The Rat Pack, Back by Popular Demand - A Tribute to Frank, Sammy and Dean
Thu. Jul. 10, 2008, 7pm
San Jose

Fratello Ristorante, 1712 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
Exclusive performance in San Jose - One Night Only! How 'bout a Thursday, summer's evening full of FUN - old VEGAS style? Come join us at Fratello's... (The new San Jose "Sands"!!!)  Read more...

Hotel Valencia Events
CIELO Rooftop Wine Terrace

Hotel Valencia, Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128

WINE, ART & CHEESE EXPLORATION
Wed. Jul. 16, Aug. 20, Sep. 17, 5:30-8pm
Sample California wines, imported & domestic cheeses, and appetizers as you view impressive exhibits by Bay Area artists.

COGNAC & CUFFLINKS
Wed. Jul. 30, Aug. 27, 6-8pm
CIELO’s newest event is catered towards the modern gentleman! This innovative happy hour will offer:
 • Appetizers and Premium Spirits Tastings: Cognacs, Scotch, and more
 • Preview the latest in men’s accessories including cufflinks, tie clips,  sunglasses, wallets, etc., from Eli Thomas, St. Croix, Cohiba, and Kenneth Cole  Read more...

Grand Opening - Jack Daniels Bar - Whiskey Tasting
Fri. Jul. 18, 2008, 7-12pm
San Jose

Jack's Tavern, 1860 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
(2nd Floor, above El Palenque Restaurant)
Whiskey Tasting 7-9pm  We cordially invite you and your friends to join us in the Grand Opening of this unique bar. Enjoy appetizers, videos, sports, 70's to present music, good company and great spirits!  Read more...

The Elegant Era (the show where everyone dances)
Sat. Aug. 2, 6pm
San Jose

Center for Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95113
Put on your Tuxedos, your flashy Gowns and your dancing shoes. This dress to impress event is leading our community to the elegance the world is craving for.  Read more...

Jesse Charles Solo Smooth Jazz
Various Dates & Locations

Celebrating 19 years of professional fun!
• Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
    Wyndham San Jose, 1350 North First St
• Thursdays, 4:30-7:30pm
    The Vault Ultra Lounge, 81 W Santa Clara St, Read more...

Biscuits and Blues World Music Nites and more...
Ongoing 2008
San Francisco

Biscuits and Blues, 401 Mason / Geary Sts, San Francisco, CA 94102
Happy Hour Jam Session Stop by and check out our new Happy Hour Jam Sessions every Thursday thru Sunday from 3:30-6pm!! Enjoy inexpensive drinks and delicious southern bites while listening to some of the best Jazz and Blues cats and aspiring newbies in town, keepin' it live and real at the home of the blues. Click here for calendar

Kaweh 'Live in San Francisco' CD/DVD Release
Northern California Tour, 2008

Thu. Aug. 28, 8:30pm, Harlow’s Sacramento, 21+
Sat, Aug. 30, 8pm, Kuumbwa Center, Santa Cruz, All Ages
Sat. Sep. 13, 9pm, Illusions, Palo Alto, 21+
Sun. Sep. 28, 7:30pm, SOHO, Santa Barbara, All Ages
Sun. Oct. 12, 3pm, CBS Modesto, All Ages

The long anticipated live album with an international all star line up of musicians and dancers has come to fruition with an added live multi camera DVD. Their tight and diverse rhythms can best be described as Rumba Flamenca, Mediterranean & Latin.  Read more...

7th Annual San Francisco International Salsa Congress
Nov. 20-23, 2008
Oakland

Oakland Marriott City Convention Center & Hotel
Ricardo & Michelle, and PB&G Productions Inc., in association with Albert Torres Productions cordially invite you to join us at the 7th Annual San Francisco International Salsa Congress. Best DJs of the World all night also... the highly prestigious SF Bay Area International Dance Competition Sunday Night!  Workshops during the day.
Fri, Nov 21 Dancing to Herman Olivera with Conjunto Rovira Dance Performances
Sat, Nov 22 Gala Night w/Eddie Palmieri. Dance Performances
Sun, Nov 23 Jimmy Bosch Dancer's Delight Salsa Dance Competition!   Read more...

