B y C a r o l e B a r r o w Britney, Bieber & Backstreet The Triple Ho 7.0 show gives tweens and their Gen-X mothers something to shriek about. Reigning pop idol Justin Bieber joins his ’90s counterparts Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys at the seventh annual Triple Ho Show, which returns to light up the SAP Center in San Jose on Dec. 3. Featuring Meghan Trainor, Hailee Steinfeld and Zara Larsson, this star-studded holiday extravaganza delivers hot hits, multigenerational medleys and holiday tunes before Santa even leaves the North Pole. Tickets $39.50-$149.50. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. Whale of a Time S t a n dS ot au nt d Ao tu ttr a c t i o n s 12 South Bay Accent Known a s the Whale Watching Capital of the World, Monterey is the perfect place to spot gentle giants during Whalefest, Jan. 28–29. This seventh annual event celebrates the migration of the gray whales and benefits several local and national marine organizations that build awareness about the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Enjoy lectures, films, live music, theatrical performances, kids’ activities and interactive educational displays that educate, inspire, and empower the public to protect the ocean and its incredible inhabitants. Free. Old Fisherman’s Wharf, 1 Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey. 831/238-0777. Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Disney film, “Mary Poppins” continues to be a spoonful of sugar that makes the medicine go down. Through December 18, audiences can expect a host of unfavorable circumstances to plague the charmingly misfortunate Banks family, along with clever capers on the part of their no-nonsense nanny, Mary, who always finds a way to get them out of hot water. The whimsical show is sure to delight viewers of all ages with its catchy tunes, smart staging and timeless appeal. The Broadway musical garnered seven Tony nominations, including Best Musical. Tickets $45-$48. Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. 650/349-6411. Spoonful of Poppins JAN 28 THRU 29 SCENE DEC 3 DEC 1 THRU 18
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