Theatreworks presents The Pitmen Painters, another comic drama from the author of Billy Elliot. This charming play by Lee Hall tells the true story of a group of miners in 1930s England who take up painting and become the unlikely sensations of the British art world. (Mountain View: thru Feb 12)

Hillsborough Antique Show. Hundreds of dealers show their wares each year at the West Coast’s premier antique show. Furniture, china, textiles and one-of-a-kind art works range from the 17th century to the modern era. (San Mateo: Feb 13-16)

City Lights Theatre Co presents Aphrodisiac by Rob Handel. A congressman is accused of sexual improprieties and his intern is missing, but this time, it’s personal. Power politics take a turn for the absurd when a brother and sister seek out the truth about their accused politician father in this thrilling play, loosely based on actual events. (San Jose: thru Feb 19)

Chucho Valdés. Winner of eight Grammys, pianist Valdés performs with his Afro-Cuban band, offering globally-inspired rhythms —from Afro-Cuban to hard bop and more. 7pm. (Stanford: Feb 19)

VALENTINE'S DAY EVENTS

Treat yourself to an elegant dinner and a show at Le Papillon's Valentine's Day Celebration Dinner, a three-course modern French pix fixe meal served at historic Villa Montalvo, followed by an evening with vocalist Spencer Day at the intimate Carriage House Theatre. (Saratoga: Feb 11)

Indulge in a Valentine's Day Chocolate & Wine Dinner at J. Lohr Vineyards. A six-course chocolate themed dinner catered by Restaurant 0 is paired with J. Lohr wines. (San Jose: Feb 14)

Join renowned chef Bradley Ogden at Parcel 104 for a Valentine's dinner to remember. Celebrated for their inventive menus using seasonal ingredients and from local growers, ranches and dairies, Parcel 104 offers a three-course prix fixe dinner with wine pairings. (Santa Clara: Feb 14)

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