For other events during this month, see Festivals & Fairs, Dine & Wine Events, Art Exhibits & Gallery Events, as well as Performing Arts, including Theater & Musicals, Music, Dance and Opera.

Sept 12: An Evening With Matt Groening. Hear the creator of award-winning cartoon series “The Simpsons” as he discusses the inspiration behind the show and the impact America’s longest-running animated program has had on pop culture. 7pm. (San Jose; Le Petit Trianon Theatre, 72 N. Fifth St.; 800/847-7730; www.trianontheatre.com)

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