June 4-6: South Bay Home Show. Beat dull home décor at this inspiring show, featuring innovative remodeling tips, decorating ideas, a bevy of vendors offering home-related items, and a top-notch lineup of home-improvement specialists covering everything from flooring and furnishings to accessories and green living. Join celebrity grill masters Mad Dog and Merrill as they put on zany barbecue demonstrations; enjoy a wine tasting session; and treat the kiddies to a colorfully interactive Mad Science show. Fri, 12-8; Sat, 10-7; Sun, 10-5. (Santa Clara: Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy.; 408/236-2000; www.southbayhomeshow.com)
June 4-6: San Jose Orchid Exhibition. Whether you’re a novice grower, an expert or something in between, this show is for you. Browse an impressive selection of exotic orchids from top growers, including hard-to-find varieties; win gorgeous orchid prizes; and enjoy some wine tasting in the heart of historic Japantown in San Jose. Fri, 6:30-9:30; Sat, 9-6; Sun, 10-5. (San Jose: Miraido Club House, 550 N. 6th St.; www.realorchidgrowers.com)
June 5: Los Gatos Plein Air Art Show and Auction. The works of 34 nationally acclaimed plein air artists who have come to Los Gatos to paint on location for three days preceding this event will be displayed and auctioned off. 11-6. (Los Gatos: Old Town Center, 50 University Ave.; 408-838-7928; www.lgpleinair.org)
June 5-6: Sunset Celebration Weekend. This annual Sunset Magazine event features an onsite special home tour, a food stage with cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, and live music performances. 10-5. (Menlo Park: Sunset Magazine, 80 Willow Rd.; 800/786-7375; www.sunset.com)
June 5-6: Foster City Arts & Wine Festival. The festivities kick off with an old-fashioned carnival, complete with exciting rides, a midway, games, arts and crafts vendors, and such sweet treats as cotton candy and candy apples. Sat, 11-7; Sun, 11-5. (Foster City: Leo Ryan Park, 650 Shell Blvd.; 650/573-7600)
June 5-6: Sunnyvale Art and Wine Festival. Featuring over 300 artists and craftspeople, wines from the Bay Area’s finest winemakers, a sampling of local microbreweries, and a selection of margaritas, this festival also touts great food, live entertainment and children’s activities. 10-6. (Sunnyvale: Murphy and Washington Aves.; 408/736-4971; www.svcoc.org/ARTANDWINE.html)
June 12: Dia de Portugal. Celebrate the cultures of Portugal, Brazil, Macau and other Lusophone countries with live music, a parade, an artists’ tent, a book fair, a children’s carnival and more. 1-9pm. (San Jose: History Park, 1650 Senter Rd.; 408/287-2290; www.diadeportugalca.org)
June 12-13: Art in the Park. Explore the arts and crafts of more than 90 artists from across the country. 10-5. (Burlingame: Washington Park at Carolan and Burlingame Avenues; 209/267-4394)
June 12-13: Annual Antiques & Folk Art Show. The longest-running country antiques and art show on the West Coast returns for its 25th anniversary, and kicks things off with a preview party featuring fine wines, hors d'oeuvres, live jazz and a presentation by top antiques appraiser and PBS co-host Helaine Fendelman. Not a bad way to lead into the show itself, which offers such wares as furniture, folk art, textiles, pottery and garden accessories from more than 50 dealers from the U.S. and Canada. Folk artisans will also be on hand for arts demonstrations; the fun rounds out with summertime picnic favorites including strawberry shortcake and hamburgers. Sat, 6-9; Sun, 10-4. (Los Altos: Los Altos History Museum, 51 S. San Antonio Rd.; 650/948-9427; www.californiacountryshow.com)
June 12-20: San Mateo County Fair. The scent of roasted corn, crisp corn dogs and fresh funnel cake wafting through the air and the sounds of carnival games and laughter can mean only one thing—the San Mateo County Fair is back in town. The fair, also known as the Peninsula’s Festival, is a nonstop funfest, featuring live concerts, heart-racing contests, competitive exhibits, carnival games and rides and delicious fare. There’s something for everyone here: Try your hand at fun games and win a stuffed animal; get a bird’s-eye view of the action at the top of the majestic Giant Wheel; scream your heart out on the roller coasters and thrill rides; get up close and personal with farm animals at the petting zoo; cheer on contestants during the Battle of the Bands; and much more. This year, catch performances by rock icons Rick Springfield and Eddie Money; R&B supergroup En Vogue; comedian Paul Rodriguez; and a special laser show tribute to the late Michael Jackson. June 12-20: Fri-Sat, 12-11; Sun-Thurs, 12-10. (San Mateo: Corner of 25th & S. Delaware Sts.; 650/574-3247; www.sanmateocountyfair.com)
