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Comedy Night with Dan St. Paul - Wednesdays

Presented by Angelica's Bistro at Angelica's Bistro

July 27, 2011 - Ongoing

Dan St. Paul is hosting some of the Bay Areas top comedians, with seasoned vets and promising newcomers. Dan is a national headliner who has appeared on Comedy Central, A&E, and VH-1. He has opened for superstars Natalie Cole, Kenny Loggins, and Ringo Starr. He once opened for the San Francisco Symphony claiming that "I knew 'em back when they were just a garage band."

Weekend Dances and Lessons at Boogie Woogie Ballroom

Presented by Boogie Woogie Ballroom

October 21, 2011 - Ongoing

Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to twirl away your weekend twilight hours. Boogie Woogie Ballroom is a weekly social dance for ballroom dancers at any skill level. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, it hosts a social dance with a different drop-in lesson each week, as well as a light snack buffet. Singles and couples are welcome.

Boogie Woogie Ballroom is now in operation seven days each week. Group and private dance instruction are offered in ballroom,

Friday Night Dance Party - Imperial Dance Club

Presented by Imperial Dance Club at Imperial Dance Club

October 21, 2011 - Ongoing

The Imperial Dance Club is known in the Bay Area for its top-quality instruction in international-style ballroom dancing as well as for its fantastic dance floor. For this weekly event, you can bring a partner or come alone. Optional classes precede the Dance Party itself.

Dance Classes at Boogie Woogie Ballroom

Presented by Boogie Woogie Ballroom

November 14, 2011 - Ongoing

Boogie Woogie Ballroom is in operation seven days each week. Group and private dance instruction is offered in ballroom, swing, Latin, specialty dances (such as Argentine Tango) and much more. Please see the official site for days, times and class descriptions.

Woodshed Dance - 2nd Tuesdays

Presented by Bay Area Country Dance Society at Holbrook Palmer Park

December 13, 2011 - Ongoing

The woodshed series is an opportunity for callers (or would-be callers) and musicians (or would-be musicians) to try out new (or new-to-them) material. Callers present dances--typically English or contra--and ask the dancers for feedback on particular or general points. When it is not their turn to call, they also dance. In addition to some experienced dance musicians, the band is open--best for players who can sight-read or learn by ear quickly and play up to dance tempo.

Folkdances of Hungary and Transylvania - Drop-In Class

Presented by City of Menlo Park at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center

January 3-March 27, 2012

This class teaches authentic Hungarian, Romanian, and Gypsy dances. These folkdances, centuries old, resemble ballroom dances on steroids. They are still done today at dance clubs throughout Hungary by people of all ages. There are mostly couple dances, but there will also be some men’s and women’s dances.

Todd Wagner will teach the men’s parts and Sarah Tull will teach the women’s parts. Teaching will be at a beginning level. Bringing a partner is not

Balkan Folkdance Class

Presented by City of Menlo Park at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center

January 5-March 29, 2012

Enjoy learning the lively and fascinating repertoire of dances from Macedonia, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, and Hungary! Internationally known teachers Suzanne Rocca-Butler, Todd Wagner, or Martin Frost will provide instruction to participants with some dance experience. Some material on customs, history, and costume is presented also.

This course complements other courses offered at the Recreation Center with very little overlap in material.

Hip Hop with Christine - Dance Class

Presented by City of Menlo Park at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center

January 12-March 15, 2012

Ever wish you had smooth moves you could show off on the dance floor? Here is your chance to learn! During these sessions, you’ll learn multiple hip hop routines to today’s most popular music! Teens and adults are welcome.

Middle Eastern Bellydance - Dance Class

Presented by City of Menlo Park at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center

January 12-March 22, 2012

Learn the sensuous movements of this ancient art form while building strength, flexibility and stamina. Bellydancing is for all ages and body types! This class will cover basic Bellydance muscle isolations and dance technique, using music and moves from Egypt, Turkey, Iran and North Africa. Bring your bare feet and loose, comfortable pants or a comfortable, full skirt (bare stomach optional). Minimum age: 16.

Social Security

Presented by Hillbarn Theatre at Hillbarn Theatre

January 26-February 12, 2012

This show focuses on trendy Manhattan art gallery owners Barbara and David Kahn, whose lives are upended when Barbara's Mineola housewife sister, Trudy, deposits their eccentric mother, Sophie, on the couple's doorstep while she and her husband Martin head to Buffalo to rescue their sexually precocious college student daughter from a ménage à trios with two men. Barbara and David introduce Sophie to suave nonagenarian artist Maurice Koenig, who offers to paint her portrait and

Salsa Dance... Fun and Easy - Tuesdays

Presented by Community Education, San Mateo County Community College District at College of San Mateo

January 31-February 28, 2012

Salsa is in and it is hot! Take advantage of the fun-filled opportunity to break into this exciting style of club dancing. Enjoy learning the basic steps and exciting variations of Salsa. After five weeks, you will be ready to hit the clubs! Absolute beginners, those with some dance experience and singles are welcome. Bonus: you will also learn some Night Club 2 Step, Merengue and Bachata.

