Arts & Entertainment
A Wide Weekend Selection of Things To Do
Jazz with the Daddios, a wine fundraiser for the high school wrestling team, art studio tours, a festival and a conference on aging are our picks to Get Out in Cupertino this weekend.
Where/When: , 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino (Visual and Performing Arts Center) Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: This is the 30th annual Herb Patnoe Memorial Jazz Festival Concert, with guest artist Bob Mintzer, who will play his arrangements of music by Count Basie and Herbie Hancock, including “April in Paris,” “One O’Clock Jump,” “Cute,” and “Speak Like a Child.” Also on the program will be jazz performances of some of his original works written for the big bands of Buddy Rich, Mel Lewis, and his own band.
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Pricing: $13 general admission, $10 students and seniors
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Where/When: Various locations in Cupertino, Los Gatos, Campbell, Gilroy, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, San Jose and Saratoga.
Why Go: This is your opportunity to see many artists at work in their studios and really explore the art and the artists of Silicon Valley. The artists are there to talk with you, answer your questions and give you some real insights into what they do and why they do it the way that they do it. This is the last weekend of this 25th anniversary event so take advantage of the chance to explore our local art world. For more specifics about studio locations listing on our calendar.
Pricing: Free to attend
Where/When: 22645 Garrod Rd., Saratoga, Sunday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Take a tour of the winery and then sample the wines with an array of appetizers. A silent auction will also be held. The tasting is a benefit for the high school wrestling team. Please note that tickets are presale and can be obtained by contacting Head Coach: Sean Crya at sean cryan@fuhsd.org
Pricing: $35
Where/When: , 1628 W Campbell Ave. and throughout Downtown Campbell, Saturday, Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Why Go: This festival attracts big crowds so expect Historic Downtown Campbell to be packed. With good reason. The festival features more than 200 booths with arts, crafts, and more. Live entertainment throughout the weekend, as well as a focus on cajun and New Orleans Style Food. Enjoy!
Pricing: Free admission and parking
Where/When: Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park, Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Why Go: This is a conference for seniors and you will come out of this session knowning much more about what you need to do to age vitally and to age well. Little House is a major center for senior services in the Peninsula. Five nationally recognized experts will be on hand: Keynote Speaker Dr. Eric Shapira, Dr. Walter Bortz, Dr. Moira Fordyce, Kathy Berra, and Laura Stec. And of course, there will be much, much more.
Pricing: $5 if you pre-register; $10 at the door; a $9 fixed price lunch will also be available (soup, salad, bread, choice of turkey or salmon Caesar salad, and drink).