June 18: Wild Brew Yonder. Traditionally held before the big Hiller Aviation Vertical Challenge airshow, this high-flying event features not only fine brewskis from local breweries, but also acrobatic helicopters, aerial shows and more. Also head to the new Flight Lounge, a local wine bar, for some wine tasting. 6-9. (San Carlos: Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd.; 650/654-0200; www.hiller.org)
June 19: Vertical Challenge. Boasting more than 50 helicopters, this unique event is devoted to showing how helicopters operate and affect our daily lives, from news reporting to rescue operations to national defense. Demonstrations, exciting air shows, helicopter rides and a kid zone are all part of the fun. 9-5. (San Carlos: Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd.; 650/654-0200; www.hiller.org)
June 19: Dia de San Juan. Things get hot with this annual festival, which celebrates Puerto Rican culture and cuisine. Indulge in such traditional delicacies as pasteles, platanos and pinchos de puerco; enjoy vibrant live music performances; browse a variety of vendor booths; and cheer contestants on during the dance contest, where experts tear up the floor with their salsa, merengue, cha-cha, bomba and plena moves. 11-7. (San Jose: History Park, 1650 Senter Rd.; 408/287-2290; www.wrprc.org)
June 19-20: Juneteenth Festival. The African-American Community Service Agency puts on this annual festival in honor of the end of slavery in the United States. Enjoy African and African-American music performances, arts and crafts, a range of exhibits and delicious food. 12-7pm. (San Jose: Cesar Chavez Park; 408/292-3157; www.bayareajuneteenth.org)
June 26: Festival in the Park. Enjoy the great outdoors and all it has to offer at this wellness-meets-fun festival held in Hellyer County Park in south San Jose. Full of events that are sure to get your heart racing, activities include a 5K/2K Walk, a 30-foot climbing wall, free kayaking, fitness demonstrations and more. Extra fun kiddie highlights include a petting zoo and a teddy bear clinic; raffle prizes also round out the fun. Once you’re done burning off the calories, replenish with a variety of delicious fare at the food court. 11-4. (San Jose: 985 Hellyer Ave.; 408/355-2240)
June 27: Concours d’Elegance. This annual auto event is every classic car aficionado’s dream, featuring restored classic sports cars, a special display of pre-1915 automobiles, a Gallery of Greats, a range of cars for sale and more. This year’s marques are Mercedes-Benz and Cadillac. 7-4:30. (Palo Alto: Stanford University Concours Field at Sand Hill Rd. and Pasteur Dr.; 650/813-1100; www.paconcours.com/)
Dine & Wine Events
June 2-12: Dine Downtown San Jose. Back for its second year, this 10-day culinary celebration showcases just how wide and varied the dining options are in Downtown San Jose. More than 30 restaurants put on their best show, welcoming patrons with special prix-fixe menus. The festivities kick off with a City Bites sampler event June 2, 11-30am-1:30pm, where restaurants offer tantalizing chef samples to passersby at their entrances. Starting at 5:30pm every day until June 12, downtown San Jose comes alive as hungry foodies near and far venture out to taste what the area’s chefs have to offer, strolling the streets and evaluating the different prix-fixe menus on offer. From Asian fusion, Italian and Cuban to American, Cajun and Moroccan, there’s a seemingly endless array of cuisines from which to choose. Menus range from $20 to $40, making them not only palate pleasing, but also wallet-friendly—surely a winning combination. Full details and prix-fixe menus available at www.sjdowntown.com/dinedowntown; 408/279-1775.
