June 1: San Jose Wind Symphony. The symphony goes global with classical compositions based on folk music from Ireland, Korea, Japan, Mexico and Armenia. 3pm. (Saratoga: McAfee Center, 20300 Herriman Ave.; 408/927-7597; www.sjws.org)
June 1: California Pops Orchestra presents Henry Mancini Magic. Don’t miss this special concert showcasing Mancin’s best-loved TV and movie hits, such as music from “Breakfast at Tiffany,” “Victor/Victoria,” and “Peter Gunn.” 3pm. (Palo Alto: Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Rd.; 650/856-8432; www.peninsulapops.org)
June 1: Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra. Sujeeva Hapugalle, an international touring pianist, plays Beethoven. Also joining the action is co-concertmaster Evie Chen and others. 3pm. (Palo Alto: Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford Campus; 650/856-3848; www.pacomusic.org)
June 3: Stanford Flute Ensemble. Director Karen Van Dyke conducts the ensemble as it performs selections by Strauss, Verdi, Vivaldi and other more. 8pm. (Palo Alto: Campbell Recital Hall/Stanford Campus; 650/856-3848; http://music.stanford.edu)
June 6-15: International Russian Music Piano Competition. See the best of the best pianists from 24 different countries go head to head for gold, silver and bronze medals. Symphony Silicon Valley will accompany the top three finalists on June 14. Various times. (San Jose: Le Petit Trianon Theatre, 72 N. Fifth St.; and the California Theatre, 345 S. First Street; 408/286-2600 x23; www.russianmusiccompetition.com)
June 7: Stanford Woodwind Quintet. Pianist Jon Nakamatsu accompanies the quintet during its 20th anniversary celebration. The program includes Muczynski’s Quintet, Beethoven’s Trio, and Jongen’s Rhapsodie. 8pm. (Palo Alto: Dinkelspiel Auditorium/Stanford Campus; 650/856-3848; http://music.stanford.edu)
June 7-8: Symphony Silicon Valley presents Beyond the Score. Following a lively, multimedia presentation on Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, the symphony performs the masterpiece in all its revolutionary glory. Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2:30pm. (San Jose: The California Theatre, 345 South First St.; 408/286-2600; www.symphonysiliconvalley.org)
June 8: Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra. The final concert of PACO’s Sinfonia Ensemble includes Vivaldi’s Concerto for Four Violins in B minor, Telemann’s Viola Concerto in G Major and Dvořák’s Romance in F Minor for violin and orchestra. 3pm. (Palo Alto: Dinkelspiel Auditorium/Stanford Campus; 650/856-3848; www.pacomusic.org)
June 8: San Francisco Symphony. This all-Brahms program features some of the composer’s best-known works, including Serenade No. 2 and Piano Concerto No.1. 8pm. (Cupertino: Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.; 800/497-5007; www.flintcenter.com)
June 26: San Francisco Symphony plays Dvorák’s Cello Concerto, Janácek’s Taras Bulba and Lutoslawski’s Mi-Parti. 8pm. (Cupertino: Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.; 800/497-5007; www.flintcenter.com)
Music: Jazz & Other
June 4, 11, 18, 25: Redwood City Blues Jam. Watch the musical stylings of the area’s best blues artists in this monthly event. If you’re not too shabby on guitar or harmonica, you might get to jam with the bands. 7pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox; 650/FOX-4119; ) www.foxdream.com
June 5, 12, 19, 26: Metro Music in the Other Park. Metro Music in the Other Park is back for its 11th season. Headlining the first show will be Groundation, a reggae band that mixes up its original music with tributes to Bob Marley and the Wailers. 5:30-8:45. (San Jose: St, James Park, at First and James Sts.; 408/279-1775; www.sjdowntown.com)
June 6: The Tommy Castro Band. Tommy Castro, who has opened for B.B. King and has been invited by Carlos Santana to play with him, offers up his own blend of blues, soul and rock. 9pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
June 6: Kanye West. The Grammy-winning hip-hop sensation gets the crowd going with his “Glow in the Dark” tour. 7pm. (San Jose: HP Pavilion, 525 W Santa Clara St.; 408/287-7070; www.hppsj.com
June 6-8: The Choral Project. Explore the spiritual and gospel music honoring Africa. Bay Area soloist Michelle Jordan joins the chorus during this special performance. Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 4pm. (San Jose: San Jose Center for Spiritual Living, 1195 Clark St.; 408/279-0161; www.choralproject.org)
