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Dianne Reeves. Feb. 16-19, times vary. 16 South Bay Accent CALENDAR Tour. March 10, 7 p.m. Inspired by a track on Shelton’s 10th studio album, “If I’m Honest,” the “Doing it Country Songs Tour” serves up boot scootin’ tunes and sad songs with plenty of twang and swagger. Tickets $30-$70. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Hamilton. March 10-Aug. 5, times vary. The Founding Fathers leap from the parchment pages and straight into the 21st century to a soundtrack of hip hop and historically poignant rap. Having already smashed box office records in NYC, the pop culture phenom is the hottest ticket in town. Ticket prices vary. SHN Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market St., San Francisco. 888/746-1799. Hop ‘N Vine. March 11, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Quench your thirst for local flavor at the first annual Hop ‘N Vine Festival & Market. The epicurean event features the bounty of wineries and craft breweries that are located in Santa Clara County, along with light bites and entertainment. Tickets $10-$65. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. 408/494-3100. ArtRage. March 16, 7 to 10 p.m. A lively evening of music, cocktails and creative fun features a performance by Afro-Brazilian dance and percussion group Fogo Na Roupa to celebrate the opening of new exhibition, Beta Space, showcasing the work of artist Victor Cartagena. Tickets $5; free with museum admission. San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/271-6855. SCV Gem & Mineral Festival. March 18- 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dig deep into all things rock related at this mineral-rich fair. Watch experts work on lapidary sculptures, transforming rocks into works of art and delicate pieces of jewelry, learn how rock specimens are identified and ogle at the dazzling array of raw and refined gems. Tickets $6 for adults, free for children under 12. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. 408/494-3100. 30th Annual Clubman’s All-British Motorcycle Weekend. March 25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each year the BSA Owners Club of Northern California brings together anglophiles who cherish the thrill of a two-wheeled ride. The Clubman’s All-British Weekend is held for the recognition and promotion of British motorcycles, but all motorcyclists are welcome. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. 408/494-3100. Kristin Chenoweth. March 25, 8 p.m. With her sparkling demeanor and octave-scaling voice, Broadway treasure Kristin Chenoweth is set to light up the stage at Stanford’s Bing Concert Hall. The Tony winner was nominated for Glinda in “Wicked.” Her “Bing Fling!” appearance features highlights from “The Art of Elegance,” her first album of American Songbook classics. Tickets $15-$65. Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford University. 650/724-2464. Ariana Grande. March 27, 7:30 p.m. With her Nickelodeon pedigree and doughnut-licking notoriety, Grande’s ascent to the pop princess throne was all but strewn with glitter. She keeps the tween set dancing to the autotune optimized hits during her anticipated “Dangerous Woman” tour. Tickets $29.95-$199.95. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 408/999-5757. Whiskies of the World. March 30, 6 to 9 p.m. This expo brings together distillers from around the world to share spirits and knowledge with enthusiasts. Attendees enjoy tastings, a dinner buffet, mixology, cigar and whisky pairings, and proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Emergency Fund. Tickets $20- $80. San Pedro Square Market Bar, 87 North San Pedro Street, San Jose. Visit whiskiesoftheworld. com. Treasure Market 2017: The Last Hurrah! March 31-April 2, times vary. Skip the mall in favor of a more artistic shopping experience one last time. This final event celebrates Treasure Market’s contributions to the Cantor in spectacular style. Festivities begin at  Friday’s opening-night party  and sale, featuring wine, hors  d’oeuvres and music. Stanford campus, 341 Galvez St. at Campus Drive East. 650/326-4533. Music & Dance FEBRUARY Run the Jewels. Feb. 2, 8 p.m. The American hip hop supergroup formed in 2013 by rapper/producer El-P and rapper Killer Mike is all about old school values. They are joined by other lyrical luminaries including  the Gaslamp Killer, Gangsta Boo, Nick Hook, Cuz. Tickets $35. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, 408/792-4111. Camila–Tour Elypse. Feb. 4, 8 p.m. The three-time Grammy-winning duo brings its romantic Latin grooves to growing legions of South Bay fans. Tour Elypse 2017 showcases Camila’s most recent hit album, in addition to hits from the past decade. Tickets $56-$116. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 408/286-2600. Enchanting Melodies and Motion. Feb 4, 2:30 p.m. Singer Mojgan Shajarian (daughter of the legendary Mohammad Reza Shajarian) joins forces with world-renowned dancers Sharokh Meshkin Ghalam and Sahar Dehghan for a celebration of traditional Iranian music and dance. Tickets $15. Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford University. 650/724-2464. A Celebration of Music from Iran: Sounds of Mourning and Joy. Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m. The instruments of Mohsen Namjoo’s modern Iranian ensemble weave together with the voices of Italian singing group Faraualla for a trans-cultural performance in two acts, “Mounring” and “Roots.” Dancer Sahar Dehghan lends her talents to the second act. Tickets $15-$40. Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford University. 650/724-2464. Pianist Alessio Bax in Solo Recital. Feb. 5, 2 p.m. Silicon Valley audiences pack concert halls for Alessio Bax, a frequent collaborator with violinist Joshua Bell and Grammynominated cellist Sol Gabetta. As his only solo concert of the season, this performance strikes a singular chord. Tickets $40-$60. Mazzucco. Trianon Theater, 72 N. Fifth St., San Jose. 855/502-7247. Black Arm Band. Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. Black Arm Band’s “dirtsong” takes audiences on a


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