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Experience both laughter and chills as Charles Addams' weird and wonderful characters creep their way into Half Moon Bay's Coastal Repertory Theatre for "The Addams Family Musical". In this fiendishly... [more+]

Experience both laughter and chills as Charles Addams' weird and wonderful characters creep their way into Half Moon Bay's Coastal Repertory Theatre for "The Addams Family Musical". In this fiendishly delightful award-winning musical comedy, Wednesday Addams -- now a grown-up princess of darkness -- has fallen for a normal boy from a respectable family and has invited him and his parents to the family mansion for a meet-and-greet gone gothic. Sit back and savor the horrific hospitality of Gomez, Morticia, Pugsley, Grandma, Lurch and everyone's favorite weirdo, Uncle Fester, as the special occasion brings out the best -- and worst -- in everyone involved. [less-]

When an Iranian man is arrested for hitting his Indian-American wife, a community is thrown into chaos after his lawyer accuses the police of racism. Full of surprise revelations and politically charg... [more+]

When an Iranian man is arrested for hitting his Indian-American wife, a community is thrown into chaos after his lawyer accuses the police of racism. Full of surprise revelations and politically charged moments, the new play "Counter Offence" examines a wide range of issues with a complexly human cast of characters. See this thoughtful drama from playwright Rahul Varma at the Sunnyvale Theatre. [less-]

The American Dream of hard work and prosperity has certainly molded and shifted heavily since its inception in the 1930s. Theatre Works takes you back to its roots -- but not without a few twists -- a... [more+]

The American Dream of hard work and prosperity has certainly molded and shifted heavily since its inception in the 1930s. Theatre Works takes you back to its roots -- but not without a few twists -- at the Lucie Stern Theatre with the release of "The Four Immigrants": An American Musical Manga. And this time, the American Dream gets a complete manga makeover. Follow the comical adventures of four Japanese immigrants on their quest for success at the turn of the 20th century in beautiful, foggy San Francisco. Based on the 1931 manga by Henry Yoshitaka Kiyama, the gang will encounter earthquakes, their first world's fair and their own new surroundings of prejudice and struggle -- all to the tune of a vaudeville and ragtime score. [less-]

Blue & Gold Fleet's "Escape From the Rock" Cruise is an exciting 90-minute excursion that takes you around the perimeter of Alcatraz to view the island from every angle. As the ship sails, passengers ... [more+]

Blue & Gold Fleet's "Escape From the Rock" Cruise is an exciting 90-minute excursion that takes you around the perimeter of Alcatraz to view the island from every angle. As the ship sails, passengers are treated to a presentation complete with sound effects and chilling tales of inmates Al Capone and Billy Cook, not to mention Clyde Johnson's daring escape attempt. This historical yet entertaining boat trip does not stop at the island of Alcatraz itself, but it does evoke the days when this iconic maximum-security prison was the most feared institution in the American penal system. [less-]

Both a fun hobby and unique art form, scrapbooking is more than just a photo album -- it's a handy way to capture cherished memories while expressing your own creativity. Whether you're an experienced... [more+]

Both a fun hobby and unique art form, scrapbooking is more than just a photo album -- it's a handy way to capture cherished memories while expressing your own creativity. Whether you're an experienced pro (you've got the glue gun battle scars to prove it) or a beginner, the Stamp & Scrapbook Expo has all the inspiration you need for your next project. During this year's expo, you'll be able to try out new tools, shop around for the latest products, learn exciting techniques at make-and-take workshops, and create some new memories with other crafty people. Plus, there'll be door prizes and other opportunities to win special gifts throughout the day. Be prepared to get your craft on at the Santa Clara Convention Center. [less-]

The work week may be over, but the laughs are just beginning at Made Up Theatre's "Friday Night: After Hours". Each month features a fresh batch of comedy, as the cast takes your suggestions, stories ... [more+]

The work week may be over, but the laughs are just beginning at Made Up Theatre's "Friday Night: After Hours". Each month features a fresh batch of comedy, as the cast takes your suggestions, stories and experiences to create fully improvised scenes and musical numbers right there on the spot. Whether you inspire the cast or the cast inspires you, you'll walk away from Made Up Theatre in Fremont with a smile and good vibes to carry you through the weekend. [less-]

Everyone's favorite ogre is coming to the stage of Los Altos Hills' Smithwick Theatre in this musical adaptation of the beloved animated film "Shrek". This production from Foothill College's Theatre A... [more+]

Everyone's favorite ogre is coming to the stage of Los Altos Hills' Smithwick Theatre in this musical adaptation of the beloved animated film "Shrek". This production from Foothill College's Theatre Arts Department throws just about every fairy tale ever told into a blender for a hip and funny mash-up. Come along for a song-filled adventure as a very unlikely ogre hero teams up with a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess who's anything but a damsel in distress. Together, the trio takes on the short-tempered bad guy, Lord Farquaad, to save their kingdom. Featuring music by Tony Award winner Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, "Shrek The Musical" promises to be great fun for the whole family. [less-]

