SEE WHAT’S IN STORE Shop your local specialty market for high quality, fine food — and pick up a copy of South Bay Accent at one of these partner stores: ˝ 38 South Bay Accent CALENDAR reoccurring role. Tickets $13-$19. Rooster T. Feathers, 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale. 408/736-0921. Brian Regan. Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, the animated comedian fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations. Tickets $35-$65. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 408/741-2822. Nikki Glaser. Aug. 28-31, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $13-$18. This NYC-based comic has appeared on “The Tonight Show,” “Conan,” and “Last Comic Standing.” Laugh along with her when she visits the Bay Area. Tickets $13-$18. Rooster T. Feathers, 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale. 408/736-0921. Ralphie May. Aug. 29-31, times vary. He’s got a no-nonsense attitude and doesn’t shy away from touchy subjects. Bust a gut with one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch. Tickets $25-$50. San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose. 408/280-7475. SEPTEMBER Wanda Sykes. Sept. 12, 8 p.m. She has been called “one of the funniest stand-up comics” by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly’s 25 Funniest People in America. Laugh out loud with the smart-witted comedian whose career includes television, film and a late-night talk show. Tickets $45-$95. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. Frank Caliendo. Sept. 12-13, tickets. Known for his dead-on impersonations of famous actors, this highly energetic comedian shows up everywhere from “The Tonight Show” to the Fox NFL pregame show. Tickets $35. San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose. 408/280-7475. John Witherspoon. Sept. 25-28. This funny guy has appeared in a number of TV shows and movies. With his hilarious expressions, he easily gets audiences laughing – sometimes without even saying a word. Tickets $25. San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose. 408/280-7475. Nightlife Agenda Lounge. Live and DJ music that includes funk and soul, house, techno, indie electro and salsa. Open daily until 2 a.m. Cover charge. 399 S. First St., San Jose. 408/287-3991. Alberto’s. Latin, salsa and swing dance club. 21 and over. Dance lessons from 7 to 9 p.m., 5 to 7 p.m., Sundays; Tango, Sunday-Monday; Salsa on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; Bachata on Wednesday; Spanish live rock music on Saturday. Cover charge $5-$10. 736 W. Dana St., Mountain View. 650/968-3007. Azucar. Salsa lounge dishes up live Latin music and dancing Friday-Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Free salsa lessons on Mondays, 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Cover charge varies. 71 E. San Fernando St., San Jose. 408/293-8482. Blank Club. Live music and DJs, including punk, indie, rockabilly and new wave. Open Tuesday through Saturday. 44 S. Almaden Ave., San Jose. 408/292-5265. Britannia Arms. British pub, restaurant and sports bar. Live music, Friday and Saturday. Beerpong Night Monday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Pub Stumpers Trivia Tuesday; Karaoke with DJ Wednesday, 10 p.m. 5027 Almaden Expressway, San Jose. 408/266-0550. Soul 2 Sole Dance Concert, Aug. 23, Historic Hoover Theatre, San Jose De Anza Hotel Hedley Club. Featuring daily cocktails and appetizers in a luxurious, relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy live jazz Friday and Saturday evenings from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Sunday-Monday, 4 to 10 p.m.; Tuesday- Thursday, 4 p.m. to midnight; Friday-Saturday, 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. No cover charge. 233 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 408/286-1000. Douglas Beach House. Live jazz and classic music with an ocean view on Sundays, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary. 311 Miranda Road, Half Moon Bay. 650/726-4143. Fairmont Hotel. The hotel’s lobby lounge offers music and dancing Tuesday-Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m. No cover charge. 170 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/998-1900. Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. Live music and dancing in the form of rock ’n’ roll, jazz, reggae, Latin, acoustic or the blues. Call for Andronico’s www.andronicos.com Los Altos 690 Los Altos Rancho Center Draeger’s www.draegers.com Los Altos 342 1st St. Menlo Park 1010 University Drive San Mateo 222 East 4th Ave. New Leaf www.newleaf.com San Jose 5667 Silver Creek Valley Road Whole Foods www.wholefoodsmarket.com Campbell 1690 South Bascom Ave. Fremont 3111 Mowry Ave. Los Altos 4800 El Camino Real Palo Alto 774 Emerson St. San Mateo 1010 Park Place Zanotto’s www.zanottos.com San Jose 1970 Naglee Ave. San Jose 1421 Foxworthy Ave.
South Bay Accent - Aug/Sep 2014
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