# Bay Area events calendar for Sept. 11-17 weekly editions > Source: > Published: 2026-09-07 12:00:56+00:00 **Getting your** [Trinity Audio](//trinityaudio.ai)player ready... ### South Bay and Peninsula #### Sept. 11 “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”: Watch this enchanting tale as old as time itself in this Broadway San Jose production featuring an Oscar-winning and Tony Award-nominated score and members of the original Tony-winning artistic team, including composer Alan Menken, lyricist Tim Rice, and book writer Linda Woolverton, with direction and choreography by Matt West, scenic design by Stanley Meyer, costume design by Ann Hould-Ward and lighting design by Natasha Katz. 7:30 p.m., Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. [bit.ly/4wVbg3j](https://bit.ly/4wVbg3j)  SJFD Patriot Day 25th Year Commemorative Ceremony: The San José Fire Department will host a commemorative ceremony of Patriot Day’s 25th anniversary in honor of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and to recognize the courage, sacrifice and service of first responders and community members. First responders will form a procession from South Market and West San Fernando streets to Fire Station 1 (255 N. Market Street). 10:45 a.m., downtown San Jose. [bit.ly/4chDu0D](https://bit.ly/4chDu0D) Codiciado: Mexican music artist Erick de Jesús Aragón Alcantar, better known as Codiciado, is a regional award-winning Mexican music artist and as the co-founder of Grupo Codiciado in 2015. Since launching his solo career in 2021, Codiciado has released popular songs such as 2022’s “Bélico El Asunto,” a collaboration with Grupo Arriesgado, and “Vamos Aclarando Muchas Cosas.” 8 p.m., San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. [bit.ly/4xv90AC](https://bit.ly/4xv90AC) #### Sept. 12 Cars in the Park: View pre-1955 antique and classic cars with activities, demonstrations, rides and live entertainment in this family-friendly event. If you have a period-correct automobile, motorcycle or engine, you can preregister to take part. Tickets start at $6. 11 a.m., 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose.  [bit.ly/4yg7kv5](https://bit.ly/4yg7kv5)  Sabai presents Ikigai Bay Area: Enjoy this cinematic electronic production from Sabai. Sabai draws on melodic bass, future house and pop, and his songs move between high-energy moments and introspective listening. 8 p.m., San Jose Civic,135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. [bit.ly/4gC42Lm](https://bit.ly/4gC42Lm)  #### Sept. 13 The Gatsby Picnic: Travel back to the 1920s with your friends, dancing shoes and a hat at this picnic. Tickets start at $45. 2 p.m., History Park, 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose. [bit.ly/4iGbtnf](https://bit.ly/4iGbtnf)  “Don Giovanni” — Opera San José: Enjoy the new production of “Don Giovanni,” Mozart’s dark psychological thriller. This production follows a charismatic anti-hero who pursues pleasure without remorse, leaving a trail of broken hearts and vengeance. Maria Brea returns as the cheated and furious Donna Elvira, with Jonghyun Park as the naive, well-intentioned Don Ottavio. 2 p.m., California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. [bit.ly/4clUVx6](https://bit.ly/4clUVx6) #### Sept. 14 2026 Intentional Impact San Jose: Learn techniques that elevate dimension, soften depth and create blended, impactful results every time with Jennifer Slim, a blonding and color correction specialist and educator. Learn techniques in this exclusive in-person class and learn to create bright, dimensional, high-lift results on a live model. 10 a.m., 969 Story Road, San Jose. [bit.ly/4xvgL9I](https://bit.ly/4xvgL9I) #### Sept. 15 AI Infra Summit: Join this three-day summit to learn about AI and meet industry players who are building the infrastructure that AI runs on such as chips, interconnects, data centers and more. 9 a.m., Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. [bit.ly/4zN9fsz](https://bit.ly/4zN9fsz)  Understanding Your November Ballot: Join this discussion and learn about San Mateo County Charter Change Measure U — Reapportionment of Supervisorial Districts, which would create an independent redistricting committee to draw supervisorial lines after the 2030 census. 7 p.m., virtual Zoom meeting. [bit.ly/4gHcKb0](https://bit.ly/4gHcKb0) #### Sept. 16 Goals That Stick — Building Habits for Lasting Change: Help break out of your usual habits with these habit-forming techniques to help you with your nutrition and health goals. Understand the need for change and learn practical strategies for building new habits you can stick with. This webinar is by Emily Sylvester, a registered dietitian at the Stanford Lifestyle and Weight Management Center. 5 p.m., virtual meeting. [stanford.io/4dcfcFw](https://stanford.io/4dcfcFw) #### Sept. 17 Matt Mathews: Laugh out loud with this comedian, singer/songwriter with a quick wit and Southern charm as Matthews performs on stage. Born and raised in Alabama, Mathews became famous during the COVID-19 pandemic with viral “farm chore” videos that showcased his humor and authenticity. 7 p.m., Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. [bit.ly/3UOu46K](https://bit.ly/3UOu46K)  Perimenopause — Beyond the Hot Flash: Tackle the changes that perimenopause can bring in periods, sleep, mood, cognition and physical symptoms. This webinar by Kathryne Sanserino, a board-certified gynecologist and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, will explain what happens and how symptoms can be managed. 