CALENDAR
Pepa, Naughty by Nature, Debbie
Gibson and Tiffany for their massive
“Mixtape Tour,” which should get
some GenXers excited enough to go
out on the town. Tickets $29.95–
$179.95. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa
Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000.
Music &
Dance
APRIL
Billy Ocean. April 3, 8 p.m. Over
a decades-long career, Billy Ocean
has proved himself to be one of
the hardest working artists on the
live stage. His biggest power ballads,
including “Caribbean Queen,”
“Suddenly” and “When the Going
Gets Tough (the Tough Get
Going),” have become nostalgiainducing
anthems for music lovers who came
of age in the 1980s. Ticket prices vary. Campbell
Heritage Theatre, 1 W. Campbell Ave.,
Campbell. 408/866-2700.
Hershey Felder: A Paris Love Story. April
3–5, times vary. Embark on Hershey Felder’s
personal journey, while also exploring the life
and music of Impressionist composer Claude
Debussy, in this World Premiere. This show
brings to life a visionary who proclaimed
nature his religion, from the sweeping “La
mer” to the evocative “L’apres-midi d’un faune”
and the mystical “Clair de lune.” Tickets $40–
$120. Mountain View Center for the Performing
Arts, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View.
Alessandro Safina. April 4, 8 p.m. One of
the opera world’s hottest stars, Italian tenor
Safina will be accompanied by Victor Espinola
and the world-renowned Forbidden
Saints. A household name in Italy
and performing venues around
the world, Safina’s goal is to create
soulful pop-opera or a “popera” genre that
appeals to a variety of audiences. Tickets $40–
$100. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos
St., San Jose. 408/792-4111.
Meredith Monk Vocal Ensemble. April 4, 8
p.m. Monk and her acclaimed Vocal Ensemble—
some of the most adventurous performers
active in new music—offer a quartet
concert showcasing Monk’s engagement with
performance as a vehicle for spiritual transformation.
Tickets $50. Bing Concert Hall, 327
Lasuen St., Stanford University. 650/724-2464.
Taller Bombalele. April 5, time TBD. Taller
Bombalele promotes Afro Puerto Rican roots,
music and dance traditions of Bomba, by teaching
its history, dance, music and songs through
classes, lectures, workshops and Bombazos to
continue to preserve and expand this form of
expression in community. Free. MACLA, 510
S. First St., San Jose. 408/998-2783.
George Hurd. April 6, 7:30 p.m. Hurd performs
pieces from his Echolocation project,
composed from field recordings collected
around the world, woven together with percussive
beats, recordings of classical instruments
and street musicians, and custom
electronic sounds—creating a unique sonic
world, synced with lighting and immersive
video projections. Free. Community School
of Music and Arts, 230 San Antonio Circle,
Mountain View. 650/917-6800.
Golden State Youth Orchestra Annual Benefit
Concert: A Russian Journey. April 6,
7:30 p.m. Renowned American pianist Stephen
Prutsman has been described as one of
the most innovative musicians of his time.
He joins the orchestra for a performance of
Tchaikovsky’s sweeping Piano Concerto No.
1 with Dr. Jindong Cai as Conductor.
Ticket prices vary. Flint
Center, 21250
Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino.
408/864-8816.
Tortilla Soup & Cisco Kid. April
6, 8 p.m. Influenced by a variety of
music, Tortilla Soup was formed to
bring the flavor of the ’80s and ’90s
along with a bit of R&B and a few
tunes to the forefront of today’s
music. Mixing the past with the
music of today is what Tortilla
Soup brings to its audience.
They are joined by Cisco Kid, a
War tribute band. Tickets $20–
$25. Fox Theatre, 2209 Broadway,
Redwood City. 650/369-7770.
Havana Cuba All-Stars. April 11, 7:30 p.m.
Get jazzed during this spirited spectacle of
song and dance celebrating Cuba’s greatest
cultural traditions. The Havana Cuba All-
Stars showcase a wide variety of Cuban beats
from the cha-cha to the rumba, and from son
cubano to the salsa. Ticket prices vary. Hammer
Theatre Center, 101 Paseo De San Antonio,
San Jose. 408/924-8501.
Emmet Cohen Trio with Sheila Jordan.
April 12–13, times vary. Cohen and his trio
will join forces with jazz legend and NEA Jazz
Master Sheila Jordan. At 90 years of age, Jordan
is a pioneer in the world of scatting and an
early adopter of singing alongside the upright
bass. Tickets $45. Bing Concert Hall, 327
Lasuen St., Stanford University. 650/724-2464.
Tribute to Glenn Miller and the Big Band
Leaders 2019. April 13, 2p.m. Experience
the 14-piece Tex Beneke Orchestra’s dazzling
showcase of Glenn Miller and Tex Beneke classics
from “In the Mood,” “String of Pearls” and
“Tuxedo Junction” to timeless swing tunes such
as “Little Brown Jug” and “American Patrol.”
Ticket prices vary. Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway,
Redwood City. 650/369-7770.
Considering Matthew Shepard. April 13,
7:30 p.m. Composed by Artistic Director
Craig Hella Johnson and presented by his Austin
based, Grammy-winning Conspirare choral
group, this show is a musical and multimedia
response to the anti-gay hate crime 20 years
ago that captured the world’s attention. Tickets
$32–$60. Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St.,
Stanford University. 650/724-2464.
Paula Cole. April 13, 8 p.m. Grammy-winning,
multi-platinum singer/
songwriter Paula Cole
started as a jazz singer,
and now returns
to pay homage to her
first love of jazz and
folk. Capturing
the hearts of
fans and
fellow artists
alike,
Cole has
22 South Bay Accent
Billy Ocean, Apr. 3,
Campbell Heritage
Theatre
Ariana Grande, May 2, SAP Center, San Jose