Popular Events This Weekend

Event: No Doubt, Paramore at Shoreline Amphitheatre, Sat, Jul 25 7:30p

59276 — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:21:44 +0000

No Doubt's 2009 summer tour begins this May, playing outdoor amphitheaters and arenas throughout the summer. Singer Gwen Stefani said, “The whole reason for going on this tour was to have fun, try on all our favorite songs again and to get inspired to make new music. It feels good to be all together again." No Doubt has selected Paramore as the special guest for the tour. "What a dream tour! We couldn't be more excited to kick off 2009 by touring with a band like No Doubt,” said Paramore singer Hayley Williams. "Get there early...this is going to a be a great night from the moment the lights go down," said bassist Tony Kanal. The third act that will open the show will be shared among The Sounds, Janelle Monae and Bedouin Soundclash. Check your local listings for more specific information. “Now that five years have passed, the excitement level for us is extremely high. We are so fresh and ready! I feel like a kid again when rehearsing these songs,” said drummer Adrian Young. The 2009 No Doubt Summer Tour will be produced by Live Nation and will include stops in both the U.S. and Canada. The band last toured in 2004, co-headlining with Blink 182. Tour dates and on sale information will be announced soon. Check www.nodoubt.com for the most up to date tour news.

Event: Slightly Stoopid & Snoop Dogg at Shoreline Amphitheatre, Fri, Jul 24 6:00p

59276 — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:21:20 +0000

Event: Oldies 103 Free Concert Summer Series presents The Beach Boys at DCR Hatch Memorial Shell, Sat, Jul 25 7:00p

