Q Thank you very much for publishing the reader’s input on the Pink License Plate campaign. As one who lost his mother to breast cancer in 2004 after an eight-year fight and who has walked thousands of miles in breast cancer fundraisers since 2008, I was thrilled to hear about this campaign at an recent Oakland A’s Breast Cancer Awareness Game and have placed my order for a plate.This is a tremendous opportunity for those affected by breast cancer to join together in a special way, demonstrating their unity and focus to end breast cancer and support those dealing with it.James HillmannSan JoseA Yes, indeed.
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They’ll slay you: The Kills are one of the better indie-rock outfits of the last 15 years, having delivered such solid albums as 2008’s “Midnight Boom” and 2011’s “Blood Pressures.” The band, which features mesmerizing vocalist Alison Mosshart and talented guitarist Jamie Hince, is touring behind its fifth studio effort, “Ash & Ice,” and lands at Oakland’s Fox Theater on March 22. Dream Wife is also on the bill. Details: 8 p.m.; Fox Theater, Oakland; $37.50; www.ticketmaster.com.— Jim Harrington, Staff.
Pancake Breakfast: The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary hosts a breakfast fundraiser benefiting veterans and their families and scholarships for local students, Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, fruit, coffee/tea and juice, First Sunday of the month, 8:30-11 a.m. American Legion Veteran’s Hall Post 318, 1504 Minnesota Ave., San Jose, Suggested donation $6/$5 students and active duty military, Voices in Harmony: The men’s chorus is seeking new members, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Comunidad Cristiana, 1748 Junction Ave., San hanging wooden sign ballerina dancer fairy wings shabby chic ballet shoes victorian valentine gift for her french decor ornate l Jose. vihchorus.org..
‘Hamlet’ returns to ACT: In a world gone mad, insanity might be the only logical response. That’s the way Hamlet sees it in Shakespeare’s classic tragedy that bears his name. The first “Hamlet” at American Conservatory Theater in two decades, this production stars the inimitable John Douglas Thompson, a Tony nominee who was so riveting in “Satchmo at the Waldorf” as the melancholy prince. Details: In previews through Sept. 26, main run is Sept. 27-Oct. 15; Geary Theater, San Francisco; $15–$105; 415-749-2228, www.act-sf.org.— Karen D’Souza, Staff.