CALENDAR Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. Whiskies of the World. March 26, 5 to 9 p.m. The Whiskies of the World Expo brings together distillers from around the world to share spirits and knowledge with enthusiasts. Attendees will enjoy tastings, a dinner buffet, mixology, cigar and whisky pairings, and the opportunity to meet distillers. Tickets $130- $185. San Francisco Belle Yacht (remains docked), Pier 3, San Francisco. Visit whiskiesoftheworld. com. Big Bunny 5K. March 26, 8 to 11:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to participate in this springthemed 5K, which supports charity Water, a nonprofit whose mission is to bring clean and An Evening With Natalie Merchant, March 8, The Warfield, San Francisco; Pharrel Williams, Feb. 5, Pier 70, San Francisco; Antonio Zambujo, March 4, Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga safe drinking water to people all around the world. Children, ages 7 and under, will love the Kids Fun Run, where everyone is a winner. Tickets $14-$36. Cupertino Civic Center, 10350 Torre Ave., Cupertino. 408/777-3120. Music & Dance FEBRUARY Dave Matthews Band. Feb. 4, 9 p.m. DIRECTV and Pepsi have joined forces to bring top music artists to San Francisco in the days leading up to Super Bowl 50. It kicks off with Dave Matthews Band, which will play a full show on “Super Thursday Night” at Pier 70. Tickets $75. Pier 70, San Francisco. 800/745-3000. Kid Koala’s Nufonia Must Fall. Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m. The Montreal-based scratch DJ and music producer Kid Koala presents a multidisciplinary adaptation of his graphic novel, “Nufonia Must Fall.” This live adaptation unfolds via real-time filming of a cast of puppets. Koala and the Afiara Quartet provide live scoring. Tickets $15-$76. Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford. 650/724-2464. 16 South Bay Accent Pharrel Williams. Feb. 5, 10 p.m. Pepsi presents “Super Friday Night” at Pier 70, featuring Pharrell Williams, in honor of Super Bowl 50. Must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets $75. Pier 70, San Francisco. 800/745-3000. BeauSoleil with Michael Doucet. Feb. 5, 8 p.m. Hailed as the most esteemed Cajun group on the scene, Beausoleil artfully blends the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana with zydeco, New Orleans jazz, country and more. Tickets $39-$45. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. Metallica. Feb. 6, 7 p.m. The night before Super Bowl 50, one of most influential heavy metal bands of all time will perform at AT&T Park. Metallica has won eight Grammy Awards for its fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship. Help the band celebrate the release of its 10th studio album in 2016. Tickets $49.50-$149.50. AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco. 800/745-3000. Hot August Night: A Tribute to Neil Diamond. Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m. Dean Colley takes his audience on a musical journey through the history of Neil Diamond, playing hits like “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “America” and many more. Tickets $39-$49. Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Black Sabbath. Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. It’s the beginning of the end ... it’s the farewell tour for one of the most celebrated metal bands of all time, Black Sabbath. Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler may be closing the final chapter in the band’s story, but its legacy will live on. Tickets $45-$150. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Dancing With The Stars Live! Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. Watch all of your favorite cast members from “Dancing With The Stars” perform never-before-seen choreography as well as some of the most memorable numbers from the show. Tickets $52.50-$72.50. Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Adapting History. Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Musical artist Dahlak uses spoken word poetry to narrate the sometimes tense, sometimes strained history of our nation. This musical chronicle shows that despite struggle, conflict, and misunderstanding, we can still learn, adapt, and be brilliantly creative. Tickets $7. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m. A powerhouse quartet of artists from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center performs Antonín Dvorák’s magisterial “Piano Quartet,” Dohnányi’s elegant “Serenade” and Beethoven’s “Opus 16.” Tickets $20-$52. Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 650/331-0202. Valentine’s Old School Throwback Jam. Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. Stroll down memory lane with the one you love at Valentine’s Old School Throwback Jam, featuring performances by Vanilla Ice, Sir Mix-a-lot, Jody Watley, Color Me Badd, The Jets, Tone Loc, Shock G/Digital Underground and more. Tickets $30.50-$52.50. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Marcus Roberts Trio. Feb. 12, 8 p.m. Jazz paragon Marcus Roberts exemplifies sterling artistic integrity, creativity and talent. He has received numerous commissioning awards from the likes of Jazz at Lincoln Center and ASCAP. With Rodney Jordon on bass and Jason Marsalis on the drums, his trio will dazzle with their virtuosic style. Tickets $60-$65.
South Bay Accent - Feb/Mar 2016
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