June 5-6 & 12-13: Vintners’ Festival. Discover what the Santa Cruz Mountain wineries have to offer with special barrel tastings, delectable food, live music, winery tours, cooking demonstrations and more. The festivities are spread out over two weekends, with the first covering the western side of the mountains, and the second covering the east. 11-5 both days. (Santa Cruz Mountains: various locations; 831/685-8463; scmwa.com)
June 6: Food & Wine Classic. Learn all about the art of dining at this annual culinary celebration, which showcases the finest restaurants and wineries in the region, set against the beautiful backdrop of historic Villa Montalvo. 5:30pm. (Saratoga: Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd.; 408/961-5858)
June 18: Summer Dinner. Chef David Page lays out a superb five-course gourmet dinner paired with J. Lohr’s finest wines. 7-9. (San Jose: J. Lohr San Jose Wine Center, 1000 Lenzen Ave.; 408/918-2176; www.jlohr.com)
June 25: Wine Walk. Stroll through downtown San Mateo while sipping fine wines, meeting the winemakers and sampling hors d’oeuvres at local restaurants. Live music on two stages adds to the festivities. 5:30-9. (San Mateo: S. B St. and 1st Ave.; 650/342-5520; www.winewalk.org)
Music: Series
June 3 thru Aug 26: Music In the Park. San Jose kicks off summer with its outdoor concert series, a downtown tradition for more than 20 years. In June, rock out with alternative band Cold War Kids (June 3); R&B artist Lenny Williams (June 10); ska/reggae group Skatalites (June 17); and rock-pop band the BoDeans (June 24). Delicious food as well as sangria, beer and wine at The Lounge in the Park add to the fun. 5:30-9:15. (San Jose: Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market St. between San Fernando and San Carlos Sts.; 408/279-1775; www.sjdowntown.com)
June 5-July 31: Vasona Outdoor Music Series. Bring a picnic and sit out by the lake every Saturday in June and July to enjoy music by local artists. Scheduled in June: folk and country group the Sherry Austin Band (June 5); American folk duo the Flatpick Sidekicks (June 12); gypsy flamenco and Latin music band David Correa and Cascada (June 19); and swing band Split Bill (June 26). 5-7. (Los Gatos: Vasona Lake County Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd.; 408/354-2608)
Music: Classical & Choral
June 4: Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra presents SuperStrings Ensemble. Embark on a musical journey with a program full of string orchestra works from Sweden including selections from “Partita” by Roman and two folk tunes arranged especially for the orchestra; a suite of Scottish songs by James Oswald; and more. 7:30pm. (Palo Alto: Covenant Presbyterian Church, 670 E. Meadow Dr.; 650/856-3848)
June 5: San Francisco Symphony Music for Families. Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas welcomes Jamie Bernstein, daughter of legendary musician, conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein, for a concert filled with music they both love. 3pm. (Cupertino: Flint Center for the Performing Arts, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.; 800/745 3000; www.sfsymphony.org)
June 5-6: Symphony Silicon Valley presents Mozart & Mahler. Conductor Leslie B. Dunner offers a riveting program featuring Mozart’s Verperae Solennes de Confessore and Mahler’s weeping Symphony No. 4. Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2:30pm. (San Jose: California Theatre, 345 S. First St.; 408/286-2600; www.symphonysiliconvalley.org)
June 5-6: The Choral Project presents Light Out of Shadow. Expressing a poignant song of freedom, social change and finding light in dark times, the chorus ends its season on a bright note with movements from William Albright’s Chichester Mass, as well as selections from Stephen Paulus, Henryk Gorecki, Ysaye Barnwell and Pete Seeger. Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. (Santa Clara: Santa Clara de Asis, 500 El Camino Real; 408/279-0161)
June 13: San Francisco Symphony. Featuring James Ehnes on violin, conductor Michael Tilson Thomas takes the audience on a musical journey with Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, Berg’s compelling suite from his unfinished opera Lulu and Wagner’s overture to The Flying Dutchman. 2pm. (Cupertino: Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.; 800/745 3000; www.sfsymphony.org)
June 20: Ragazzi Boys Chorus presents The Singing Heart. In preparation for their Canadian tour, the chorus offers a program of festive songs, including “If Music Be the Food of Love” and Handel’s ethereal “Music, Spread Thy Voice Around.” Also in the lineup is the world premiere of a piece by Bay Area Composer Julia Simon. 5pm. (Palo Alto: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado St.; 650/342-8785; www.ragazzi.org)
