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10 Things To Do

JANUARY

#1
1 | Sunday
Lego Display —San Leandro
More than 75 feet of Lego cars, roads, buildings and structures built for a holiday display. Learn tips on how to make similar buildings at home.
1–5 p.m., free. Bay Area Family Church, 2305 Washington Ave., San Leandro, (510) 483-4712, www.playbuildingbricks.com

#2
6 | Friday
Family Badminton Nights — Union City
Two badminton courts will be reserved just for families. Learn how to play the game or challenge your parents to a game. Repeats Fridays.
7–9 p.m., free to sports club members, $5–$12 drop-in. Sports Center, 31224 Union City Blvd., Union City, (510) 675-5808, www.unioncity.org

#3
7 | Saturday
Red Panda Acrobats — San Ramon
The Red Panda Acrobats perform high-flying jumps, leaps and tumbles to traditional Chinese music. Kids’ crafts and refreshments are planned for after the show.
2 p.m., free.
Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Road, San Ramon, (925) 973-3343, www.ci.san-ramon.ca.us/parks/theater

#4
8 | Sunday
The Great Cupcake Challenge — Livermore
Bake a dozen cupcakes, and decorate them to reflect the theme of your favorite book to win a prize or a gift card. Ages 12 and up.
2:30–3:30 p.m., free. Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore, (925) 373-5504, www.cityoflivermore.net

#5
10 | Tuesday
Ken Adams’ Adventure Theater — Danville
Learn to make sound effects, act and morph your body into scenery in a theatrical adventure with actor Ken Adams. 4 p.m., free.
Danville Library, 400 Front St., Danville, (925) 837-4889, www.ccclib.org.

#6
21 | Saturday
Family Class: Try the Harp — Walnut Creek
Learn all about the harp. Try your hand at strumming a few chords at this 45-minute free group workshop to highlight the beautiful sounds of harp music. Registration required. Ages 5 and up.
10:30 a.m., free. Harps, Etc., 1601 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 937-4277, www.harpsetc.com

#7
23 | Monday
Mommy/Daddy and Me Soccer — Antioch
Jump on the field with your little one and learn the basics of soccer. Children learn how to kick, run, stop and parents get a workout. Repeats Mondays through March. Registration required. Ages 2.5–3.
6:20–6:50 p.m., $84. Antioch Community Center, 4703 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, (925) 776-3050, www.ci.antioch.ca.us

#8
29 | Sunday
Soul Sanctuary Dance — Berkeley
Free dance with your friends. Music for kids and parents with a party atmosphere.
11 a.m.–1 p.m., donations accepted. Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, (510) 525-5054, www.soulsanctuarydance.com

#9
30 | Monday
Concert: Ellis Island Old World Folk Band — Kensington
The Ellis Island Old World Folk Band performs klezmer music, a type of music brought to the United States in the early 1900’s by the Jews of Eastern Europe.
7 p.m., free. Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Blvd., Kensington, (510) 524-1351, www.ccclib.org

#10
31 | Tuesday
Children’s Concert — Pleasant Hill
Join Andrea Gaspari on a musical adventure through song, dance and stories — all with your body as the main instrument.
6:30–7:15 p.m., free. Pleasant Hill Library, 1750 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill, (925) 646-6434, www.ccclib.org