The first half of the concert will feature Bach’s “Overture in the French Style” for solo piano, followed by three works for solo harp. After a brief intermission, attendees will hear three piano compositions by Gabriel Faure, followed by Dvorak’s “Piano Trio” for violin, cello and piano. The program is free; for more information, go to www.ccpas.org. The “Land of Magic” artists leave conventional reality behind to create alternate universes using magic realism, surrealism and fantasy. Their range of ages, cultures and experiences comes through in the way they explore illusion, outer space, inner space and their connections to the land around them.

Admission is $5; enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres hosted by the Bedford Gallery Guild, For more information, go to http://bedfordgallery.org, The exhibit’s more than 100 pieces celebrate our love of the visual and tactile world, and the multitude of raindrop ballet - watercolor art print ways we express that love through art, in various media — paintings, prints, photography, ceramics and handmade jewelry, which will be for sale, A champagne-and-chocolate reception will be held on Saturday, Feb, 1 from 5 to 7 p.m.; all are welcome..

Caldwell Gallery: “Illuminating Insights” by Sloane Joseph, through Feb. 26. Caldwell Gallery, 400 County Center at the Hall of Justice, Redwood City. http://cmo.smcgov.org/arts-commission. Cantor Arts Center: “The Crown under the Hammer: Russia, Romanovs, Revolution,”  through March 4 (also at Hoover Institution). “Rodin: The Shock of the Modern Body.” Open ended. Three galleries including nearly 100 Rodin sculptures; includes comparative works by his rivals, mentors, admirers and imitators. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. https://museum.stanford.edu/.

Kristin Ishimaru-To is a fourth-generation Japanese-American and a member of the United Methodist Church, Her husband, Bob To, is a Vietnamese immigrant who was raised in the Buddhist faith, The Fremont couple said mixed marriages like theirs just don’t happen in East Asia, “We are very rare,” Ishimaru said with a laugh, She acknowledged that their two American-born children, ages 12 and 14, will soon raindrop ballet - watercolor art print have to answer questions about their cultural and religious identities, “We brought them here to experience Japanese culture,” she said, “Although it has a religious aspect, we also like the cultural aspects like food and music.”..

Buffy Sainte-Marie: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22; Bing Concert Hall, Stanford University; $22-$65; live.stanford.edu. Lila Downs: A concert by the Mexican-American singer; 8 p.m. Sept. 30; Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley; $32-$78; 510-642-9988, calperformances.org. Samantha Bee: A conversation with the comedian and late-night TV show host; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6; Memorial Auditorium, Stanford University; listed as sold out but check for late ticket releases; live.stanford.edu. Tom Rush: A performance by the acclaimed folk singer-songwriter, 8 p.m. Oct. 6; Bankhead Theater, Livermore; $25-$55; 925-973-6800, lvpac.org.