The following is a list of events happening in Santa Clara and throughout the Silicon Valley. Want to share an event to be featured? Please email the details to info@svvoice.com
Thursday, March 7
- Design a Life in Motion – An Intimate Talk with Paul Abadilla (Sets Art Director, Pixar Animation Studios): Central Park Library — Edinger Room. 7 – 8:30 p.m. Free event. RSVP suggested: https://tinyurl.com/paulpixar
Friday, March 8
- Lenten Concert “Trust in Providence”: Our Lady of Peace Church and Shrine — 2800 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara. 6:15 – 9:15 p.m. Suggested donation of $10+ per person. www.olop-shrine.org
- SCU Concert Choir & Chamber Singers present Mosaic: Mission Santa Clara. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 – $20 at scupresents.org
- The Santa Clara Players present The Lost Virginity Tour: Triton Museum — Hall Pavilion. The show runs from Feb. 15 to Mar. 9. Tickets: $20. santaclaraplayers.org
- Sunnyvale Community Players Junior Productions’ Bye Bye Birdie: Sunnyvale Theatre — 550 E. Remington Dr., Sunnyvale. Feb 22 – March 10. Tickets: $16-$29 sunnyvaleplayers.org or 669-333-7SCP (669-333-7727).
Saturday, March 9
- Silicon Valley Seeds 2nd Annual Spring Seed Swap: First Presbyterian Church — 2499 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bring your saved seed and plans for spring planting. A free, kid friendly event. Register on Eventbrite.
- The Mission Peak Chamber Singers present “Heart Attacks”: March 9 – 10. Saturday’s performance will be at 7 p.m. at Niles Discovery Church, Fremont. Sunday’s performance will be at 4 p.m. at John Knox Presbyterian, Dublin. Tickets: $15 – $25 at www.chambersingers.org
- Artist Reception for “TRANSPARENT” by Debbie Bakker and Rose Hagan: Gallery House — 320 South California Ave., Palo Alto. March 5-30. Reception: 5 – 8 p.m. 650-326-1668 www.galleryhouse2.com
- Shrek the Musical: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts — 500 Castro St., Mountain View. March 9 – 17. Tickets: $12 – $24 at www.bit.ly/PYTShrek or the box office: (650) 903-6000
Sunday, March 10
- Alice in Wonderland Tea Time: Books Inc. Campbell — Pruneyard Shopping Center at 1875 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell. 2 – 4 p.m. Costumes are welcome and encouraged. (Ages 6-12) www.booksinc.net/event/alice-wonderland-tea-party-books-inc-campbell
Monday, March 11
- Civil Service Commission Meeting: City Hall Council Chambers. 7 – 10 p.m.
Tuesday, March 12
- Gateway Crossings Project Community Outreach Meeting: Santa Clara University — Locatelli Student Activity Center (Building 710). 6 p.m. RSVP to josh@hunterproperties.com or 408-255-4100.
- SCU Wind Ensemble: Mission Santa Clara. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 – $20 scupresents.org
Wednesday, March 13
- Student Recitals – Music@Noon: Music Recital Hall. 12 p.m. Free event.
- Senator Wieckowski’s Office Hours: Central Park Library. 3-5 p.m. Walk-ins welcome, but appointments are recommended: 510-794-3900 or wieckowski@senate.ca.gov.
- Santa Clara Planning Commission Meeting: City Hall Council Chambers. 6 p.m.