FRIDAY, FEB. 13
Dance and exercise class for active adults. 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Veterans Memorial Senior Center, Sequoia Room, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City. Dance and exercise class for active adults. Eight-week class through Feb. 27. Drop-ins accepted. $39 eight week course, $6 at door. For info call 349-6454.
Valentine's Day Luncheon. Noon, San Mateo Senior Center, 2465 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. Come on out and be part of the fun. $10. Pre-registration required. For info call 522-7490.
Chair-dancing class. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans Memorial Senior Center, Sequoia Room, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City. Exercise with use of a chair. Eight week class through Feb. 27. Drop-ins accepted. $39 for eight week course, $6 at door. For more info call 349-6454.
French Art Appreciation. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Beresford Recreation Center, 2720 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. A tribute to the wealth of art and architecture in France. $16 residents, $20 non-residents. For more info call 522-7440 or visit www.erecreg.com.
What's Your Favorite Series book group. 4:30 p.m., Barnes and Noble, 11 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo. Read and discuss the second book in "The Roman Mysteries: The Pirates of Pompeii" by Caroline Lawrence. For more info call 341-5560.
Skynite. 7 p.m., College of San Mateo, Building 13, 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo. The San Mateo County Astronomical Society hosts its Skynite planetarium show. Telescope viewing follows show if weather permits. For more info call 574-6256.
Pranayama and Meditation. 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Change of the Peninsula, 400 Ben Franklin Court, San Mateo. $18. For more info visit www.changeofthepeninsula or call 340-9642.
Ambassador Asher Naim. 8 p.m., Temple Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. Retired Ambassador Asher Naim will speak. For more info call 595-4295.
Mermen perform. 9 p.m., Great American Music Hall, 859 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco. $13-$15. For more info call (415) 885-0750 or visit www.musichallsf.com.
The Knitters perform. 9 p.m., Slim's, 333 Eleventh St., San Francisco. $25. For more info call (415) 522-0333.
SATURDAY, FEB. 14
San Bruno AARP meeting. 10 a.m., Senior Center, 1555 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno. Special entertainment provided by "Seniors in Show Business." For more info call 616-7150.
Friends of Millbrae Library book sale. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Millbrae Square, 717 Broadway Square, Millbrae. Donations accepted. For info call 697-0319.
Pet drive for canines. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bayview Villa, 777 Bayview Drive, San Carlos. Donations of blankets, chewy toys and dog treats are appreciated. For more info call 596-3489.
San Carlos AAUW meeting. 10:30 a.m., San Carlos Public Library, Community Room, 410 Elm St., San Carlos. "Who Am I?" will be the theme of this meeting. Profiles of prominent American women of the 20th century will be presented as vignettes by members of the Public Policy section. For more info call 595-5822.
San Mateo County Genealogical Society meeting. 10:30 a.m., Peninsula Community Foundation meeting room, 1700 S. El Camino, San Mateo. Meet Cath Trindle, a professional genealogist who specializes in research in San Mateo and San Francisco counties. For more info call 572-2929.
Storytime. 11 a.m., Barnes and Noble, 11 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo. Read selections from Robert Louis Stevenson's "Poetry for Young People." For more info call 341-5560.
J.T. Cummins book reading and signing. 1 p.m., Barnes and Noble, 11 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo. Join the author as he discusses his children's book, "Good Things to Share: A Little Doodle Book." For more info call 341-5560.
Valentine's arts and crafts. 1 p.m., Barnes and Noble, 11 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo. Create special valentine cards for friends and family. For more info call 341-5560.
Art exhibit. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., 1870 Art Center, 1870 Ralston Ave., Belmont. Reception for "An Affair of the Heart: A Show of Affection," which displays new works by sculptor Rob Browne. For more info call 595-9679.
Parents Night Out on Valentine's Day. 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., 751 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont. Church will provide child care, dinner, games and entertainment for children from pre-schoolers through pre-teens at the church. $10 child, $25 three or more children in a family. For more info call 573-5252, or the church at 593-4547.
The Knitters and The Virgil Shaw Band perform. 9 p.m., Great American Music Hall, 859 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco. $25. For more info call (415) 885-0750.
The Loved Ones, The Cuts and DJ Kitty perform. 9 p.m., Slim's, 333 Eleventh St., San Francisco. $11. For more info call (415) 522-0333.
SUNDAY, FEB. 15
Dog Obedience Pawsitively. 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Mariner's Island Park, Mariner's Island Blvd. and Neptune Center, San Mateo. Dogs must be at least 6 month old to participate in this gentle approach to teach basic obedience commands. $62 San Mateo residents, $78 nonresidents. For more info call 522-7440 or visit www.erecreg.com.
