CALENDAR
Emerald Isle history and culture through live
performances, arts and crafts exhibitors and
more. This is the largest St. Patrick’s Day event
west of the Mississippi, attracting more than
100,000 people each year. Downtown San
Francisco. Visit uissf.org for more information.
SCV Gem & Mineral Festival. March 16-17,
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Unearth all things rock-related
at this mineral-rich fair. Watch artists at work
on lapidary sculptures, transforming rocks
into works of art and jewelry; learn to identify
rock specimens; and ogle the dazzling 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 21, 6 p.m. to
9 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.
James Comey Celebrity Forum. March
21-22, times vary. He was appointed as the
director of the FBI in 2013 by President
Barack Obama and fired by President Donald
Trump in 2017, setting off a firestorm. At
the time, Director Comey was investigating
Trump’s association with the Russians. Season
tickets $360-$460. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens
Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 408/864-8816.
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist
Reads the Newspaper. March 26, 7:30
p.m. The highly popular and influential science
advocate and author Dr. Neil deGrasse
Tyson brings “An Astrophysicist Reads the
Newspaper” to the South Bay. Join the scientific
luminary in an exploration of all
that is funny, illuminating, and alarming
about what appears in the world’s current
events. Tickets $49.50-$250.
San Jose Center for the Performing
Arts, 255 S. Almaden Blvd.,
San Jose. 408/286-2600.
Tyler Henry — Hollywood
Medium. March 27, 8 p.m.
Tyler Henry is the star of
his hit television show “Hollywood
Medium,” and for
the first time, audiences will
be treated to his new live
show, entitled “Life Lessons
I’ve Learned from
the Departed.” The
psychic will discuss
his unique
gift and how it
affects his everyday life. Tickets $79.50-$125.
City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St.,
San Jose. 408/792-4111.
Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope.
March 29-31, times vary. Experience Star
Wars with the full force of a world-class symphony
driving home every scene. See “Star
Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope” in concert,
with Symphony Silicon Valley performing
John Williams’s Oscar-winning score
live along with the complete film. Tickets
$50-$100. San Jose Center for the Performing
Arts, 255 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose.
408/286-2600.
Richa Sharma Live: “Sajda.” March 30,
7:30 p.m. The Bollywood star turned solo
singer sweeps into the South Bay to sing
hits from her 20-year career. Albums like
“Ni Main Yaar Nu Sajda Kardi,” “Piya” and
“Winds of Rajasthan” have brought out the
sophistication and grace in Richa’s voice and
her versatility as a singer. Tickets $39-$1,000.
City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St.,
San Jose. 408/792-4111.
Music & Dance
FEBRUARY
Steep Canyon Rangers. Feb. 7, 7:30pm:
Winners of the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass
Album in 2013, the Steep Canyon Rangers
perform at Montalvo. They have spent
nearly two decades wedding bluegrass to elements
of pop, country, and folk rock to create
something original. This footstomping
performance
will include fan favorite
hits as well as selections from their newest
album, “Out in the Open.” Ticket prices
vary. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo
Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858.
Michael Franti & Spearhead with Victoria
Canal. Feb. 8, 9 p.m. Michael Franti is a Bay
Area treasure, as well known as an activist as he
is as a musician, poet, spoken word artist, and
singer-songwriter. Michael Franti is known for
having participated in many musical projects,
including the Beatnigs and the Disposable
Heroes of Hiphoprisy. Tickets $39.50. The
Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd., San Francisco.
415/346-6000.
Moby-Dick. Feb. 9-24, times vary. Since its
2010 debut, Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s
“Moby-Dick,” an operatic adaption of Melville’s
classic novel, has captivated audiences
with its inventive storytelling along with
its spectacular music, sets and visual effects.
Opera San José company premiere. Tickets
$10-$181. California Theatre, 345 S. First St.,
San Jose. 408/781-4908.
A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett: Garratt Wilkin
and the Parrotheads. Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. Don
your finest Hawaiian shirt and get geared up
for a piece of musical paradise. Garratt Wilkin
and his full band of Caribbean revelers will be
on deck to perform some of the most popular
hits and landshark favorites by the man
of Margaritaville. Tickets $39-$49. Montgomery
Theatre, 271 S. Market St., San Jose.
408/792-4111.
Jesse McCartney. Feb. 9, 8 p.m. The hitgenerating
young singer-songwriter has had a
meteoric rise in the music world. The turning
point from boy-band pop star to serious working
artist began when McCartney co-wrote
the Grammy Award-winning single “Bleeding
Love” with Ryan Tedder, performed by Leona
Lewis. See this prodigy’s grown-up show
when he comes to San Francisco. Tickets
$30. The Masonic, 1111
TRAVIS BELL/FACULTY PRODUCTIONS
Dancing with the Stars Live,
Mar. 7, San Jose Center for
the Performing Arts
18 South Bay Accent