Opening Friday, Aug. 7: American Bach Soloists Festival. Artistic and Music Director Jeffrey Thomas conducts works by Couperin, Rameau, Rebel, and others. Details here.
Opening Friday, Aug. 7: Cabrillo Music Festival. This year’s fest features 12 composers in residence, including the Bay Area’s own Mason Bates and Nathaniel Stookey, plus Hannah Lash, Missy Mazzoli, and the great Nico Muhly. Details here.
Friday, Aug. 7: Mary Younakof at San Jose ICA. An audience-participation art happening — and an exploration of color. Details here. Details here.
Friday, Aug. 7 – Sunday, Aug. 9: San Jose Jazz SummerFest. San Jose Jazz’s Summer Fest brings a dazzling array of jazz, blues, R&B, and Latin music to downtown. Details here.
Thursday, Aug. 13. – Saturday, Aug. 16: Pete Davidson at the San Jose Improv. SNL‘s resident youngun hits San Jose for some standup. Details here.
Shout-Out: Of course, The Do List Live is the hottest ticket in town next week. Get your tickets here — it will sell out!