Bay Area events calendar for Oct. 17-24 weekly editions

South Bay and Peninsula Oct nd Annual Domestic Violence Conference Join this annual conference that brings professionals and area members to share ideas and collaborate on means to prevent domestic violence This year s theme Constellations of Society focuses on resilience justice and healing a m Villa Ragusa S Second St Campbell bit ly o rCTR Flora and Threads by Sylvie Levesque View the breathtaking exhibition by French-Canadian artist Sylvie Levesque in her latest series Flora and Threads that incorporates leaves petals and threads in her artwork a m Viewpoints Gallery State St Los Altos bit ly h eg e Create with the Curator Paint Night at the Triton Create your own Halloween-themed cat painting in this guided workshop by curator and artist Vanessa Callanta for Triton Members for general admission p m Triton Museum of Art Warburton Ave Santa Clara bit ly KBpnrS Oct Wafu Ikebana Flower Show If you love flowers then the Wafe Ikebana flower show is the perfect place to spend your Saturday morning Come and see over beautiful arrangements and flower demonstrations lined up a m Quinlan Society Center N Stelling Road Cupertino bit ly Qkx h Let s Hike Saratoga Zinfandel Trail Start your Saturday right with a hike at Picchetti Ranch Preserve s Zinfandel Trail This moderately challenging -mile hike takes less than two hours to complete and has a -foot elevation gain Meeting point is at the trailhead at the south end of the Picchetti Ranch parking lot a m Montello Road Cupertino bit ly pVeqBK Pan-Asian Wonder Bazaar Cultural Carnival Learn and celebrate the lifestyle traditions and creativity at this bazaar This two-day event celebrates the rich and vibrant diversity of the Pan-Asian cultures with initiatives performances and workshops p m Santa Clara County Fairgrounds Tully Road San Jose bit ly nzP DT Oct Dracula a Comedy of Terrors Imagine watching the legendary vampire story by Bram Stoker but with a twist This comedy version written by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen and directed by Caitlin Lawrence Papp follows the story of Lucy Westfeldt in her quest to help her sister Mina who is struck by a mysterious sickness p m City Lights Theater Company South Second St San Jose bit ly q syt Bair Island Walking Tour Take a stroll at the Bair Island Unit of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Get to know the history of this space in this guided tour and catch sight of a few beautiful birds on the island Bring your binoculars a m Bair Island Ecological Reserve Palo Alto bit ly o S sw Oct Parents of Adult Children with Developmental Disabilities Promotion Group Connect with other families in this virtual backing group session on Zoom Get more information sponsorship and share your experiences with other parents and support workers a m virtual bit ly IRuN x Quilting With Friends Pick up a new hobby this month by learning how to quilt All levels of quilting expertise welcome Participants need to bring their own supplies to work on individual projects a m Boulder Creek Library West Park Ave Boulder Creek bit ly bNFSa Oct Rinconada Water Therapy Plant Reliability Improvement Project Get updates on this project of Santa Clara County s longest operating water therapy plant There will be a residents meeting and mini tour of the Rinconada Water Remedy Plant and a presentation about its phase four progress p m Rinconada Water Medicine Plant More Ave Los Gatos bit ly IYpu c Oct Advancing the Science The Latest in Alzheimer s and Dementia Research Join this special talk with the Alzheimer s Association and learn about the latest advances in Alzheimer s and dementia research from Claire Day Chief Operation Officer at the Alzheimer s Association s Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter p m Rosener House Arbor Road Menlo Park bit ly IxS tx Outsider Freud a Screening and Conversation with the Filmmaker View this documentary by Yair Qedar about Sigmund Freud s experience as a Jewish resident of Vienna during Hitler s rise to power p m Stanford University Serra Mall Stanford stanford io KvVoln Oct A Conversation with Andr Dao Narrating Memory and Imperial Violence Join this talk by Andr Dao an author and researcher from Melbourne Australia He is the co-founder of Behind the Wire an award-winning oral history project documenting the stories of adults and children who have been detained by the Australian cabinet after seeking asylum in Australia p m Stanford University Serra Mall Stanford stanford io nFYBxj East Bay