This is your chance to, quite literally, hang out with the coolest cats in town. San Jose's The Dancing Cat is a creative space for people, and sometimes adoptable cats are able to get in on the human... [more+]

This is your chance to, quite literally, hang out with the coolest cats in town. San Jose's The Dancing Cat is a creative space for people, and sometimes adoptable cats are able to get in on the human interaction. The space provides a living room-like ambiance where anywhere between seven and 11 lucky cats can wander and play in a cage-free environment. Visitors go there to meet friends, read, study or simply lounge with adoptable cats under a ceiling of colorful paper lanterns. Whether you're looking to adopt or just like to soak up the cool cat vibe and maybe scratch behind a few furry ears, this is one hour of your time that won't be wasted. [less-]

Similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", this fast-paced short-form improv show plays a series of improvised games and scenes based on audience suggestions. Laugh Track City is a great opportunity for t... [more+]

Similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", this fast-paced short-form improv show plays a series of improvised games and scenes based on audience suggestions. Laugh Track City is a great opportunity for the cast and audience alike to have a fun and hilarious time at Made Up Theatre. [less-]

Victor Hugo's epic tale of a deformed bell-ringer and the woman he loves comes to the stage as a musical, featuring a talented cast between the ages of 14 to 20. Combining the best parts of both the b... [more+]

Victor Hugo's epic tale of a deformed bell-ringer and the woman he loves comes to the stage as a musical, featuring a talented cast between the ages of 14 to 20. Combining the best parts of both the book and the 1996 Disney film, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" features verbatim passages from Hugo's gothic novel and a soaring Oscar-nominated score, as the deformed Quasimodo grapples with society's cruelty and protects the lovely gypsy Esmeralda, the one woman who shows him kindness. Get caught up in the historical, romantic magic when this dazzling production from Children's Musical Theater San Jose comes to the Montgomery Theater. [less-]

Without a doubt the most famous play in the English language, "Hamlet" is much more than a collection of quotable lines, like the legendary soliloquy that begins with "To be or not to be?" It's also a... [more+]

Without a doubt the most famous play in the English language, "Hamlet" is much more than a collection of quotable lines, like the legendary soliloquy that begins with "To be or not to be?" It's also a thrilling tale of political intrigue, murder, madness and duels to the death. Hamlet is one of theater's greatest anti-heroes, caught between his duty as a son and his desire for moral purity -- only this time, Silicon Valley Shakespeare challenges the societal expectations with a female "Hamlette." She is haunted by the rage-filled ghost of her father, who won't rest until his death is avenged. Even worse, every time Hamlet hesitates to take action, it's her friends and loved ones that pay the price. Make your way over to Saratoga when they gender bend this play with an all-female cast at the Sanborn County Park. [less-]

Comedian Fahim Anwar, whose parents moved to America from Afghanistan, went on to become an aerospace engineer and Boeing -- then threw that career away to become one of the fastest-rising stand-up co... [more+]

Comedian Fahim Anwar, whose parents moved to America from Afghanistan, went on to become an aerospace engineer and Boeing -- then threw that career away to become one of the fastest-rising stand-up comics on the national scene. A series regular on MTV's "Guy Code", Anwar has also been seen on TV's "Californication", "Chuck", and "Lie to Me", and performed stand-up on Comedy Central's "Russell Simmons Presents: Live at the El Rey." A frequent guest commentator on the E! network who's also been seen at Montreal's famous Just for Laughs festival, Anwar has also starred in several hit viral videos, and was featured in Tina Fey's war film "Whiskey Tango Fox Trot". Check him out at Sunnyvale's Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club. [less-]

Norm MacDonald's best known for his five seasons on "Saturday Night Live", in which he anchored the show's Weekend Update segment and did classic impressions of Burt Reynolds and Bob Dole. After his t... [more+]

Norm MacDonald's best known for his five seasons on "Saturday Night Live", in which he anchored the show's Weekend Update segment and did classic impressions of Burt Reynolds and Bob Dole. After his time on "SNL", MacDonald starred in the cult classic movie "Dirty Work" and the ABC sitcom "Norm". He also appeared on "The Drew Carey Show" and "NewsRadio". Ranked one of Comedy Central's 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time, catch the sarcastic star's act live at San Jose Improv. [less-]

Improv is comedy without a net, where daredevil performers depend not only on the audience for suggestions, but also on their fellow performers for support and Lady Luck for inspiration. Done right, i... [more+]

Improv is comedy without a net, where daredevil performers depend not only on the audience for suggestions, but also on their fellow performers for support and Lady Luck for inspiration. Done right, it's not just hilarious -- it's astonishing. The American Improv Theatre (AIT) Players do it right. Come laugh and marvel as the Players spin entire scenes from suggestions. The show begins with some silly, quick-moving improv games (Think "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"). Then the Players raise the stakes with longer, more connected scenes so good they seem scripted. But they're not: Everything that happens at Black Cat Licorice Theater is discovered in the moment. [less-]