Music: Jazz & Other
June 1: Goo Goo Dolls. This alternative rock band hit it big in the 1990s with their chart-topping albums A Boy Named Goo and Dizzy Up the Girl, and returns to the stage with special guest pop-rock band Vedera. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; mountainwinery.com)
June 4: Chris Cain with the San Jose Jazz Orchestra. Enjoy Cain’s jazz-and-blues flavored guitar playing style and smoldering vocals and the musical talents of Silicon Valley’s premier jazz orchestra. Presented by San Jose Jazz. 8-10pm. (San Jose: Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market St.; 408/792-4111)
June 6: Live 105’s BFD. See more than 30 rock and alternative bands, including the Silversun Pickups, Cage the Elephant and Matt & Kim, as well as heavy hitters Sublime, the Deftones, Hole and Spoon. Starts at 11am. (Mountain View: Shoreline Amphitheatre; 650/967-3000; livenation.com)
June 7: Crosby, Stills & Nash. Known for their complex vocal harmonies, political activism and influence on not only music but also culture, this folk rock supergroup makes a special appearance. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; mountainwinery.com)
June 9: Boz Scaggs. After gaining acclaim as part of the Steve Miller Band, Scaggs forged his own path as a renowned blues-rock singer, songwriter and guitarist with such hit albums as Silk Degrees. 7pm. (Saratoga: Montalvo Arts Center, Garden Theater, 15400 Montalvo Rd.; 408/961-5858; www.montalvoarts.org)
June 12: Diana Ross. As lead singer of The Supremes in the 60s, Ross was a key figure in shaping the Motown legacy, and has since found superstardom in her solo pop, R&B, soul and jazz career. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; mountainwinery.com)
June 13: Chick Corea Freedom Band joins with Kenny Garrett, Christian McBride, Roy Haynes, Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer for some cool jazz. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; mountainwinery.com)
June 13: The Jazz Mechanics. These smooth operators formed their group out of their machine shop, and are quickly gaining recognition as a modern voice in jazz with their improvisational style, original compositions drawing on such influences as bebop, R&B and Balkan tunes, and rock ‘n’ roll energy. Presented by San Jose Jazz. 7-9pm. (San Jose: City Lights Theater, 529 S. 2nd St.; 408/295-4200)
June 16: Dick Hyman. Pianist Hyman leads a musical tour through his favorite jazz piano styles, sharing his insights into the how the instrument’s great masters contributed to the jazz tradition. 7:30pm. (Palo Alto/Stanford Campus: Campbell Recital Hall; 650/725-2787; http://livelyarts.stanford.edu)
June 16: Merle Haggard. The outlaw country star made a name for himself with his guitarist, instrumentalist and songwriting talents. He shares the stage with fellow country legend Kris Kristofferson, whose signature hits include “Me and Bobby McGee” and “Sunday Morning Comin’ Down.” 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; mountainwinery.com)
June 18: Imogen Heap. Best known for her alternative, electronica and synthpop sound, this Grammy winning British artist puts on an electrifying performance. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; mountainwinery.com)
June 18: Jonny Lang. Hailing from Fargo, North Dakota, Lang hit the scene in the 1990s as a teen blues guitarist with his debut album Lie to Me, and has since come into his artistic own as an adult. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: Montalvo Arts Center, Garden Theater, 15400 Montalvo Rd.; 408/961-5858; www.montalvoarts.org)
June 19: Erykah Badu. The soulful songstress is known for her unique neo-soul sound, punctuated by eccentric musical stylings. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; mountainwinery.com)
June 20: Country Throwdown Tour. It’s a whole lot of down-home country fun with such headliners as Montgomery Gentry and Jamey Johnson. Also on hand are Jack Ingram, Little Big Town, the Eli Young Band, Eric Church and many more. 1pm. (Mountain View: Shoreline Amphitheatre; 650/967-3000; livenation.com)
