John Neves, with guest artists jazz greats Valerie Capers, piano, and John Robinson III, bass. Jan. 27, 3 p.m. $20 general/ $5 students, seniors at the door. Call 650-688-0850. Eastside College Preparatory School, 1041 Myrtle St., East Palo Alto

Master Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra Concert
David Ramadanoff and MSCO perform Faure’s Shylock Suite, Piazzolla’s Tango Suite, Anna Maria Mendieta, harp soloist, and Haydn’s Symphony No. 96. Jan. 27, 2:30 p.m. Youth free; Seniors $16; General Admission $20. Call 650-348-1270 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/319244. Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos

Dance

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

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

Barnyard Babies
Attendees can help welcome the newest additions to the farm on this special intimate tour where they learn fun facts about lambs, piglets, and calves! Tour maximum is 10 persons to keep the atmosphere personal for animals and attendees. Jan. 27, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $15. For more information, call Margaret Fielder at 650-949-9704 or email cpintern@hiddenvilla.org or visit www.hiddenvilla.org. Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills

Open House & Tu B'Shvat Celebration
Current and prospective students and parents will have the opportunity to meet with teachers, explore classrooms and get questions answered during this preschool open house and holiday celebration. Jan. 27, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Call 650-223-8788 or email earlychildhood@paloaltojcc.org or visit www.paloaltojcc.org/openhouse. Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto

Health

Live Music

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

'New Eyes'
One-woman show starring Israeli actress Yafit Josephson, exploring themes of self-esteem and identity. Jan 27, 7:30-10 p.m. $18 in advance ($15 members). $25 at the door. Call 650-223-8692 or email icc@paloaltojcc.org or visit www.paloaltojcc.org/neweyes. Albert and Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto

'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

Canada College Farmers Market
Attendees of the farmers market can shop for fresh fruits and vegetables. The market runs every Sunday at Parking Lot 7. Vendors are welcome. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call Jerry Lami at 650-290-3549 or email wcfma.org@gmail.com or visit westcoastfarmersmarkets.org. Camada College, 4200 Farm Hill Road , Redwood City

Religion/Spirituality

Just say Yes
Weekly sunday services for CSL Peninsula. Jan. 20-Feb. 24, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. For more information, call Rev Abigail Schairer at 650-503-4CSL or email cslpeninsula@gmail.com or visit cslpeninsula.org. CSL-Peninsula, 651 Roble Ave., Menlo Park

Lifetree Cafe Palo Alto
Lifetree Cafe offers weekly conversations that focus on popular life issues. Jan. 6: Body Language. Jan. 13: Overcoming Hardship. Jan. 20: My Angel Saved Me. Jan. 27: Schindler's Youngest Survivor. Jan. 6-27, 7-8 p.m. For more information, call Susan Mitchell at 408-507-9858 or email lifetree@pacc.org or visit www.lifetreecafe.com. 3373 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

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

Food Addicts in Recovery
Weekly meeting on Sunday evenings. Open to all who want to stop eating addictively. 7-8:30 p.m. Visit www.foodaddicts.org. St. Marks Church, 600 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto

Talks/Authors

Humanist Community Forum
"Designing Your Own Secular Spirituality (Manuel Manga)" is the theme on Jan. 27, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Free. For more information, call Brian Davis at 650-964-7576 or email bjdpc@yahoo.com or visit www.humanists.org/blog/home/. Palo Alto High School Student Center, 50 Embarcadero Road, 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.