18 South Bay Accent CALENDAR Finovate Spring 2014. April 29-30, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Over 70 companies will each have seven minutes on stage to demo their latest financial technology innovations during this conference that last year attracted more than 1,300 financial institution executives, venture capitalists, the press and entrepreneurs. Tickets $1,495. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 800/418-0980. MAY Arts Bravura Benefit Gala. May 1, 6 p.m. Legendary saxophonist and composer Branford Marsalis and his quartet takes the stage for a masterful performance of forward-thinking jazz during this benefit performance. Arrive at 6 p.m. for a cocktail buffet followed by a 7:30 performance and a dessert reception at 9. Tickets $250. Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 650/223-8614. Hidden Villa Organic Plant Start Sale. May 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get your home garden growing with locally-adapted, organic vegetable starts that include heirloom tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, flowers and berries. Bring boxes and empty trucks to carry your starts away to their new home. Cash only. Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. 650/260-3450. Tudor United SportsCar Championship. May 2-4, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Auto racing fans will welcome this entirely new series created by the merger of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series and the American Le Mans Series. It includes the popular format of races within a race, providing plenty of on-track action and constant passing. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas. 800/327-7322. California Native Plant Society Spring Native Plant Sale. May 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Locate scores of hard-to-find native plants, seeds, and bulbs suitable for California gardens during this annual event. While there, chat with experts to learn about lawn alternatives including native perennials, wildflowers, and grasses, and be sure to bring boxes to carry home plants. Cash or checks only. Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. 650/260-3450. A La Carte and Art. May 3- 4, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There’s something for just Johnny Klegg Band, May 3, Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga about everyone at this open-air festival featuring live music, works from more than 200 artists, specialty foods, festive drinks, a fun zone for kids, and a classic car show. Free. Castro St. between Church St. and Evelyn Ave., Mountain View. 650/964-3395. Rivers of Chocolate. May 4, 1 to 5 p.m. Chocoholics unite for a good cause during this tasting event that benefits EHC LifeBuilders, Santa Clara County’s largest provider of services to the homeless. The afternoon includes live music as well as lots of appetizers, wine, beer, spirits and luscious desserts. Tickets $125. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 408/539-2143. Beauty Bash. May 7, 6 to 9 p.m. Primp and get pampered during this evening of fashion, fun and beauty that benefits Career Closet, a non-profit that provides career and attire advice to disadvantaged women. Plan to shop, nibble and enjoy cocktails while talking to style experts and fashion bloggers. Tickets $15 (with a donated gently used accessory) or $20. Santana Row, 355 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/551-4611. 2014 Irene Dalis Vocal Competition. May 10, 3 p.m. Named for the legendary mezzosoprano and San Jose native Irene Dalis, this opera competition features the top 10 finalists from the West Coast Auditions. Be wowed as the singers compete to advance their musical careers. Tickets $50-$150. California Theatre, 345 S. 1st St., San Jose. 408/437-4450. Stars on Ice. May 11, 4 p.m. Just three months after their 2014 Olympic Gold Medal win in Sochi, Russia, Meryl Davis and Charlie White head to the South Bay for an unforgettable ice skating performance. Come out for a spectacular show that includes group and solo numbers, great music and many United States’ champion skaters. Tickets $26.50- $148. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Amgen Tour of California. May 11-18. Cheer on the racers during this grueling yet scenic competition that takes the world’s elite professional cyclists 740 miles throughout California. On May 13, one of the most challenging stages begins on the east side of San Jose at 10:45 a.m. Visit amgentourofcalifornia. com for details. 800/726-5673. Ferrari Racing Days. May 16-18, 7 a.m. (gates open). Ferrari owners get the chance to compete wheelto wheel during this three-day racing extravaganza that includes the Ferrari 458 Challenge along with historic Formula 1 cars and Corse Clienti programs. Tickets $30-$325. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas. 800/327-7322. Cooking for Solutions. May 16-18, times vary. Old friends and new faces come together for three days of PHOTO BY (BOTTOM) MICHELLE HARVATH Stars on Ice, May 11, SAP Center, San Jose
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