Art Galleries

'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

Auditions

Theatre Auditions for 'Nickel and Dimed'
The Foothill College Theatre Arts Department announces auditions for 'Nickel & Dimed' Feb. 10, from 7-10 p.m. in Appreciation Hall (Room 1501) or Feb. 12, from 7-10 p.m. in the Smithwick Theatre. All roles are open. Bring a headshot and resume. This is a non-equity performance and offers no pay. 7-10 p.m. Admission is free; parking is $3. For more information, call Tom Gough at 650-949-7268 or email GoughTom@foothill.edu or visit www.foothill.edu/theatre/nickel/auditions.php. Foothill College Smithwick Theatre, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills

Classes/Workshops

Edible Garden Series: From Design to Harvest
Attendees learn garden design and planning, composting, soil testing and preparation, seed propagation and transplanting, watering and how to nurture healthy edible crops. Feb. 2-May 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $325. For more information, call Patricia Becker at 650-493-6072 or email manager@commongroundinpaloalto.org or visit www.commongroundinpaloalto.org. Common Ground Garden Supply and Education Center, 559 College Ave., Palo Alto

Espalier Pruning/Fruit Tree Pruning with Chris Ingram
Attendees learn how to select, train, grow, and care for new or existing fruit trees in the garden with expert Chris Ingram. Feb. 10, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $25 members, $35 non-members. 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

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

Community Events

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

'A Multicultural Peter and the Wolf'
The Oshman Family JCC is producing a narrated performance of the classic children's symphony "Peter and the Wolf" in four languages. Feb. 10, 12:30-6 p.m. $18 in advance, $20 door. ($15 members, students, children.) Call 650-223-8699 or email boxoffice@paloaltojcc.org or visit www.paloaltojcc.org/peter. Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto

Baroque Journeys: Michala Petri and Friends
Recorder player Michala Petri joins forces with returning Music@Menlo artists cellist Christopher Costanza of the St. Lawrence String Quartet and oboist Allan Vogel, as well as harpsichordist John Gibbons, for a performance of Baroque chamber music. Feb. 10, 4 p.m. $50/$45 adult; $25/$20 student. Call 650-331-0202 or email info@musicatmenlo.org or visit www.musicatmenlo.org. The Center for Performing Arts at Menlo-Atherton, 555 Middlefield Ave., Atherton

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

For Parents and Children: Making Peg Dolls with Margaret Bloom
This class limited to 12 students. Each parent/child will make 2 Peg Dolls. Materials will be provided by the instructor. Feb. 10, 11 a.m. $5. For more information, call Pam Grange at 650-324-4321 or email pam@keplers.com or visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/313834. Kepler's, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park

Health

Live Music

Baroque Journeys: Michala Petri and Friends
Recorder player Michala Petri performs at the Music@Menlo Winter series this February. Feb. 10, 4 p.m. Tickets: $50/$45 adult; $25/$20 student. For more information, call Music@Menlo Ticket Services at 650-331-0202 or email tickets@musicatmenlo.org or visit www.musicatmenlo.org/festival/Winter-Series. The Center for Performing Arts at Menlo-Atherton, Menlo-Atherton High School 555 Middlefield Road , Atherton

On Stage

'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

Arts with a Heart 2013: Tomodachi
Castilleja's annual dance performance, Arts with a Heart includes dances, singing, and original films. All proceeds go to the Tomodachi initiative, a charity that supports Japan's recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake. Feb. 8, 7:30-10 p.m. $15 For more information, call Rosalind Woloshyn at 650-739-5793 or email 14rwoloshyn@castilleja.org or visit artswithaheart.org. Castilleja School, 1360 Bryant St., Palo Alto

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. Feb. 3: Inside Terrorism. Feb. 10: Is Marriage Obsolete? Feb. 17: The Art of Listening. Feb. 24: Hell. Snacks/beverages available. Sundays, 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

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

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.