CALENDAR
array of raw and polished gems. Tickets $6 for
adults, free for children under 12. Santa Clara
County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road. San
Jose. 415/459-3433.
Whiskies of the World. March 22, 6 p.m.
to 10 p.m. This expo brings together distillers
and swillers from around the world to share
spirits and knowledge with enthusiasts.
Attendees enjoy tastings, a dinner buffet,
mixology, cigar and whisky pairings, and
proceeds benefit the Circulo Cultural.
Tickets $20-$80. San Pedro Square Market
Bar, 87 N. San Pedro St., San Jose.
408/225-0446.
Crystal: A Breakthrough Ice Experience.
March 28-April 1, times vary.
Cirque du Soleil’s artists and skaters
perform acrobatics on the ice and in
the air, seamlessly combining multiple
disciplines for a world class audience
experience. Synchronized, freestyle, figure, and
extreme skating are featured alongside adrenaline
packed circus disciplines such as swinging
trapeze and aerial straps. Ticket prices vary.
SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose.
800/745-3000.
Sneaker Con Bay Area. March 31-Apr. 1,
times vary. Founded in 2009, this ultimate
gathering of shoe fanatics is the premier traveling
event for sneaker connoisseurs to buy, sell
and trade some of the most sought-after footwear
on the market. Santa Clara Convention
Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa
Clara. 415/459-3433.
Music & Dance
FEBRUARY
Stew and The Negro Problem. Feb. 2, 8
p.m., Feb. 3, 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. The singer
songwriter pays homage to James Baldwin
in this irreverent rock ’n’ roll song cycle. With
his band The Negro Problem, Stew explores
Baldwin’s trailblazing legacy with music, video
and spoken word. Tickets $15-$65. Bing
Concert Hall Studio, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford
University. 650/724-2464.
Metamorphosis. Feb. 3, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Join Cambrian Symphony for the second
concert of its third season. The program
includes “Firebird Suite” by Igor Stravinsky
and “Symphonic Metamorphosis” by Paul
Hindemith and features pianist Julio Elizalde
on Sergei Rachmaninoff ’s Piano Concerto
No. 3. Free. San Jose State University,
Music Hall, 1 Washington Square, San Jose.
408/924-4673.
Michael Orlinsky. Feb. 3, 3:30-5 p.m.
The tenor and composer performs his
debut recital as a new member of Chamber
Music Silicon Valley’s Emerging Artist
Fellowship. With pianist Nicholas
Dold, Orlinsky will perform a variety of
works, including original music. Compli-
18 South Bay Accent
viously won the Andres Segovia competition,
the Boston GuitarFest and the Sinian International
Guitar Competition. Delight in dulcet
tones at this concert presented by the South
Bay Guitar Society. Tickets $25-$35. Foothill
Presbyterian Church, 5301 McKee Road,
San Jose. 408/258-8133.
Denny Berthiaume Solo Piano. Feb.
6 and March 13, 7:15 p.m. Tap into
a night of soothing piano music with
a seasoned pro. Berthiaume has performed
with Bobby McFerrin, Diane
Schuur, Joe Williams, Ed Thigpen,
Stan Getz, k.d. lang and Joan Rivers
and has recorded four albums as coleader
of the fusion group Solar Plexus.
Angelicas, 863 Main St., Redwood City.
650/679-8184.
Cherry Poppin’ Daddies. Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Twenty years ago, the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies
swung onto the scene with their throwback hit
“Zoot Suit Riot.” They haven’t slowed down
since, and their signature swing sound is just as
infectious today as it was in 1997. Tickets $54-
$60. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo
Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5800.
Darlene Love. Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. In the early
1960s, Love was part of Phil Spector’s Wall
of Sound for “He’s a Rebel,” and performed
backing vocals on “Da Doo Ron Ron” and
“Be My Baby.” With the 2013 documentary
“Twenty Feet from Stardom,” she became
the best-known unknown in rock history. Tickets
$15-$30. Bing Concert Hall Studio, 327
Lasuen St., Stanford University. 650/724-2464.
Buyepongo. Feb. 10, 8-10:30 p.m. Enjoy the
Latin funk stylings of this lively band performing
as part of the Evenings of Cultural Arts
concert series. Guests are invited to dance to
the group’s vibrant polyrhythmic sound that
seamlessly fuses Afro beats which include—
but are not limited to—merengue, punta and
cumbia. Ticket prices vary. Sunnyvale Theatre,
550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale.
408/733-6611.
Fidelio. Feb. 18, 2-5 p.m. In Beethoven’s only
opera, Florestan has been jailed to prevent him
from bringing to light Pizarro’s crimes. Florestan’s
intrepid wife, Leonore, disguised as a
young man called Fidelio, gets herself hired
into the prison and works tirelessly to free him
and the other political prisoners. Tickets $35-
$85. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield
Road, Palo Alto. 415/597-6705.
Hotel California. Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m. For
more than two decades, Hotel California has
faithfully reproduced the Grammy-winning
sounds of the Eagles. This highly acclaimed
show incorporates the band’s vocal harmonies
and authentic instrumentation, including all
specialty instruments. Tickets $54-$60. Montalvo
Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road,
Saratoga. 408/961-5800.
Dave Davies of the Kinks. Feb. 16, 8 p.m. As
lead guitarist and co-founder of the legendary
group, Rock N Roll Hall of Famer Davies’ rev-
BOTTOM: COURTESY STANFORD LIVE
Crystal: A Breakthrough Ice
Experience, March 28–Apr. 1, SAP
Center, San Jose
Ute Lemper, March 17, Bing
Concert Hall, Stanford University
mentary wine and non-alcoholic beverages are
provided. Free. MACLA, 510 S. First St., San
Jose. 408/998-2783.
Xavier Jara. Feb. 3, 7:30-9:30 p.m. This talented
young strummer continued his ascent
to guitar hero status when he won the 2016
Guitar Foundation of America award. He pre-