José James, August 13, San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 38 South Bay Accent CALENDAR Grammy-winning actress and stand-up comedian, Kathy Griffin brings her vivacious stage energy (equally has bouncy as her signature curly red locks) to Saratoga. Tickets $29.50– $125. Montalvo Arts Center, Lilian Fontaine Garden Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. Arden Myrin. Sept. 1–4, times vary. A former writer for “MADtv,” this actress, writer and comedian continues to bring on the laughs, more recently with her laugh-inducing role on “Fresh Off the Boat.” Tickets $14–$22. Rooster T. Feathers, 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale. 408/736-0921. Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman. Sept. 22, 8 p.m. A double dose of stellar comedy hits one stage when this husband and wife team brings the punch lines. With “Will & Grace” and “Parks and Recreation” fueling their resumes, the pair is touring its “Summer of 69: No Apostrophe” variety show. Expect plenty of adult humor. Tickets $25–$125. Montalvo Arts Center, Lilian Fontaine Garden Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. Hari Kondabolu. Sept. 22–24, times vary. This New York comedian and son of immigrants has made the late night talk show rounds, garnering fans for his charged socio-political commentary and witty humor that contrast typical racial stereotyping in standup. Tickets $18.75–$22.75. Cobb’s Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Ave., San Francisco. 415/928-4320. 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; 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. Cascal. Latin fare and drinks. Live flamenco jazz music on Friday nights. 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 classical 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. 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. Casual 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 Woodside 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 pub-style restaurant downstairs with an upstairs piano lounge. Comedy Night, Indigo Girls, August 9, The Mountain Winery, Saratoga
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