24 South Bay Accent CALENDAR Nina Badric, Tedi Spalato and Ljiljana Nikolovska also take the stage. Tickets $55-$85. Mountain View Center for Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 408/792-4111. James Blunt. May 14, 8 p.m. Once a captain in the British Army, this singer-songwriter now focuses his energy on music. Come and check out the “She’s Beautiful” singer when he visits the City by the Bay. Tickets $35. The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd., San Francisco. 800/745-3000. Richard Goode. May 16, 7:30 p.m. One of the most celebrated pianists of our time performs selections from Beethoven during this Stanford Live performance. Tickets $10-$95. Bing Concert Hall, Stanford University, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford. 650/724-2464. Lindsey Stirling. May 16-17, 8 p.m. The violinist, dancer and performance artist has been wowing audiences with her unique musical style since she first launched her career on You- Tube in 2007. Tickets $30-$40. The Warfield, 982 Market St., San Francisco. 415/345-0900. Nakamatsu Plays Rachmaninoff. May 16-18, 8 p.m. (Friday-Saturday) and 2:30 p.m. (Sunday). Pianist Jon Nakamatsu plays the challenging Rachmaninoff concerto for which he won the Van Cliburn Gold Medal, as well as music by Brahms. Tickets $40-$82. California Theatre, 345 S. 1st St., San Jose. 408/286-2600 ext. 2. Soyeon Kate Lee. May 17, 7:30 p.m. The first prize winner of the prestigious 2010 Naumburg International Piano Competition, this Korean-American pianist is known for her rich sound, creativity, and solid sense of pianistic style. Tickets $30-$58. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. 5th St., San Jose. 408/990-0872. Orchestral Finale Concert. May 17, 8 p.m. The Santa Clara Chorale joins forces with the choirs of Santa Clara University and the San Jose Chamber Orchestra to conclude its season. Listen for something old juxtaposed with something new during the performance of two choral-orchestral masterpieces. Tickets $5-$25. Mission Santa Clara de Asis, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. 408/883-4722. Christina Perri. May 20, 8 p.m. Best recognized for her song “A Thousand Years” which she wrote for the movie “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn,” the Philadelphia native continues to enthrall audiences with her ethereal sound. Tickets $25. The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd., San Francisco. 800/745-3000. XXcentric. May 21-25, 8 p.m. (Wednesday- Saturday) and 2 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday). Smuin Ballet presents this eccentric world premiere that offers a gleeful romp though some of Broadway’s most beloved numbers including Marilyn Monroe-inspired “Do It Again” and Peter Gabriel’s rendition of “Summertime.” Ticket $23-$68. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro Street Mountain View. 650/903-6000. Die Zauberflote. May 23-June 1, 8 p.m. (Friday - Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday). Complete with stunning arias and ensembles, Mozart’s last opera soars to life during this West Bay Opera performance. Tickets $40-$75. Lucie Stern Community Theatre and Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 650/424-9999. Toby Keith. May 31, 7 p.m. When not performing tracks from his latest album “Drinks After Work,” the avid troop supporter and patriot participates in USO tours and has lifted the spirits of more than 100,000 service men and women abroad. Ticket prices TBA. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy., Mountain View. 650/967-4040. Theater APRIL Hound of the Baskervilles. April 2-27, times vary. Theatreworks presents this this hilarious tale involving Sherlock Holmes, a haunted hound, and a deranged killer. A small troupe of actors plays dozens of roles in this engaging mystery. Tickets $35-$65. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. Love, Laughter and Linguine. April 4-27, times vary. Laugh out loud during this musical that explores women’s lives and food. Expect classics from the American songbook as well as new ditties such as “When Sara Lee Met Jenny Craig.” Tickets $12- $36. Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St., San Jose. 800/838-3006. An Iliad. April 9-May 4, 7:30 p.m. (Wednesday Thursday), 8 p.m. (Friday-Saturday) and 2 p.m. (Sunday). The ancient tale of the Trojan War and the modern world collide in this captivating theatrical experience performed by a lone storyteller onstage. Tickets $16.50- $50. San Jose Stage, 490 S. First St., San Jose. 408/283-7142. Smash. April 11-May 4, 8 p.m. (Thursday- Saturday) and t 2 p.m. (Sunday). An adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s novel An Unsocial Socialist, this political comedy features a runaway groom who abandons his bride on their wedding day so he can overthrow the British government. Tickets $30, Dragon Theatre, 2120 Broadway St., 650/493-2006 ext. 2. Brighton Beach Memoirs. April 11-12, times vary. Humorous and heartwarming, Neil Simon’s bittersweet memoir captures life in a mundane Brooklyn household. See the talented teens of the Peninsula Youth Theater perform in this production. Tickets PHOTO BY (LEFT) STANFORDPHOTO.COM Khatia Buniatishvili, April 13, Le Petit Trianon, San Jose; Stanford Cardinal baseball; Toby Keith, May 31, Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View
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