Saratoga Weekend Planner: Jan. 31-Feb. 3

SAN JOSE TAIKO AT MONTALVO

San Jose Taiko performs at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Montalvo Arts Center's Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd. Group mesmerizes audiences with the powerful sounds of the taiko drums. Inspired by traditional Japanese drumming, company performers express the beauty and harmony of the human spirit through the voice of the taiko as the strive to create new dimensions in movement and music. Audience participation is woven throughout the program. Educators: for tickets or additional information, please email Camp Manager Savoy Stevens or call 408-961-5863. Tickets are $7, low-income schools are free.

WINE & VINYL AT THE MOUNTAIN WINERY

The first ever Wine & Vinyl event takes place 7-11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd. Mingle with friends old and new, and groove to the sounds of the '70s, '80s and '90s. Food will be available for purchase along with beverages from a fully stocked bar, including wine, mixed drinks, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. Tickets are $20 online or $25 at the door. Parking is free. Guests must be 21-plus to attend. Details: 408-741-2822

MONTALVO ARTS CENTER EXHIBIT 'HAPPINESS IS'

Montalvo Arts Center presents "Happiness Is," an exhibit featuring the work of artists Susan O’Malley, Leah Rosenberg and Christine Wong Yap 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday through Sunday until April 14, 15400 Montalvo Rd. The women explore the age-old question: How do we cultivate happiness? Details: 408-961-5800.

PROMISES, PROMISES

South Bay Musical Theatre presents Promises, Promises every weekend, Friday through Sunday through Feb. 16 at the Saratoga Civic Center Theatre, 13777 Fruitvale Ave. The musical is based on the book by Neil Simon and the screenplay The Apartment by Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond. Promises is the tale of a nice guy in a world where niceness goes unnoticed and unrewarded … or does it? Set in New York City in the 1960s, the story centers on young Chuck Baxter, eager to succeed in the corporate workplace. The senior executives start to notice Chuck, but for the wrong reason: his nearby Manhattan apartment is the perfect spot for their trysts. As Chuck advances, his office romance with Fran Kubelik begins to blossom, and the two stories eventually collide. The lovely score includes songs that have become pop music hits like Promises, Promises, I’ll Never Fall in Love Again and Knowing When to Leave. Join us for this smart, funny and romantic delight! Purchase tickets by clicking here.

SILICON VALLEY READS

talks about the emotional rollercoaster her family experienced when her son was deployed at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3 at the Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave. Q&A follows. Co-sponsored by Friends of Saratoga Library. Details: 408-867-6126