36 South Bay Accent CALENDAR Jerry Rocha. Aug. 20-23, times vary. Jerry Rocha is one of the most brutally honest comedians in the industry today. His tell-it-like-it-is style and ability to find humor in every subject and everyone are the reasons he has fans across the country. Tickets $14. Rooster T. Feathers, 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale. 408/736-0921. Ron White. Aug. 21, 8 p.m. Blue Collar Comedy Tour veteran Ron White is one of the top grossing stand-up comedians on tour in America. Known for his storytelling ability and love of Scotch, the Grammy-nominated comedian and feature film actor blows audiences away with his slick delivery. Tickets $45-$75. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 408/998-8497. Eddie Izzard. Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. English stand-up comedian, actor and writer Eddie Izzard has made a name for himself with his larger-than-life personality and unique comedic style, which often features whimsical monologue and pantomime. Tickets $45- $95. The Mountain Winery. 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 408/998-8497. Lewis Black. Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. Comedian Lewis Black is one angry guy. While ranting about the absurdities of life, Black shouts, wags a finger and curses throughout each show. It may sound off-putting, but his unapologetic style is the reason Comedy Central voted him one of the top 100 greatest stand-up comedians of all time. Tickets $35-$125. Montalvo Arts Center, Lilian Fontaine Garden Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. Lisa Lampanelli. Sept. 19, 7 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. Known as comedy’s lovable “Queen of Mean,” Lisa Lampanelli is an equal opportunity offender. Anyone who has seen her on a Comedy Central Roast knows that no one is safe from ridicule when this quick-witted and unapologetic comic takes the stage. Tickets $31-$69. Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway St., Redwood City. 650/369-7770. Nightlife Alberto’s. Latin, salsa and swing dance club. 21 and over. Dance lessons from 7 to 9 p.m., 5 to 7 p.m., Sundays;z tango, Sunday-Monday; salsa on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; bachata on Wednesday; Spanish live rock music on Saturday. Cover charge $5-$10. 736 W. Dana St., Mountain View. 650/968-3007. Azucar. Salsa lounge dishes up live Latin music and dancing Friday-Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Free salsa lessons on Mondays, 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Cover charge varies. 71 E. San Fernando St., San Jose. 408/293-8482. Blank Club. Live music and DJs.Open Tuesday-Saturday. 44 S. Almaden Ave., San Jose. 408/292-5265. Britannia Arms. British pub, restaurant & sports bar. Live music, Friday & Saturday. Beerpong Night Monday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Pub Stumpers Trivia Tuesday; Karaoke with DJ Wednesday, 10 p.m. 5027 Almaden Expressway, San Jose. 408/266-0550. Cascal. Latin fare and drinks. Live flamenco jazz music on Friday. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. 400 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/940-9500. De Anza Hotel Hedley Club. Featuring daily cocktails and appetizers in a luxurious, relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy live jazz Friday and Saturday evenings from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Sunday Monday, 4 to 10 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday, 4 p.m. to midnight; Friday-Saturday, 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. No cover charge. 233 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 408/286-1000. Douglas Beach House. Live jazz and classic music with an ocean view on Sundays, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary. 311 Miranda Road, Half Moon Bay. 650/726-4143. Fairmont Hotel. The hotel’s lobby lounge offers music and dancing Tuesday- Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m. No cover charge. 170 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/998-1900. Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. Live music and dancing in the form of rock ’n’ roll, jazz, reggae, Latin, acoustic or the blues. Call for schedule and lineup. 390 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay. 650/728-2739. Hotel Valencia V Bar. Ultra-hip cocktail lounge. Open daily from 5 p.m. No cover charge. In Hotel Valencia, 355 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/551-0010. JJ’s Blues. Blues, funk, soul, R&B and blues rock. Lifetime achievement award for best blues club. Cover charge varies. 3439 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose. 408/243-6441. The Pioneer Saloon. Old-West-style saloon with live music Friday-Saturday, 9 p.m. to midnight; Music Jam Sunday, 4 to 8 p.m.; karaoke Tuesday, 8 to 11 p.m. Cover charge varies. 2925 Woods vide Road, Woodside. 650/851-8487. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. The Conservatory Lounge features live jazz, food and drinks every Thursday night from 6:30 p.m. Tickets $19. 1 Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay. 650/712-7000. Rosewood Sand Hill. A chic and lively bar featuring an outdoor patio with stunning mountain views. Open daily. Rosewood Sand Hill, 2825 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park. 650/561-1540. Sofitel San Francisco Bay Bar. Contemporary lounge featuring live jazz on Wednesdays, 6 to 10 p.m. 223 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City. 650/598-9000. The Swingin’ Door. Traditional British pubstyle restaurant downstairs with an upstairs piano lounge. Comedy Night, Monday; Jazz, Tuesday; Karaoke, Thursday-Saturday; Dueling Pianos, Friday Saturday; Trivia Night, Sunday. Open Monday Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. 106 E. 25th Ave., San Mateo. 650/522-9800. Chris Hardwick, Aug. 15, California Theatre, San Jose; Ariana Grande, Sept. 8, Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View
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