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Bay Area events calendar for weekly editions of May 30

1 week ago | mercurynews.com | Jake Richardson

May 30The Hogan Brothers: The East Bay-raised Hogan Brothers have played with leading figures in R&B, funk, hip-hop and Latin music. 7 p.m., Jupiter, 2181 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. thehoganbrothers.comBrad Leali Quartet featuring Carla Helmbrecht: Helmbrecht’s vocal stylings are the perfect complement to the soulful, blues- and swing-influenced style of the Brad Leali ensemble. 7:30 p.m., The Sound Room, 3022 Broadway, Oakland.
All kinds of fun Bay Area events coming out in June

1 week ago | eastbaytimes.com | Jake Richardson

May 30May 31June 1June 2New Playwrights' Festival: An evening of never-before-seen one-act plays written, performed and directed by Santa Clara University students. 7 p.m., Fess Parker Studio Theatre, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. [email protected] Violin Studio Recital: Stanford students from the violin studio of Joo-Mee Lee perform an evening recital. 7:30 p.m., Braun Music Center, Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford.
10 reasons why you need Mouth Culture in your life

2 weeks ago | kerrang.com | Jake Richardson |Paul Harries

May 23, 2025Words:Jake RichardsonPhotos:Paul HarriesMouth Culture are basically a family at this point. The almost fraternal connection between the Leicester trio – vocalist Jack Voss, guitarist Mason Clifford and bassist Todd Groome – has been forged through years of living together while fine-tuning their sprightly brand of British alt.rock.
Bay Area events calendar for weekly editions of May 23

2 weeks ago | mercurynews.com | Jake Richardson

May 23Berryessa Night Market: Dance under the stars with Salsa Y Cerveza. A night full of tasty brews, food trucks, vendors and live salsa music along with free dance lessons from Hermosura Dance Productions. 5 to 9 p.m., Garden at the Flea, 1590 Berryessa Road, San Jose.
Bay Area events calendar for weekly editions of May 23

2 weeks ago | eastbaytimes.com | Jake Richardson

May 23May 24May 25May 26May 28May 29Smuin Contemporary Ballet: New premieres and old favorites define "Dance Series 2," for which Amy Seiwert, Smuin's artistic director has created a world premiere, her 13th ballet for the company. 7:30 p.m. May 29 through June 1 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. 650-903-6000 or smuinballet.org/events/dance-series-2-2. May 30Have an entertainment event to add? Submit it online at forms.gle/Cu9J6Ks2fQiQUcKk8.
Bay Area events calendar for weekly editions of May 16

3 weeks ago | mercurynews.com | Jake Richardson

May 16Noon Concert: Piano students of Kumaran Arul perform in a relaxed midday setting. 12:30 to 2 p.m., Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. events.stanford.eduThe Cake: Della’s life is complicated by the unexpected chance to be on a reality baking show, she questions her beliefs, her marriage and the true meaning of family, faith and frosting. Thursday through June 8 at City Lights Theater Company, 529 S. Second St., San Jose. [email protected], 408-295-4200.
Bay Area events calendar for weekly editions of May 16

3 weeks ago | eastbaytimes.com | Jake Richardson
Check out these Bay Area events on Mother’s Day weekend and beyond

1 month ago | mercurynews.com | Jake Richardson

May 9Public Tour — Auguste Rodin: A century after his death, Auguste Rodin continues to be recognized for making figurative sculpture modern by redefining the expressive capacity of the human form. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive at Museum Way, Stanford. 650-723-4177.
Check out these Bay Area events on Mother's Day weekend and beyond

1 month ago | eastbaytimes.com | Jake Richardson

May 9Constantinople "Traversées": A musical journey from Asia to the New World through Africa featuring Persian Setar master Kiya Tabassian and Senegalese and Kora master and Griot Ablaye Cissoko, supported by a percussionist. 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1140 Cowper St., Palo Alto. [email protected] , 510-560-6921. Red Hot Chili Pipers: This nine-piece ensemble consists of pipers, guitarists, keyboards and drummers who have been rocking from New York to Beijing to Melbourne.
The Best Album From 11 Legendary Metalcore Bands

1 month ago | noisecreep.com | Bryan Rolli |Jake Richardson

Our list of the best album from 11 metalcore bands proves just how much diversity exists within the genre. The metalcore that emerged in the late '80s and early '90s was firmly rooted in hardcore punk, categorized by its relentless tempos and neck vein-popping vocals. But as the decade progressed, so did the sound of metalcore.