calendar

On campus

May 2 - July 1

The de Saisset hosts two exhibits: "The Innocents: Headshots" by Taryn Simon, and "A Life Reclaimed: The Journey of Recent Exonoree Alan Crotzer" by Vance Jacobs. Take a look into the lives of the wrongly convicted. For more information visit www.scu.edu/desaisset.

Thursday, May 4

The de Saisset Museum hosts a discussion of how art is utilized to portray the experiences of the wrongfully convicted. Panelists include photographer Vance Jacobs, Santa Clara professor and "Barred from Life" Choreographer David Popalisky and Northern California Innocence Project Director Cookie Ridolfi.

Wednesday, May 10

"Literary Cuisine: A Tasty Bit of Literature" brings together cuisine and pirates with Russ Skowroneck and Charles Ewen's "X Marks the Spot: The Archaeology of Piracy." A meal will be provided by Bon Apetit for $10. Register online at scu.cafebonappetit.com/class.asp or visit Bon Apetit services in the Benson Memorial Center.

Music

May 5 - 6

Drive-Friday, May 12

October Sky, Keeping Distance, A Skylit Drive and This Holiday Life perform at The Cave at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information call (408) 972-1639.

Saturday, May 13th

The Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra performs "The Winchester House Concert" at the California Theatre at 2:30 p.m. Thirteen movements tell the story of Mrs. Sara Winchester and her 100-year-old mansion. Tickets are $20.

May 4 & May 11

DJ Basura spins indie, '80s, new wave and more at the Blank Club in San Jose at 9 p.m. For more information call (408) 292-5265.

May 16 & May 30

Dennis and Stuart perform at JJ's in San Jose at 9 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call (208) 243-6641.

Performance

Now - May 7

"Don Giovanni" opera performs at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose, featuring an intriguing anti-hero and music by Mozart. For more information visit www.operasj.org.

May 2 -7

STOMP performs at the American Music Theatre in San Jose. For more information visit www.stomponline.com.

Special Interest

May 5 - 7

Chalk artists create 3D sidewalk art at the San Carlos Sidewalk Festival on the 600 - 800 blocks of Laurel St., San Carlos. Visit www.pacificfinearts.com for more information.

Saturday, May 13

Raging Waters opens for the season in San Jose. For more information visit www.rwsplash.com.

Weekend forecast

(Sat. 75ð/54ð, Sun. 77ð/55ð)

The warm weather is here to stay. Don't forget the sunscreen.