Steve Silver's "Beach Blanket Babylon" is the world's longest-running musical revue. Since 1974, this San Francisco institution has followed Snow White on a musical comedy quest around the world, wher... [more+]

Steve Silver's "Beach Blanket Babylon" is the world's longest-running musical revue. Since 1974, this San Francisco institution has followed Snow White on a musical comedy quest around the world, where she runs into satirically portrayed pop culture and political celebrities, an impressive array of gigantic hats and one show-stopping musical number after another. Because the show is constantly updated with new costumes, hats and characters, it rewards repeat visits. Among the familiar faces you might see spoofed at this Club Fugazi production: Lady Gaga, Barack and Michelle Obama, Kate Middleton and Adele. Now running for more than 40 years, "Beach Blanket Babylon" remains one of San Francisco's wildest evenings of live entertainment. [less-]

A hilarious and heartwarming portrait of love in a nontraditional family, "La Cage aux Folles" has been one of Broadway's biggest hits for more than 30 years, earning nine Tony Awards, including Best ... [more+]

A hilarious and heartwarming portrait of love in a nontraditional family, "La Cage aux Folles" has been one of Broadway's biggest hits for more than 30 years, earning nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Revival. This boisterous and vibrant musical comedy invites you into the lives of Georges and his lover Albin, who moonlights as Zaza at the couple's popular St. Tropez drag nightclub. Problems arise when Georges' 25-year-old son comes home with his fiancée ... and her conservative parents. Watch as the flamboyant couple's family dynamic gets hilariously turned upside down. Written by Harvey Fierstein, the musical features beloved Jerry Herman tunes like "The Best of Times Is Now" and "I Am What I Am." Get in on the wig-flying fun as "La Cage aux Folles" celebrates love, romance and being true to who you really are at San Francisco Playhouse. [less-]

RocketBoat is a high-speed, 30-minute thrill ride on San Francisco Bay. Roaring past the beautiful San Francisco skyline, RocketBoat screams down to Bay Bridge and near AT&T Park, where you'll thrill ... [more+]

RocketBoat is a high-speed, 30-minute thrill ride on San Francisco Bay. Roaring past the beautiful San Francisco skyline, RocketBoat screams down to Bay Bridge and near AT&T Park, where you'll thrill to the high-speed twists and turns, propelled by the boat's 2800-horsepower engines. A classic rock 'n' roll soundtrack adds to the fun. If you want to get wet, sit toward the back. You'll stay a bit drier if you sit in the middle or the front of the vessel. Wet or dry, this ride is fast and fun. [less-]

In "Seussical the Musical", cats wear hats and audiences wear smiles -- both two sizes too large. It's almost impossible not to grin when this all-ages musical adaptation of Dr. Seuss' stories plunges... [more+]

In "Seussical the Musical", cats wear hats and audiences wear smiles -- both two sizes too large. It's almost impossible not to grin when this all-ages musical adaptation of Dr. Seuss' stories plunges you into the whimsical world of "Cat in the Hat", "Horton Hears a Who!" and many more classics. The Cat in the Hat links the stories of a young girl who is a "thinker of strange and wonderful thinks," and Horton the Elephant, who's out to prove that "a person's a person, no matter how small." "Seussical"'s cast of favorite characters, including the Whos of Whoville, Horton and the Cat himself, brings a sense of wonder and fun to this colorful family fave at San Francisco's Alcazar Theatre. [less-]

The high-stakes world of middle-school spelling competitions takes center stage, as does a plethora of pubescent angst and awkwardness, in this hit musical comedy about six overachieving would-be word... [more+]

The high-stakes world of middle-school spelling competitions takes center stage, as does a plethora of pubescent angst and awkwardness, in this hit musical comedy about six overachieving would-be wordsmiths and their neurotic parents. Performed by a talented teen cast from San Carlos Children's Theater, the play's hilariously catchy songs capture teenage troubles at their worst, and the hard-fought contest teaches the valuable lesson that winning isn't the only definition of success. Now coming to Mustang Hall in San Carlos, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" was nominated for Best Musical and five other Tonys in its original run, winning for Best Book. [less-]

Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and along the San Francisco Bay's historic waterfront on Blue & Gold Fleet's Bay Cruise Adventure. This fully narrated one-hour tour features information and history ... [more+]

Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and along the San Francisco Bay's historic waterfront on Blue & Gold Fleet's Bay Cruise Adventure. This fully narrated one-hour tour features information and history on city landmarks and plenty of opportunities for taking pictures of the unobstructed views of the San Francisco skyline. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available, so you can experience the sights and sounds from out on deck or take it all in from the warmth and comfort of an interior seat -- either experience makes for a truly great San Francisco adventure. [less-]