Lionel Richie Performs at Stanford
August 24 at 6:30 p.m.

International superstar Lionel Richie is one of only two songwriters in history to achieve the honor of having #1 records for nine consecutive years. With more than 100 million albums sold worldwide, Richie is the recipient of an Oscar®, a Golden Globe®, four Grammy Awards®, the distinction of MusicCares Person of the Year in 2016, and he was a Kennedy Center Honoree in 2017. Enjoy an evening with Lionel Richie as he takes you on a spectacular musical journey at the stunning setting of Stanford’s Frost Amphitheater.

Tickets and Information
Prices range from $66 to $256
650-724-2464
stanfordlive@stanford.edu
Frost Amphitheatre
Stanford University, Stanford

Photo courtesy of Stanford Live

“Sex And The City” in San Jose
September 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m.

If you are a fan of the extremely popular TV show “Sex and the City”, don’t miss this live one-woman parody of love, friendships, and shoes written and performed by Kerry Ipema, an actor, writer, and improviser based in New York. This laughter-infused tribute brings the iconic moments of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda in New York City to the theater.

This solo show parody takes audiences through six seasons of the beloved HBO series. There will be puns, cosmopolitans, and deal breakers. This show is for anyone who remembers the naked dress, the tantric sex demonstration, the post-it note, and “he’s just not that into you.” “One Woman Sex and the City: A Parody of Love, Friendship and Shoes” will remind you why this series and its characters stayed so firmly in our hearts and minds. So grab your best friends, get a Cosmo, throw on your heels, and check out “One Woman Sex and the City: A Parody of Love, Friendship and Shoes.” “SATC fan? You should definitely see this show. Not a fan? See it anyway.” Winnipeg Free Press. Hope to see you in San Jose!

Tickets and Information
Prices range from $35 to $45.
408-404-7711
3Belowtheaters.com
3Below Theaters & Lounge
288 S. Second Street in San Jose
Validated parking in the garage directly above the venue.

Photos of Kerry Ipema courtesy of Guggenheim Entertainment/Idil Sukan.

Downton Abbey on the Big Screen
Opening Night September 19 at 7 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.

This fall, worldwide phenomenon Downton Abbey becomes a grand motion picture event, as the beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance, and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance.

The film is written by series creator Julian Fellowes and stars the original cast. KQED is co-hosting exclusive advance screenings. If you are a Downton fan, as I am, be one of the first to see the film! At Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, enjoy a curated menu of Downton-inspired delights — cocktails, sandwiches, biscuits, and more. Also, every ticket comes with the option to donate to KQED to sustain its mission of providing community-supported media to the public.

Tickets and Information
415-549-5959
drafthouse.com
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
2550 Mission Street in San Francisco

Photo courtesy of KQED

Opera in Golden Gate Park
September 8 at 1:30 p.m.

Enjoy the best arias al fresco, pack a picnic basket with wine, cheese, and fruits, and have fun at an outdoor concert celebrating the opening of San Francisco Opera’s season featuring the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and the stars from the 2019-2020 season. Bring your friends and pets to this most beautiful park in the Bay Area for an afternoon of opera.

Tickets and Information
Free admission
415-864-3330
sfopera.com/park
Golden Gate Park
Robin Williams Meadow
San Francisco

Photo courtesy of SF Opera

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.