Events Around the Bay – Week of August 3, 2018

International Performing Arts of America Festival in San Jose

August 26 at 7 p.m.

 

This is a truly enriching treat for Bay Area lovers of beautiful music and spectacular dancers. The iconic California Theater in downtown San Jose is welcoming the new IPAA’s World Premiere Performance in memory of and tribute to Ann Woo, the Bay Area’s well-known art promoter, teacher, high-tech executive, and an art aficionado who devoted her life to promoting the merging of multi-cultural arts in the U.S. and who worked tirelessly and creatively with other art organizations who supported her vision of merging various ethnic cultures into the main stream; to unite all to selflessly work together towards a common goal of expressing the talents of many artists from around the world and develop their talents. In addition to commemorating Ann Woo, the event provides an annual intermingling platform for various ethnic artists. With the participation of over 30 professional dancers and various artists, along with the event’s Chair John Chu, Executive Director Andy Jian, Producer Dennis Nahat, and Artistic Director YangYang Lyonn – this is definitely a very inspirational and spectacular festival of arts not to be missed.

 

Tickets and Information
Prices range from $28 to $100
408-605-3217
intperformingarts.org
California Theatre
345 South First Street in San Jose

 

Photos courtesy of IPAA

 

 

 

Fun Times at the Aquarium in Monterey

August 4, 18, and September 1

 

No need to search for a hotel’s stay in Monterey because the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium is hosting a number of sleepover stays this summer. Ever wonder what the fishes do at night?  Set up your sleeping bags next to the shark tank and wake up (if you were able to fall asleep) on Sunday morning as the aquarium’s special guests. And since the aquarium stays open late on those Saturday nights, parents can stroll the galleries with a glass of wine in hand, while enjoying sustainable bites and live music. The sleepovers package includes a bedtime snack, breakfast, and aquarium admission. Enjoy fun activities throughout the evening, including a bedtime snack and special late-night programming for you night owls, before snuggling up to fall asleep in front of the aquarium’s world-class exhibits. In the morning, greet the day with the ocean animals and say Hi from me to my favorite (and the cutest) playful otters.

 

Tickets and Information
$125 Sleepovers Package
$95 for aquarium members
408-648-4800
montereybayaquarium.org
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row in Monterey

 

Photo courtesy of the Monterey Bay Aquarium

 

 

 

Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in San Francisco 

August 10-12

 

Janet Jackson, the multiplatinum-selling pop diva is highlighting the line-up for this year’s Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival extravaganza at Golden Gate Park. Joining Janet are some of the nation’s powerhouse performers: The Weeknd and Florence & the Machine. The diverse list of performers includes Beck, Bon Rivers, Kelela, Daniel Caesar and Tash Sultana. If you enjoy fabulous music and great scenery then this is an event created just with you in mind. It’s summer fun at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park—a celebration of food, wine, beer, art and comedy. And did I mention music?

 

Tickets and Information
Prices range from $149.50 for an individual ticket to the 3-day VIP pass at $795
Golden Gate Park in San Francisco
Visit sfoutsidelands.com for concert times and details

 

Photo of Janet Jackson courtesy of Outside Lands

 

 

 

Niles Canyon Railway Wine Ride

August 4, 18, September 8 and 29 at 1 p.m.

 

What could be better than enjoying an afternoon of fine wine while gently cruising through Niles Canyon, riding the historic train with wine educator Steve Ferree? This wine tasting event will focus specifically on Livermore Valley wines. As one of the Golden State’s oldest wine regions, Livermore Valley played a pivotal role in shaping California’s wine industry. Spanish missionaries planted the first wine grapes in the Livermore Valley in the 1760s. In the 1840s, California pioneers looking for outstanding vineyard sites began planting grapes in the region. Robert Livermore planted the first commercial vines in the 1840s. Pioneer winemakers C. H. Wente, James Concannon, and Charles Wetmore recognized the area’s winegrowing potential and founded their wineries in the early 1880s. Taste Livermore Valley’s outstanding wines paired with hors d’oeuvres as you ride the historic train. 21 & over; please no children, pets, or personal food and beverages allowed.

 

Tickets and Information
Prices start at $50
510-910-7024
ncry.org
Niles Canyon Railway
6 Kilkare Road in Sunol

 

Photo courtesy of Niles Canyon Railway

Lina Broydo immigrated from Russia, then the Soviet Union, to Israel where she was educated and got married. After working at the University in Birmingham, England, she and her husband immigrated to the United States. She lives in Los Altos Hills, CA and writes about travel, art, style, entertainment, and sports. She hardly cooks or bakes, with no borsch or piroshky on her home cooking menu. Therefore, she makes reservations and enjoys dining out, mostly sushi.