CALENDAR Celebrate the 27th anniversary of the sea lions’ arrival to Pier 39. The boisterous barking mascots of the pier first arrived in droves shortly after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. Enjoy Sea Lion Encounter Walking The Lion King, through Dec. 31, SHN Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco Tours, refreshments, special discounts and more. Free. Pier 39, San Francisco. Visit pier39.com. Noir City: The San Francisco Film Noir Festival. Jan. 20-29, times vary. Billed as 10 thrilling days of “art, madness and murder,” Noir City’s flagship film festival returns to its home at San Francisco’s Castro Theatre for its 15th edition. This year’s cinematic lineup will be unveiled at Noir City Xmas on Dec. 14 at the Castro. Ticket prices vary. Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., San Francisco. Visit noircity.com. Luxury Wedding Show. Jan. 22, noon to 4 p.m. Here comes the bridal show. Set up as a mock luxury ceremony and reception, the showcase features work by the area’s most sought-after wedding professionals. Attendees will experience runway fashion shows, bridal gift bags, wine and cake tastings, prize giveaways and more. Tickets $15–$20. San Jose Marriott, 301 S. Market St., San Jose. 866/931-8508. Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show. Jan. 28–29, times vary. This all-breed dog show features a fashion show, agility demonstrations and beautiful breeds. This event draws a big crowd of canine enthusiasts, from professional breeders and handlers to casual dog lovers. Ticket prices vary. Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City. 415/404-4111. Visit goldengatekennelclub.com. Half Moon Bay Crab Fest. Jan. 28–29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees of this outdoor festival will enjoy fresh crab delicacies, craft beer, premium wine, artisanal cocktails, live music, chef demonstrations, juried arts and crafts booths, sustainability exhibits and crabs available to purchase for an at-home feast. Tickets $50–$175. Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, 390 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay. 650/726-3491. Whalefest Monterey. Jan. 28–29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This seventh annual event celebrates the migration of the gray whales and benefits several local and national marine organizations. Enjoy lectures, films, live music, theatrical performances, kids’ activities and interactive educational displays. Free. Old Fisherman’s Wharf, 1 Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey. 831/238-0777. 2017 Bridal Expo. Jan. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Bridal Expo brings together more than 100 wedding specialists and industry vendors from the Monterey Bay Area. Enjoy bridal fashion shows, door prizes, cake samples, wedding decorations and a grand prize drawing. Tickets $8. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. 831/423-5590. Music & Dance DECEMBER Classic Rock Christmas. Dec. 1, 8 p.m. This mash-up of Christmas ballads and power riffs from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s to kick the yuletide energy up a few decibels. The lineup includes veteran rockers Robert Berry (Greg Kihn Band), Gary Pihl (Boston), David Lauser (Sammy Hagar Band), Dave Medd (The Tubes) and Jack Foster (international solo artist). Tickets $30-$250. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, 408/792-4111. Flux Pavillion. Dec. 2, 8 p.m. Joshua Steele, better known by his stage name Flux Pavilion, is an English dance music record producer, singer-songwriter and DJ who has headlined such high-profile festivals as Glastonbury, Coachella and EDC Vegas. Get into the electronic groove and enjoy the turntable stylings all night long. Ages 18+. Tickets $45. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, 408/792-4111. Soul 4 the Season. Dec. 2, 8 p.m. In the midst of the season’s sugar-coated saccharine soundtracks, music with a little more “oompf” is just what the spin doctor ordered. Soul 4 the Season combines four of California’s b i g g e s t v o i c e s , including redeemed East Bay legend Rick Stevens, into one soul-packed concert. This blues/soul showcase brings the heat as it celebrates the holidays. Tickets $29-$33. Carriage Hous e The a t r e , 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. In the Company of Angels: Ragazzi Boys Chorus. Dec. 3, 5 p.m. The Ragazzi Boys Chorus explores spiritual wisdom and celebrates the appearances of angels in the Christmas story in this festive holiday concert. $10-$33. First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. 650/342-8785. Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford University. Hurd Ensemble. Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. Performing original music by composer George Hurd, the Hurd Ensemble unifies the worlds of electronic and classical music. Mingling string instruments with piano and modern electronic sounds, the group melds chamber music and cuttingedge electroacoustic textures to create a sound that is both accessible and daring. Free. Community School of Music and Arts, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. 650/917-6800. Jake Shimabukuro. Dec. 3, 8 p.m. This ukulele virtuoso and composer known for his fast and complex finger work, combines elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk and flamenco. As one of the world’s most exceptional and innovative uke players, Shimabukuro is an artist who has 22 South Bay Accent
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