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Jane Austen’s Emma: TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents a musical version of the classic Victorian novel, Through Jan, 2, Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, $19-$80, 650-463-1960, theatreworks.org, Palo Alto Philharmonic: The orchestra presents a program featuring viola soloist Mimi Dye performing Berlioz’s “Harold in Italy.” The concert will also feature Aaron Copland’s “Ceremonial Fanfare,” the first movement of Mahler’s princess pastel rainbow tulle tutu ballet shoe gold shirt bending | vintage baby girl babies of color | clipart instant download Symphony No, 10 and “Trauermusik,” a suite for viola and string orchestra by Paul Hindemith, with viola solos performed by Geri Actor, Dec, 5, 8 p.m, Cubberley Theater, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, $10-$22, paphil.org..
Starry Night concert series continues. BRENTWOOD — The city of Brentwood is hosting the Starry Nights in Brentwood concert series. The series continues Friday with the Staci Frenes Band featuring acoustic pop/folk. The music will be at City Park, 710 Second St., beginning at 7 p.m. Ample parking is available in the parking garage at 150 City Park Way. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic basket, and enjoy the first of eight summer concerts in the park. All patrons are asked to follow park rules before, during and after the concerts. That includes no dogs, no glass containers and no audio/video recording devices. For more information, contact the Parks & Recreation office at 925-516-5444.
Kid Koala — Nufonia Must Fall: 7:30 p.m, Feb, 13-14, Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose, Live staging of the graphic novel featuring a team of princess pastel rainbow tulle tutu ballet shoe gold shirt bending | vintage baby girl babies of color | clipart instant download puppeteers manipulating a cast of 10-inch puppets, $29-$46, www.hammertheatre.com, Ninth annual San Jose Jazz Winter Fest: Feb, 14-27, downtown San Jose, Winter Fest presents jazz, blues, Latin and related genres in intimate venues in San Jose, This year’s lineup features artists such as Aaron Diehl, Charles McPherson, and vocalist Catherine Russell, $15-$38, sanjosejazz.org/winterfest..
So here are 12 can’t-miss acts for the 2014 Outside Lands. 2Gold Panda: This UK producer is at his best when he’s in a mellow mood, crafting soothing, yet seductive, slices of electronica that work equally well at a festival or a coffee shop. It’s great chill-out music — and the exact opposite of what you’ll get with Duck Sauce (“Barbra Streisand”) and many of the other EDM acts on the bill. Details: 7:40 p.m. Sunday, Panhandle Stage. 3Run the Jewels: Hip-hop heads heading to the fest to see Kanye should also make sure to catch this talented twosome, consisting of rappers Killer Mike and El-P. The duo released its eponymous debut last year and was met with a landslide of positive press. Previously, El-P produced Killer Mike’s “R.A.P. Music,” which was one of the best albums of 2012. Details: 2 p.m. Friday, Lands End Stage.