510 625-TIXS, http://www.ticketmaster.com , Arena: http://www.oraclearena.com, Stadium: http://www.coliseum.com
• Sat. Jul. 12, 4pm, Raven-Symone with special guests: Mitchel Musso, B5 & Clique Girlz
• Jun. 19-22, Sesame Street Live: When Elmo Grows Up
• Aug 14-17, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
• Sep 26-27, Professional Bull Riders - Built Ford Tough Series
• Nov 1, Madonna

Peña Pachamama 1630 Powell St. San Francisco, CA 94133
415 646-0018, http://www.penapachamama.com
Sat. June 28, 8:30pm, CARNAVAL DEL SUR: Latin music and dance with Sukay, Eddy Navia and the Pachamama Dancers, $13.50
Sun. Jun. 29, 8:30pm, Music and dancing from the Middle East with GEORGES LAMMAM Ensemble, $10
Wed. July 2, 8:30pm, Worldbeat with FREDDY CLARK ENSEMBLE, $10

Sculpturesite Gallery, 201 3rd Street, Ste. 102
Tues-Sat; Reception Thursday June 19, 5:30-7:30pm Exhibition of abstract sculpture in steel and bronze. Presenting renowned sculptors Clement Meadmore, Bruce Beasley, Bret Price and Gerard Tsutakawa. Free. Info: 415-495-6400, info@sculpturesite.com, http://www.sculpturesitegallery.com

Artist Reception 21+ only. Show opens Tues, July 1, and runs through Sat, Aug 9. No charge. Info: 415-222-6131, q@varnishfineart.com, http://www.varnishfineart.com

The Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N San Pedro Rd
Born and raised near Havana, "Tito" drives this 11 piece band with his love for the traditional music of his homeland Cuba. Come Salsa on a wooden dance floor, outdoors under beautiful marin skies. Bring a picnic blanket, or low backed lawn chairs for lawn seating. Picnics encouraged, but please leave glass and alcoholic beverages at home, beverages available from concessions. $20 member/$25 public/ $12.50 students/children 6 and under free Info: 415 444-8000, http://www.marinjcc.org

Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Rd
The Doors Legacy Band celebrates one of America's most influential rock bands, transporting audiences in time to the Whiskey a Go Go club in 1967. $18, Info: 925-931-3444, http://www.civicartstickets.org

Napa Valley Lincoln Theater, 299 California Dr
Life: A Journey through Time, a multimedia concert using images of renowned photographer Frans Lanting and music of acclaimed composer Philip Glass. Concert: $45-$125, $10 for students / Dinner and Reception $500-$1,000; $250 less tax deductible. Info: 707-226-8742, info@fdsnapa.org, http://www.fdsnapa.org

Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden (plus other venues), 1223 Park St
Four Monday evenings featuring new works by local playwrights read by skilled actors. See exciting new plays in their earliest stages. Don't miss it! $10.00. Info: 510-865-6237, info@viragotheatre.org, http://www.viragotheatre.org

Project Artaud Theater, 450 Florida St
Trail-blazing heroes of the next generation of international dance comprise the second weekend: Mannuelito Biag, Alex Ketley and Yannis Adoniou. $20-$25. Info: 415-863-9834, info@odctheater.org, http://www.odctheater.org

Union Square, Post and Stockton Sts
5th Annual Fashion On The Square, the largest outdoor fashion show on the West Coast, featuring designer CHRIS MARCH. $40 Info: 877-976-4400, info@fashiononthesquare.com, http://www.fashiononthesquare.com

The Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N San Pedro Rd
Heavily rooted in traditional Brazilian rhythms, this high-energy, dynamic collective group celebrates life, the joy of dancing, drumming and singing. The outdoor wooden dance floor will be set again, come move to the magic of SambaGuru & Katia Moraes, outdoors under the stars in this beautiful Marin setting. Bring a picnic blanket, or low backed lawn chairs for lawn seating. Picnics encouraged, but please leave glass and alcoholic beverages at home, beverages available from concessions. $20 member/$25 public/ $12.50 students/children 6 and under free, Info: 415 444-8000, http://www.marinjcc.org

Project Artaud Theater, 450 Florida St
Yaelisa y Caminos Flamencos present a true experience of Spain in a cabaret-style, intimate setting where you can feel the heat up close and personal! $25. Info: 415-863-9834, boxoffice@odctheater.org, http://www.odctheater.org/v5/pages/nowshowing.html

