South Bay
July 26
Impulse Universe, Anime Impulse, K-Play: A weekend of all things K-Pop and community. 11 a.m., Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara. santaclaraconventioncenter.com/convention-calendar
Head Over Heels: This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the infectious music of iconic ’80s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, featuring hit songs including “Vacation” and “Our Lips Are Sealed.” 2 p.m., City Lights Theater Company, 529 S. Second St., San Jose. [email protected], 408-295-4200. cltc.org/event/heels
Smokey Robinson: The singer, songwriter and producer is in his 80s and still performing. 7:30 p.m., Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. bit.ly/3Ii5WTL
July 27
Mozart on the Mountain: A program of “Serenade No. 10 in B flat Gran Partita for 12 Winds and Double Bass,” “Piano Concerto No. 23 in A” with pianist John Wilson, and “Symphony No. 35 in D Haffner,” featuring guest conductor Ryan Murray. 6:30 p.m., The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. bit.ly/3TspRBR
July 28
Maquette Pottery Workshop: Create a pottery piece with guidance from Chubby Hands instructors and learn about the basic hand-building techniques to create a Maquette. 4 p.m., Jiaren Cafe, 1171 Homestead Road #140B, Santa Clara. jiarencafe.com/chubby-hands-ceramics
MJ the Musical: Created by Tony-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, “MJ” offers a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. 7:30 p.m., San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose. bit.ly/40I07W2
Dena DeRose Trio: A masterful pianist and expressive vocalist, DeRose seamlessly blends lyricism, rhythm and musical intuition. 8 p.m., Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. stanfordjazz.org/get-tickets
July 30
Santa Clara County Fair: The 81st annual fair features food and drink, rides, livestock shows, exhibits, entertainment, arts and crafts, shopping and surprises. 4 p.m., Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. [email protected], 408-494-3100. thefair.org
Leanne Morgan — Just Getting Started: The comedian, actress and author from Tennessee performs in San Jose. 7 p.m., San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. bit.ly/4lMSIwP
Gogol Bordello: The band has spent over a decade honing its gypsy-punk sound. 7:30 p.m., Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. bit.ly/4lrCIkd
East Bay
July 26
Photo Day at the Museum: Do you have family photos that capture Hayward area memories? Bring your photos to the Hayward Area Historical Society (HAHS) Museum, and we’ll scan them to create a digital copy to add to our collection. Limit is 12 photos per person. 11 a.m., HAHS, 22380 Foothill Blvd., Hayward. haywardareahistory.org/calendar
Hands-On Fix-a-Flat Workshop: A hands-on workshop reviewing the basic process of fixing a flat and inner tube patching. 3 p.m., Oakland Public Library, Temescal Branch, 5205 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. bit.ly/4nxnrzT
July 27
Spontaneous Hitchcock — An Improvised Thriller: This hysterical homage to Sir Alfred Hitchcock is completely improvised and all based on audience suggestions. 3:15 p.m., Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. 925-943-7469. lesherartscenter.org
Pete Escovedo: The American percussionist who played with Santana is in his 80s and still performing. 9 p.m., Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. bit.ly/46twvPU
July 29
Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion: These iconic punk rock bands bring their talents and music to the East Bay. 7 p.m., Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. bit.ly/4lMRTUL
Jazz Funk Soul: Saxophonist Everette Harp, keyboardist Jeff Lorber and guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. perform. 7:30 p.m., Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. yoshis.com/events
Kevin Kaarl’s Ultra Sodade Tour 2025: The Mexican folk singer and composer performs in Oakland. 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. bit.ly/4f4njEd
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