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South Bay Accent - Oct/Nov 2014

22 South Bay Accent CALENDAR The San Jose Harvest Festival Original Art and Craft Show. Nov. 28-30, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Friday); 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturday); 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday). Kick off Black Friday at this festival featuring more than 24,000 fall-themed handmade arts and crafts. Expect live music and a KidZone. Tickets $4-$9; Children 12 and under free. San Jose Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 800/346-1212.  Filoli Holiday Traditions. Nov. 28-Dec. 6, times vary. More than 600 volunteers convert numerous rooms throughout the Filoli mansion into a gorgeous Christmas-themed showcase for this nine-day holiday shopping extravaganza. For tickets, visit filoli.org. Filoli, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. 650/364-8300, ext. 508. Music & Dance OCTOBER Kings of Leon. Oct. 1, 7 p.m. With its Southern Rock roots, this band of brothers and a cousin have evolved over time to produce the harder edged sound that we’ve all come to know and love. Check them out in Concord. Tickets $29- 50-$65.50. Concord Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord. 800/745-3000. Emmylou Harris. Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. This talented singer-songwriter has recorded over 25 albums, and she recently won a Grammy with Rodney Crowell for her newest work, “Old Yellow Moon.” Tickets $30-$95. Stanford University, Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lausen St., Stanford. 650/724-2464. Weezer. Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. Five days before its latest album “Everything Will Be Alright in the End” is to be released, the alternative rock band takes on the South Bay. Be among the first to hear the tracks live. Tickets $49.50. Event Center at San Jose State University, 290 S. Seventh St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Lorde. Oct. 2-3, 8 p.m. Her smash hit “Royals” drew the attention of millions last year. Take in the sounds of the New Zealand-born singer when she performs for two nights in the Bay Area. Tickets $49.50. Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley, 2001 Gayley Road, Berkeley. 800/745-3000. Wakin Chau. Oct. 5, 3 p.m. A household name in Southeast Asia since the ‘80s, the Taiwanese artist performs upbeat tunes in Mandarin, Cantonese and English. Tickets $50- $150. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra. Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. Stanford’s partnership with the renowned period-instrument orchestra continues for a third season and opens with British violoncellist Steven Isserlis as soloist. Tickets $30-$95. Stanford University, Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lausen St., Stanford. 650/724-2464. Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, The Game and Warren G. Oct. 10, 6 p.m. Head to Shoreline for an evening of 1990s hip-hop and funky beats during Snoop Dogg’s How the West Was Won tour. Other performers include Tha Dogg Pound, Too Short and Suga Free. Tickets $25- $100. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000. The Cheeseballs. Oct. 10, 9 p.m. This San Francisco-based dance band keeps its fans on their feet with its groovy sound. Tickets $18-$20. Club Fox, 2209 Broadway St., Redwood City. 650/369-7770. James Robinson Group. Oct. 10, 9:30 p.m. Unwind with this festive group known for its cheerful Latin beat. Free. Rasam’s Restaurant and IC Lounge, 193 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. 408/245-8500. Jason Vieux. Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. He’s been called one of the best classical guitarists of his generation. Find out why during his San Jose show. Tickets $15-$35. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St., San Jose. 855/502-7247. Ballet Philippines’ Masterpieces. Oct. 12, 7:30 pm. Look for unique interpretations of classical compositions and elements of the Philippines’ indigenous dance in this international company’s repertoire. Tickets $25-$65. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull. Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. It’s impossible to hold still listening to his newest track, “Bailando.” Get up and dance with the Madrileño when he takes the stage with rapper Pitbull. Tickets $28-$146.50. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Hall and Oates. Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. Hear the musicians behind long-time favorites such as “Kiss on My List” and “Private Eyes” in Saratoga. Tickets $59.50-$139.50. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 408/741-2822. Sheryl Crow. Oct. 17, 8 p.m. Her most recent single, “Easy,” made its way to the Billboard top 20 list of country songs. Enjoy the music of the Grammy Award winner when she delivers a special performance at Stanford. Tickets $35-$200. Stanford University, Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lausen St., Stanford. 650/724-2464. sjDANCEco. Oct. 17-18, 8 p.m. San Jose’s premier professional contemporary dance company begins its 12th season with “Mazurkas,” about the heroic spirit of the Polish people. It includes three world premieres and features a live Chopin score from the San Jose Chamber Orchestra. Tickets $22-$75. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. 408/520-9854. Luke Bryan. Oct. 18, 7 p.m. The immensely popular country music star rose to fame in the late 2000s. See why audiences can’t get enough of the dude with the big smile and good guy demeanor when he struts his stuff in Mountain View. Tickets $29.50-$59.25. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000. The Italian Girl in Algiers, Nov. 15-30, California Theatre, San Jose PHOTO: (TOP) ERIC WOLFINGER Weezer, Oct. 2, Event Center at San Jose State University


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