Poetry open mic night is July 14. BRENTWOOD — An Open Mic Night is set for 6:30 p.m. July 14 at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. Read your own work or work from another writer, or just listen; five-minute max for readings. No profanity or inappropriate language. For more information, contact Kati Short at shortkati@yahoo.com or call 925-634-6655. Shakespeare in the Park in Pittsburg. PITTSBURG — Shakespeare in the Park presents William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” at 6:30 p.m. July 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 at John Buckley Square (Old Town Plaza) on Railroad Avenue between Fifth and Sixth streets.
A stage version of a cheeky Helen Mirren movie, a comedian who turned “Drunk Girl” into a national phenomenon and blues legend Elvin Bishop top our list of cool stuff to do in the Bay Area, 1 “Calendar Girls”: When a woman in a rural British town loses her husband to leukemia, she and a group of friends band together to raise funds for a local hospital, Their plan: selling a calendar full of nude photos of everyday women doing everyday chores, Naturally, the idea raises a fuss, The story, based on real events, was adapted into a charming film comedy starring Helen Mirren that was a surprise runaway hit, Now a stage version is getting ballet initial necklace- personalized tap dancer gift- sterling silver- ballerina jewelry- recital gift- dance coach- ballet sli a run at San Jose’s City Lights Theater..
Downtown Campbell Farmers Market: Fresh produce grown locally by California farmers as well as crafts vendors and live music. Sundays, 9 a.m. Campbell Avenue and Third Street. urbanvillage online.com. Campbell Adult Center: The city of Campbell’s Recreation and Community Services Department offers services and programs for adults 50 and older. Room C-33, Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave. 408-866-2146. Irish Christmas: An evening of storytelling, music, song and dance. Dec. 6, 8 p.m. Heritage Theatre, 1 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell. $44. 408-866-2700.
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Rose Garden Farmers Market: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lincoln High School parking lot, 577 Dana Ave. Farmers Market: Willow Glen’s market operates year-round. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Willow Glen Community Center, 2175 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. Senior Tennis: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-11 a.m. Bramhall Park, 1320 Willow St., San Jose. Contact Barb Jarvis at 408-286-9369. Willows Cafe: Lunch is served Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The menu usually includes entree, vegetables, side dish, salad, fruit and milk for a suggested donation of $3 for adults 60 and older/$6 for guests under 60. Willow Glen Community and Senior Center, 2175 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. Reservations required 48 hours in advance to 408-265-0915.