Kids Triathlon
Gilroy’s young citizens ages 5 to 13 will get the opportunity to do what kids do best, ride a bike, swim and run at the 8th Annual Kids Triathlon. They will be meeting new challenges, engaging with their community and obtaining a sense of accomplishment, all while having a fun-filled active day. Participants will receive a t-shirt, water bottle, goodie bag and a medal for their achievements. Bring bikes, helmets, swimsuits and sunscreen, on Saturday, July 9, to Christopher High School Aquatics Center at 850 Day Rd., from 8 to 11 a.m. For more information and registration visit cityofgilroy.org/calendar.aspx?eid=354.
Tomcats airshow
Come out and see real remote controlled turbine powered jets, WWII Warbirds, helicopters and more at the Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark Airshow. Cheer on Snoopy as he battles the Red Baron in his flying doghouse. During the noon training sessions you can try your hand at flying a radio-controlled air machine. Sit back and watch racing aircraft and aerobatics. The kids will have a great time building a rubber band-powered glider. Food and refreshments will be available. Seating and shade is limited so bring chairs, hats and umbrellas. Admission is free on Saturday, July 9 and Sunday July 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 10250 Monterey Rd., in Morgan Hill. For more information, visit sccmas.org.
‘American Idiot’
The punk-rock musical, Green Day’s American Idiot, which is based on the hit album, tells the story of three lifelong friends trapped in suburbia. When they’re forced to choose between their unbridled dreams and the safety of suburbia, each embarks on his own quest for true meaning in post-9/11 America. This high-energized musical features little dialogue, telling the story with lyrics from the album backed by a live band where even some of the actors are on guitar. Songs include ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams,’ ‘Wake Me Up When September Ends’ and more. Catch this two-time Tony-award winning hit Thursday, July 14 through Sunday, August 21 at City Lights’ intimate theater located at 529 South Second St., in San Jose. Tickets range from $19 to $39 and can be purchased online at cltc.org.
‘Beauty and the Beast’
The City of Gilroy Recreation Department along with director, Hilary Little bring you this year’s Summer Children’s Theater production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. Originating in the 1700s, this wonderful fairy tale musical tells a story of transformation and tolerance. In this adaptation, a young girl named Belle yearns to escape her brutish suitor, Gaston, and becomes a captive in the Beast’s enchanted castle with singing and dancing furniture and flatware. Local children from Gilroy and Morgan Hill will share this wonderful story with you and your children starting Thursday, July 14 through Sunday, July 24 at the Gilroy High School Theater on 750 West Tenth St. For tickets email th*******************@gm***.com.
Summer music
Summer has officially begun with the opening of the Friday Night Music series in Gilroy and Morgan Hill. Get out the blankets or chairs and head to the downtown areas and dance the night away on July 8 with The Emphatics playing in Gilroy at Fifth Street Live from 7 to 9 p.m., on Fifth Street between Monterey and Eigleberry. For the full lineup go to gilroywelcomecenter.org. In Morgan Hill catch Pop Fiction playing at the Community and Cultural Center Amphitheater, at 17000 Monterey Rd. from 6 to 10 p.m. For the full lineup go to morganhilldowntown.org.