Belly Dancing Classes - Thursdays

Presented by Community Education, San Mateo County Community College District at College of San Mateo

February 2-March 15, 2012

Experience the magic of this ancient graceful dance and enjoy the sounds of exotic drum rhythms and melodies. Have fun and benefit from this amazing low impact workout. Handouts will be provided. No experience necessary. 7 class sessions.

Graceful Hawaiian Hula Classes - Saturdays

Presented by Community Education, San Mateo County Community College District at College of San Mateo

February 4-April 7, 2012

Hula is the heart and soul of the Hawaiian people! Come enjoy the language of the heart expressed in graceful motion. Have fun learning the art of hula storytelling in this low impact aerobic exercise. 9 class sessions.

The Marvelous Wonderettes

Presented by Coastal Repertory Theatre at Mel Mello Center for the Arts

February 10-March 3, 2012

Bring the entire family to this irresistible musical comedy. Writer Roger Bean transports the audience to the Springfield High 1958 Prom where we meet the Wonderettes--Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy--four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts and voices to match. As we learn about their lives and loves, we are treated to the girls performing beautifully arranged renditions of classic '50s songs including Mr. Sandman, Lollipop, All I Have To Do

Blue Blanket Improv's Comedy Shows 2012 - 2nd Saturdays

Presented by Blue Blanket Improv

February 11-November 10, 2012

Fun comedy show for the entire family! No show is ever the same and each is made up on the spot based entirely on audience suggestions.

Valentines Tango Night with Tangonero Trio Band - Music and Dance Dinner Show

Presented by Angelica's Bistro at Angelica's Bistro

February 14, 2012

This special  Valentine's evening performance features The Tango Bravo Dancing Trio--Luciana Farias, Michael Feeney, and Sophia in Sapphire--with Tangonero Trio Band.

Tangonero is a new Argentine Tango band based in San Francisco. They specialize in classic tango--a genre that fuses intense passion with quiet tenderness, alternating sharp percussive rhythms with slow nostalgic melodies. It squeezes your heart to tears and then sets your feet to dancing.

Annie at St Pius

Presented by St Pius Young People's Theater

February 17-February 19, 2012

St Pius Young People's Theater presents Annie the Musical!

Fiesta Flamenca - Music and Dance Dinner Show

Presented by Angelica's Bistro at Angelica's Bistro

February 17, 2012

This evening of passion and fire features Emmy Award-winning dancer Yaelisa and the fabulous dancers, singers and musicians of Caminos Flamencos. Caminos Flamencos was founded by Emmy Award-winning dancer and choreographer Yaelisa. The mission of Caminos Flamencos is to create and present contemporary, traditional and theatrical dance programs showcasing artists from Spain and the U.S., which reflect the changing face of flamenco in the 21st century. Their programs seek to preserve the

Owen Baker-Flynn - Family Entertainment

Presented by Redwood City Public Library at Redwood Shores Library

February 18, 2012

Comedy, magic, juggling and amazing balancing tricks are featured in this show from Owen Baker-Flynn.

B-Boys and B-Girls - Hip-Hop Dance Camp

Presented by Spindrift School of Performing Arts at Pacifica Spindrift Theatre

February 20-February 24, 2012

Sweat, groove, and learn some fly tricks all while learning about how to be a "B-Kid." Learn Hip-Hop dance technique and strengthen your body to current (clean) music. Explore the history of Hip-Hop, and create your own costumes for our final Hip-Hop show at the end of camp. Don't miss out on this awesome experience!

Arab Comedy By the Bay

Presented by Fox Theatre at Club Fox

February 23, 2012

Saids World Entertainment and Habibi's Entertainment present Arab Comedy By the Bay, hosted by Ali "Bulldog" Abdallah--Lebanese Comedian/Actor who is most famous for his appearance as the character "Moe" in the Arab MTV Cribs Spoof Video on Youtube and The Ed and Moe Show.

Headlining the evening will be Palestinian-Jordanian American Said Durrah, who has performed all over the country in comedy clubs, festivals, and private events. He has

The Light in the Piazza

Presented by Notre Dame de Namur University at Notre Dame de Namur University Theatre

February 24-March 4, 2012

Adam Guettel's lush score tells the story of love found and lost in the museums, plazas, and living rooms of Florence. The Tony Award winning musical is based on Elizabeth Spencer's 1960 novella and the 1962 film starring Olivia de Havilland, Rossano Brazzi, George Hamilton, and Yvette Mimieux.

Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer Live - Dora's Pirate Adventure

Presented by Fox Theatre at Fox Theatre

February 24-February 25, 2012

Join Dora the Explorer and her friends for the event of the year as they take an exciting and fun trip to Treasure Island, live on stage at the Fox.

Dora the Explorer Live! Dora's Pirate Adventure is a family-friendly show that's been adapted from the episode of the highly popular Nickelodeon television program. The interactive show features Dora, her best buddy Boots the Monkey, and the rest of their friends on the trip to Treasure Island, as they navigate over Dancing

Uptown, Downtown, Motown Madness with Top Shelf - Music and Dance Dinner Show

Presented by Angelica's Bistro at Angelica's Bistro

February 24, 2012

Top Shelf brings you a spectacular tribute to Old School, Doo-Wop and Classic Soul favorites as well their signature dinner show: Uptown, Downtown, Motown Madness--a captivating Doo-Wop, Motown, Classic Soul Musical. Straying from a typical musical revue, Motown Madness takes you on a narrated journey from the early days of Doo-Wop and Motown to the Classic Soul sounds of the 80s. Filled with theatrics, dancing, and singing, the room is transformed into a staged, choreographed

Bud E. Luv - Las Vegas Comedy Lounge Act

Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts

February 25, 2012

Bud is back! With his loyal band-mates Mikey Luv and Markey Luv, Bud is a bona fide Las Vegas performer. He will charm you with his fantastic show biz tales and knock you out with his incredible vocal renditions of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darrin, and Sammy Davis, Jr. Come for the exciting mix of comedy and terrific musical talent.

Amore!

Presented by The Franzen Vocal Studio at Ladera Community Church

February 26, 2012

The Franzen Opera Studio Presents...Amore!

A Romantic Operatic Concert featuring beautiful music from Grand Opera, Operetta, & Musical Theater!

All are welcome.

Comedy of Errors - NT Live on Screen (National Theatre)

Presented by NCM Fathom

March 1, 2012

NT Live provides a unique opportunity for viewers to see live productions from the stages of London's National Theatre to cinema screens around the world.

"Am I in earth, in heaven, or in hell? Sleeping or waking? Mad or well advised? Known unto these, and to myself disguised! Two sets of twins separated at birth collide in the same city without meeting for one crazy day, as multiple mistaken identities lead to confusion on a grand scale. And for no one more so than

Our Town

Presented by Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory

March 2-March 11, 2012

Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory presents Thornton Wilders' stunning and classic play, "Our Town." Full of a talented cast of all ages, this contemporary production of "Our Town" will delight audiences with a timeless story of love and those who make up the world around an individual.

Film Noir Ball

Presented by PEERS - Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation at San Mateo Masonic Lodge

March 3, 2012

Private eyes, hired guns, sinister collectors, femme fatales, chorus girls, classy dames with a secret, and even innocent bystanders are all invited to an evening of vintage ballroom and Swing dancing at the Noir Club.

Sara & Swingtime plays hot Swing, cool blues, and romantic ballroom standards in our tribute to the Film Noir classics of the 1940s and 50s. Dance everything from elegant waltzes, tangos, and foxtrots to the hottest Swing and Latin dance tunes played by one of

Arabian Nights... Prince Ali Gets Married - Music, Dance and Comedy Dinner Show

Presented by Angelica's Bistro at Angelica's Bistro

March 3, 2012

The wildly popular Prince Ali returns to Angelica's stage. Sometimes called a "modern fairy tale," this spirited production written and directed by Sudeep Johnson stars the members of Troupe Zambalita, Swirl, Meridian Middle Eastern Band, and other dancers.

Who will the Prince marry? What will happen to his harem of eight wives? Who is the Mysterious Woman in Black? Come and find out!

Prince Ali Gets Married includes many never before seen

In The Mood - Musical Revue

Presented by Fox Theatre at Fox Theatre

March 3, 2012

In The Mood celebrates America's Greatest Generation through the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Erskine Hawkins, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra, and other idols of the 1940s. The show's music arrangements, costumes, and choreography are as authentic as it gets.

This performance takes a look at the life and times of America's Swing Era when everyone listened and danced to the same style of music. Swing music ranged from up-tempo

Pacifica Table Readers

Presented by Pacifica Table Readers

March 4, 2012

Pacifica Table Readers meets monthly to read aloud and discuss original, unpublished stage plays and screenplays. We combine it with a potluck. Meetings are on a Sunday evening. This is a venue to hear your works given voice and have fun in the process. A good place to network and meet other actors, writers, producers, directors, and other interesting people. Actors can practice their monologues, writers can try out their sketches. Actors can post their head shots in the photos section and

Crimes of the Heart

Presented by Hillbarn Theatre at Hillbarn Theatre

March 8-March 25, 2012

At the core of this tragic comedy are the three Magrath sisters, Meg, Babe, and Lenny, who reunite at Old Granddaddy's home in Hazlehurst, Mississippi after Babe shoots her abusive husband. The trio was raised in a dysfunctional family and each has endured her share of hardship and misery.

