Visual Art

Breaking Rules

Through 6/13 Catch this exhibition highlighting the works of Kathryn M. Wills, Mira M. White, Jane Yuen Corich, Suzanne Lewis, and Meg MacLeod at Danville’s Village Theatre Art Gallery before it closes. Each of the pieces on display explores layering and bends typical artistic practices. danville.ca.gov.

Visual Art

Past Lives: Seonna Hong and Ellipsis

Through 6/22 Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art in Moraga will shortly bid farewell to its latest roster of exhibits. Among the eye-catching offerings on display are Past Lives, Seonna Hong’s examination of memory and identity, and 2025 senior capstone show Ellipsis. stmarys-ca.edu.

Food and Drink

The Copacabana Supper Club

6/5-6/22 The Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts—formerly known as the Oakland Civic Auditorium—is celebrating its return after more than two decades with the Copacabana Supper Club, a Carnaval-esque dining experience. Local chefs like Michele McQueen and Nelson German will show off their skills. hjkarts.org.

Science

First Friday: Pride

6/6 Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland is hosting a Pride Month celebration for all ages as part of its First Friday programming. The evening will spotlight the work of LGBTQ+ scientists, explore the science behind rainbows, offer interactive Pride-themed activities, and more. chabotspace.org.

Music

David Cook

6/6 American Idol winner David Cook, who has since sold over 2 million records, is stopping by Yoshi’s in Oakland. You might recognize Cook’s name from songs such as “Come Back to Me,” “The Time of My Life,” or his 2024 releases, “Dead Weight” and “This Time Tomorrow 16.” yoshis.com.