Thu, June 12
Pobladores Night Market—This open-air market brings together local makers and business, artists, performers and food purveyors. Free. Fridays thru July 31, 5:30-9pm. Parque de los Pobladores, 501 S 1st St, San Jose. sjdowntown.com
Genesis Film Festival—The Digital Filmmaking Program in the Communication Department at Santa Clara University hosts a celebration of outstanding student films. June 12, 5:30-6:30pm. Recital Hall, Santa Clara University. events.scu.edu
Forms & Frequencies—A Thursday night music series in conjunction with the exhibition Second Nature, Forms & Frequencies presents Audiopharmacy, a Bay Area-based world hip-hop ensemble “blending turntablism, live instrumentation, poetic lyricism, and Indigenous prayers.” Free, but RSVP recommended. June 12, 6:30pm. Cantor Arts Center, North Lawn, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. events.stanford.edu
Shrek—West Valley Dance Company performers embark on a magical journey with Shrek, Donkey and Fiona. $44.50-$51. June 12-13, 6:30pm; June 14, 10am & 3pm. Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. sanjosetheaters.org
Summer Concert Series—Mustache Harbor navigates a course through the smooth sounds of the 1970s and ’80s. Free. June 12, 6:30pm. Grant Park Soccer Field, 1575 Holt Ave, Los Altos. losaltosca.gov
National Theatre Live—A filmed production of the National Theatre’s Hamlet with Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role. $16-$23. June 12, 7pm; June 15, 2pm. Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose. hammertheatre.vbotickets.com
Fri, June 13
Music on the Square—Live music from Neon Velvet, a dance band that blends ’80s style with today’s pop hits. Free. June 13, 6-8pm. Courtyard Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. redwoodcity.org
Kay Pacha—Valverde Dance Ballet Folklórico presents an evening of Andean culture, with folklórico dance from Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Argentina and Chile. Led by Peruvian artist Luis Valverde, this original production makes its Bay Area debut. $50. June 13-14, 8pm. School of Arts and Culture, Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose. eventbrite.com
Summer Concert Series in the Beer Garden—Live jazz and classic rock by First Call. Free. Teske’s Germania, 255 N 1st St, San Jose. 408.292.0291. teskes-germania.com
Sat, June 14
1865 Code: Freedom in the Streets—The African American Community Services Agency organizes Santa Clara County’s annual Juneteenth celebration, with music, marching bands, speeches, local vendors and much more. Free. June 14, noon-7pm. South 1st Street, downtown San Jose. 408.292.3157. sjaacsa.org
Lights Up!—Theater company City Lights puts on its annual new-play festival and maker fair, with readings of two theatrical works: “The Soulmate Play” by Anthony Doan, directed by Jacob Yoder-Schrock, at 1pm; and “Helicopter Typhoon Carabao! or To Survive an Apocalypse Now,” written by Amanda L. Andrei and directed by Mark Anderson Phillips, at 5pm. The maker fair starts at noon, and will also be open between the readings, and Rancho Roben Rescues will sell farm-fresh eggs to raise money for its San Jose animal sanctuary. $20 ($10 students). June 14, noon–6pm. City Lights Theater, 529 S 2nd St, San Jose. cltc.org
Dinner With an Artist—Cura Contemporary Art Center presents its first Dinner with an Artist event in conjunction with Haoyun Erin Zhao’s solo show, Cloud Inscriptions. Following an artist talk, guests will join Zhao for a meal in Cura’s new restaurant, Véra. June 14, 7pm. Cura Contemporary, 17395 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill. eventbrite.com
The Shining—Presented on the 45th anniversary of this eerie horror classic, 3Below offers two screenings of Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, “right in time for Father’s Day.” $15. June 14, 8pm; June 15, 2pm. 3Below Theaters and Lounge, 288 S 2nd St, San Jose. 408.404.7711. 3belowtheaters.com
Los Altos Juneteenth—For its sixth annual festival, the city of Los Altos presents an afternoon of art, music, food, refreshments, speeches, dancers and vendors. June 14, 11:30am-5pm. 97 Hillview Ave, Los Altos. eventbrite.com
Dia de Portugal Festival—Entertainment, Portuguese foods and a traditional Portuguese parade await at the Portuguese Historical Museum. June 14, 5pm, History Park, 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose. diadeportugalca.org
Tue, June 17
Cunamacué—At this interactive show for all ages, the audience will experience a part of Afro-Peruvian culture through music and movement. June 17, 4-5pm. Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave, Los Gatos, 408.354.6891.
Wed, June 18
Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean—This musical based on Ed Graczyk’s play features lyrics by actress and trans activist Shakina, who will also appear in the TheatreWorks production. $34-$54. Opens June 18; thru July 13. Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St, Mountain View. theatreworks.org
Dragons Love Tacos—An outdoor production of a play written by Ernie Nolan and based on the book by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri. Opens June 18, 6:30-8pm; additional shows Wed-Sat thru July 6. Palo Alto Children’s Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto. paloalto.gov/Events-Directory.
Continuing
The Tempest—For this production of The Tempest updated with elements of Dungeons and Dragons, Silicon Valley Shakespeare promises “enchanted landscapes, supernatural beings, and high-stakes encounters,” as well as nontraditional casting. Free. Thru June 22, Fri–Sun, 7pm. Willow Street Frank Bramhall Park, 1320 Willow St, San Jose. svshakespeare.org
Sweet Charity—Memorable songs like “Big Spender” and “If My Friends Could See Me Now” have kept Sweet Charity popular since its debut in 1966. San Jose Stage’s production runs through June 29. $17-$74. Shows Wed.-Thu 7:30pm; Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. The Stage, 490 S 1st St, San Jose. 408.283.7142. thestage.org
12th Night—Los Altos Stage Company presents Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub’s modern take on Shakespeare’s exploration of gender fluidity, 12th night, with a jazz score featuring original songs by Taub. $13-$41. Through June 22. Wed-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. losaltosstage.org
