5 Things to Do in Saratoga This Weekend

HIGHWAY 9 SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS RIBBON CUTTING

The City of Saratoga will host a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the Highway 9 phase 3 safety improvements at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 at the corner of Highway 9 and Austin Way. Details: 408-868-1200.

HOW TO START AN INVESTMENT CLUB

Learn the ins and outs of starting an investment club at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave. The workshop's presenter is the Better Investing Silicon Valley Chapter. A traditional investment club is a small group of individual investors who come together to learn, share investing experiences and help each other become more successful investors. Clubs provide education, camaraderie and buying power, plus the confidence of knowing you don’t have to go it alone. Details: 408-867-6126.

THE KINGSTON TRIO LIVE IN CONCERT IN SARATOGA!

The Sacred Heart Church Men's Club presents The Kingston Trio live in concert in Saratoga at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, at the parish 13716 Saratoga Ave. The world renowned Kingston Trio, born in the San Francisco area in 1957, is reawakening America to its rich folk music heritage. Tickets are $45, $55 and $65. Group discounts are available. Details: 408-418-8587, or SHMCtickets@gmail.com.

ALL IN THE TIMING PLAYS AT WVC

The West Valley College Theatre Department presents "All in the timing," seven short plays by David Ives at 8:15 p.m. Oct. 19-20 and Oct. 25-27 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 21 and 28 at the college theatre, 14000 Fruitvale Ave., in Saratoga. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for students and
seniors. Details: 408-741-2460 or visit the West Valley College Theatre page on Facebook by clicking here. 

SPYRO GYRA

The Montalvo Arts Center presents Spyro Gyra at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 at the Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd. in Saratoga. The group has been revolutionizing American jazz since they first broke into the scene in 1974. During the past 40 years, they have performed more than 5,000 shows, released 29 albums (not counting "Best Of ..." compilations), sold more than 10 million records, and won four Grammy Awards—and they are nowhere near slowing down! With their latest album, A Foreign Affair, they return to a source of great inspiration: the rhythms of the world. They will lead audiences on a musical journey around the globe, with beats and melodies from the Caribbean, South America, South Africa, India, and Japan. Tickets are $45 and $50 for non-members and $40 and $45 for members. Details: 408- 961-5800, or click here to purchase your tickets online.