The River Bride, opening Feb. 7 at Chanticleers Theater, tells the rivalry of two sisters, against a background of Brazilian folklore. One sister has the wedding the other dreams of, while wanting to escape to the big city. As tends to happen, the arrival of a mysterious stranger offers a different but dangerous future.
The River Bride
Feb. 7 – 23
Fri, Sat: 8pm
Sun: 2pm
3683 Quail Ave., Castro Valley
510.733.5483
Tickets: $10-$30
Baseball, homework, crushes and friendship—relatable Valentine’s Day topics? Why not? The musical You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown is coming to Castro Valley Center for the Arts from Feb. 14, 15 and 16, produced by Dayna Speed and Berenice Sullivan and directed by Dayna Speed. Music direction is by Delphean Quan, vocal direction by Sue Susoeff and Choreography by Cat Reeves. The cast of 14 brings to life the adventures of the Peanuts gang, including Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy.
ASL interpreted performances are Feb. 14 at 7:30pm and Feb. 16 at 2pm.
You’re a Good Man CHARLIE BROWN
Feb. 14: 7:30pm
Feb. 15: 2pm, 7:30pm
Feb. 16: 2pm
Castro Valley Center for the Arts
19501 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley
510.889.8961
Tickets: $21-$37
The Saturday after Valentine’s Day, Plethos’ show “Swipe Right” is a lineup of singles presented by their friends in hopes of finding a special spark with a special someone. Inspired by the TinderDisrupt show, and hosted by comedians Arturo Raygoza Jr. and Angela Arellano, brings both laughs and “awws” as folks present funny powerpoint slideshows all about what makes their single friend totally dateable.
Swipe Right Live!
JP’s Restaurant in Castro Valley
Saturday, Feb. 15
7pm
JP’s Family Restaurant
3600 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley
Tickets: $20 – $25