By Robert Haugh

Saturday, May 11 

LibraryPalooza 

Triton Museum, 1505 Warburton Avenue

5 to 7 p.m.

LibraryPalooza is the gala fundraising event for The Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends. 

The event raises money for The Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends, an organization dedicated to supporting the Santa Clara City Libraries and lifelong learning in Silicon Valley. 

Expect a raffle full of fun prizes, delicious food, drinks, and a chat with Olivia Allen-Price, host of the Bay Curious podcast!

Tickets available at https://lovethelibrary.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lovethelibrary/eventRegistration.jsp?event=13

Firehouse Community Fair

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fire Station 2 Training Station 

1900 Walsh, Santa Clara 

The Santa Clara Fire Department is hosting its Firehouse Community Fair featuring live demonstrations, informational booths, and activity stations. This family friendly community event is for everyone, where you are invited to learn about fire safety, fire prevention, and the many services the SCFD provides. We’ll have a kid’s water squirting station, a fire engine to check out, the fire museum to peruse, food vendors and more! Visit the Firehouse Community Fair page for more information.

Sunday, May 12

Mother’s Day Bolly Zumba Groove

Jiaren Yoga Studio, 1171 Homestead Road 

3 to 4 p.m.

Join this Mother’s Day special Zumba Groove class with the rhythm of Bollywood for a full-body workout! Kids can accompany moms for free! Experience the vibrant rhythm of Bollywood in our Bolly Zumba Groove class! Immerse yourself in heart-pounding dance, contagious beats, and fitness excitement amidst the tranquil setting of our yoga studio. 

No dance background is required—just bring your enthusiasm to shake, shimmy, and embrace a happier, healthier lifestyle! 

Magic Bow – A Dance Musical unfolding the genius of Late Vidwan Lalgudi G Jayaraman

4 p.m.

Elizabeth A. Hangs Theater in Santa Clara Convention Center

5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Biographical Portrayal of the genius of Late Lalgudi G Jayaraman. Smt. Gowri Ramnarayan (Concept, Script, Direction, Narration) – Niece of Bharat Ratna Late MS Subbulakshmi. Vidushi Tharini Shanmugarajah (Dance, Choreography), Vidushi Anjana Anand (Dance), Vidushi Sneha Sheejith (Lighting, Design)

More information here https://www.sankritilaya.org