Play is re-EnActed
As part of its “Women EnActe for Themselves” online series, Sunnyvale’s EnActe Arts is staging a repeat virtual performance of Reena Kapoor’s “Art of the Possible” on Aug. 9 at 9:30 a.m.
Kapoor’s play kicked off the series, which spotlights women performers and playwrights, on June 27. The drama follows the conflict between a mother and her daughter who has decided to divorce her upper-class husband.
Register to view the encore presentation at enacte.org.
Indoor outdoor events
During the pandemic, those who want to enjoy nature from the comfort and safety of their home can avail themselves of online events hosted by Bay Area Older Adults.
The group isn’t holding its regular group hikes but has posted two virtual trail walks: Birding at Shoreline can be found at https://www.bayareaolderadults.org/2020-virtual-hikes#july2020shoreline, while those who want to take a naturalist walk at the closed preserve at Little Uvas Creek can visit https://www.bayareaolderadults.org/2020-virtual-hikes#may2020littleUvas.
Other upcoming events focus on the area’s natural history. A retired soil and groundwater specialist will give an online talk on “Mining and Mineralogy” on Sept. 10, The speaker will discuss the New Almaden mines in San Jose as well as mines all over the world, with the goal of alerting the public to mining-related environmental issues and restoration. On Sept. 24, an expert from Save the Redwoods League will talk about the history of preserving redwoods in parks and those who helped make it happen.
Both talks stream 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. To be sent a link to either event, visit https://www.bayareaolderadults.org/2020-virtual-lectures.
