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

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

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

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

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

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

Dance

Flamenco Dinner Show
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The Show starts at 6 p.m. The performance will be divided into two sets. Tickets: Buy tickets here or by calling the restaurant at 650-968-1502. Feb. 24, 6 p.m. Prices: $19 per person & $15 for children & student with ID with a 2 drink minimum or food order. 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

Smuin Ballet
Smuin Ballet's 2013 winter program includes Adam Hougland's "Cold Virtues" and a Trey McIntyre work with music from The Shins: "Oh, Inverted World." The program will also contain three works by Michael Smuin; "Starshadows," "Homeless" and "No Vivire." Feb. 20-24, 8 p.m. $52-$68. For more information, call Smuin Ballet at 650-903-6000 or visit www.smuinballet.org. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View

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

Health

On Stage

Spring Awakening
Foothill Music Theatre presents "Spring Awakening." Winner of eight Tony Awards, this groundbreaking musical with its rock score is a universal coming of age story tells the timeless story of teenage self-discovery and budding sexuality as seen through the eyes of three teenagers. Thurs.-Sun, Feb. 21-March 10, 7:30 p.m. $10-$28. For more information, call Foothill Music Theatre at 650-949-7360 or visit www.foothillmusicals.com. Lohman Theatre, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills

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