April 5: Music for Families. The San Francisco Symphony introduces your little ones to some of the most well-known classical pieces, such as Ravel’s Bolero. Recommended for ages 7 and older. 2pm. (Cupertino: Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.; 408/864-8816; www.sfsymphony.org)
April 8-10, 15-17: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Can true love really conquer all? In this classic story of girl meets beast, we’d like to think so. Presented by the Roberta Jones Junior Theatre, the hit Broadway musical, based on Disney’s animated film, is sure to delight. Tues-Wed, 7pm; Thurs, 2pm (Santa Clara: Mary Louise Mello Auditorium, 969 Kiely Blvd.; 408/615-3161; www.santaclaraca.gov)
April 12: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Mo Willems’ titular book comes to life in this interactive show, where a bus driver leaves the audience with one simple instruction: Don’t let the pigeon drive the bus. But that doesn’t stop the pigeon from charming the audience to get his way. Sat 11am and 1pm. (Saratoga: Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd.; 408/961-5800; www.montalvoarts.org)
April 12-13: Children of the Dragon Vietnamese Community Celebration. Enjoy lively music, colorful dance, art and food tasting during this rich celebration of Vietnamese culture. Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5. (San Jose: Children’s Discovery Center, 180 Woz Way; 408/298-5437; www.cdm.org)
April 18, 19, 25 and 26: Seussical. Join Dr. Seuss’ most beloved characters, such as the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant and Gertrude McFuzz, in this musical voyage of fantasy. Fri-Sat 7pm; Sun 2pm. (Santa Clara: Mission City Center for the Performing Arts, 3250 Monroe St.; 408/615-2200; www.santaclaraca.gov)
April 21: Winnie the Pooh. A.A. Milne’s adorable characters take the stage in this delightful musical, which follows the adventures of everyone’s favorite honey-loving bear in the Hundred Acre Wood. 10am. (Cupertino: Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.; 800/497-5007; www.flintcenter.com)
April 25-26: The Secret Garden. “Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?” Find the answer in this adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic story about Mary Lennox, an orphan who finds happiness while tending a long-forgotten garden. Presented by the Peninsula Youth Theatre Stories. Fri, 9:30am & 11am; Sat, 11:30am & 1:30pm. (Mountain View: Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St.; 650/903-6565; www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/mvcpa/mvcpa.html)
April 26-27: Ragazzi Boys Chorus presents Tell Me a Story (A Fabulous Fable!) In a special operatic interpretation of “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” the Bay Area chorus recounts the classic story about an emperor’s pride, his tailors’ greed, his courtiers’ foolishness and the honesty of a young boy. Sat, 7pm; Sun 3pm. (San Mateo: Performing Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Dr.; 888/RAGAZZI;www.ragazzi.org)
