Mar 8: JIGU!Thunder Drums of China. A four-time gold-medal winner of the National Stars Award in China, this high-spirited troupe performs vibrant and colorful shows celebrating Chinese music, culture, drumming and percussive arts. Presented by Dimension Performing Arts. 8pm. (Cupertino: Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.; 408/998-8497 or 408/568-5861; www.flintcenter.com)
Thru Mar 9: Cinequest. San Jose’s annual film festival showcases over 150 original, independent works by up-and-coming filmmakers; and honors cinema rebels with the Maverick Spirit Awards. (San Jose: various locations. For more info, click here.)
Thru Mar 16: Cirque du Soleil. This legendary Canadian-based circus troupe brings Kooza to San Jose. Combining acrobats, clowns, costumes, stages and music, this amazing show is a magical visual treat for young and old alike. Follow The Innocent as he journeys through strange lands and interacts with a myriad of crazy characters, from tricksters to pickpockets. The acrobatics are taken to a new level with this show, as Kooza takes fresh twists on the standard high wire and wheel of death acts. Tues-Thurs, 8pm; Fri & Sat, 4pm & 8pm; Sun, 1pm & 5pm. (San Jose: Grand Chapiteau at Taylor Street Bridge; 800/678-5440; www.cirquedusoleil.com)
Mar 28-29: Cirque Dreams—Jungle Fantasy. An international cast of aerialists, contortionists, vine-swinging characters, strong men, and balancers take audiences soaring through a magical forest. Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2 & 8pm. (Cupertino: Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.; 408/864-8816; www.flintcenter.com)
