CALENDAR lights, lasers and video projection. Tickets $18- $20. Club Fox, 2209 Broadway St., Redwood City. 877/435-9849. Il Divo. April 6, 8 p.m. The recordbreaking classical crossover group dives into yet another new style of music – show tunes – with its newest endeavor. Check out the quartet for “A Musical Affair: The Greatest Songs of Broadway Live.” Tickets $37.50-$125. Paramount Theatre-Oakland, 2025 Broadway, Oakland. 800/745-3000. Bastille. April 10, 8 p.m. This British Indie pop band has only been around for three years, yet the world has taken notice of their catchy tracks, including the highly contagious “Pompeii.” Tickets $25-$27. The Warfield, 982 Market St., San Francisco. 415/345-0900. Petty Theft. April 12, 9 p.m. Six Bay Area musicians come together to pay tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, performing everything from the band’s beloved classics to its current hits. Tickets $15-$18. Club Fox, 2209 Broadway Street, Redwood City. 877/435-9849. Khatia Buniatishvili. April 13, 7 p.m. Appearing with many of the world’s finest orchestras, this acclaimed pianist is known for her breathtaking virtuosity, mesmerizing stage presence, and musical depth. Tickets $30-$58. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St., San Jose. 408/990-0872. La Fille Mal Gardee. April 18-19, 7 p.m. (Friday) and 1 p.m. (Saturday). Loosely translated as “the girl who needs watching,” this comic ballet debuted in 1789. Tickets $20-$25. Smithwick Theater, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. 650/968-4455. Juan Gabriel. April 19, 8 p.m. One of Mexico’s most beloved entertainers returns to the South Bay for an evening featuring his Mariachi band and a full orchestra. Tickets $60-$136. SAP Center, 525 S. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Roy Rogers. April 19, 8 p.m. This premier slide guitarist and songwriter has received a number of Grammy nominations. Enjoy his unique sound when he visits Redwood City. Tickets $20-$24. Club Fox, 2209 Broadway Street, Redwood City. 877/435-9849. The Red Hot Chachkas. April 20, 7 p.m. Taking Jewish music a step further with its fusion of traditional klezmer, this upbeat group performs American roots music, flavored with a variety of accents. Tickets $15-$25. Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 650/223-8609. Spring Fantasy. April 26, 7:30 p.m. The Mission Chamber Orchestra of San Jose presents this concert featuring flutist Ray Furuta and includes Bach’s “Flute Concerto in D minor” and Beethoven’s “Symphony no. 4 in B-flat major” among other works. Tickets $10-$25. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. 5th St., San Jose. 408/236-3350. sjDANCEco Festival. April 27, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Celebrate National Dance week while enjoying the diverse styles of South Bay dance artists during this annual festival formerly known as Dancin’ Downtown. Park Valencia, 3055 Olin Ave., Santana Row, San Jose. 408/551-4611. MAY Armin Van Buuren. May 1, 7 p.m. At the top of his field and passionate about his music, this Dutch DJ will play his progressive trance music to the delight of his 18 and older fans. Tickets $38-$96.50. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Johnny Klegg Band. May 3, 8 p.m. This South African musician impresses audiences with his infectious crossover music that blends Western pop and African Zulu rhythms. Tickets $40-$50. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. 408/961-5850. Saratoga Symphony and San Jose Symphonic Choir Concert. May 4, 2:30 p.m. Led by Saratoga Symphony music director Dr. Jason Klein and San Jose Symphonic Choir conductor Leroy Kromm, this program includes: Holst’s “The Perfect Fool Ballet”; Elgar’s “The Wand of Youth, Suite No. 2”; and Vaughan Williams’ “Dona Nobis Pacem.” Free. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 13601 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga. 408/867-3493. Keb’ Mo’. May 7, 6 and 8:15 p.m. It’s been nearly twenty years since this charismatic guitarist released his first selftitled album, and he’s still going strong. Bop along with the three-time Grammy winner in Saratoga. Tickets $40-$53. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. 408/961-5850. Morrissey. May 7, 8 p.m. The former front man for The Smiths brings his solo songs to the South Bay, much to the delight of his seriously devoted fans. Tickets $45-$59.50. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Steep Canyon Rangers. May 8, 7:30 p.m. This festive group won the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album in 2013. Take in the Rangers when they bring their tunes to the South Bay. Tickets $40-$40. Montalvo 15400, Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. 408/961-5850. Namik Sultanov. May 8, 7:30 p.m. A distinguished pianist and pedagogue, Namik Sultanov showcases his lyrical gifts and distinctive performance style. Tickets $15-$25. Oshman Family JCC, Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 650/223-8609. Repertory Program 3: Masterworks of Movement and Theatre. May 9-10, 8 p.m. and May 11, 1:30 p.m. Consisting of the company premiere of Twya Tharp’s “In the Upper Room” and Roland Petit’s popular work “Carmen,” this Ballet San Jose program displays extreme contrasts and bravura dancing. Tickets $21-105. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 408/288-2800. Samantha Wells and Matthew Fish. May 10, 8 p.m. Two classical guitarists come together for an enchanting acoustic experience. Tickets $15-$28. Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St., San Jose. 855/502-7247. Oliver Dragojevic and Dupini. May 14, 7 p.m. The legendary Croatian musician and his band returns to the Bay Area to perform his globally influenced Dalmatian music. Guests Emmylou Harris, April 5, The Warfield, San Francisco; Smuin Ballet, May 21-25, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts 22 South Bay Accent
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