June 6, 13, 20 & 27: Redwood City Music on the Square. Gather at Courthouse Square for performances by bands across various genres: salsa group Mazacote (June 6); Pure Ecstacy, a Motown/R&B group (June 13); rock and soul band Freesound (June 20) and Tempest, a Celtic rock act (June 27). 6 pm. (Redwood City: Courthouse Square, 2000 Broadway St.; 650/780-7000; www.ci.redwood-city.ca.us/events)
June 7: Big Bang Beat! This dynamite, 12-member band plays dance hits from the big-band era and Motown to disco and funk and more. 9pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
June 7: Live 105’s BFD 08. A slew of rock, punk and electronic bands take the stage, including Everlast, Alkaline Trio, Moby and Cypress Hill. 12pm. (Mountain View: Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy.; 650/967-3000; www.shorelineamp.com)
June 8: Jazz Showcase. The San Jose Jazz Society and City Lights Theater Co. present the Kristen Strom Quintet as it showcases contemporary jazz. 7pm. (San Jose: City Lights Theater, 529 S. Second St.; 408/295-4200; www.sanjosejazz.org)
June 12, 19, 26: Central Park Music Series. Grab a picnic basket, blanket and your closest friends and hit the park every Thursday evening for live music from all genres. Beatles tribute band The Sun Kings (June 12); 80s dance party band Fast Times (June 19) and R&B/neo-soul act Inoahband (June 26). 6pm. (San Mateo: Central Park, 50 W. 5th Ave.; 650/522-7000; www.cityofsanmateo.org)
June 13: Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings.Award-winning and Grammy-nominated producer and master slide guitarist Roy Rogers plays soul-stirring blues. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
June 14: Stung—A Tribute to The Police.One of the premier tribute bands around, Stung plays The Police’s greatest hits. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
June 14: La Arrolladora Banda Limon, Conjunto Primavera & Montez de Durango. These three top Mexican bands promise to heat things up with their hot Latin sounds. 7pm. (San Jose: McEnery Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St.; 800/SAN-JOSE; www.sanjose.org)
June 15: Jazz at Filoli. Enjoy Fred Berry Big Band and special guest singer Jamie Davis for an afternoon of big band classics from the likes of Count Basie and Duke Ellington. 1:30pm. (Woodside: Filoli Gardens & Center, 86 Canada Rd.; 650/364-8300; www.filoli.org)
June 15: Spencer Day. Pianist/vocalist/songwriter Spencer Day shows the influences of composers from Gershwin to John Lennon and Paul McCartney with his blend of jazz, contemporary and folk/country. 4:30-7. (Half Moon Bay: Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society, 307 Mirada Rd.; 650/726-4143; www.bachddsoc.org)
June 18: Jason Moran. See this jazz great as he presents In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall, a multimedia performance piece that pays homage to the legendary Thelonious Monk. 7pm. (Saratoga: Garden Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd.; 408/961-5800; www.montalvoarts.org)
June 19: George Michael. Pop sensation George Michael goes on his first North American tour in 17 years and plays selections from his new album, “Twenty Five.” 8pm. (San Jose: HP Pavilion, W. Santa Clara St.; 408/287-7070; www.hppsj.com)
June 20: Brad Paisley. This Grammy award-winning counry star shares the stage with Jewel, Julianne Hough and Chuck Wicks. 7:30pm. (Mountain View: Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy.; 650/967-3000; www.shorelineamp.com)
June 20: Pete Escovedo Orchestra. Legendary percussionist Escovedo’s 10-piece band gets your toes tapping with Latin jazz, salsa and cotemporary music selections. 9pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
June 21: Rockin’ Tribute Extravaganza. The classic rock music of Journey, Santana and Steely Dan comes to life as tribute bands Journey Unauthorized, Caravansera and Aja Vu all share the stage. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
June 27: Tainted Love. This 80s-inspired, 7-member band offers a show of pop, rock and new wave classics. 9pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
June 28: Mestizo.Travel back to the 1970s with this 13-piece classic Latin rock band from San Francisco. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
June 28: Dia de San Juan Festival. Celebrate the culture of Puerto Rico at this lively event featuring the musical stylings of Anthony Cruz, Ommy Cardona and Nino Segarra. 11-7. (Mountain View: Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy.; 650/967-3000; www.shorelineamp.com)
June 29: Jackie Ryan. This bestselling jazz vocalist performs selections from her latest CD, and offers previews of her upcoming album. 4:30-7. (Half Moon Bay: Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society, 307 Mirada Rd.; 650/726-4143; www.bachddsoc.org)
