Jill Scott, July 22, The Mountain Winery, Saratoga; Paul Simon, June 3-4, Greek Theatre, Berkeley 18 South Bay Accent CALENDAR San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival. June 3-19, times vary. Enjoy three weekends of awe-inspiring performances from more than 20 cultures, including 12 world premieres and two North American premieres. This year’s festival features dances from Bolivia, Cambodia, the Congo, Egypt, Haiti, Indonesia, Korea, Lebanon, Mexico, Nicaragua, the United States and more. Ticket prices vary. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon St., San Francisco. 415/392-4400. Andrea Bocelli. June 4, 8 p.m. The legendary tenor performs new music from his latest album, “Cinema,” which highlights a collection of movie songs from “The Godfather,” “Life is Beautiful,” “Gladiator” and more. Bocelli will also sing love songs from his repertoire. Tickets $75-$365. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Dinner and Dancing, featuring Andre Thierry. June 4, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Executive Chef David Sidoti and his team are preparing a New Orleans-inspired dinner, featuring shrimp and andouille jambalaya and more. Live entertainment will be provided by Andre Thierry, who merges traditional Zydeco music with hip-hop, blues, jazz and rock. Tickets $25-$30. Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 888/929-7849. Symphony Silicon Valley: Three-Cornered Hat. June 4-5, times vary. The season ends with three popular works, all performed for the first time by Symphony Silicon Valley: Infectious Spanish rhythms by de Falla, emotional depth, wit and brilliance in the Saint- Saëns and true grandeur in the Franck. Tickets $42-$86. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. 408/286-2600. California Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: Season Finale. June 5, 7:30 p.m. The Senior Symphony performs Beethoven’s “Overture,” Saint-Saëns’ “Introduction, Rondo and Capriccioso,” Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 in E minor. The Associate Symphony will also perform Haydn’s Symphony No. 104, London. Free. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. 408-792-4111. The Cult. June 5, 7:30 p.m. It was on the ride home after performing at Coachella in 2014 that The Cult’s 10th album, “Hidden City,” began to take root. Released in early 2016, the album has been praised by critics and fans alike. Hear it live in Saratoga. Tickets $39.50-$69.50. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 888/929-7849. 17th Annual San Jose International Piano Competition. June 10-19, times vary. Attend a full week of concerts and recitals with an emphasis on Russian piano music. An Opening Gala concert will be held June 10, and the Winners’ concert and awards will be held on June 19. Tickets $15-$35. Trianon Theatre, 72 N. 5th St., San Jose. 408/753-0978. Black Cedar. June 11, 7 p.m. Black Cedar creates chamber music for guitar, cello and wood flute or alto flute. With this mix of sonorities, the trio brings to life Renaissance lute songs and dances, Baroque trio sonatas, Classical and Romantic era salon pieces, Appalachian folk music and modern works. Tickets $15. Foothill Community Presbyterian Church, 5301 McKee Road, San Jose. 408/258-8133. Steely Dan and Steve Winwood. June 16, 7 p.m. The multi-Grammy winners have teamed up for a jazz rock tour to remember. Tickets $32- $136.50. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000. Dancin’ on the Avenue. June 18, 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. Free. Lincoln Avenue and Willow Street, San Jose. 408/298-2100. Palo Alto World Music Day. June 19, 3 to 7:30 p.m. Spend this Father’s Day at an outdoor festival featuring 50 professional and amateur musical groups performing a wide variety of genres, including jazz, pop, rock, classical and world music. Free. University Avenue and King Plaza, Palo Alto. Visit pamusicday.org for more information. Maxwell. June 21, 7:30 p.m. Maxwell redefined classic soul music in 1996 when he released his acclaimed debut, “Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite,” which earned Grammy nominations and double platinum status. To date, Maxwell has achieved 13 gold and platinum certifications from the RIAA. Maxwell’s highly anticipated new album “blackSUMMERS’night” will be released on July 1. Tickets $55.50-$185.50. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 888/929-7849. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. June 22, 7:30 p.m. Celebrating their 50th anniversary, the iconic Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, often cited as a catalyst for an entire movement in country rock and American roots music, will perform hits like “Fishin’ in the Dark” and “Mr. Bojangles.” Tickets $39.50-$69.50. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 888/929-7849. Music in the Park. June 24, 5:30 p.m. Grammy Awardwinners Los Lobos will headline the Music in the Park 2016 series opener. The Mexican American rootsrock group has been recording since the late 1970s. Hear music from their latest album release, “Gates of Gold.” Tickets $10- $15. Plaza de Cesar Chavez, 170 S Market St, San Jose. Visit sjdowntown.com/ musicinthepark.
South Bay Accent - Jun/Jul 2016
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