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You-Sing-It Messiah: The San Jose Baroque Orchestra plays the score for this sing-along version Handel’s “Messiah.” Vivace Youth Chorus of San Jose will sing carols in the lobby. Dec. 10, 7:30 pm. California Theatre, 345 S. First St.  San Jose. $20-$25; scores available for sale at the door. 408-286-2600 ext. 23, https://sanjosesymphonicchoir.org/upcoming-events. Carols in the California: The Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale under the baton of Elena Sharkova presents the 14th annual program of holiday cheer. Come for a traditional sing-along of your favorite carols with choir and brass ensemble and performances of classical. Dec. 15, 7 p.m. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. $26-$36. 408-286-2600, www.symphonysiliconvalley.org.

Cupertino Morningmasters: Improve your speaking and networking skills at this Toastmasters club, Thursdays, 7:30 a.m, Bethel Lutheran Church, 10181 Finch Ave., Cupertino, Military Officers Association of America: The Silicon Valley chapter holds a luncheon irish, saint patrick's day, cheers mate, ireland, lucky clover, shamrock, irish girl, dancing shoes, ballet shoes, st. patri meeting on the third Thursday of the month, For more information, visit siliconvalleymoaa.org or call 408-245-2217, Midpeninsula Widow and Widower Association: Meets Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m, Los Altos Lutheran Church, 460 S, El Monte, Los Altos, 408-246-4642..

In the alternate reality beneath the sand, Mia, the gamine, wanders into tents of amazement — dazzling water ballets and aerial spectacles, trampoline acts set to the music of Elvis, a stunning visualization of “Octopus Garden” by the Beatles, moments of menace and mime and magic. And always, just out of sight and out of reach, the aerialist is tugged into other worlds, other places to display his prowess. Unseen forces keep the couple apart. It’s all quite lovely, mesmerizing — and right on the edge of sleep-inducing.

51st Quaker Harvest Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m, Sept, 30, Food, music, storytelling, games and bargains.Palo Alto Friends (Quaker) Meetinghouse, 957 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto, Free, http://www.friendsharvestfestival.org, Redwood City Salsa Festival, Noon – 8 p.m, Sept, 30, Entertainment, salsa competition and tasting, Courthouse Square, 220 Broadway St., Redwood City, Free, www.redwoodcity.org/events/salsafest.html or 650-780-7340, “Near Normal Man.” 8 p.m, Oct, 3, About Holocaust survivor and activist Ben Stern, Stern and producer/director Charlene Stern will irish, saint patrick's day, cheers mate, ireland, lucky clover, shamrock, irish girl, dancing shoes, ballet shoes, st. patri be at screening, Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, www.paloaltojcc.org..

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. Here are a couple ways to help celebrate what comedian Adam Sandler calls “eight crazy nights” of Hannukah. At “Menorahs and Miracles,” families can learn about the holiday and enjoy a variety of Hanukkah activities at the Children’s Discovery Museum, including crafts, games and food tastings. The event is organized in partnership with the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center of Silicon Valley. Dec. 4, noon-4 p.m. 180 Woz Way, San Jose. Regular museum admission fees apply. apjcc.org/hanukkah.