Cristela Alonzo, April 1-2, Punch Line Comedy Club, San Francisco; Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” May 3-8, SHN Orpheum 24 South Bay Accent CALENDAR 14th Annual sjDANCEco Dance Festival. April 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come enjoy a wide variety of inspiring performances by dance companies, choreographers, studios, performing groups and cultural organizations from all around the South Bay. Free. Santana Row Park, 3055 Olin Ave., San Jose. 408/520-9854. Alice in Wonderland. April 29-May 1, times vary. Get ready for tea with Alice, the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum as Silicon Valley Ballet travels down the rabbit hole to Wonderland through the witty, high-energy choreography of Septime Webre. Tickets $25-$110. Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 408/288-2800. Theatre, San Francisco; Lisa Genova, May 23, California Theater, San Jose The Wonder of Elvis. April 30, 7:30 p.m. In this multifaceted presentation portraying the three major phases of Elvis’ career, Las Vegas showman Johnny Baron delivers the King’s most popular hits , with all the moves and signature costumes fans have come to love. Tickets $39-$49. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Josh Friedman Guitar. April 30, 7 p.m. Award-winning classical guitarist Yuri Liberzon kicks off this performance with a repertoire from his latest recording, “Ascension.” Josh Friedman’s band, Purple Fox and the Heebie Jeebies, follows with a dance-ready funk set. Tickets $17-$29. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. MAY St. Lawrence String Quartet. May 1, 2:30 p.m. Now in its 17th year in residence at Stanford, the Canadian ensemble plays a vast range of music with aplomb, from the classic repertoire to new works written for it by some of the most celebrated composers in contemporary music. Tickets $15-$65. Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford. 650/724-2464. Guillermo Galindo. May 5, noon. The experimental composer will perform a selection of works on Cinco de Mayo. Tickets $5-$8. San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/271-6840. Laurie Rubin with PureLand. May 5, 7:30 p.m. A classically trained mezzo-soprano, Laurie Rubin has performed at such venues as Carnegie Hall and the White House. With partner Jenny Taira, she created Pure- Land, and will perform a program weaving the musical influences of classical, folk and electronic styles with personal lyrics. Tickets $35-$40. Montalvo Arts Center, Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. Yeol Eum Son. May 7, 7:30 p.m. Known for her historical achievement as a Korean pianist at the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in 2011, Yeol Eum Son’s graceful interpretations, crystalline touch and versatile, thrilling performances have caught the attention of audiences worldwide. Tickets $40-$60. De Anza College Visual and Performing Arts Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 408/295-6500. Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan. May 7, 8 p.m. For five generations, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan has endured as the quintessential mariachi ensemble, appearing in more than 200 films, collaborating with legendary acts and winning numerous awards. Tickets $43-$153. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Prokofiev and Sinfonietta. May 7-8, times vary. This Symphony Silicon Valley performance features lively orchestrations by two Czechs and a Russian who found original ways of bringing new life to some old traditions. The neo- Baroque language of Martinů will be complemented by the dazzling virtuosity of Prokofiev and the blazing brass sounds of Janáček’s Sinfonietta. Tickets $42-$86. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. 408/286-2600. Selena Gomez. May 11, 7:30 p.m. The multi-platinum singer and actress performs music from her second solo album, ”Revival.” Fans can look forward to hearing all three of her chart-topping singles “Good For You,” “Same Old Love” and “Hands to Myself,” among other dance-ready hits. Tickets $37.50-$86.50. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Eugenia León. May 13, 7:30 p.m. Since she began her solo career in 1982, vocalist Eugenia León has become a Mexican cultural icon and an international sensation. With a surprising repertoire that pairs songs by contemporary composers with traditional music of Latin America and Mexico, León regularly packs top venues in Mexico. Tickets $15-$65. Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford. 650/724-2464. The Next Generation: Keeping Music Alive. May 15, 7 p.m. San Jose Chamber Orchestra ends its 25th anniversary season with a concert celebrating young artists and featuring the winner of the 2015 Irving M. Klein International String Competition. Tickets $10-$60. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St., MIDDLE PHOTO: CAROL ROSEGG
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