‘Heathens’ chronicles five people challenging their fundamentalist upbringings
Peninsula filmmakers’ documentary will have its world premiere this month at the United Nations Association Film Festival. The festival, which highlights films about human rights, opens Oct. 15 in Palo Alto.
Count on him: Illusionist brings magic to TheatreWorks’ ‘Dracula’
Subtle illusions play up the supernatural spookiness of the vampire tale, which runs through Nov. 1.
Review: Anatomy of a (very minor) scandal with ‘Private Lives’
Two couples mix, match and rematch in The Pear’s production of a 1930s comedy about divorce that’s no longer risqué but still offers laughs.
Palo Alto gallery to open with show highlighting two art giants, day of special events
Inaugural exhibit at Hauser & Wirth’s Peninsula location explores friendship of Alexander Calder and Georgia O’Keeffe. The gallery opens its doors Oct. 3 with exhibition walkthroughs, readings, music and more.
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Performing Arts
Review: Palo Alto Players stage hilarious musical ‘Guide’ to cutting the family line
A newly minted heir seeks shortcuts to snagging his new relatives’ fortune in “A Gentleman’s…
Music
Grammy-winning group beats the drum for new music
Chicago-based ensemble Third Coast Percussion will perform a program of works that mark their 20th anniversary in a Sept. 26 concert at Coast Live Music…
Visual arts & more
What’s up this weekend: Artisans market, fiery jazz, a day at Djerassi, a Silicon Valley-set thriller and more
Find gifts and decor from sustainable sources at FabMo’s Artisans Market, hear jazz that feeds the fire with bassist Hannah Marks, and catch the Sounds…