June 21-26: Left Coast Live. Six days, 35 stages and 100 bands all add up to an unforgettable musical experience with this annual festival, the ultimate showcase for local, regional and national talent. With a wealth of bands and solo artists across several musical genres appear at dozens of downtown San Jose venues, including museums, bars and restaurants, and cafes, the city’s vibrant downtown area buzzes with an infectious creative energy. The celebration starts off with a Friday and Saturday Night Live Music Festival, with a mix of groups playing everything from jazz, indie, urban soul, Latin and rock on outdoor stages and in 30 venues in the South of First Area. This year’s festival headliner is OK Go, a four-man rock band whose often-imitated, never-duplicated video for the hit song “Here It Goes Again” went viral in 2006 and won a Grammy, and continues to top iTunes charts. Also on tap is a forum series examining music’s ever-evolving role in society; a special film screening that inspires the musician in everyone who watches it; and no shortage of ways to enjoy music in intimate settings. (San Jose: downtown, various venues and times; 408/286-1313; www.leftcoastlive.com)
June 22-23: Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers. The iconic comedic actor shows that he is as adept at banjo playing as he is at acting with his American bluegrass ensemble. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; mountainwinery.com)
June 25: A Night of Brazilian Jazz. Vocalist Luciana Souza is joined by guitarist Romero Lubambo for a night of Brazilian rhythms. 8pm. (Palo Alto/Stanford Campus: Dinkelspiel Auditorium; 650/725-2787; http://livelyarts.stanford.edu)
June 26: Brandi Carlile. The American singer and songwriter, celebrated for her pop, rock and alternative country vibe, performs with rock and R&B singer-songwriter Dave Barnes. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; mountainwinery.com)
June 26: Vans Warped Tour. Get twisted at this all-day punk, rock and ska extravaganza with a lineup that includes the Dropkick Murphys, Everclear, Pennywise, Polar Bear Club, Reel Big Fish, and Sum 41. Begins at noon. (Mountain View: Shoreline Amphitheatre; 650/967-3000; livenation.com)
June 26: African Rhythms Trio. Pianist Weston is joined by bassist Alex Blake and percussionist Neil Clarke for a program that digs into African rhythms to find the roots of jazz. 8pm. (Palo Alto/Stanford Campus: Dinkelspiel Auditorium; 650/725-2787; http://livelyarts.stanford.edu)
June 30: The Black Crowes. This renowned blues-rock and hard rock jam band, driven by brothers Chris and Rich Robinson, shares the stage with special guest Truth and Salvage Company. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; mountainwinery.com)
Theater & Musicals
Thru June 6: San Jose Rep presents Sonia Flew. To protect their daughter from Cuba’s Communist regime, Sonia’s parents send her to the United States, never to see her again. Thirty years later, Sonia is a wife and mother of two, living in the Midwest when 9/11 takes place. When her son announces he’s quitting college to join the army, Sonia once again faces feelings of abandonment and grief as political forces once again threaten to break apart her family. Tues, 7:30pm; Wed-Fri, 8pm (extra 11am show June 19); Sat, 3 & 8pm (no 3pm show June 8); Sun, 2pm. (San Jose: 101 Paseo de San Antonio; 408/367-7255; www.sjrep.com)
Thru June 6: Arclight Repertory Theater presents Shakespeare on the Square. What do you do when the woman of your dreams is playing hard to get? You play even harder—at least, according to Shakespeare, whose hilarious battle of the sexes, The Taming of the Shrew, comes to life during this third annual festival. This adapted production follows the courtship between the proud and roguish Petruchio and the shrewish, headstrong Kate, who tries everything she can to resist his advances. Petruchio stops at nothing to “tame” Kate with a variety of psychological torments, such as buying her beautiful clothes then destroying them and depriving her of sleep by blowing a trumpet. Will Petruchio’s schemes finally wear Kate down and turn her into an obedient housewife? Director Kristin Clippard sets the play in pre-feminist 1950s suburbia, filled with such madcap comedic antics as mistaken identity, gender bending, family issues and, of course, many weddings. Thurs-Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2 & 8pm; Sun, 2pm. (San Jose: Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St., 800/838-3006; www.arclightrep.org)
Thru June 20: City Lights Theater Company presents Second Weekend in September. After sparks fly between married businessman Michael and college student David in the early 80s, their one-night stand turns into a full-blown affair. After meeting one weekend a year for decades, the two lovers start leading separate lives; David becomes an activist in the gay community, while Michael continues to live in the closet. Will their love withstand a changing world? Thurs-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm (June 13 & 20) and 7pm (June 6). (San Jose: City Lights Theater, 529 2nd St.; 408/295-4200; www.cltc.org)
