By Lauren Stone By Lauren Stone | November 29, 2021 | Lifestyle,
Here's what's going on in the valley this weekend.
Mission Santa Clara, 500 El Camino Real / Website
Get in the holiday spirit with classic and contemporary compositions by the Santa Clara University choir inside the beautiful Mission Santa Clara. On Friday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 4 kick off the season with magnificent music, including a magical candlelight version of Silent Night.
California Theatre, 345 South First St. / Website
Celebrate one of the most predominant musical figures of all time with Symphony San Jose on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. or Sunday, Dec. 5 at 2:30 p.m. at California Theatre. Featuring Leonore Overture No. 3, Piano Concerto No. 4 and Symphony No. 5, this performance is a true tribute to the musical legend.
City Lights Theatre, 529 S. Second St. / Website
Enjoy a night of holiday classics featuring jazz, blues and country singer-songwriter Ren Geisick at City Lights Theatre. From 7 to 9 p.m. catch the musician live with a full band performing all the seasonal favorites, so grab tickets here!
San Jose Civic, 135 West San Carlos St. / Website
Come see legendary vocalist Engelbert Humperdinck on Sunday, Dec. 5 at San Jose Civic at 8 p.m. With four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe and a career spanning 50 years, the "Release Me" singer will put on a performance you don't want to miss.
Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St. / Website
Head to Gamble Garden in Palo Alto on Saturday, Dec. 4 for a winter wonderland of holiday trees decorated by local businesses, designers and organizations. Enjoy a bake sale, wreath sale, silent auction and more at this jolly festival.
Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road / Website
Featuring work from artists with one or more disabilities, Art of Disability Culture is an exhibition that highlights creativity, vulnerability and unique perspectives. The collection includes a wide variety of media, from traditional portraiture to installation art. Stop by on Friday, Dec. 3 or Saturday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
JCO's Art Haus, 805 University Ave. / Website
Looking to be impressed? JCO's Art Haus has you covered with enormous-scale art work (at least 48'' tall or wide) from 22 different artists. So, head to the Art Haus anytime on Friday, Dec. 3 between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.—you won't regret it!
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