University of Redlands Phi Mu recital, 8 p.m.
in Watchorn Hall on the University of Redlands campus. Redlands Teachers Bowling League, Thursdays at 4 p.m. at Empire Bowl, 940 W. Colton Ave., Redlands. Free child care provided. Information: Yvette Morales, 793-2525. Redlands Shakespeare Festival’s University Lecture Series presents Carey Curtis Smith speaking on “Magic Behind the Scenes: Special Effects and Spectacle of the English Renaissance Theater,” 6:30 p.m. at the Redlands Bowl. Lecture followed by performance of “The Tempest” at 8 p.m. Free. Redlands Shakespeare Festival opens with a performance of “The Tempest,” 8 p.m. at the Redlands Bowl. Performances of “The Tempest,” “Hamlet” and “Measure for Measure” continue in repertory 8 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays through May 24. Performances are free. Festival also includes lectures at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday and Saturday afternoon workshops. Information: (909) 335-7377 or www.redlandsshakespearefestival.com Redlands Community Toastmasters Club meets at 5:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Redlands Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave., Redlands. Information: Michael Waddington, (909) 307-9800 or Damo Damodaran, (440) 832-4421 Co-Dependents Anonymous 12 Step book study, 7 p.m. FRIDAY
Redlands Great Y Circus, “Seasons of Circus,” 7 p.m. in the Redlands YMCA’s Roy Coble Gym. Continues 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, 5 p.m. Saturdays, May 9 and 16, and 3 p.m. Sundays, May 10 and 17. Tickets are $14 for adults, $9 for youth. Proceeds benefit the Great Y Circus program. For tickets, visit the YMCA at 500 E. Citrus Ave., Redlands, or call (909) 798-9622, ext. 360.