Ragazzi Boys Chorus: “Ubi Caritas: Where There is Love.” 5 p.m. Dec. 2, First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. 3 p.m. Dec. 3, First Presbyterian Church of Burlingame, 1500 Easton Drive, Burlingame. $15-$32. http://www.ragazzi.org or 650-342-8785. Rolston String Quartet: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2. A Stanford Live Artist Spotlight. Tateuchi Hall; Community School of Music and Arts, Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. Free. http://www.arts4all.org or 650-917-6800, ext. 305.
Madama Butterfly: Opera San Jose continues its 30th season with Puccini’s heartbreaking love story, Through March 2, times vary, California Theatre, 345 S, First St., San Jose, $51-$111, 408-437-4450, The Threepenny Opera: Composer Kurt Weill and playwright Bertolt Brecht created this musical ballet ballerina printed fabric made in japan by the half yard saga of the villainous but irresistible Mack the Knife and his marauding band of thieves, Through March 30; Wednesday-Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m, The Stage, 490 S, First St., San Jose, $25-$50, 408-283-7142 or thestage.org ..
“Bachelor in Paradise” (8 p.m., ABC). “WWE SmackDown” (8 p.m., USA). “The Fosters” (8 p.m., Freeform). “Dance Moms” (8 p.m., Lifetime). “The Cars That Made America” (8 p.m., History). “Animal Kingdom” (9 p.m., TNT). “The Bold Type” (10 p.m., Freeform). “Deadliest Catch” (9 p.m., Discovery). “Leah Remini: Scientology an the Aftermath” (9 p.m., A&E). “The Rachel Maddow Show” (9 p.m., MSNBC).
And so they did, A boisterous crowd of about 830 people filled the Fairmont’s Imperial Ballroom for the 28th annual fundraiser, which had Reed Hastings as its presenting sponsor, The biggest highlight, besides perhaps the evening-ending dance party, was the presentation of the La Familia award to the Escamez family of Redwood City, The family, led by teacher, theater director and social worker Veronica Escamez, has served Bay Area Latino families through its nonprofit, Casa Circulo Cultural, She was joined in the honor by her sons. Gerardo Escamez, Octavio Escamez and ballet ballerina printed fabric made in japan by the half yard Fernando Escamez are all key parts of the Casa Circulo family, and Manuel Escamez is a professor at the University of Mexico..
Soulful Living Arts Fair: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 23, 1540 Hicks Ave., San Jose. The fair offers a place of healing and personal growth for the body, mind and soul. Explore 60 plus exhibits and free lectures. Free. www.communityofinfinitespirit.org. Wine Walk on the Waterfront: 4-8 p.m. Sept. 22, Jack London Square, Oakland. Tastings from more than 25 Northern California wineries. Plus specially-priced menu items and exclusive offers at participating restaurants and live entertainment. $30-$50. https://bit.ly/2BivoG1.