22 South Bay Accent CALENDAR They Might Be Giants. May 9–10, 9 p.m. (Saturday) and 10 p.m. (Sunday). The group that has been entertaining audiences with its quirky sound since the early 1990s is back. Catch them live in San Francisco. Tickets $30. The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd., San Francisco. 415/346-6000. The Bells. May 9–10, 8 p.m. (Saturday) and 2:30 p.m. (Sunday). The sounds of voices as bells will ring clear during this Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale program consisting of Sergei Rachmaninoff ’s “The Bells,” a world premiere by local composer Pablo Furman, and Debussy’s “Nocturnes.” Tickets $42–$86. The California Theater, 345 S. First St., San Jose. 408/286-2800. Neil Diamond. May 12, 8 p.m. He’s sold more than 125 million records and his admirers range from young children to centenarians to Boston Red Sox fans. Now the beloved “Sweet Caroline” singer has a new album, too. Plan for old favorites and new ones when Neil Diamond comes to the South Bay. Tickets $65–$150. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., 800/745-3000. The Piano Guys. May 16, 7:30 p.m. Their inspirational musical style was discovered on YouTube. Listen in when the Mormon musicians bring their under the stars. Courtney Love opens. Tickets $25–$99.50. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000. Unlaced Dance Series. May 21–24, times vary. Smuin Ballet closes its 21st season with Helen Pickett’s sensual “Petal” and a world premiere by Adam Hougland. The program finishes with two Michael Smuin classics, a pas de deux from “Romeo and Juliet” and the fresh yet nostalgic “Hearts Suite.” Tickets $52–$71. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. Train. May 22, 7 p.m. The San Franciscoformed band is back in support of its 2014 album, “Bulletproof Picasso.” Check them out. Tickets $25–$79.50. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000. Faust. May 22–May 31, 8 p.m. (Friday– Saturday), 2 p.m. (Saturday–Sunday). West Bay Opera presents an abridged version of Goethe’s work with original period sets and costumes, a full chorus and orchestra and a top notch cast. Tickets $40–$75. Lucie Stern Community Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road Palo Alto. 650/424-9999. Bryan Adams. May 23, 8 p.m. Thirty years after the release of “Restless,” Bryan Adams and his band are taking to the road to celebrate the album’s anniversary. Hope to hear hits such as “Cuts Like a Knife” and “(Everything I Do) I Do it For You.” Tickets TBA. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000. Bette Midler. May 26, 8 p.m. The Divine Miss “M” takes to the arena stage—much to the delight of her loyal fans—in support of her tribute album, “It’s the Girls!” Tickets $45- $260. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga. May 28, 8 p.m. Many TV viewers who only knew Lady Gaga for her shocking outfits were stunned by her amazing vocal performance during this year’s Academy Awards show. She joins the crooner for what will likely be a splendid performance. Tickets $34-$208-50. Concord Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord. 800/745-3000. Toby Keith. May 29, 7 p.m. This Oklahoma-based singersongwriter embodies the party spirit with album titles such as “Drinks After Work” and instrumental interpretations of current hits to San Jose. Tickets $42.50–$127.50. City National Civic, 135 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Sofya Gulyak. May 17, 7 to 8:30 p.m. This Russian pianist has won a number of prizes in well-respected contests, including the top prize at the William Kapell International Piano Competition. She will perform works by Liszt, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff. Ticket $40–$60. Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 408/990-0872. U2. May 18–19, 7:30 p.m. They’ve racked up 22 Grammy Awards and sold more than 150 million albums worldwide. Rock out with the singers and activists during their second stop on the group’s Innocence + Experience tour. Tickets $31.50–$278. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Jessie J. May 19, 8 p.m. This Britishborn singer who attended school with Adele has skyrocketed to fame in the past few years. Now she’s bringing her “Sweet Talker” tour to the Bay Area. Tickets $35. The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd., San Francisco. 800/745-3000. Lana Del Ray. May 20, 7:30 p.m. She has described herself as a “gangsta Nancy Sinatra.” See if you agree when the dream pop vocalist sings Neil Diamond, May 12, SAP Center, San Jose; Fleetwood Mac, April 7, Oracle Arena, Oakland
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