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Theater & Performance
01/30/2009—09/02/2020 | Peter Pan
<p>Peter Pan, Presented by San Mateo High School--Our actors will fly across the stage as they present the exciting adventures of Peter, Wendy, Michael, John, Tinkerbell, the Lost Boys, Tiger Lily, and, of course, the delightfully villainous Captain Hook. A great show for the entire family! The enchanting score contains the show’s many memorable classics, including I Gotta Crow, I'm Flying, and Neverland. Tickets: $10 for children, students and seniors, $15 for adults; www.smhsdrama.org, or (650) 558-2375. Jan. 30 - Feb. 8, 2009, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.</p>
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Exhibits
07/21/2009—12/06/2009 | Earthquake Exhibit to Open July 21
<p>San Mateo County History Museum at 2200 Broadway in Redwood City will open "I Survived the Great Quake of 1989: Recollections of Loma Prieta Earthquake" on July 21. The exhibit will feature KGO-TV news coverage, photographs, artifacts and personal accounts from San Mateo County residents. You will have a chance to share your own personal stories. Admission is $4 for Adults, $2 for students and seniors and children under 6 are free. The exhibit will close on Sunday, December 6,2009. Call 650-299-0104 for more information.</p>
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Art
09/08/2009—12/19/2009 | Art Classes for Tots to Preteens
<p>Drop-In Art Classes at the San Francisco Children's Art Center Come explore painting, printmaking,sculpture, photography, and more. Class sizes are small and emphasize individual style, discovery, and exploration. Financial assistance is available. Please call in advance to reserve a space. (415) 771-0292. 204 Bay St, #C, San Francisco. childrensartcenter.org. </p>
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Art
10/02/2009—01/24/2010 | Open Source Embroidery
<p>San Francisco’s Museum of Craft and Folk Art is pleased to present the project, Open Source Embroidery, which includes workshops and exhibitions that investigate how the open source software development model has been incorporated into the language of cultural participation. This major exhibition at MOCFA brings together individual and collectively made artworks by artists, makers, computer programmers and html users that explore the relationship between craft and code through social and digital networks. $5 general admission, under 18: FREE. 51 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco. 415-227-4888. mocfa.org. </p>
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Kids Classes
10/11/2009—11/01/2009 | Electrostatics & Electromagnetism
<p>The students learn about static electricity, going back to the days of the Greek scientists and tribo-electricity and progressing to Michael Faraday's monumental discoveries. Then, students discover magnetism and induction, and create and take home an electromagnetically charged flashlight. Located at The Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto. To register contact 650-321-1004 or email admin@moah.org. Fees: $65 Members, $75 Non-members (4 sessions).</p>
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Support Groups
10/19/2009—10/17/2011 | Mid-Peninsula La Leche League
<p>La Leche League is proud to announce 3 new meetings on the Peninsula in San Bruno, San Mateo and Redwood City. At our monthly meetings, mothers share not only their questions and concerns, but also the benefits and joys of breastfeeding. See our website for meeting times, dates and locations. www.lllnorcal.org</p>
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Parent Education
10/29/2009—12/10/2009 | The Art of Conception
<p>KAISER MEMBERS ONLY! Please call to register 650.301.4445. Class Dates: Oct. 29, 2009 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Nov. 19 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dec. 10 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. If you've been trying to get pregnant for at least one year without success, please join us for this free and informative class. Topics include: - Common causes of infertility - Common tests for infertility - Possible treatments available - Monitoring Basal Body Temperature - Women's Fertility Cycle - Male and Female Anatomy</p>
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Theater & Performance
11/01/2009 | Leader of the Pack - The Ellie Greenwich Musical
San Mateo High School Drama presents this musical celebrating the life and music of Ellie Greenwich, whose songwriting talents produced some of the greatest tunes to hit the 1960s charts. Oct. 29-Nov. 1. 7:30pm Thur.-Fri., 2pm Sat.-Sun. $10-$15. San Mateo Performing Arts Center, 600 North Delaware Ave., San Mateo. 650-558-2375. smhsdrama.org.
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Parent Education
11/01/2009 | How I Decided to Raise My Kids Jewish
<p>How do non-Jewish parents decide to raise their children as Jews? What are their concerns? A panel of non-Jewish parents discusses their process. 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM. Beth Israel Judea, 625 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco. $7. MORE INFO: Website: http://buildingjewishbridges.org/?p=239 Email: dawn@buildingjewishbridges.org Phone: 510-845-6420 x11</p>
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Theater & Performance
11/01/2009 | Japanese Ghost Stories and Jazz
<p>The haunting experience of Brenda Wong Aoki's ghost stories masterfully performed in concert with Asian jazz pioneer, Emmy Award-winning composer Mark Izu. Drums of Janet Kolke and Maze Daiko; multi-percussion of Anthony Brown; Shoko Hikage on Koto and Mas Koga on saxophone. This Halloween Sunday matinee is a great way to follow up Halloween night and bring the whole family. $5-$20. 2pm. Yoshi's, 1330 Filmore, San Francisco. yoshis.com. </p>
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Art
11/01/2009 | Open Art Studio
Families can have fun making art, without creating a mess at home, at Celebrate Art's open studio every Sun. 1-5pm. $20 per hour. 1023B Chestnut St., Redwood City. 650-366-1825. celebrateartnow.com.
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Animal Encounters
11/01/2009 | Birding Walk
Pack some binoculars and bring your family to the San Francisco Botanical Gardens where you can view beautiful birds in the area on a guided walk. 8-11am. FREE. Golden Gate Park, Ninth Avenue at Lincoln Way. 415-661-1316. sfbotanicalgarden.org.
| Fee | San Francisco
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Music
11/01/2009 | Dia de los Muertos Concert
The San Francisco Symphony is performing a special concert for Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with pre-concert children's activities, colorful displays and refreshments. 2pm. $15-$65. Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. 415-552-8000. sfsymphony.org.
| Fee | San Francisco
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Storyhours & Book Events
11/01/2009 | School Days Stories
Kepler's Books is hosting a School Days Storytime with readings of Marley Goes to School and I'm Your Bus, as well as crafts and tutoring. 11:30am. FREE. 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650-856-0978. keplers.com.
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Art
11/01/2009 | Family Studio
Come be inspired by artists Andrea Zittel and Charlie White by creating your own miniature trailers with all the necessary items inside at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art's Family Studio. Also learn how to reuse and recycle with a reading of Michael Recycle by Ellie Bethel. Also on Nov. 15. 11am-3pm. FREE. 151 Third St. 415-357-4135. sfmoma.org/families.
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