764859 — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:19:09 +0000

Main Members: Brian Wilson (b. June 20, 1942 Inglewood, CA): Vocals, piano, keyboards, guitar, bass guitar Mike Love (b. March 15, 1941 Baldwin Hills, CA): Lead vocals Carl Wilson (b. December 21, 1946 Hawthorne, CA; d. February 2, 1998 Los Angeles, CA): Vocals, lead guitar, keyboards Al Jardine (b. September 3, 1942 Lima, OH): Vocals, bass guitar Dennis Wilson (b. December 4, 1944 Inglewood, CA; d. December 28, 1983 Marina Del Rey, CA): Drums, percussion, keyboards, guitar Genres: Surf music, Sixties pop, Baroque pop, Psychedelic pop, Sunshine pop Contributions to music: Brought the surf craze into the national consciousness Introduced harmonies which were a major influence on pop and rock Leader Brian Wilson's production techniques proved revolutionary and brilliant Created a rock soundtrack for summer fun Helped advance and personalize rock and roll songwriting Created Pet Sounds and "Good Vibrations," two of the biggest creative landmarks in pop history Helped influence their peers in the Sixties pop scene tremendously Early years: The brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, along with their cousin Mike Love and Brian's classmate Al Jardine, vocalized together often as teenagers (usually in the mold of pop vocal groups like the Four Freshmen). California natives except for Jardine, the five rented instruments and learned them well enough to record the Chuck Berry-influenced "Surfin'," a novelty tune meant to capitalize on the burgeoning craze. It did well enough regionally to prompt Capitol to sign the boys in 1961. Success: In 1962, the group took off nationally with "Surfin' Safari," and soon parlayed that success into a number of songs about sun, surf, and girls. Brian, who had been studying Phil Spector's productions, soon began writing and producing much of the group's material. The result was one of the few American acts who could hold their own, creatively and commercially, with the rising British Invasion. In 1966, the group peaked with two masterworks: the Pet Sounds album and the single "Good Vibrations." Later years: Driven by that desire to compete with acts like The Beatles, Brian worked for months on the Pet Sounds followup, called SMiLE. The pressure of the work, combined with drugs and Wilson's trouble family history, led to one of rock's most famous flameouts -- Wilson gained weight, became a recluse, and spent hours in a sandbox he'd installed in his living room. The group continues to perform, and has had some hits since, but Brian's dissolution essentially marked the end of the group's reign. Other Facts: Other members of the band include: Bruce Johnston (b. June 27, 1942 Peoria, IL): Vocals, piano; David Marks (b. 1948, Newcastle, PA): Vocals, guitar; Blondie Chaplin (b. July 7, 1952 Durban, South Africa): Vocals, guitar; Ricky Fataar (b. May 9, 1952 Durban, South Africa): Drums Earlier names of the band were Carl and the Passions, The Pendletones, and Kenny and the Cadets Drummer Dennis Wilson was friendly with Charles Manson before his notorious crimes Only Dennis actually surfed Awards/Honors: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1988) Grammy Hall of Fame (1994, 1998, 1999) Grammy Lifetime Achievment Award (2001) Songs, Albums, and Charts: #1 hits: "I Get Around" (1964) "Help Me Rhonda" (1965) "Good Vibrations" (1966) "Kokomo" (1988) Top 10 hits: "Be True To Your School" (1963) "Little Saint Nick" (1963) "Surfer Girl" (1963) "Surfin' U.S.A." (1963) "Dance, Dance, Dance" (1964) "Fun, Fun, Fun" (1964) "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" (1964) "California Girls" (1965) "Barbara Ann" (1966) "Sloop John B" (1966) "Wouldn't It Be Nice" (1966) "Rock And Roll Music" (1976) #1 Albums: Beach Boys Concert (1964) Endless Summer (1974) Top 10 Albums: Shut Down (1963) Surfer Girl (1963) Surfin' U.S.A. (1963) All Summer Long (1964) Little Deuce Coupe (1964) The Beach Boys' Christmas Album (1964) Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) (1965) The Beach Boys Today! (1965) Beach Boys' Party! (1966) Best Of The Beach Boys (1966) Pet Sounds (1966) Spirit Of America (1975) 15 Big Ones (1976) Other important recordings: "Surfin'," "409," "Little Deuce Coupe," "Surfin' Safari," "Shut Down," "Don't Worry Baby," "Little Honda," "Wendy," "Caroline, No," "God Only Knows," "Hang On To Your Ego," "Heroes And Villains," "Wild Honey," "Darlin'," "Let The Wind Blow," "All I Wanna Do," "Do It Again," "Sail On, Sailor" Covered by: David Lee Roth, They Might Be Giants, David Cassidy, Art Garfunkel, The Everly Brothers, Neil Diamond, David Bowie, Andy Williams, The Cowsills, The Troggs, Todd Rundgren, The Pixies, Sonic Youth, The Apples In Stereo, Grant Lee Buffalo, The Ventures, The Ramones, Leif Garrett, Pennywise, The Queers, Pere Ubu, Sixpence None The Richer, Johnny Rivers, Joan Jett, Status Quo, Fleetwood Mac, Wall of Voodoo Appears in the movies: "The Monkey's Uncle" (1965), "The Girls on the Beach" (1965), "The T.A.M.I. Show" (1965) - Oldies1033.com

Event: San Francisco Theater Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens, Sun, Jul 26 11:00a

312274 — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:13:29 +0000

This unique and exciting festival of short performances on multiple stages by over 75 theater companies and solo artists celebrates the Bay Area’s lively theater world. This unique and exciting festival of short performances on multiple stages by over 75 theater companies and solo artists celebrates the Bay Area’s lively theater world, including comedy, tragedy, children's shows, musicals, improv, hip-hop, Shakespeare, and storytelling. One acts, standup, and circus, the San Francisco Theater Festival has it all!

