It’s certain that some in the audience at Haley Reinhart’s show at the Fox Theatre on Aug. 2 will be there to see the singer who got her initial start on American Idol back in 2009. But Redwood City is home base for her opening act, Mike Annuzzi, and he’s very revved up about this concert.
Annuzzi, who guesstimates he plays about 300 shows a year, has been on stages as large as the BottleRock Napa music festival and as small as any number of local clubs. But this show is different. “As a musician walking onto the stage at the Fox Theatre, you feel a big responsibility to perform among the greats who have been there before me. I think of Tony Bennett, Etta James, Neil Young, BB King, Lyle Lovett, and so many others.” Annuzzi says. “This venue is truly a capsule of history and I am so happy to be included as a local independent artist, especially having the opportunity to share the stage with Haley.”
The show begins at 7pm on Saturday, and the Fox is located at 2221 Broadway St, Redwood City. Tickets are available at foxrwc.com.
Wed, July 30
Santa Clara County Fair—The 81st Annual Santa Clara County Fair opens July 30, with this year’s theme being “Still Hare and Kicking.” Expect traditional fair-style food and drink, carnival rides, livestock shows, exhibits, arts and crafts, and lots of live entertainment. $7.50-$12. Hours: July 30-Aug 1, 3-10pm; Aug 2, 1-11pm; August 3, 1-10pm. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd, San Jose. 408.494.3100. thefair.org
MJ the Musical—Now touring North America, this new musical follows superstar Michael Jackson as he rises to fame. Now touring North America, with MJ’s crowd-pleasing hits. $91+. Through Aug 3. Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S Almaden Blvd, San Jose. san-jose-theater.com/shows
Thu, July 31
Curator Talk—Maggie Dethloff, one of the curators of the exhibit Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene, will give a free talk. July 31, 6pm. Cantor Arts Center, Stanford. museum.stanford.edu/programs
Pobladores Night Market—This open-air market brings together local makers and business, artists, performers and food purveyors. Free. July 31, 5:30-9pm. Parque de los Pobladores, 501 S 1st St, San Jose. sjdowntown.com
Movies on the Square—Redwood City’s weekly movie night continues with two family-friendly titles. Moana 2 screens at 6pm, followed by Sonic the Hedgehog 3 at 8:30pm. Free. July 31. Courtyard Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. redwoodcity.org
Campbell Summer Concert Series—Cocktail Monkeys play. Free. July 31, 6:30-8pm. Orchard City Green, Civic Center Drive and N. Central Avenue, Campbell. campbellca.gov
Fri, Aug 1
Morgan Hill Friday Night Music Series—San Benito County Line plays at the weekly event. Free. Aug 1, 5:30pm. Downtown Amphitheater, Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. morganhillchamber.org/friday-night-music-series
First Friday at SJMA—Enjoy free admission to the museum’s exhibits and listen to the Trevor O’Loughlin Trio, featuring Patrick Talesfore Jr. and Nima Hafezieh, who will present compositions designed to resonate in the museum’s high-ceilinged lobby. Free. Aug 1, 6-9pm. San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S Market St, San Jose. sjmusart.org
Music in the Square Summer Series—Classic Rewind takes the stage at this weekly community concert. Free. Aug 1, 6-8pm. 4055 Evergreen Village Square, San Jose. instagram.com/evergreenvillagesquare
Music on the Square—This week’s musical offering: ’70s tribute band Mustache Harbor. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Free. Aug 1, 6-8pm. Courtyard Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. redwoodcity.org
Summer Concert Series—Fleetwood Macrame. Free. July 31, 6:30pm. Hillview Soccer Field, 97 Hillview Ave, Los Altos. losaltosca.gov
Emma—This production written by Kate Hamill and directed by Erin Southard offers a fresh take on Jane Austen’s beloved pre-feminist heroine. Aug 1–31. Sanborn Skyline County Park, Saratoga. svshakespeare.org
Tech Roast Show—Socially Inept, a group of comedians, is roaming “the world’s biggest tech hubs roasting tech companies and alleged humans like you.” The show hits the West Coast before heading to Texas and cities in India. $32.25-$94.80. Aug 1, 7:30-9pm. California Theatre, 345 S 1st St, San Jose. sociallyinept.io
Lynyrd Skynyrd—Over 50 years after the band’s debut in 1973, “Free Bird” continues to fly, embodying the spirit of 1970s Southern rock. The current lineup features Johnny Van Zant, the younger brother of the late Ronnie Van Zant, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s co-founder. Aug 1, 7:30pm. Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd, Saratoga. mountainwinery.com
