TK TK TK TK TK TK TK TK TK TK TK TK Someone Like Adele Hello? She’s got more than a few Grammy Awards and Brit Awards; she even has an Academy Award. You can’t AUG 2 avoid the sounds of Adele, and you probably can’t listen to her hits without crying. Bring some tissues and your sing-along pipes when Adele’s emotionally driven ballads fill Oracle Arena on August 2. Universal themes of love and heartbreak paired with the British pop diva’s unparalleled vocals continue to mesmerize with each chart-topping number, so expect a packed house and an unparalleled performance. Tickets $39.50-$149.50. Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. 800/745-3000. Motoring in Monterey If you want to get your favorite car enthusiast’s engines revving, invite them to join you for one or some of the many events during Monterey Car Week. Spanning August 15 to 21, this annual convergence of auto lovers and manufacturers has been turning heads on Monterey streets for more than 50 years. There’s the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance, Legends of the Autobahn, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, Exotics on Cannery Row, auctions (need a new car?) and more. Ticket prices vary. Multiple locations in Monterey. Visit montereycarweek. com for details. Island Dreams Sometimes a flight to the islands across the Pacific just isn’t feasible. If you can’t be in Hawaii, the Aloha Festival in San Mateo brings the beauty of the Aloha spirit to you on August 6 and 7. Shake your hula hips to Pacific Islander music, embrace the grace of Polynesian dance and chow down on island inspired plates. Featuring a bevy of arts and crafts vendors, educational exhibits and a special “Ohana Korner” for kids, this festival is where you’ll find families alongside plenty of hibiscus flowers. Free. San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo. 415/281-0221. AUG 15 THRU 21 AUG 6 AND 7 S t a n d o u t A t t r a c t i o n s 14 South Bay Accent SCENE B y L i n d a K o f f m a n S t a n d o u t A c t i o n s
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