June 2-27: TheatreWorks presents Opus. In this smart and funny reflection on artistic passion, an internationally renowned string quartet is set to perform at the White House, but is forced to scramble for a new member just days before the big event. Tues-Wed, 7:30pm (8pm June 2); Thurs-Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2 & 8pm (no 2pm show June 5 & 26); Sun, 2 & 7pm (no 7pm show June 27). (Mountain View: Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St.; 650/463-1960; www.theatreworks.org)
June 2-July 5: San Jose Stage presents Red, White and Tuna. The third installment in the Tuna trilogy revists Bertha and Arles dancing at the end of A Tuna Christmas. Did they fall in love? Has Didi Snavley received any signals from R.R.’s UFO? Did Stanley make a fortune in the taxidermy business? These and other questions will be asked and answered in this laugh-out-loud spoof of rural American life. Wed-Thurs, 7:30pm; Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. (San Jose: 490 S. First St.; 408/283-7142; www.sanjose-stage.com)
June 4-26: Coastal Repertory Theater presents Our Town. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Thorton Wilder takes the audience to Grover’s Corner, New Hampshire, to explore the ordinary lives of the Gibbs and Webb families, which remind us to cherish small moments, recognize the poignancy of daily life, and appreciate the urgency of the present. Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. (Half Moon Bay: 1167 Main St.; 650/569-3266)
June 11-27: Palo Alto Players presents Jewtopia. Chris O’Connell, a clueless Irish-Catholic, wants to marry a Jewish girl so he won’t have to make another decision; his friend, Adam Lipschitz, wants to marry a Jewish girl to please his family, but can’t seem to shed his Gentile ways. As the friends make a pact to help each other out, hilarity ensues as stereotypes collide, cultures clash and chaos breaks out. Thurs-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2:30pm. (Palo Alto: Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Rd.; 650/329-0891; www.paplayers.org)
June 15-27: San Jose Rep presents The Marvelous Wonderettes. It’s a blast from the past with San Jose Rep’s retro production of this cotton-candy flavored pop musical featuring iconic hits from the 1950s and 1960s. Running from June 15-27, this catchy production promises to get your feet tapping—and touch your heart at the same time. The story focuses on Betty Jean, Suzy, Cindy Lou, and Missy, four vivacious high school girls whose dreams are as big as their voices. Follow their journey as it unfolds from their 1958 high school prom to their 10-year reunion, and revel in their happiness as they reveal their lives and loves along the way. You can’t help but fall for these bubbly girls as they grow up and find their own paths in life. As the girls sing such beloved girl-group superhits as “Mr. Sandman,” “Stupid Cupid,” and “It’s In His Kiss,” as well as other pop favorites such as “Son of a Preacher Man,” and “R-E-S-P-E-C-T,” don’t be surprised if you find yourself singing along in your seat. Tues, 7:30pm; Wed-Fri, 8pm; Sat, 3 & 8pm; Sun, 2 & 7pm. (San Jose: 101 Paseo de San Antonio; 408/367-7255; www.sjrep.com)
June 17-July 11: Northside Theater Co. presents Vanities. This three-scene comedy follows the lives and friendships of three Texas girls, who start out as popular and vivacious high school cheerleaders in 1963. Five years later, they find themselves in a college sorority house, excited about the future. Fast forward to 1974, where they unite for a short time in New York City, but nearly forget what brought them together in the first place. Thurs-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. (San Jose: Olinder Theatre, 848 E. William St.; 408/288-7820; www.northsidetheatre.com)
June 19-27: Lyric Theatre presents The Mikado. Gilbert & Sullivan’s Japanese-inspired comic opera tells the tale of Nanki-Poo, a wandering musician in love with the beautiful Yum-Yum, who is engaged to Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner. The situation looks hopeless for the lovelorn musician, but he has a big secret that could change everything. Will love conquer all? Thurs-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. (San Jose: Montgomery Theatre, 291 S. Market St.; 408/986-1455; lyrictheatre.org)