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Agility for dogs - intro and intermediate. 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Intro, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Intermediate, Mariner's Island Park, Mariner's Island Blvd. and Neptune Center, San Mateo. Learn basic equipment and handling techniques while having fun with your dog and getting exercise. $87 residents, $109 nonresidents. For more info call 522-7440 or visit www.erecreg.com.
Baha'i family school. 10:30 a.m., Fox Elementary School, 3100 St. James Road, Belmont. Devotions and classes for children and adults. Free. For more info call 759-8322 or visit www.bci.org/bfspeninsula.
Special guest: Pancake Pig. 1 p.m., Barnes and Noble, 11 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo. Come and meet everyone's favorite pig and give him a hug. For more info call 341-5560.
Sunday ballroom tea dance. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., San Bruno Senior Center, 1555 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno. Harold Karr Band performs. $3. For more info call 616-7150.
Pocket opera. 2 p.m., Ralston Ballroom at Notre Dame de Namur University, 1500 Ralston Ave., Belmont. Donald Pippin's Pocket Opera presents: "What is this Thing Called Love?" Pocket Opera will perform selections by Mozart, Rossini, Donizetti, Offenback and others. $30 general, $27 for seniors, $15 for youth. For more info call (415) 972-8934.
Brent Weinbach. 8 p.m., Cafe du Nord, 2170 Market St., San Francisco. Brent Weinbach of the Night Shift Comedy program performs. $6. For more info call (415) 861-5016.
The Walkmen plus Weird War performance. 8 p.m., Great American Music Hall, 859 O'Farrell St., San Francisco. $25. For more info call (415) 459-1285.
MONDAY, FEB. 16
Storytime. 10:30 a.m., Foster City Library, 1000 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. Baby storytime. Prenatal to 18 months. For more info call 574-4842.
Shim Gong Do. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., The Self Mastery Foundation, 1191 Chess Drive, #C, Foster City. Learn a unique blend of Tae Kwon Do, Chi Gung and meditation. For more info call 522-7440 or visit www.cityofsanmateo.org.
The Notwist plus Themselves. 8 p.m., Slim's, 333 Eleventh St., San Francisco. $15 - 17. For more info call (415) 522-0333.
TUESDAY, FEB. 17
Peninsula Sunrise Rotary meeting. 7:30 a.m., Waterfront Restaurant at Pete's Harbor, 1 Uccelli Blvd., Redwood City. Fred West, Governor of Rotary District 5150 speaks on 100 years of flight. For more info call 365-3731.
Storytime. 10:30 a.m., Foster City Library, 1000 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. Preschool storytime. Three to five years. For more info call 574-4842.
Beginning Internet and e-mail classes. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Beresford Rec. Center, 2720 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. Learn how to send and receive e-mail, and how to attach and find download files and more. $38 residents, $48 nonresidents,. For more info call 522-7440.
The Peninsula Civil War Round Table. 11 a.m to noon. Thomas Cartwright will give a talk on the Battle of Shiloh. $25 for lunch. For more info call 408-531-9330.
Pre-school and day care center open house. 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., Foster City Pre-school and Day Care Center Open House, 1064-F Shell Blvd., Foster City. Tour the facilities and meet the staff. Free. For more info call 341-2041.
Nicole Williams book signing and discussion. 7 p.m., Barnes and Noble, 11 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo. Join the author as she discusses her new book, "Wildly Sophisticated: A Bold New Attitude for Career Success." For more info call 341-5560.
Live 105 presents: Finger Eleven plus IO. 8 p.m., Slim's, 333 Eleventh St., San Francisco. $1.05. For more info call (415) 522-0333.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18
Storytime. 10:30 a.m., Foster City Library, 1000 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. Toddler storytime. One to three years. For more info call 574-4842.
Jesse Duprau book signing and discussion. 11 a.m., Barnes and Noble, 11 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo. Join the author as she discusses her debut children's novel, "The City of Ember." For more info call 341-5560.
Basics of PC Computer Repair. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Self-Help for the Elderly, San Mateo Center, 50 E. Fifth Center, San Mateo. Each of the nine classes are divided into a mini lecture, video/computer based training and a hands-on lab. $60. Register in advance. For more info call 342-0822.
Educational event for parents. 4 p.m., 314 B Street, San Mateo. Topics discussed will be toddlers' love and logic parenting for early childhood and proven techniques for adults with teenagers. $410 person. For more info call 343-5262.
Photo Album Making 101. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Beresford Rec. Center, San Mateo. Learn the art of scrapbooking and how to organize memorabilia into keepsake photo albums. $15 residents, $19 non-residents. For more info call 522-7440 or visit www.cityofsanmateo.org.
Shim Gong Do. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., The Self Mastery Foundation, 1191 Chess Drive, #C, Foster City. Learn a unique blend of Tae Kwon Do, Chi Gung and meditation. For more info call 522-7440 or visit www.cityofsanmateo.org.
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