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Museum Explorer Tours: The Museum of Los Gatos offers school tours, which include a tour of the museum and lesson, a hands-on art project and a storytelling activity. For more information, call 408.395.7386 or visit www.museumsoflosgatos.org. Montalvo Arts Center: A tour of the historic Villa Montalvo offers the chance to learn about Senator Phelan’s country home, built in 1912, his colorful life and celebrated friends. The two-hour walking tours are led by trained volunteer docents. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Feb. 13, 1 p.m. Free for members and a guest/$10 per person non-members. space is limited and reservations are required two business days in advance by calling the Montalvo Box Office at 408.961.5858. 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408.961.5800 or www.montalvoarts.org.

Alex Ramon’s ‘Illusion Fusion’ comes to Antioch, ANTIOCH — The Magic of Alex Ramon comes to Antioch for a debut performance 7 p.m, Aug, 28 at the El Campanil Theatre, 602 W, Second St, Kids, parents and grandparents will be mesmerized, by Ramon’s modern-day fresh approach to magic, Don’t miss Alex Ramon’s debut performance at El vintage ballet slippers - ballet shoes- black leather. Campanil Theatre, Ramon has toured the globe as the ringmaster for Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the star of “Disney Live! Mickey’s Magic Show,” and has made Whoopi Goldberg levitate, The New York Times calls him “mystifying” while the Los Angeles Times says he’s “mind-bending.”..

Squirrel Creek Lodge, a 18,000-square-foot former steakhouse in Littleton, Colo., looks a lot like any other event space used for corporate get-togethers and run-of-the-mill wedding parties. But Squirrel Creek has hidden depths. Nearly every weekend, droves of people visit for racy parties where open-minded couples meet other open-minded couples looking to spice up their sex lives. Many participants call it “the lifestyle,” although it’s also commonly known as swinging. Owner Kendall Seifert said Squirrel Creek is the biggest venue of its kind in the nation.

“The Velveteen Rabbit”: ODC Dance Theater’s adaptation of the children’s story about a threadbare stuffed rabbit willed to life by a little boy has become a Bay Area holiday favorite over the past three decades; Nov, 27—Dec, 13; Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco; $15-$75; vintage ballet slippers - ballet shoes- black leather. 415-978-2700, odcdance.org, Ballet Folklorico Mexicano: The troupe presents traditional Mexican holiday dances, with live music; 2 p.m, Dec, 6; Bankhead Theater, Livermore; $16-$49; 925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org..

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