Amgen Tour of California, May 11-18, San Jose; Bill Cosby, April 12, Paramount Theatre, Oakland 20 South Bay Accent CALENDAR PHOTO BY (TOP LEFT) JOHN PIERCE exceptional culinary happenings that connect our food choices with the ocean’s health. This year’s event features a special party with Alton Brown. Ticket prices vary. Visit cookingforsolutions. org for details. Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Monterey. 831/648-4800. Rock the Block. May 17, noon to 8 p.m. Half Moon Bay gets its groove on at this annual coastside block party. Even if you don’t live here, you’re welcome to participate in the festive event that offers scrumptious food, live music and entertainment. Downtown Main St., Half Moon Bay. 650/726-8380. Boogie on the Bayou. May 17-18, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturday) and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday). Savor the flavors of Cajun and New Orleans-style fare during this two-day festival that includes more than 200 arts and crafts booths, a Kiddie Korner, live entertainment, wine, beer and more. Free. Downtown Campbell, E. Campbell Ave., Campbell. Hakone Matsuri Spring Festival. May 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate spring with traditional Japanese art culture and food. Highlights include a Japanese calligraphy demonstration, a Mochi pounding performance, live music, and a variety of grilled foods. Free. Hakone Estate and Gardens, 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/741-4994. Bay to Breakers. May 18, time TBA. There will be no shortage of eye candy during this famous running race through the streets and over the hills of San Francisco. Spectators can check out racers wearing over-the-top costumes – and sometimes nothing at all – at strategic locations including the crest of the Hayes St. Hill at Alamo Square; Golden Gate Park; and the finish line along the Great Highway. Free. San Francisco. Amy Tan. May 19, 7:30 p.m. The author of “The Joy Luck Club” started reading as a child to escape a life that she thought was dull. Hear from the celebrated writer who recently released a new book, “The Valley of Amazement,” during her Unique Lives presentation. Tickets $39-$75. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. 866/449-8118. FanimeCon. May 23-26, times vary. Explore what’s new in the colorful world of anime and Japanese pop culture during the 20th anniversary of this conference, which this year includes a beach party with the “Fanime Five.” Visit fanime.com for details. San Jose Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 800/726-5673. Civil War Battles and Encampment. May 24-26, times vary. Get a taste of what life was like during the Civil War as Union and Confederate soldiers re-enact historic battles at one of the longest-running Civil War reenactments in the West. Tickets $22-$28. Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Rd., Felton. 831/335-4484. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. May 27-June 1, times vary. With its unforgettable songs and its colorful sets and costumes, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s magical family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph is one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Tickets $21-$78. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 408/792-4580. Barry Gibb. May 31, 7:30 p.m. Fans have been enjoying the sounds of this musician for nearly five decades. Join the “Saturday Night Live” singer and only surviving member of The Bee Gees when he performs in the Bay Area. Tickets $38.50- $181. Concord Pavilion, 2000 Ki rke r Pa s s Road, Concord. 800/745-3000. Music & Dance APRIL Ragazzi Boys Chorus. April 5, 5 p.m. Featuring boys whose voices have not yet changed, “Trebles in Paradise” showcases a wide diversity of styles, periods and musical expression. Bring the whole family for this performance that includes everything from classical music to a traditional Australian fishermen’s song. Tickets $15-$20. Carrington Hall, Sequoia High School, 1201 Brewster Ave., Redwood City. 650/342-8785. POP The Dream. April 5, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dash Berlin, W&W, Sander Van Doorn and others provide the electronic backdrop for this 18 and older kaleidoscope of sound and color. Tickets $60. Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. 800/745-3000. Emmylou Harris. April 5, 8 p.m. Forty years into her career, the 12-time Grammy Award winning vocalist still charms her audience with her heartfelt vocals. She comes to San Francisco as part of her “Wrecking Ball” tour with Daniel Lanois, Steven Nistor and Jim Wilson. Tickets $42.50-$69.50. The Warfield, 982 Market St., San Francisco. 415/345-0900. Palo Alto Philharmonic Orchestra Concert IV. April 5, 8 p.m. Get a dose of classical music during this performance including works by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Antonín Dvořák, John Corigliano and Igor Stravinsky. Arrive early for a 7:30 pre-concert talk. Tickets $10-$20. Cubberley Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. House of Floyd. April 5, 8 p.m. Pink Floyd fans won’t want to miss this tribute band performance that offers rarely heard live arrangements, popular tunes, sound effects, moving Chelsea Peretti, April 10, Cobb’s Comedy Club, San Francisco Chelsea Peretti, April 10, Cobb’s Comedy Club
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