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Silicon Valley arts groups, night spots and local businesses have put forth a packed program of Halloween events to choose from.

New works from San Jose Chamber Orchestra, the International Performing Arts Festival and the Silicon Valley Asian Film Festival.

If the current political scene feels unbearably divisive, maybe it’s time to gain a little historical perspective. That’s something local playwright and history buff Don...

Forget pumpkin spice. The real deal in fall taste sensations is Oktoberfest. Here’s what’s on the menu in the South Bay.

Teenage composer Alma Deutscher, whose ‘Cinderella’ had its U.S. premiere with Opera San Jose, is back in town, this time to tackle Mozart’s ‘Magic Flute.’

Plus, there will be live music on the main stage (Bluehouse, Cisco Kid and the Megatones on Saturday, and Raging Introverts, the Hitmen and the Houserockers on Sunday), roving performers throughout the day, and a stage for members of the community to show off their musical, terpsichorean and martial arts prowess.

Autumn is coming to the Santa Clara Valley, bringing with it a flurry of theatrical productions, concerts, readings, comedy shows and more.

Santa Clara Valley soon will be a bit brighter, more fun, extra colorful and—most of all—much louder. But it will be a joyful noise.