themes of empowerment and self-confidence,
and influenced generations with her stylized
music videos with innovative choreography.
Catch her racing through the hits in this highgloss,
tightly choreographed show. Tickets
$49.50–$499.50. Chase Center, 500 Terry
A. Francois Blvd., Suite 73, San Francisco.
877/479-7848.
Diana Krall. Sep. 22, 7:30 p.m. Known for
her sultry, smooth vocals, Krall’s albums have
garnered five Grammy® Awards, eight Juno®
Awards and have also earned nine gold, three
platinum and seven multi-platinum albums.
Krall’s unique artistry transcends any single
musical style which connects her with a
wide fanbase. Ticket prices vary. The Mountain
Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga.
408/741-2822.
India.Arie, Sep. 23, 7:30 p.m. After a selfimposed
four-year hiatus, India.Arie returns
with the illuminating album, “SongVersation,”
reuniting the Grammy-winner with
longtime writing partner/co-producer
Shannon Sanders. Catch this boundary
breaking singer/songwriter as
she electrifies crowds amongst a
gorgeous winery setting. Ticket
prices vary. The Mountain Winery,
14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga.
408/741-2822. Bob Seger
and the Silver Bullet Band.
Sept. 26, 7 p.m. It’s the end
of an era as 73-year-old rock
legend Bob Seger embarks
on his very last tour, Roll
Me Away—The
Final Tour. Seger
has dedicated 50
years of his life to
bringing roots rock
to the world. His repertoire
is stocked with hits like
“Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man,” “Night
Moves,” “Still the Same,” “We’ve
Got Tonight,” and more. Tickets
$48.50–$188.50. Shoreline Amphitheatre,
1 Amphitheatre Parkway,
Mountain View. 800/745-3000.
Florida Georgia Line. Sept.
27, 7 p.m. Florida Georgia
Line kicks up their heels
on the Can’t Say I Ain’t
Country Tour this summer.
The tour takes its
28 South Bay Accent
moniker from the duo’s fourth studio album,
which dropped this February. They are
joined by Dan + Shay, Morgan Wallen and
Canaan Smith. Tickets $40.25–$110. Shoreline
Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway,
Mountain View. 800/745-3000.
Maná. Sept. 27, 8 p.m. The biggest rock band
in Spanish, Maná, surprised fans by announcing
their return to the road on their “Rayando
El Sol Tour.” The tour is named after
their critically acclaimed single, “Rayando El
Sol,” one of the band’s first great successes and
the kickoff to a remarkable career including
four Grammy Awards, eight Latin Grammy
Awards, 19 Billboard Latin Music Awards
and dozens more around the world. Tickets
$29.50–$249.50. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa
Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000.
St. Lawrence String Quartet. Sept. 29, 2:30
p.m. The acclaimed St. Lawrence String Quartet
presents its Sundays with the St. Lawrence
series, a matinee array of chamber outings in
many modes. In May, the quartet performs
works by Haydn and Brahms, as well as the
West Coast premiere of a work by Stanford
professor Jonathan Berger. Tickets $32–
$68. Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St.,
Stanford University. 650/724-2464.
California Pops Orchestra. Sept.
29, 3 p.m. A celebration of all things
pops as the orchestra starts its 31st
season and its new home at the San
Mateo Performing Arts Center.
With music from Broadway,
movies, big band, light classics,
TV, pop, jazz, comedy
and more, the California Pops
shows why it is such a beloved
institution. San Mateo Performing
Arts Center (SMPAC),
600 N. Delaware St, San
Mateo. 800/ 595-4849.
Theater
AUGUST
The 25th Annual Putnam
County Spelling
Bee. Through Aug. 4,
times vary. Los Altos
Youth Theatre presents
its summer musical
production, featuring
an age-appropriate
cast,
including three adults. Winner of the Tony
and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book,
this show has charmed audiences across the
country with its effortless wit and humor.
Tickets $15–$20. Los Altos Stage Company,
97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. 650/941-0551.
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.
Through Aug. 4, times vary. This contemporary
take on Cinderella features some of
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved
songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,”
“Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago.” The
classic tale is reimagined for 21st century audiences
in a breathtaking new production with
full orchestra. Tickets $12–$32. Smithwick
Theatre, Foothill College, I-280 & El Monte
Road, Los Altos Hills. 650/949-7360.
H.M.S. Pinafore. Aug. 10, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.;
Aug. 11, 2 p.m. Lamplighters Music Theatre
presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s first smash hit,
“H.M.S. Pinafore.” Her sails filled with laughter,
this saucy ship and crew have entertained
and delighted audiences with the antics and
absurdities of the Royal Navy and its adoring
ladies for over a century. Tickets $26–$66.
Main Stage, Mountain View Center for the
Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain
View. 650/903-6000.
Wicked. Aug. 14-Sept. 8, times vary. This
Broadway sensation looks at what happened
in the Land of Oz from a different angle. Long
before Dorothy arrives, there is another young
woman, born with emerald-green skin, who
is smart, fiery, misunderstood, and talented.
When she meets a popular bubbly blonde,
their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of
friendships ... until it all falls apart. Ticket prices
vary. Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S.
Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 800/982-2787.
An Ideal Husband. Aug. 22-Sept. 15, times
vary. In Oscar Wilde’s society-skewering classic
“An Ideal Husband,” Sir Robert is facing
potential blackmail from Mrs. Cheveley, who
holds a letter proving that years ago, Robert
sold Cabinet secrets to gain funds to build his
current fortune. Not only would a revelation
ruin his political career, it would likely end his
marriage to his morally inflexible wife. Tickets
$15–$35. Pear Theatre, 1110 La Avenida St.,
Mountain View. 650/254-1148.
Anything Goes. Aug. 29-Sept. 15, times very.
Music, dance, laughs, and the age-old tale
of boy meets girl—this maritime musical is
wrapped around one of Cole Porter’s most magical
scores. The 1987 version to be performed at
Hillbarn received three Tony Awards and three
Drama Desk Awards and audiences are sure to
find it delightful, delicious, and de-lovely. Ticket
prices vary. Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 E. Hillsdale
Blvd., Foster City. 650/349-6411.
SEPTEMBER
Die Fledermaus – Opera San Jose. Sept.
14–29, times vary. One man’s elaborate plan
for revenge leads to a rousing evening of mis-
CALENDAR
San Francisco Giants, Oracle
Park, San Francisco