The student and the teacher sit facing one another, their feet on the drum pedals, drumsticks in their hands. Autism may make the 10-year-old’s speech unique, it may make his attention variable, but right now he is communicating with his …
This weekend—truly a last hurrah before the seasons change—San Jose’s Plaza de Cesar Chavez will be the site of the last two concerts for Metro’s Music in the Park concert series. In between there is Kids Day in the Park, …
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Quite the prolific artist, 34-year-old Mitski (aka Mitsuki Miyawaki, born Mitsuki Laycock) has released a handful of great records over the past couple of years. Her current tour finds her supporting her latest, The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are …
LA-born, Hawaii-based, ethnically Polynesian and musically immersed in the sounds of Jamaica, reggae artist J Boog is an international and multicultural sensation. Buoyed by the success of his latest single, “Fire Up Di Roses”—a collaboration with The Green, Common Kings …
Keeping a restaurant afloat for 45 years is certainly no small feat. It takes grit, determination, good help and a fair bit of luck. Yet year after year, seafood lovers are reeled into this Los Gatos eatery.
Lowrider culture began in LA in the ’40s when enthusiasts retrofitted their autos with custom wheels, hydraulic lifts and other dazzling accessories. The culture soon expanded across the nation and beyond. Presented by the United Lowrider Council of San Jose …
Texan singer-songwriter Hayes Carll debuted with 2002’s Flowers & Liquor. His work’s wry lyricism and poetic quality earned him plaudits right from the start. Carll’s second album, 2004’s Little Rock, earned distinction as the first independently released album to top …
Brian Regan is the comedian other established comedians tell new comedians to watch and learn from. He’ll give a stand-up masterclass on Sunday when he brings his latest tour to Mountain Winery. Regan is the classic observational comic with a …
Since Anderson .Paak’s album Malibu was nominated for a Grammy Award, he’s become the poster child for all things funk. He hasn’t rested on his laurels, either, as he’s won a whopping eight Grammy Awards and topped the music charts …
For some, the words “Faster than a speeding BART train” might ring a bell or fond memories. This weekend, fans can relive their childhood memories—and maybe bring the kids to create their own—when Capt. Cosmic comes to Art Boutiki. Created …
The Bay Area Chinese Musician Association presents this very talented duo of female guitarists performing classical guitar. Meng Su and Yemeng Wang are enthralling audiences with “Mid-Autumn Melodies,” work that is emotive and gorgeously harmonized without ever becoming arrogant, show-offish …
Javier Santiago is a rising star in the beat, hip hop and jazz scenes and has tinkled keys with the likes of Herbie Hancock and Aja Monet. Based in LA, this pianist/composer combines acoustic instruments and electronic beats in his …
JR De Guzman is quick on the punchline and even quicker on the guitar—a skill he learned while teaching music to teens. He had a knack for making them laugh, so he combined the two for a musical comedy bit …
Music is fluid and ever-changing. It exists in the present moment, even when captured on audio recordings. This year’s Fusion Echoes at SJSU aims to showcase music’s dynamic nature and how it can be reinterpreted, altered and even expanded by …
Art Boutiki has hosted a monthly “Drink and Draw” night for the past five years. The premise is simple yet rewarding: a free, all-ages, all-vinyl hangout for people to drink, draw, paint and share laughs. This month features special guests …
The new exhibit Calder: at home, among friends is more of an amuse bouche than a full-course meal. The scale of Alexander Calder’s work on display (at the San José Museum of Art through Aug. 3, 2025) is delicate rather …
For a composer who has been active as a recording artist for less than a decade, Cuco is incredibly prolific. On his own and with other artists, the multi-instrumentalist has carved out an impressive and unique niche on the musical …
Latin jazz legend Arturo Sandoval has performed in the South Bay just a handful of times, including a 2011 appearance on the San Jose Jazz Festival’s Main Stage. Now he’s returning for a very different affair, performing high atop the …
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