Arts & Entertainment

Saratoga Weekend Planner: April 25-28

Want something else to do this weekend? Check out our calendar of local events.

Gallery Saratoga, 14435 Big Basin Way, presents its Figures and Portraits exhibit showcasing the work of artist Jennifer Kretschmer 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday through May 5. The public is invited to an artist reception at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20. Details: 408-867-0458.

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The Saratoga History Museum, 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd., presents a new exhibit "Blossoms, Sunshine, and Saratoga—Remembering the Blossom Festival," 1-4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through the end of May. The Blossom Festival originated in Saratoga in 1900 as a celebration of the end of a two-year drought and the resulting beauty of the blossoming orchards. Come see photos, artifacts, and memorabilia covering this important event that brought governors, senators, and more to see the orchard blossoms of Saratoga. Details: 408-867-4311.

AEGIS GALLERY OF FINE ARTS' 'FOOLIN' AROUND' EXHIBIT

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Aegis Gallery of Fine Art, 14531 Big Basin Way, presents its “Foolin' Around” exhibit noon-4 p.m. Wednesday and noon-7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday through April 28. Details: 408-867-0171.

HUGH MASEKELA AT MONTALVO ARTS CENTER

Legendary South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela performsat 8 p.m. Friday, April 26 at Montalvo Arts Center's Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd. His Grammy-nominated hit single "Grazing in the Grass" sold more than four million copies in 1968 and catapulted him to the status of international star. RSVP on Facebook Event Page. Tickets prices: $45/$40; members: $40/$36. Click here to purchase tickets, or call the Box Office at 408-961-5858 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

 


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