7 p.m., virtual event. [stanford.io/4coycQV](https://stanford.io/4coycQV)  ### East Bay #### Sept. 11 Kids Night Out: If you have kids ages 5 to 10, bring them over to enjoy fun activities including games, crafts and a movie. 6:30 p.m., Danville Community Center, 420 Front St., Danville. [bit.ly/4xGPGAs](https://bit.ly/4xGPGAs)  “The Cook”: Watch this play about an aristocratic Cuban family that flees from Havana to Miami on the eve of Castro’s revolution, entrusting their mansion to their devoted cook, Gladys, who vows to protect it until their return. David Mendizábal, Berkeley Rep’s associate artistic director, directs this play written by Eduardo Machado. 8 p.m., Peet’s Theatre, 2025 Addison St., Berkeley. [bit.ly/4zNLP67](https://bit.ly/4zNLP67) #### Sept. 12 “Fallen Angels”: This two-hour play is about two best friends, Julia and Jane, before they got married and their romance with Frenchman Maurice Duclos, who has now requested their company. See how the women plot and plan with some “help” from a very worldly housekeeper, while awaiting the arrival of their former lover in this entertaining comedy by Noël Coward and directed by Katina Psihos. 7:30 p.m., Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St., Alameda. [bit.ly/4y6GcOS](https://bit.ly/4y6GcOS)  “Steel Magnolias”: If you loved the movie, you will love the stage version about the friendship of six women in a hair salon in Louisiana. Watch the women gather regularly for hair appointments and heart-to-hearts, sharing triumphs, heartbreaks and plenty of laughs along the way. 7 p.m.,Town Hall Theatre Company, 3535 School St., Lafayette. [bit.ly/4qL6bsV](https://bit.ly/4qL6bsV)  #### Sept. 13 “Eureka Day”: Written before the COVID-19 pandemic, this play touches on Berkeley’s progressive ideals, with a board of directors who value social justice, inclusion and acceptance but clash over vaccination policies, personal freedom and the limits of tolerance when a mumps outbreak throws the community into chaos. “Eureka Day” focuses on how quickly shared values can fracture when fear, misinformation and ideology collide. 2 p.m., Contra Costa Civic Theatre, 951 Pomona Ave., El Cerrito. [bit.ly/4i5jWAk](https://bit.ly/4i5jWAk)  “Last Shot” Movie Screening: Watch a screening of this new Jaime Pressly film, featuring a post-movie chat with Baron Davis. Tickets are limited to two per person. 10 a.m., Kaiser Center for the Arts, 10 10th St., Oakland. [bit.ly/3Sn5EAH](https://bit.ly/3Sn5EAH) “New York, New York”: Watch this musical melodrama by Martin Scorsese starring Liza Minnelli, Robert De Niro, Lionel Stander and Barry Primus. The movie follows the relationship between singer Francine Evans and saxophonist Jimmy Doyle. 7 p.m., BAMPFA, 2155 Center St., Berkeley. [bit.ly/4xDb2iw](https://bit.ly/4xDb2iw) #### Sept. 14 Senior Bingo: Sign up any senior citizens who like to occupy their time for a game of bingo at the Danville Senior Center. Enjoy five or six games of Bingo, sponsored by Family Matters and Qualicare. Preregistration is required. 10 a.m., Veterans Memorial Building, 115 E. Prospect Ave., Danville. [bit.ly/46tU0XY](https://bit.ly/46tU0XY)  Connecting to the Bigger Picture — Self-Breema Class: This session connects the bigger picture and introduces a more comprehensive, inclusive and holistic view of life. In Breema, connection to the bigger picture begins with connection to the body. Practice Self-Breema to get a taste of body-mind connection, a first step toward becoming present. 9 a.m., The Breema Center, 6076 Claremont Ave., Oakland. [bit.ly/4x2yIeZ](https://bit.ly/4x2yIeZ)  #### Sept. 15 Buzz Session — Aging and Adult Services: Join this presentation that highlights information and assistance programs and services available for older adults, including Adult Protective Services, In-Home Supportive Services, Older Americans Act programs and other community resources with guest speaker Nhang Luong. 10 a.m., Senior Center, 115 E. Prospect Ave., Danville.  [bit.ly/4qMAiQp](https://bit.ly/4qMAiQp) #### Sept. 16 In the Quiet Mind Is a Nurturing Heart — Self-Breema Class: Join instructors Arlie Mischeaux and Roxanne Caswell, and develop your own Self-Breema practice to develop a calmer, clearer mind to be intentionally present. Practicing Self-Breema helps you find vitality, balance and harmony within yourself regardless the circumstances of life. 9 a.m., The Breema Center, 6076 Claremont Ave., Oakland. [bit.ly/4cR68pw](https://bit.ly/4cR68pw)  #### Sept. 17 Bancroft Library Roundtable: Join speaker James Tejani, an author and associate professor at California Polytechnic University, as he talks about the Port of Los Angeles from its present-day importance to its origins deep within the nation’s past. Tejani’s talk will examine this story through three Bay Area residents: frontier government scientist George Davidson, Army Capt. Edward Ord and pathbreaking engineer-inventor A.W. Von Schmidt. 12 p.m., Zoom meeting. [bit.ly/4zLkWA1](https://bit.ly/4zLkWA1) *Have an entertainment event to add? Submit it online at [forms.gle/Cu9J6Ks2fQiQUcKk8](https://forms.gle/Cu9J6Ks2fQiQUcKk8). Please send calendar items at least two weeks in advance to ensure a better chance of print publication.*