“Public Works: Artists’ Interventions 1970s-Now”: Women artists’ work documented with text, photos and video, exploring politics and social conditions, Sept. 16-Dec. 13; Mills College Art Museum, Oakland; free; ; 510-430-2164; www.mcam.mills.edu. “De Saisset: From Family Name to Artistic Legacy”: The University of Santa Clara museum marks its 60th anniversary with photos, archives and paintings by its namesake Ernest de Saisset, a student in the 1880s who later studied art in Paris, Sept. 18-Dec. 8; de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara; free; 408-554-4528, www.scu.edu/desaisset.
“Around the World in 80 Days”: Fast-paced farce inspired by the classic movie; through Dec, 31; Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto; $40-$100; 650-463-1960, www.theatreworks.org, “The puma ballet flats size 9 Millionth Production of a Christmas Carol”: Pear Theatre Company presents this new comedy by James Kopp; through Dec, 17; Pear Theatre, Mountain View; $10-$32; www.thepear.org, “Bright Star”: Romantic bluegrass musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell; through Dec, 17; The Curran theater, San Francisco; $39-$175; sfcurran.com..
Kidchella – Kid’s Rock Series: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. June 24, July 22, Aug. 19 and Sept. 9, Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Andy-Z will be the Master of Music and Play. A fun and safe environment for kids to dance and enjoy live music along with an inflatable playland. https://bit.ly/2LlSs7M. Waterfront Flicks: Every other Thursday June 21-Aug. 30, Jack London Square Ferry Lawn, Oakland. This outdoor movie series takes place at sundown featuring Hollywood blockbuster favorites as well as nostalgic classics. Free. https://bit.ly/1dZ70Hr.
Quilt show, 1-4 p.m, Oct, 25 puma ballet flats size 9 and 26, Sanchez Adobe, 1000 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica, A bed-turning activity will be part of the fun, Refreshments will be served, Free, For information, call 650-359-1462 or visit www.historysmc.org, Palo Alto Art Center, The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch, Through Oct, 12, More than 20 artisans display 10,000 hand-blown glass pumpkins, Proceeds support the Bay Area Glass Institute, Palo Alto Art Center, Palo Alto Art Center Foundation and participating artists, Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, 650-329-2366, Exhibition dates: 10 a.m.-5 p.m, Oct, 9-10, Sale dates: 10 a.m.-5 p.m Oct, 11-12, www.greatglasspumpkinpatch.com/2014-participating-patch-artists.html..
Los Altos Stage Company: “The 1940s Radio Hour.” Nov. 30 through Dec. 23. Directed by Lee Ann Payne. Featuring Ken Boswell, Katie Coleman, Nique Eagen, Aaron Hurley, Jacob Jackman, John Stephen King, Gary Landis, Elizabeth Claire Lawrence, Brigitte Losey, Michael Rhone, Nathaniel Rothrock, Michelle Skinner and Anthony Stephens. Bus Barn Theatre, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. $18-$36. http://www.losaltosstage.org or 650-941-0551. Pear Theatre: “The Millionth Production of a Christmas Carol.” Nov. 30 through Dec. 17. By James Kopp. Directed by Kopp. Featuring James Johnson, Jenn Sorkin, Ronald Feichtmeir, Bryan Moriarty, Ariel Aronica, Michael Weiland, Kelly Weber Barazza, Lisa Burton Guevara and Kopp. Pear Theatre, 1110 La Avenida St., Mountain View. $15-$35. http://www.thepear.org or 650-254-1148.