Oct Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition Immerse yourself in the artworks of more than artists who live or work in Emeryville The exhibition showcases a diverse range of collections including paintings photographs sculptures ceramics works in wood and textiles and more a m Citizens Domain Emeryville Shellmound St Emeryville bit ly ITL mG Integral Taiji and Qigong class Ease into the weekend with tai chi and qigong classes Practice standing and walking meditation the Microcosmic Orbit Taiji Ruler the Eight Treasures cleansing the internal organs embodying the elements and more Registration required Please wear secure clothing as this is an outdoor class a m UC Botanical Garden Centennial Drive Berkeley bit ly Xf Oct Halloween Spooktacular at Century Plaza Shopping Center Join this family-friendly Halloween event with a costume contest face painting trick-or-treat with participating businesses games live music and spooky surprises The first guests will also receive a free ticket for The Adams Family at Maya Cinemas on the same day a m Century Blvd Pittsburg bit ly Z kUh Arbor Day Celebration Do your part for the setting by helping to plant more trees in Pittsburg There will also be raffle draws and tree planting demonstrations Registrater by Oct Participants are encouraged to bring their own shovel gloves and rakes as limited tools will be provided at the event a m Giacomelli Park W Leland Rd Pittsburg bit ly D EKn Haunted Train at Ardenwood Historic Farm All aboard Get on this haunted train for a spooky ride this weekend through the forest at Ardenwood Historic Farm This ride is designed for families with children under featuring colorful Halloween displays and live actors for a whole lot of fun The train will depart every minutes children must be accompanied by an adult Tickets are for passengers aged three and older p m Ardenwood Blvd Fremont bit ly mTpzQW Get on board the Haunted Train at Ardenwood Historic Farm for a spooky ride Saturday through the forest at Fremont s Ardenwood farm Above riders wait to board the haunted train during a previous October at Ardenwood photo courtesy of James Sakane BANG archives Oct Urban Cycling Learn all about navigating urban roads safely on your bike with this two-part curriculum from Bike East Bay Learn the rules of the road and become a smart and confident rider p m Fukaya Room A Stevenson Blvd Fremont bit ly jrgU Berkeley Bird Festival Calling all nature lovers and bird enthusiasts flock to this annual Berkeley Bird Festival and celebrate the region s birdlife under this year s theme Safe Travels There will be various sessions including birding field trips and bird-themed programs p m David Brower Center Allston Way Berkeley bit ly o qYV Universal Drumming Series Drum your way around the globe without leaving the country in this drumming session Discover the rhythms from West Africa to the soulful baladi of Egypt or the exciting sounds of samba from Brazil a m Shattuck Ave Berkeley bit ly KvoQbb Oct CPR and First-Aid Class Learn the basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR and first-aid training that can save lives during emergencies a m Bishop Ranch Bollinger Canyon Road Suite A San Ramon bit ly WpcJyR Resistance and Resilience Explore the work of artists nationwide that embodies the themes of resistance and resilience Several of the artists include Salma Arastu Eden Attar Ellen Bepp Lorraine Bonner Rachel Breen Coz Terry Cummings Shari Arai DeBoer Kate Deciccio Reiko Fujii Laura Hapka Ester Hernandez among others a m California Nurses Association National Nurses United Grand Ave First Floor Oakland bit ly brL g Oct Volunteer at Open Heart Kitchen Make a difference in the region by volunteering at the Open Heart Kitchen to help create a more food-secure milieu in the Tri-Valley a m Catalina Drive Livermore bit ly rTTKY For the Love of Art Enjoy this art exhibition featuring local and regional artists of whom have written engaging narratives about why their artwork inspires and keeps them alive a m Orinda Library Orinda Way Orinda bit ly mQ meY Oct Disability Management II a Deeper Dive Join this virtual workshop and learn the application of concepts learned in disability management a m virtual session bit ly gVLuFw Oct Rocky Horror Musical Watch this classic musical by Richard O Brien at the Las Positas College Theatre Arts p m Mertes Center for the Arts Campus Hill Drive Building Livermore http bit ly o Vq w Have an entertainment event to add Submit it online at 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