Jennifer Lopez is bringing her “It’s My Party: The Live Celebration Tour” to San Jose
June 13 at 8 p.m.

The famous diva is celebrating her 50th Birthday with a fabulous performance at SAP Center in the heart of Silicon Valley. The show will feature a non-stop party mix of Lopez’s new and classic hits, show-stopping choreography and energetic dancers, a dazzling showcase of beautiful wardrobe and costumes, impressive technology and stunning sets, and all of the spectacular glamour and inspiring effects the fans expect from the talented Jennifer Lopez. Get ready to be awed! Hope her fiance Alex Rodriquez will be in the audience.

Tickets and Information
800-745-3000
livenation.com
SAP Center
525 West Santa Clara Street in San Jose

Photo courtesy of Sap Center

Elemental Calder on Exhibit at SFMOMA
Now through June 28

Alexander Calder (American, 1898–1976), one of my favorite artists, revolutionized sculpture by inviting unseen forces of the natural world to participate in his art. The works in this exhibition manifest the ways the elements – including the movement of the sea and the blowing of the wind – provided both subject matter and inspiration for many of Calder’s mobiles, spectacular and playful sculptures which I am sure you have seen in parks, squares and museums all over the world. Absolutely a must-see exhibit now on view at SFMOMA. Bring the youngsters to enjoy, learn and be fascinated.

Information
415-357-4000
sfmoma.org
151 Third Street in San Francisco

Photo courtesy of SFMOMA

Stern Grove Festival in San Francisco
June 16 to August 18, on Sundays at 2 p.m.

What could be better than Sundays at the Grove? Lace up your boots, bring a picnic blanket and a basket filled with a wonderful selection of California wines and culinary delicacies and enjoy a marvelous afternoon at the gorgeous Stern Grove, at their free summertime concert series featuring the San Francisco Ballet, jazz, Japanese-American indie rock, pop and the always popular San Francisco Opera. Additional activities include: Kids Stage at noon in the West Meadow with an instrument exploration station and Dance Workshop with San Francisco Ballet; Artist Talk with San Francisco Ballet at noon in the Trocadero; Free Yoga Class at noon in the West Meadow courtesy of Office Yoga with instructor Neil Wadhawan. Ahhh, what a dreamy Sunday!

Information
sterngrove.org
Stern Grove
19th Avenue at Sloat Boulevard in San Francisco

Photo courtesy of Stern Grove Festival

Technically Speaking….
June 12 at 6:30 p.m.

As the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing approaches, the Computer History Museum is delighted to present a distinguished panel to provide insights and perspectives on the place of computing in space history: Dan Lickly, who played key roles in the development of the software for the Apollo Guidance Computer; Matthew Shindell, historian of science and a Space History curator at the National Air and Space Museum; and Charles Simonyi, legendary programmer, Microsoft executive, and two-time space tourist. Don’t miss this amazing presentation and bring your kids and grandkids.

Information
650-810-1010
computerhistory.org
Computer History Museum (CHM)
1401 North Shoreline Blvd. in Mountain View

Photo courtesy of the CHM

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.