Events Around the Bay – Week of February 13, 2017
Say “DA” for a Weekend February 17, 18 & 19 The 29th Annual Russian-American celebration of food, dance, music and arts brings talented dancers, musicians, and singers of all ages, who will highlight this year’s festival with an astonishing show you definitely don’t want to miss. From Russia with love and great live entertainment by professional […]
Say “DA” for a Weekend
February 17, 18 & 19
The 29th Annual Russian-American celebration of food, dance, music and arts brings talented dancers, musicians, and singers of all ages, who will highlight this year’s festival with an astonishing show you definitely don’t want to miss. From Russia with love and great live entertainment by professional artists from around California and as far as St. Petersburg and Moscow, this three-day celebration of authentic Russian food and performing arts (and did I mention the Russian vodka tastings?) will fill your long weekend with great fun and family enjoyment.
Tickets and Information
Prices range from $8 to $12
415-921-7631
russiancentersf.com
2460 Sutter Street, San Francisco
Photo courtesy of The Russian Center
Carnevale, Italian Style: Masquerade, Dinner, and Dance
February 24, 6:30 p.m.
The muse of romance adds an exciting extravaganza as the Bay Area’s Leonardo da Vinci Society and the Italian Cultural Institute present a fabulous Carnevale 2017 with the support of the Italian Consulate General in San Francisco. A family evening of fun and romance, it includes an Italian buffet dinner, live music from Italy by Rolando Giambelli, a mini dance show and 
dance class with Christina. Dress in costume and be ready to eat, dance, and be a part of the adult and children’s costume contest. Children are encouraged to joining the festivities. The Leonardo da Vinci Society is a cultural organization based in San Francisco. The Society organizes presentations and other events that highlight the importance of Italian history and culture, and the importance of Italian contributions to American life. Membership is open to all who love Italy and wish to learn more about this wonderful country.
Tickets and Information
Prices range from $75 to $100
Children under 13 free
415-788-7142
www.davincisanfrancisco.com
Italian Athletic Club
1630 Stockton Street, San Francisco
Photo courtesy of Da Vinci Society of San Francisco
Police Officers Ball in Los Gatos
February 25, 6:30 p.m.
Join the festivities at the Los Gatos – Monte Sereno Inaugural Police Officers Ball to benefit the officers’ foundation, which is committed to supporting the city’s community by providing funding for public safety tools and educational outreach programs. A wonderful evening of delightful food, tantalizing wines, and live entertainment will be hosted by the Testarossa Winery, a historic cave winery in the picturesque hills of Los Gatos. The elegant sit-down dinner will feature a four-course gourmet dinner featuring Ahi Tuna Tartare, Beef Wellington, and Wild Mushroom Fritters as appetizers, Scottish Salmon and Tuscan Braised Short Ribs for the main course and fabulous desserts to culminate this delicious journey. Black tie attire is optional. Buon Appetito!
Tickets and Information
Price: $150 per person
1-800-901-7173
Testarossa Winery
300 College Avenue, Los Gatos
Photo courtesy of Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Officers Foundation
Rhythm in the Night
March 3, 8:00 p.m.
No need to travel to Ireland to see the famous dancers in action. The good news is that the world-renowned Irish dance troupe will perform their fast hard shoe rhythms and graceful soft shoe jigs to an epic orchestral soundtrack, while state-of-the-art lightning ignites the stage into an explosive display of dance and music right here at the Heritage Theatre in Campbell. Rhythm in the Night re-imagines traditional dance to take the audience on an exciting journey for an unforgettable experience the entire family will marvel at and enjoy without getting on a plane. This is truly an Irish dance spectacular. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Tickets and Information
Price: $42
408-866-2700
www.HeritageTheatre.org
Heritage Theatre
1 Campbell Avenue, Campbell
Photo courtesy of Heritage Theatre
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.