Morgan Wallen—The country music bad boy from Tennessee is releasing his fourth studio album, I’m the Problem. With 37 songs on the album, there will be plenty of material—and to boot, each night in Santa Clara he’ll have two special guests: Miranda Lambert and Anne Wilson on the first night, and Brooks & Dunn and Anne Wilson on the second. $173-$822. Aug 1-2, 5:15pm. Levi’s Stadium, 4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara. levisstadium.com
Possibilities—The opening reception for an art show featuring work by Elaine Sheen, Alexis Moorhead, Inga Poslitur, Elisabeth Koss and Mario Montes Pozo. Free. Aug 1, 6-8pm. Hammer Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose. hammertheatre.com
Sat, Aug 2
National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire—Gillian Anderson, Vanessa Kirby and Ben Foster star in the Tennessee Williams drama, filmed live during a 2014 production at the Young Vic Theatre. $16-$23. Aug 2, 2pm & Aug 14, 7pm. Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose. hammertheatre.com
Pub in the Park—The Purple Mountain Majesty Band performs soulful, high-energy bluegrass and country music. Free. Aug 2, 11am-4pm. Red Morton Park, Redwood City. redwoodcity.org
Frozen—A cast of youngsters, ages 14-20, perform in this CMT Mainstage production based on Disney’s Frozen, which includes all the songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Aug 2, 2 & 7pm; Aug 3, 1 & 6pm. Montgomery Theater, 271 S Market St, San Jose. sanjosetheaters.org
Sun, Aug 3
Psychedelic Latinx Night—Valley Wolf and Ritmos Tropicosmos play at a concert co-presented by Needle to the Groove and Levitt San Jose. Free. Aug 3, 3:30-7pm. St James Park, San Jose. levittsanjose.org
National Theatre Live: Importance of Being Earnest—Oscar Wilde’s story of identity, impersonation and romance is filmed live from the National Theatre in London. $16-$23. Aug 3 & 17, 2pm; Aug 7 & 15, 7pm. Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose. hammertheatre.com
Tue, Aug 5
Maren Morris—Even with pop and R&B highlights, this American singer-songwriter’s country roots show through, earning her five Academy of Country Music awards, and five Country Music Association awards. $78-$436. Aug 5, 7:30pm. Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd, Saratoga. mountainwinery.com
Wed, Aug 6
Downtown Farmers’ Market—Stroll through stalls filled with fresh produce, locally made packaged goods and hot meals from local food vendors. No admission. Aug 6, 9am-1:30pm. 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose. sjdowntown.com
Vines & Vibes—Sound Decision plays hits from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and beyond at Guglielmo’s summer concert series. Bring a picnic or purchase food from a rotating lineup of local food trucks. Wine is available by the glass or bottle; no outside alcohol. Free. Aug 6, 3-4pm. Guglielmo Winery, 17575 Peak Ave, Morgan Hill. guglielmowinery.com
Mission College Summer Concert Series—A top swing and blues band, Lavay Smith & The Red Hot Skillet Lickers transport audiences to the smoky clubs of the Jazz Age. Free. Aug 6, 6pm. Central Plaza, Mission College, Santa Clara. missioncollege.edu
Los Gatos Jazz on the Plazz—Jazz Mafia has performed at major festivals including Outside Lands and the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest. With over 40 albums released, the band continues to push musical boundaries. Free. Aug 6, 6:30pm. Town Plaza, West Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos. jazzontheplazz.com
Alebrijes en San Jose—For those not familiar with the term, alebrijes are the visual embodiment of magical realism: Mexican folk art sculptures traditionally made from papier-mâché or wood. Large-scale versions of these creations will come alive in a touring exhibit, Alebrijes en San Jose, that will be on view in Plaza de Cesar Chavez during the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest. There will also be an alebrijes-themed drone show on Aug. 9 after PJ Morton’s set. But before all that, there will be a gala event welcoming the massive artworks to town, held Wednesday at the San Jose Museum of Art. In addition to the visual attractions, there will be live music and performances, culinary tasting stations, and delectable desserts paired with tequila, mezcal, wine and coffee pairings. Tickets are $108.55; available on eventbrite.com. Aug. 6, 7-10pm. San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S Market St, San Jose. For information on the Summer Fest, visit sanjosejazz.org.
