Bay Area Events

A Wednesday evening dog walk along the Bay Trail followed by a "Yappy Hour" at a dog-friendly cafe. Visit www.societydog.com to register.

A weekly meeting of the Palo Alto Run Club for a social run of five to six miles. Free.

Ride the 102-year-old train through Oak Meadow and Vasona Park. Plus, kids can ride the restored carousel at Oak Meadow Park.

Six Monday nights, Jan. 19 - Feb. 23, 7 - 9 p.m. at Fort Mason Do you love to tell stories or have a story you'd like to tell? Skywriter Series... More

The DeFrank Center offers confidential HIV testing and counseling services in partnership with the Santa Clara County Public Health Department. Free.

A weekly program for individuals recovering from addictive eating and anorexia based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Free.

Taste a root, come face to snout with a pig and discover the connections between sweaters and sheep on this guided tour. Reservations recommended.

Oakland based artist Chris Ashley has gained respect from art world insiders over the last few years for a unique series of HTML coded drawings he posts... More

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to enter in the California Coastal Commission's art contest. Visit www.coastforyou.org.

Sightings is a multiple-channel, high-definition video installation that explores the relationship between works of art and museum visitors and staff.... More

Made from a variety of natural materials — including wood, tar, rawhide, and stone — Martin Puryear's distinctive sculptures combine modernist geometry... More

This exhibition celebrates The 1000 Journals Project, an ongoing collaborative and participatory experiment that follows 1,000 blank journals as they... More

Drawing primarily from SFMOMA's collection, this exhibition considers themes particularly relevant in our world today: belonging and exile, mobility and... More

Learn the different styles of Caribbean dancing and drumming.

Kinetic robot sculptures made from recycled materials. Nemo Gould http://www.nemomatic.com/nemomatic/home.html Christopher Palmer http://www.ctpdesign.com/ Mark... More

This new installation by artist Jonathon Keats, located in four windows of the Magnes’ downtown Berkeley site on Harold Way, depicts NASA-generated imagery... More

This program offers nutritious meals, socialization opportunities and special events for seniors. $2-$5 suggested donation.

An online-only exhibit presenting oral histories from former plant workers. Visit www.historysanjose.org/cannerylife to view the exhibit.

This online exhibit focuses on various local labeling companies, the labeling process and the legacy of the everyday works of art. Visit www.historysanjose.org/labellegacy... More

A weekly comedy showcase featuring Bay Area comedians. Plus an open mic. 21+.