Special Events AUGUST Aloha Festival. Aug. 2-3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you can’t be in Hawaii, this two-day festival is the next best thing. Take in Pacific Islander music, Polynesian dance and island cuisine during the event that features arts and crafts vendors, educational exhibits and a special “Ohana Korner” for kids. Free. San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 S. Delaware St., San Mateo. 415/281-0221. San Jose Renaissance Faire. Aug. 2-3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturday) and 5 p.m. (Sunday). Rub elbows with nobility and knights during this Shakespeare-themed extravaganza including 800 costumed performers, parades, three stages of entertainment, music, dancing, jesters, Shakespearean vignettes, staged battles and storytelling for children. Tickets $8-$18, free for children under 6. Guadalupe River Green, Downtown San Jose. Santa Clara County Fair. Through Aug. 3, noon to 10 p.m. (Friday and Sunday), noon to 11 p.m. (Saturday). The long-standing American county fair tradition continues for the 70th time in Santa Clara County. Expect lots of livestock, music by the Greg Kihn Band and entertainment for little ones including Robotics and Twinkle Time. Tickets $5-$8, free for children under 5. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. 408/494-3247. Montalvo Summer Luncheon. Aug. 6, 13 and 20; noon, 12:30 and 1 p.m. Enjoy a scrumptious meal, wine and a fashion show during this annual fundraising event that helps pay for restoration and preservation of the historic Montalvo villa. Reservations required. Tickets $41. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. Cinema at Sundown. Aug. 8, 15, 22 and 29, 8:15 p.m. Gather the family, pack a blanket and take in a movie under the stars. This year’s lineup includes “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2,” “E.T. the Extra Terrestrial,” “Frozen,” and “School of Rock.” Free. Memorial Park Amphitheatre, Blackberry Farm, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 408/777-3200. Koret Young Performers Concert. Aug. 9, noon. Music@Menlo presents this beloved performance featuring Chamber Music Institute students ranging in age from 9 to 18. With its afternoon timing, this event works well for young audiences. Free. Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton. 650/330-2030. Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival. Aug. 9-10, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Head for the mountains for this two-day music festival, which includes Railroad Earth, Zappa Plays Zappa, Animal Liberation Orchestra and others. While there, sample some beer and festival fare. Tickets $100-$140. Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. 415/256-TIXX. »Our Calendar provides a comprehensive look at arts and entertainment activities in the South Bay and beyond. All listings are compiled by our Calendar Editor and are independent of advertising, although advertisers’ events may be included. South Bay Accent is published bimonthly. To submit your event for consideration, please e-mail the event name, date, time, a short description, admission fee, address and phone number to calendar@southbayaccent.com. The listing deadlines are as follows: October 16 for the December/January issue, December 11 for the February/March issue, February 12 for the April/May issue, April 16 for the June/July issue, June 11 for the August/September issue, August 14 for the October/November issue. For advertising information, please call 408/244-5100 or e-mail advertising@southbayaccent.com 1 5 0 G r e a t R e a s o n s t o G e t U p a n d G o 16 South Bay Accent CALENDAR B y W e n d y W a l l SPECIAL EVENTS p.16 MUSIC & DANCE p.22 THEATER p.26 LECTURES p.28 KIDS STUFF p.30 SPORTS p.30 MUSEUMS p.32 GALLERIES p.34 TOURS p.36 COMEDY p.37 NIGHT LIFE p.38 FARMERS MARKETS p.39 Katy Perry, Sept. 22-23, SAP Center, San Jose
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