Past resentments bubble to the surface as they're forced to deal with assorted relatives and past relationships while coping with the latest incident that has disrupted their lives. Each sister is

The Ugly Duckling

Presented by Fox Theatre at Fox Theatre

March 17, 2012

Everything has its own beauty; you simply have to look for it. This lovable story by Hans Christian Andersen tells of a homely little bird born in a barnyard who suffers neglect from others around him until, much to his delight (and to the surprise of others), he matures into a beautiful swan, the most beautiful bird of all.

The Fox Theatre is proud to present a live children's stage performance of this wonderful story that is beloved around the world. This adaptation is a great

An Evening with Pop Fiction - Party Band

Presented by Fox Theatre at Club Fox

March 23, 2012

Reserve your spot on the dance floor, Pop Fiction is here! Pop Fiction is an 8-piece "party band extraordinaire" featuring unmatched talent, versatility, energy, style, and polish--both musically and visually. From the minute they hit the stage, Pop Fiction churns out nonstop dance hits, sing-alongs, and favorites from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s--from Donna Summer to AC/DC to Lady Gaga and everything in between.

They are guaranteed to keep the dance floor packed and

She Stoops to Conquer - NT Live on Screen (National Theatre)

Presented by NCM Fathom

March 29, 2012

NT Live provides a unique opportunity for viewers to see live productions from the stages of London's National Theatre to cinema screens around the world.

Hardcastle, a man of substance, looks forward to acquainting his daughter with his old pal’s son with a view to marriage. But thanks to playboy Lumpkin, he’s mistaken by his prospective son-in-law Marlow for an innkeeper, his daughter for the local barmaid. The good news is, while Marlow can barely

Hard Salsa - Dance Party

Presented by Fox Theatre at Club Fox

March 30, 2012

Come and dance the night away! DJs Willie and Rulas will play mostly Salsa with breaks of Bachata, Merengue, and Cha Cha Cha.

Friday at the Theatre for Kids

Presented by Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory at Valley Presbyterian Church

March 30, 2012

Kids, this is your chance to send your parents out for a date night and play! Parents, this is better than a baby sitter! Kids get to play some favorite theatre games with Portola Valley Conservatory Theatre teachers, then get comfy and watch a classic movie musical on the big screen while eating yummy food!

Hard Salsa - Dance Party

Presented by Fox Theatre at Club Fox

April 6, 2012

Come and dance the night away! DJs Willie and Rulas will play mostly Salsa with breaks of Bachata, Merengue, and Cha Cha Cha.

Titanic Anniversary Ball

Presented by PEERS - Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation at San Mateo Masonic Lodge

April 7, 2012

You are invited to attend this elegant ball set in 1912 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the last evening on RMS Titanic.

Bangers and Mash will play beautiful Edwardian waltzes, polkas, schottisches, set dances, and mixers, and the most sizzling ragtime hits of 1900-1912, including one-steps, two-steps, the newly popular tango, and, of course the traditional favorites: "The Congress of Vienna Waltz," "The Bohemian National Polka," "Lancers,"

The Producers

Presented by Hillbarn Theatre at Hillbarn Theatre

May 3-May 27, 2012

Washed-up Broadway producer Max Bialystock schemes with neurotic accountant Leo Bloom in Mel Brooks's musical. The men plan to raise a ton of money for a play that's sure to be a flop and then keep the extra dough. They pick "Springtime for Hitler," written by a Nazi, and hire an offbeat star and a freakish director. But no one can predict the audience's reaction on opening night.

Flower Drum Song

Presented by Hillbarn Theatre at Hillbarn Theatre

May 3-May 27, 2012

In 1950s Chinatown in San Francisco, Sammy Fong's traditional family has ordered him a picture-bride from China, hoping to end his pursuit of an enticing dancer. Mei Li arrives, shy and unaccustomed to lifestyle of rock 'n' roll, baseball, sports cars and the typical trappings of the modern American life-style. By turns raucous and heartfelt, the solution to this delightful Chinese puzzle of properly matching the young people while reconciling the old is a celebration of American

Friday at the Theatre for Kids

Presented by Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory at Valley Presbyterian Church

June 15, 2012

Kids, this is your chance to send your parents out for a date night and play! Parents, this is better than a baby sitter! Kids get to play some favorite theatre games with Portola Valley Conservatory Theatre teachers, then get comfy and watch a classic movie musical on the big screen while eating yummy food!