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South Bay Accent - Oct/Nov 2016

Dynamic Duo It has been 15 years since Gwen Stefani and Eve collaborated to create the chart topping hit, “Let Me SCENE B y C a r o l e B a r r o w Blow Ya Mind,” and the talented duo team up yet again to do just that on this tour. Building on their musical chemistry, the match-made-in-heaven musicians also collaborated in 2004 on “Rich Girl” (from Stefani’s “Love. Angel. Music. Baby.”). Stefani received her first No. 1 album this year with “This Is What the Truth Feels Like.” Eve’s most recent album, “Lip Lock,” was released to much fanfare in 2013 and the multitalented rapper and actress returned to the big screen as Terri Jones in “Barbershop: The Next Cut,” which made its box office debut at No. 2 with $20.2 million. 14 South Bay Accent Oct. 8, 7 p.m. Tickets from $37. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/448-7849. Out of Africa Giraffes strut, birds swoop, NOV 2NOV gazelles leap, and the entire 13 Serengeti comes to life THRU DEC 31 onstage for Disney’s Tony Award-winning hit show, The Lion King. Scoop up the cubs and treat them to a spectacular show that will make screentime a pale imitation to this incredibly popular show. Since its Broadway premiere in 1997, more than 22 global productions have been seen by more than 85 million people and, cumulatively, run a staggering 112 years. Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning Sahara-inspired scenery. Nov. 2–Dec. 31, times vary. SHN Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market St., San Francisco, 888/746-1799. Real Rob OCT 8 Emmy-nominated actor Rob Schneider, well known for his trademark blend of character and comedic acting, kick-started his career as a writer for “Saturday Night Live” where he also performed his own material. The seasoned comedian continues to make audiences laugh today. Schneider’s career highlights include appearances in a number of Adam Sandler vehicles, including the highly popular “Big Daddy” and “The Waterboy.” More recently, he produced, directed and starred in a quirky Netflix sitcom miniseries about his life entitled “Real Rob.” Hear his firsthand accounts of life in the limelight when he hams it up in Palo Alto. Nov. 13, 8 p.m. Tickets $35–$50. Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, 650/223-8700. S t a n d o u t A t t r a c t i o n s


South Bay Accent - Oct/Nov 2016
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