Yosvany Terry with Ye-dé-gbe & Afro-Caribbean Legacy
Mon. Jul. 21, 7pm
Santa Cruz
Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar Street, Downtown Santa Cruz, 95060
(831) 427-2227; http://www.kuumbwajazz.org

Project Artaud Theater, 450 Florida St
Contemporary dance makers Hearan Chung, Colette Eloi and Vishnu Tatva Das creating work within centuries-old living cultural traditions. $20-$25. Info: 415-863-9834, info@odctheater.org, http://www.odctheater.org

The Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N San Pedro Rd
This Bay Area Balkan Rom ("Gypsy") style powerhouse brass band cascades through the music of the Serbian, Macedonian, Greek & even Rajasthani Roma traditions, radiating wild improvisations, soulful vocals & hot rhythms. The energy is infectious. Come join in the wild fun on the wooden dance floor in the beautiful outdoor venue. Bring a picnic blanket, or low backed lawn chairs for lawn seating. Picnics encouraged, but please leave glass and alcoholic beverages at home, beverages available from concessions. $15 member/$20 public/ $10 students/children 6 and under free presented in association with the Jewish Music Festival Info: 415 444-8000, http://www.marinjcc.org

Zellerbach Hall, Bancroft Way and Telegraph Ave, UCB campus
"Renowned Senegalese singer, composer and political activist *Youssou N’Dour* returns to Cal Performances with his longtime band *Super Étoile*. Named among /Time/ magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2007, N’Dour is 'one of the world’s greatest singers” and “West Africa’s cultural ambassador to the world' (/The New York Times/). In addition to playing classic songs from his three-decade-long international career, N’Dour will perform from his latest album, /Rokku Mi Rokka./"Presented by Cal Performances. Tickets $28/$38/$56. Contact Cal Performances Ticket Office at (510) 642-9988, or http://www.calperformances.net

Visual Aid's Offices, 116 New Montogomery Street, Ste. 640
An exhibition of collage and painting by Greg Cassin. Activities include a Gallery Walk on Saturday, April 26, 1-6pm. Details at www.yerbabuena.org. Free. Info: 415-777-8242, visaid@visualaid.org, http://www.visualaid.org

Bioscrip Pharmacy, 2262 Market St
Favoring unapologetically gay themes, Rene Capone explores a bizarre and allegorical reality which melds mysticism and emotion with bold results. Free. Info: 415-777-8242, visaid@visualaid.org, http://www.visualaid.org

The Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N San Pedro Rd
Geno expands Zydeco to a wider country music audience with his charismatic cowboy spirit and lively presentation. Awarded Best Zydeco Artist at the 2003 Big Easy Awards, and a 2008 Grammy nomination, he uses his multi-accordion attack to fuse Creole roots and modern voice. Come two-step on the wooden dance floor in our beautiful outdoor setting. Bring a picnic blanket, or low backed lawn chairs for lawn seating. Picnics encouraged, but please leave glass and alcoholic beverages at home, beverages available from concessions. $20 member/$25 public/ $12.50 students/children 6 and under free Info: 415 444-8000, http://www.marinjcc.org

Art Galvan 408-849-1180, http://www.myspace.com/thekoolkatzband1
9pm-1am, Club Max, San Jose Doubletree 2050 Gateway Place, $12/Cover, 408-437-2167
•  Fri. Aug. 15  • Sat. Aug. 16  • Fri. Oct. 17  • Sat. Oct. 18  • Fri. Dec. 12  • Sat. Dec. 13

The Dickens House, 333 Uplands Drive, Hillsborough CA 94010
Dickens Design Tour- Thurs. Sept. 11th-Sept. 22nd,
Each year a home is carefully chosen then renovated by some of the world’s most prestigious designers to prime the residence for an unparalleled shopping experience. Info: tbrady@prmagic.com, 650.324.6668, http://www.dickenshouse.org

The Dickens House, 333 Uplands Drive, Hillsborough CA 94010
Each year a home is carefully chosen then renovated by some of the world’s most prestigious designers to prime the residence for an unparalleled shopping experience. Info: tbrady@prmagic.com, 650.324.6668, http://www.dickenshouse.org

La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, Ca. 94705
Live Music, Kid & Family Shows, Talks & Reports Back, Films & Videos, Poetry & Spoken Word, Exhibits. 510 849-2568, chloe.kelleher@gmail.com, http://www.lapena.org
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