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Macy Gray, July 10, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk June Boom, Pitbull, June 12, SAP Center 18 South Bay Accent CALENDAR Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000. Stanford Jazz Festival. June 19-Aug. 8, times vary. Jazz aficionados have more than 35 concerts to choose from, beginning with Brazilian pianist Eliane Elias on June 20. Vocal powerhouse Lisa Fischer—who shined in the 2013 documentary “Twenty Feet From Stardom”— heats things up on July 25. The festival finishes with sax legend, Charles Lloyd on Aug. 8. Ticket prices and venues vary. 650/736-0324. Bon Voyage Concert. June 20, 7:30 p.m. This summer concert, presented by El Camino Youth Symphony, will include De Falla’s “Noches en los Jardines de España” with Sandra Shen on piano, Ravel’s “Daphnis et Chloe,” Copland’s “Appalachian Spring,” and Roig- Francoli’s “Perseus.” Tickets $8-$15. Woodside High School Performing Arts Center, 199 Churchill Ave., Woodside. 650/213-7111. Vans Warped Tour. June 20, 11 a.m. Now in its 21st year, the Vans Warped Tour introduced the world to musicians such as No Doubt and Katy Perry. Though it started out as a showcase for alternative and punk rock music, it now features more diverse genres, including electronic, hip-hop and pop. Tickets $39.50. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000. A.R. Rahman. June 11-12, 8 p.m. Described as the world’s most prominent and prolific film composer by Time magazine, A.R. Rahman’s works are noted for integrating Eastern classical music with electronic music, world music and traditional orchestral arrangements. Tickets $28-$199.50. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. June Boom. June 12, 7:30 p.m.  Some of the biggest artists in music share the stage at this special event, hosted by 99.7 Now! Catch performances by Pitbull, Ne-Yo, Jason Derulo, Meghan Trainor and Shaggy. Tickets $30-$135. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Audra McDonald. June 12, 7:30 p.m. From Grammy Awards to Tony Awards, Audra McDonald has won them all. The gifted singer and actress wows audiences around the world with the breadth and versatility of her artistry. McDonald’s soaring and expressive vocals will give you chills. Tickets $39.50-$99.50. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 888/929-7849. 106KMEL Summer Jam. June 13, 7:30 p.m. Expect slick rhymes and bass-thumping beats when rap and hip-hop heavyweights Lil Wayne, Trey Songz, G-Eazy, Kid Ink, TeeFLii and Jidenna share the stage. Tickets $23.81- $119.05. Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. 510/569-2121. Brad Paisley. June 13, 7:30 p.m. One of America’s top country artists, Brad Paisley, always brings the charm, stunning visuals and guitar chops to the stage. Expect a high-energy and hit-heavy set when the Crushin’ It tour stops in M o u n t a i n View. Tickets $30.25-$60. Shoreline Palo Alto World Music Day. June 21, 3 to 7:30 p.m. Fifty professional and amateur musical groups will perform jazz, blues, classical, pop, rock, klezmer, Indian, Balkan and other types of music on street corners and plazas. Free. University Avenue and King Plaza (City Hall), Palo Alto. Dancin’ on the Avenue. June 20, 2 to 8 p.m. The Willow Glen Business Association presents this high-energy family event featuring an eclectic mix of live music, a kids’ section and lots of food and beverages. Lincoln Avenue and Willow Street, San Jose. 408/298-2100. Jazz at Filoli. June 21-Sept. 13, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Jazz at Filoli celebrates its 25th season with six outdoor concerts featuring The Taylor Eigsti Trio, Larry Vuckovich’s Bay Area All-Stars, The Jeff Hamilton Trio, Arturo Sandoval and more. Concertgoers receive complimentary snacks, wine, beer and sparkling water. Tickets $70. Filoli, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. 650/364-8300 ext. 508. Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss. June 22, 7:30 p.m. Two Grammy Award-winning artists, the legendary Willie Nelson and the venerable Alison Krauss, share the stage for what promises to be an enchanting evening of boot-stomping country music. Tickets $75- $255. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 888/929-7849. Super Freestyle Explosion. June 26, 7:30 p.m. Get ready for a blast of positive energy and dance tunes during this arena festival featuring Stevie B, Taylor Dayne, Expose, Shannon, Trinere, Noel, Nu Shooz, Pretty Poison, Debbie Deb and Cynthia. Tickets $32-$53. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Ed Sheeran. June 26, 7 p.m. Since catapulting to fame in 2011 with his single “The A Team,” British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has been nominated for six Grammy Awards. The soulful troubadour will serenade Berkeley with hits from his second album, 2014’s “x,” including “Thinking Out Loud.” Tickets $65. Greek Theater Berkeley, 2001 Gayley Road, Berkeley. 510/642-9988. Lady Antebellum. June 26, 7 p.m. Riding high off the success of its 2014 album, “747”, the award-winning country music trio returns to Shoreline, accompanied by two more chart-toppers: Hunter Hayes and Sam Hunt. Prepare for cowboy hats and sing-a-longs. Tickets $30.75-$60.50. Shoreline Amphi-


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