Craig Robinson, June 18-21, Cobb's Comedy Club, San Francisco; Sarah Tiana, June 25, San Jose Improv most respected stand-up comics on the scene today, Brian Regan has a reputation for turning the most mundane situations— like a visit to the eye doctor—into priceless stand-up material. Tickets $39.75. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Dan Gabriel. July 2, 3 and 5, times vary. Dan Gabriel has worked his way from opening for his heroes like Dave Chappelle, Mitch Hedberg and George Lopez, to headlining national tours. Charismatic and relatable, Gabriel’s comedy has the power to put just about anyone in a good mood. Tickets $14. Rooster T. Feathers, 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale. 408/736-0921. Kevin Hart. July 16, 8 p.m. In addition to starring in to two movies this year—“The Wedding Ringer” and “Get Hard”—Kevin Hart is on a 45-city comedy tour. He made a name for himself in stand-up with wildly theatrical tales of fatherhood, marriage and fame. And you better believe he will do just that SAP Center. Tickets $51.50-$150. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Hollywood Babble-On. July 25, 7 p.m. Filmmaker Kevin Smith and radio personality/ voiceover artist Ralph Garman have taken their weekly podcast on the road. The comedic duo discuss current events in Hollywood, read fan emails aloud and riff on a wide variety of topics—from inappropriate toys to marijuana. Tickets $30. San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose. 408/280-7475. Nightlife Alberto’s. Latin, salsa and swing dance club. 21 and over. Dance lessons from 7 to 9 p.m., 5 to 7 p.m., Sundays; tango, Sunday-Monday; 32 South Bay Accent CALENDAR salsa on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; bachata on Wednesday; Spanish live rock music on Saturday. Cover charge $5-$10. 736 W. Dana St., Mountain View. 650/968-3007. Azucar. Salsa lounge dishes up live Latin music and dancing Friday-Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Free salsa lessons on Mondays, 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Cover charge varies. 71 E. San Fernando St., San Jose. 408/293-8482. De Anza Hotel Hedley Club. Featuring daily cocktails and appetizers in a luxurious, relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy live jazz Friday and Saturday evenings from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Sunday-Monday, 4 to 10 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday, 4 p.m. to midnight; Friday-Saturday, 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. No cover charge. 233 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 408/286-1000. Fairmont Hotel. The hotel’s lobby lounge offers music and dancing Tuesday-Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m. No cover charge. 170 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/998-1900. Hotel Valencia V Bar. Ultra-hip cocktail lounge. Open daily from 5 p.m. No cover charge. In Hotel Valencia, 355 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/551-0010. JJ’s Blues. Blues, funk, soul, R&B and blues rock. Lifetime achievement award for best blues club. Cover charge varies. 3439 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose. 408/243-6441. Pampas. Modern Brazilian restaurant and bar. Live three-piece band on Saturdays from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Open daily from 5 p.m. 529 Alma St., Palo Alto. 650/327-1323. The Pioneer Saloon. Casual Old-West-style saloon with live music Friday-Saturday, 9 p.m. to midnight; Music Jam Sunday, 4 to 8 p.m.; karaoke Tuesday, 8 to 11 p.m. Cover charge varies. 2925 Woodside Road, Woodside. 650/851-8487. Rosewood Sand Hill. A chic and lively bar featuring an outdoor patio with stunning mountain views. Open daily. Rosewood Sand Hill, 2825 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park. 650/561-1540. Sofitel San Francisco Bay Bar. Contemporary lounge featuring live jazz on Wednesdays, 6 to 10 p.m. 223 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City. 650/598-9000. Farmers Markets Campbell. Sunday, year-round, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central and Campbell avenues. 510/745-7100. Cupertino. Friday, year-round, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cupertino Square, Interstate 280 and Wolfe Road 800/949-3276. Los Altos Farmers Market. Thursday, May through September, 4 to 8 p.m. State and Second streets, Los Altos. Los Gatos. Sunday, year-round, 8 a.m. to noon. Main Street and Montebello Way (in front of the post office). 408/353-4293. Menlo Park. Sunday, year-round, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chestnut and Crane streets between Santa Cruz and Menlo avenues. 650/941-4808. Mountain View. Sunday, year-round, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Caltrain station parking lot, 600 W. Evelyn Ave. 800/806-FARM. Palo Alto California Avenue. Sunday, yearround, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. California Avenue and El Camino Real. 510/745-7100. Palo Alto Farmers Market. Saturday, May 9-Dec. 19, 8 a.m. to noon. Gillman and Hamilton streets, Palo Alto. Portola Valley Farmers Market. Thursday, year-round. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Portola Valley Town Center, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Redwood City Kiwanis Farmers Market. Saturday, April through November, 8 a.m. to noon. 850 Winslow St., Redwood City. San Jose Blossom Hill. Sunday, year-round, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Princeton Plaza Mall, Kooser and Meridian avenues. 800/806-FARM. San Jose Japantown. Sunday, year-round, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Jackson Street between Seventh and Eighth streets. 408/298-4303. Santa Clara. Saturday, year-round, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jackson Street at Homestead Road. 510/745-7100. Saratoga. Saturday, year-round, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fruitvale and Allendale avenues at West Valley College. 800/806-FARM. Sunnyvale. Saturday, year-round, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Caltrain parking lot, Evelyn Avenue. 510/745-7100. Woodside Farmers Market. Sunday, April through October, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Woodside Elementary School, 3195 Woodside Rd., Woodside. n TOP: ELISABETH CAREN
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