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Journey & Steve Miller Band. With Tower of Power. 5 p.m. July 26. Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View. $39.50- $151. Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. Redwood Symphony. With violinist Alexander Eisenberg. Conducted by Eric Kujawsky. 8 p.m. July 26. Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, Gershwin’s Suite from “Porgy and Bess,” Ravel’s Bolero and John Williams’s Theme from “Catch Me If You Can.” Main Theater, Cañada College, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City. Pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m. $10-$30. Children under 18 admitted free with an adult. redwoodsymphony.org.

Ryness has a ball playing with this cartoonish villain, and he soars in Trunchbull’s gymnastic sequences (the ribbon number is a horror show), Three little girls rotate through the title role, Tyler filled Matilda’s romper on opening night, and she nailed the heroine’s spunk and grit, A precocious and lovely young actress, she commanded the stage from start to finish as size 7 ballet shoes Matilda begins to unlock the secret power of her imagination, A rambunctious children’s rebellion is soon launched upon Rob Howell’s colossal set of alphabet blocks, swings and desks..

Nova Vista Symphony: A concert featuring the West Coast premiere of “French Fusion: The Crossover Jazz of Claude Bolling,” with the Saint Michael Trio. Other works include excerpts from Copland’s “Rodeo,” Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances from West Side Story,” and Gershwin’s “An American in Paris.” June 7, 8 p.m. West Valley College Theater, 14000 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga. $15-$25/free for ages 12 and younger. novavista.org. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: Based on the 1988 hit film of the same name, the musical comedy tells the story of two con men on the French Riviera who attempt to swindle $50,000 from a young American heiress. Through June 14; Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga. $24-$39. SouthBayMT.com, 408-266-4734.

The newest show at the Lafayette Gallery, “H20,” focusing on water, runs through Aug, 29 at The Forge, 3420 Mt, Diablo Blvd., in Lafayette, A group of size 7 ballet shoes local artists will showcase their works related to the theme of water, be it its use in the artistic process, as subject matter, or its current drought-related absence, This is a free event open to the public, For more information, call 925-284-2788 or visit www.lafayetteartgallery.com, Improv comedy events in August, September, October..

Down in Gilroy: There’s lots more to do in Gilroy besides a stop at the famed shopping outlets. Plan a visit to the Gilroy Historical Museum, with its new drought-tolerant landscaping. It’s a fun way to learn about California history through photos and artifacts. The docent-staffed museum is housed in the noted 1910 Carnegie library building, 195 Fifth St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the first Saturday of the month 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is free. Details: 408-846-0446.