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Today's events (February 6)

'Betrayal'
The Pear Avenue Theatre's latest production is "Betrayal," a play by Harold Pinter and directed by Ray Renati that explores the complexity of relationships through a seven-year affair. Jan. 29-Feb. 22, Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. $25/$20 Thursday, Sunday; $30/$25 Friday, Saturday; $10 Jan. 29 preview. The Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear Ave., Unit K, Mountain View.

'Maple and Vine'
For its latest production, the Los Altos Stage Company will perform "Maple and Vine," a play by Jordan Harrison about a couple who leave their 21st-century lives behind to join a community of 1950s re-enactors. See the website for specific dates. Jan. 29-Feb. 22, Wednesday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. $18-$36. Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos.

Travel writer Susan Van Allen
Susan Van Allen will discuss her latest work of travel writing, "50 Places in Rome, Florence, and Venice Every Woman Should Go," which provides details a variety tips to make the most of a trip to Italy. Feb. 6, 7 p.m. Free. Books Inc., 74 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto.

Tomorrow's events (February 7)

'Yeomen of the Guard'
The Stanford Savoyards -- composed of actors and musicians from Stanford University, local high schools and the community -- will perform Gilbert & Sullivan's "Yeomen of the Guard," an opera set in the Tower of London. Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and 7, 8 p.m.; Jan. 31, Feb. 1 and 8, 2 p.m. $20 general; $15 senior; $10 student. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Drive, Stanford.

Keith Little and the Little Band
Redwood Bluegrass Associates will welcome Keith Little and the Little Band, along with special guest Blaine Sprouse -- an ensemble playing a full range of stringed instruments which will perform an evening of bluegrass-based music. A jam session will occur prior to the event at 5 p.m; show starts at 7:30. Feb. 7, 7 p.m. $20 in advance; $25 at the door; half-price for teens, students; free for under age 13 or music stud First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View, 1667 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View.

Pianist Alexander Korsantia
Steinway Society The Bay Area will continue its 20th annual Piano Series with a performance by critically acclaimed Georgian pianist Alexander Korsantia, who will play pieces by Beethoven and Mussorgsky. Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. $40-$60. Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto.

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