Event: George Lopez at San Jose State Event Center, Sun, Jul 26 1:00p

35359 — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:55:56 +0000

Comedian George Lopez was born on April 23, 1961. A native of Los Angeles, he grew up in San Fernando Valley's Mission Hills, experiencing an economically poor upbringing. The majority of his standup comedy is based specifically on his childhood and the unique characterization of his Hispanic relatives, particularly his grandmother who raised him. His depictions struck a universal chord with his audience not unlike that of his hero Richard Pryor's Mudbone character. After years of struggling as a standup comic, Lopez finally released his first album, Alien Nation, in 1996 and with it his rise to superstardom began. Within five years he had landed his own weekly ABC-TV series, The George Lopez Show, where he is co-creator (with actress Sandra Bullock), writer, producer, and star. Between taping episodes of the TV show, he recorded his next CD, Right Now Right Now, in 2001, followed in 2003 by Team Leader, which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. The following year Lopez taped his immensely popular Showtime concert Why You Crying? and released his autobiography of the same name. In April of 2005, after Lopez dealt with the life-threatening experience of having a kidney transplant (the donor was his wife, Ann), he bounced back with a wide variety of projects, including the 2006 CD release El Mas Chingon. The disc was recorded live at the Ice House in Pasadena, CA, where he had also recorded Team Leader three years prior. His 2007 album America's Mexican featured material from his HBO special of the same name, and he can be seen in 2008's Swing Vote with Kevin Costner. ~ Al Campbell, All Music Guide

Event: Children's Theater in the Park at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, Fri, Jul 24 6:30p

751099 — Mon, 8 Jun 2009 20:39:37 +0000

Enjoy FREE children’s theatre in the park all summer long in the Center’s outdoor ParkStage (located adjacent to Pioneer Park). You’ll see fairy tales and other children’s stories—a different 45-minute production each week performed by the children from Peninsula Youth Theatre’s “Theatre in the Park” summer camp program. Bring the kids, a picnic dinner and a blanket to sit on for a fun way to end the week for the whole family. July 2: THUMBELINA Tiny Thumbelina must make her way in a giant world. Will she escape the scary frog family to find true love? July 10: DR. DOOLITTLE Dr. Doolittle is no ordinary veterinarian. He can talk to animals! Join in all his adventures with his animal friends. July 17: JACK AND THE GIANT A nasty spell turns the prince into a frog, and only a kiss from a princess will change him back again. July 24: THE FROG PRINCE A nasty spell turns the prince into a frog, and only a kiss from a princess will change him back again. July 31: STONE SOUP Three hungry (and smart!) soldiers figure out how to get stingy villagers to share their food.

Event: Free Friday Flicks at DCR Hatch Memorial Shell, Fri, Jul 24 7:00p

764859 — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:14:53 +0000

Free, outdoor movies, sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and WBZ. Movies start at sundown. SCHEDULE June 19 - Tale of Despereaux (83 min) July 10 - Kung Fu Panda (92 min) July 17 - Get Smart (110 min) July 24 - Madagascar 2 (89 min) July 31 - Mama Mia (108 min) Aug 7 - Star Wars:The Clone Wars (98 min) Aug 14 - Inkheart (106 min) Aug 21 - Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (122 min) Aug 28 - Iron Man (126 min)

Event: La Kalle Explosion IV at San Jose State Event Center, Sat, Jul 25 7:00p

129650 — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:57:17 +0000

Event: Friday Nights at the De Young at De Young Museum, Fri, Jul 24 5:00p

24209 — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:50:57 +0000

Tobias Wolff Fee Information Programs are free except the de Young Poetry Series. Museum admission is always free to members; regular admission fees apply for non-members to visit the galleries. de Young Poetry Series Admission $5; free for members and college students with ID. Museum admission is not included or required. Purchase tickets in advance online (use link below) or at the admissions desk. For more information, call 415-750-3531. Purchase Ticket

Event: San Francisco Symphony: Summer & the Symphony Grand Finale at Davies Symphony Hall, Fri, Jul 24 8:00p

27970 — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:12:39 +0000

Summer & the Symphony closes with a splendid assortment of vintage American works. Aaron Copland's inspired Fanfare for the Common Man sets the stage for a diverse program of Samuel Barber, George Gershwin, and more. Don't miss distinguished actor James Earl Jones narrating Copland's Lincoln Portrait plus a special performance by the UC Berkeley Marching Band. Conductor/Performers James Gaffigan, conductor James Earl Jones, narrator Stephanie Harwood, vocalist UC Berkeley Marching Band Program Copland - Fanfare for the Common Man Gershwin - Promenade from the film Shall We Dance Barber - Adagio for Strings Walt Whitman - Oh Captain My Captain Read by James Earl Jones Copland - Lincoln Portrait Gershwin - Girl Crazy Overture Gershwin/Porter - Songs with Stephanie Harwood ending with I Got Rhythm Mark Inouye - Jazz Group