Thu, March 31

Migrant Labor in the 1960s The Academic Film Archive of North America shows two films highlighting the struggle of farm laborers in the 1960s. Edward R. Murrow's "Harvest of Shame" and the documentary "Huelga!" will be screened. Thu, March 31, 7pm. Admission is free. History Park, 1600 Senter Rd, San Jose, www.historysanjose.org.

Fri, April 1

Open Studios Gala Opening Silicon Valley Open Studios celebrates its gala opening, featuring a live art auction, food and an exhibit featuring artwork by 6th-8th graders in the Open Studios for Schools program. Brandon Lloyd of the 49ers will be on hand to congratulate these young artists on their artistic achievements. Silicon Valley Open Studios takes place throughout Silicon Valley over three weekends during the month of May. Gala opening takes place Fri, April 1, 6pm-9pm. $30 per person. San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St, San Jose, 650.562.1949 or www.svopenstudios.org.

Sat, April 2

California Theatre Center Theater for families. "Little Women." Sat, April 2, 11am. $11-$12. Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remington Dr, Sunnyvale. Also: "Miss Nelson Is Missing." Fri, April 1, 7:30pm. $11-$12. Mayer Theater, Santa Clara University, Franklin and Lafayette streets, Santa Clara, 408.245.2978 or www.ctcinc.org.

Manuel Barrueco and Al DiMeola The guitarists perform a concert of smooth jazz. Sat, April 2, 8pm and Sun, April 3, 7:30pm. $40-$45. Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858 or www.villamontalvo.org.

The Mikado Lyric Theatre presents the Gilbert and Sullivan classic operetta. Sat, April 2, 8pm and Sun, April 3, 2pm. Through April 10. $20-$26. Montgomery Theatre, Market and San Carlos streets, San Jose, 408.986.1455 or www.lyrictheatre.org.

Speakeasy Casino at the Capital Club , a fundraiser presented by the Events Council at the Silicon Valley Capital Club. This year's beneficiary is Parents Helping Parents. The event features casino games, a high-stakes poker tournament (additional fee), buffet, cigar bar, live music and prize drawings. Sat, April 2, 6:30pm. $65 at the door. Capital Club, 96 N. Third St, San Jose. Contact Chris Citti at 408.246.7272 or ChristopherCitti@aol.com or May Chang at 408.910.7575 or mayc@usa.net.

Sun, April 3

San Jose Wind Symphony The symphony performs a program featuring works by Telemann, Kodaly, John Williams and others. Flutist Barbara Larsen will be the featured soloist. Sun, April 3, 3pm. $15-$17. Campbell Heritage Theatre, 1 Campbell Ave, Campbell, 408.927.7597 or www.sjws.org.

Tue, April 5

Opera Guild Lecture The San Jose Opera Guild hosts a lecture on Richard Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman." Larry Hancock, Opera San Jose's director of marketing and development, will be the guest speaker and principal artists from Opera San Jose will sing excerpts from the opera. Tue, April 5, noon. Free. San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.275.6199 or www.sjoperaguild.org.

Wed, April 6

Crowns TheatreWorks presents the Northern California premiere of a gospel musical. Previews Wed, April 6-8, 8pm. Opening night April 9, 8pm. Through May 1. $20-$50. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St, Mountain View, 650.903.6000 or www.theatreworks.org.

Ongoing

MACLA "Chicana/o Biennial" an exhibition and public forum held every two years to take inventory of and invite reflection on contemporary Chicano art. Through April 30. An artists' talk will be held Thu, March 31, and discussion of international perspectives in contemporary Chicano art will be held April 13. 510 S. First St, San Jose, 408.998.ARTE or www.maclaarte.org.

Making Tracks San José Repertory Theatre presents a rock musical about the contributions of Asian immigrants to American culture. Thu, March 31, 8pm-Fri, April 1, 8pm; Sat, April 2, 3pm and 8pm; Sun, April 3, 2pm and 7pm; Tue, April 5, 8pm-Wed, April 6, 8pm. Through April 17. $22-$52. San José Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, 408.367.7255 or www.sjrep.com.

San Jose Museum of Art "Blobjects & Beyond: The New Fluidity in Design," the museum's first design arts exhibit that looks at a trend in design in the past decade and a half. Through July 10. "Girl Power! Laurie Long," works by Bay Area artist Laurie Long. Through June 5. "Jacqueline Thurston Photography," photographs by San Jose artist Jacqueline Thurston. Through June 19. "Inside Out: Selections From the Permanent Collection." Through July 9. 110 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.271.6840 or www.sjmusart.org.

San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles "Still Reflections: The Contemporary Art of Dominie Nash and Jean Neblett," an exhibit that explores the midcareer works of textile artists Dominie Nash and Jean Neblett. Through May 22. 110 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, 408.971.0323 or www.sjquiltmuseum.org.

Smokey Joe's Cafe West Valley Light Opera presents a musical revue of the works of songwriting team Leiber and Stoller, who wrote many 50s and 60s hits. Fri, April 1, 8pm; Sat, April 2, 2:30pm and 8pm; Sun, April 3, 2:30pm. Through April 9. $20-$22. Saratoga Civic Theatre, 13777 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, 408.268.3777 or www.wvlo.org.

Stanford Art Spaces An exhibit of construction/paintings by Gerald Huth; photographic art by Dennis Kohn and ethnographic photography by Dennis Lau. Through April 14. Center for Integrated Systems, Stanford, 650.725.3622.

Stanford's Cantor Arts Center "The Horrible Imaginings of John Hamilton Mortimer," an exhibit of works by 18th-century British artist John Hamilton Mortimer. Through March 27. "On the Edge: Contemporary Chinese Artists Encounter the West." Through May 1. "Guardian of the Flame: Art of Sri Lanka." Through June 12. Wed-Sun, 11am-5pm, Thu, 11am-8pm. Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University, Museum Way (off Palm Dr), Stanford, 650.723.4177 or www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva.