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| << | Events For November 07, 2009 | >> |
| | | Category | Description | Fee/Free | Location | | 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>
| Fee | | | 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>
| Fee | | | 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>
| Fee | | | 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>
| Fee | | | 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>
| Free | | | 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>
| Free | | | Parent Education
11/02/2009—12/19/2009 | Healthy Beginnings: Early Pregnancy
<p>*FOR KAISER MEMBERS ONLY! Dates: Nov. 2, 2009 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Nov. 14, 2009 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 2009 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 2009 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Learn about prenatal care and what to expect during your first trimester. No children please. Topics include: important information about available lab and genetic screening tests, how your baby is growing, mom's changes, common discomforts of pregnancy and methods of self care, and nutrition during pregnancy. We recommend you attend this group session in your first trimester.</p>
| Free | | | Parent Education
11/03/2009—12/22/2009 | Labor Preparation (4 session class)
<p>Start Dates: Nov. 3, 2009 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 2009 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Call Health Education Kaiser to register 650.301.4445 Join us for this four-session Labor Preparation class and learn what to expect during labor and birth. This class provides ample opportunity for partners of our mothers to practice their role for labor. We recommend that you attend during your seventh or eigth month of pregnancy. Please where comfortable clothing and bring your partner or support person.</p>
| Fee | | | Parent Education
11/06/2009—11/07/2009 | Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way
<p>A step-by-step approach to starting and leading experientially-based parenting groups. Developed by Jane Nelsen, Ed.D. and Lynn Lott, MFT. Participants will practice research-based, effective tools and strategies for teaching parents how to use discipline that is kind and firm at the same time, neither punitive nor permissive. • UU Fellowship of Redwood City, 2124 Brewster Av, Redwood City, CA 94062. $295 early-bird registration. www.positivediscipline.org to register and for more information, or call Linda at 408-370-1516.</p>
| Fee | | | Parent Education
11/07/2009 | East Bay Baby & Kids Fair
<p>This free event will include 9 workshops from local area businesses on topics such as vaccinations, cloth diapering, fatherhood, breastfeeding, childhood tantrums & mama postpartum care to name a few. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet pregnancy and parenting representatives including midwives, lactation consultants, childbirth educators, pediatricians, family therapists, photographers, doulas, sleep consultants, parenting experts, massage therapists, chiropractors, baby & kids retail stores & more. Veteran's Memorial Building,1325 Portland Avenue, Albany, 11am - 3pm.</p>
| Fee | | | Music
11/07/2009 | Family Concert: Meet the Composers
<p>Meet Vivaldi, Beethoven, and a real live modern-day composer, Gabriela Frank, in this fun and free family concert event for all ages! 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. San Francisco Conservatory of Music Concert Hall, 50 Oak Street, San Francisco. Free. MORE INFO: Website: http://www.sfchamberorchestra.org/concerts/for-families/ Email: info@sfchamberorchestra.org Phone: 415-248-1640</p>
| Free | | | Films
11/07/2009 | The Third Annual Animation Film Festival
<p>Bay Area middle school and high school students will showcase animated short films to the local community, as well as a panel of judges from Pixar Animation Studios, Industrial Light & Magic, Expression College for Digital Arts and other members of the local film community. The festival will feature a screening of submitted films, refreshments and an awards ceremony with more than $15,000 in scholarship money going to the winning filmmakers. Seating is limited. When: Nov 7, 12 p.m. Where: AMC Bay Street 16 Theatres Off I-80 at Powell St. and Shellmound Ave. Emeryville. baystreetemeryville.com.</p>
| Free | | | Theater & Performance
11/07/2009 | Fiddler on the Roof
The Woodside Community Theatre presents this classic story about a poor dairyman who tries to instill in his five daughters the traditions of their tight-knit Jewish community.. 7:30pm, Fri. and Sat.; 1:30pm, Sun. 199 Churchill Ave., Woodside. 650-562-3900. woodsidetheatre.com.
| Fee | Peninsula
| | Hands-on Activities
11/07/2009 | Family Activity Day
The Museum of Craft and Folk Art is offering a workshop for families to learn about braiding, plaiting and weaving. Registration required. 1-3pm. $3 donation suggested. 51 Yerba Buena Lane. 415-227-4888, ext. 10. mocfa.org.
| Fee | San Francisco
| | Music
11/07/2009 | Children's Songs
Children's music artist Peter Apel is performing at the Half Moon Bay Library. 3pm. FREE. 620 Correas St. 650-726-2316. smcl.org.
| Free | Peninsula
| | Hands-on Activities
11/07/2009 | Maritime Day
Kids can make a signal flag, cargo ship and treasure chest to take home at the San Mateo County History Museum's fifth annual Maritime Day. 1-4pm. $4 adults, $2 students and seniors, FREE for kids under age 5. 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. 650-299-0104. historysmc.org.
| Free | Peninsula
| | Museum Events
11/07/2009 | Anniversary Freebie
Admission to the Exploratorium is FREE this weekend in celebration of the museum's 40th anniversary. 10am-5pm. 3601 Lyon St. 415-561-0363. exploratorium.edu.
| Free | San Francisco
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