Exhibits at Silicon Valley's 10,000 square-foot Intel Museum show how technology has evolved from telegrams to cell phones and how advanced chip designs and manufacturing are accelerating technological advancements. In all, the museum features over 30 fun, interactive exhibits. Admission is FREE. Open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 2200 Mission College Blvd. in Santa Clara. (408) 765-0503.

Held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jackson Street between Homestead Road and Benton Street. This weekly event allows residents to purchase fresh produce and flowers directly from growers. Call 510-745-7100 or 408-765-0503 for more information.

 

Singing, dancing, great prizes, specialty drinks and more, all with no cover charge. Every Thursday evening at Mariani's Inn at 2500 El Camino Real at San Thomas. Call 408-243-1431 or visit www.marianis.com.

 

The 1960's represent an important social, historical, and cultural transformation in the U.S. Artistically, the decade signaled many dramatic changes. This exhibition celebrates the artistic legacy of this decade in all of its dynamic diversity. Free admission. Open Tuesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The de Saisset Museum is located on the Santa Clara University campus. For more information, call 408- or visit www.

 

The Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion team, the San Jose Earthquakes play their first game at Santa Clara University's Buck Shaw stadium. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.

 

Journalist Michael S. Malone will speak on "The Significance of the Entrepreneur in American History." Malone takes a look back at Silicon Valley history and takes stock of where we find ourselves on history's trajectory, and how a new society is emerging in the 21st century. The event will take place at the Louis B. Mayer Theatre on the campus of Santa Clara University. Tickets are $20 each and can be ordered by calling (408) 554.4400.

 

Featuring Seven Exciting, Bone-Crushing Matches including Jardi Frantz vs. Former TNA Star Puma, a 4-Bay Battle for the TroopSlam Title, Santa Clara’s own (Via Hawaii) “Ironman” Kimo Kanaloa as well as Jason Styles, Kid Omega, Vennis deMarco, The Channel Surfers, Killer J, Mikey Hayashi, Chico Navarro, plus much more, including a rare appearance by bay Area wrestling Legend Steve Rizzono

G-Rated event suitable for Kids, seniors, adults and youth.

 

Current and former Veterans will be acknowledged during the show.

Tickets are $10 Adults, $5 Kids (Under 12). For sponsorship opportunities and ticket outlet information, E-mail TroopSlam@aol.com or call 408-893-7190.

 

Doors open at 6:30 p..m, show begins at 7 p.m. VFW 39821, 1313 Franklin Street at Monroe, Santa Clara, CA 95050.

 

Proceeds Benefit VFW Post 3982 Santa Clara. To make a tax deductible donation on behalf of TroopSlam to Santa Clara’s VFW Hall, mail checks payable to “VFW 3982” with “TroopSlam” on the memo line to VFW, 1313 Franklin Street, Santa Clara, CA, 95050.

 

The San Jose Earthquakes host the Crew. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.

 

Whether your concern is global warming, improved health – or both – the annual Bike-to-Work Day is an opportunity to try an alternative to driving to work.  The City of Santa Clara is participating in this regional event on Thursday, May 15, and encouraging commuters with an Energizer Station at the northeast corner of El Camino and Lincoln Street from 6:30 to 9 a.m.  Free refreshments will be provided to passers-by who are bicycling or walking to work that day.

 

The event is sponsored by the City’s Bicycle Advisory Committee.  More information can be found on http://bicycling.511.org/btwd.htm.

This summer the swimming world gears up for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.  As part of the competitive build-up, the Toyota Grand Prix series of swimming, a year long series of world class meets, heads to Santa Clara for the 41st Santa Clara International Swim Meet May 15-18.  This premier national and international meet will be one of the final tune-ups before the United States Swimming Olympic Trials.  Some of the finest swimmers from throughout the United States and the world will be competing in Santa Clara.  Already committed are Michael Phelps, Natalie Coughlin, Tara Kirk, Ben Wildman-Tobiner, Brendan Hansen, Peter Vanderkay, Caitlin Leverenz, Matt Greavers, Whitney Meyers, Dana Vollmer, Mary Descenza, Jayme Cramer, and Ryan Lochte, plus top swimmers from Europe, South America, Japan, Canada, and Australia.  Held at the George F. Haines International Swim Center, the invitational meet begins on Thursday, May 15 at 4 p.m. with distance events for both the men and women.  Preliminaries begin daily at 9 a.m., with finals starting at 5 p.m. Beginning in April, advanced tickets can be purchased through the Santa Clara Swim Club website at www.santaclaraswimclub.org.   

