July 3-6: Tahiti Fête of San Jose. Soak up the vibrant colors, vivacious choreography and irresistible beats of Tahitian dance at this annual festival, where the best of the best dance companies compete for top honors. 9-5:30. (San Jose: San Jose State University Event Center, 290 South 7th St.; 408/924-6360; www.tahitifete.com)
July 26: A Través de Sus Ojos. See acclaimed flamenco dancer Fanny Ara’s interpretation of a woman’s life through the drama of flamenco dance, a powerful traditional Spanish art form. Dancer Melissa Cruz, singers Vicente Griego and Jesus Montoya from Spain, guitarist Jason McGuire, and pianist Gonzalo Grau also perform. 8pm. (Mountain View: Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St.; 650/903-6000; www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/mvcpa)