Santa Clara Chorale Presents “Ein Deutches Requiem, Op. 45.” May 16, 8 p.m. at Mission Santa Clara. SC Chorale joins voices with the Santa Clara University Choirs and a full professional orchestra to perform Johannes Brahms crowning achievement, the soul-stirring “Ein Deutches Requiem, Op. 45.”  The concert will also feature Brahms’ brief and moving work, “Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny) Op. 54,” a rarely heard jewel for chorus and orchestra.  For tickets and information, call 369-1289 or visit www.scc.org.

 

The Santa Clara Players present "The Constant Wife" by W. Somerset Maugham. This brilliant comedy of modern English life is a sophisticated play based on the idea that so long as a wife is supported by her husband it is up to her be faithful to him. Show dates are: May 16-17, 23-25, 28-31 and June 5-7. Matinees on May 17, 25 and 31. For more information, call (408) 248-7993, or visit the website below.

 

The annual fundraiser for Soroptimist International of Santa Clara is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, from 6:30-10 p.m. at the Triton Museum of Art, 1505 Warburton Ave.  Pre-sale tickets are $40 per person or $45 per person if purchased at the door.  The ticket price includes food, no host bar, and starter scrip.

 

Proceeds of this annual event benefit local charities.  Past recipients have included Santa Clara Valley Victims of Domestic Violence, FISH of Santa Clara for food for needy families, YWCA Rape Crisis Program, Triton Museum of Art for art supplies at the Lucile Salter Packard Children’s Hospital, and programs of Soroptimist International of Santa Clara.

           

To reserve tickets, become a sponsor, donate prizes, or for general information, call 310-0540 or 983-0701.

Add to your private book collection, find a bargain, and support the Santa Clara City Library by purchasing books at the Friends of the Library Book Sale on May 17.  The book sale will take place 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Central Park Library Cedar Room, 2635 Homestead Rd.  Visit www.lovethelibrary.org for more information about the Foundation and Friends of the Santa Clara City Library or call 615-2987.

 

The San Jose Earthquakes host the Dynamo. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.

 

The lovely, shaded garden of the Harris-Lass Historic Museum at 1889 Market St. will be the setting for an “Afternoon Tea and Vintage Fashion Show” from 1 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 8.  Guests will be served tea, scones, finger sandwiches, fruit and pastries, while watching a vintage hat and fashion show featuring costumes and dress of the 19^th and early 20^th century.

 

 

Guests will also receive a pass to return, at a later date, for a private tour of the beautifully appointed Harris-Lass House with its delightful antique collections.  The event is sponsored by the Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara.

 

Tickets for this fundraiser are $25 each and must be purchased in advance. Seating is limited to 100.   Contact Maria at 246-3822 for more information or to reserve tickets, or leave an inquiry on the message line of the Harris-Lass House Museum at 249-7905.

 

The San Jose Earthquakes host the Rapids. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.

 

The San Jose Earthquakes host the Red Bulls. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.

 

The San Jose Earthquakes host the Revolution. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.

 

The San Jose Earthquakes host the Wizards. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.

 

The San Jose Earthquakes host the United. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.

 

The San Jose Earthquakes host the Dynamo. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.

 

The San Jose Earthquakes host Real Salt Lake. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.

 

The San Jose Earthquakes host Chivas USA. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.

 

Annual quilt festival includes displays of beautiful handcrafted quilts, materials for sale, and much more. Held at the Santa Clara Convention Center. For more information, visit the website below.

 

The San Jose Earthquakes host Toronto FC. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.