By Lina Broydo
Stars on Ice Shine in San Jose
May 18, 2025 at 4 p.m.
2025 World Champions kick off their Spring Tour with a stop over at the spectacular SAP Center in San Jose.
“Stars on Ice” Tour is set to inspire the thrilling ride showcasing the outstanding skaters and the world champions Ilia Malinin, Alysa Liu, Isabeau Levito, Ashley Wagner, Elvis Stojko, Nahan Chen, Amber Glenn, Madison Chock and Evan Bates..
Watching these amazing virtuosos of ice you may get inspired to travel to Milano, Italy, the site of the next 2026 Winter Olympic Games. I’ll see you in San Jose and in Italy!
Information:
For tickets visit ticketmaster.com.
SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St. San Jose.
Photo courtesy of the “Stars on Ice”
Marcus Shelby Orchestra at the Presidio Theatre
June 8, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Bay Area bassist, composer, educator, and Artistic Director of the Healdsburg Jazz Festival Marcus Shelby will bring his 15-piece Orchestra for the first Big Band Sunday. For this performance, Shelby will present his original suite “Black Ball: The Negro Leagues and the Blues” that celebrates the history and legacy of Black baseball through songs, video, theatrics, singers, dancers, and clowns.
The music honors baseball legends such as Satchel Paige, Josh Gipson, Jackie Robinson, Orlando Cepeda, Willie Mays, and more. The music captures the sound of the game using blues, ballads, and swing to bring to life strikeouts, arguments with umpires, and home runs.
Featuring special guests Martin Luther McCoy and Paige Mayes.
Information:
For tickets visit presidiotheatre.org es
Photos courtesy of Marcus Shelby
Symphony San Jose Closes Season with Fabulous “ESPAÑA”
June 7 & 8, 2025
España — a musical trip through Spain led by Spanish conductor Jose Luis Gomez and featuring Gabriela Lena Frank’s Escaramuza, and Joaquin Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez performed by Spanish guitarist Rafael Aguirre. It is Rodrigo’s best-known work and it has cemented his reputation as one of Spain’s most significant composers.
We’ll also view the Iberian Peninsula through the lens of two “visiting” composers, Ravel (France) and Rimsky-Korsakov (Russia) and hear how each portrayed Spanish music through their distinct writing styles.
Pre-concert events include Spanish tapas and flamenco dance shows. Ole! (Pre-concert festivities occur one hour prior to the concert.) Sip on refreshing sangria and immerse yourself in the vibrant and passionate atmosphere of Spain. Wow! Symphony San Jose knows how to party while presenting a phenomenal repertoire of beautiful music. Bravo!
Information:
408.286.2600.
The California Theatre, 345 South First Street, San Jose.
Photo courtesy of Symphony San Jose
San Francisco Opera Guild & Neiman Marcus Present The Art of Fashions
May 28, 2025 at 11am
This spring, fashion meets philanthropy in a spectacular and new-to-San-Francisco event as San Francisco Opera Guild and Neiman Marcus collaborate to present The Art of Fashion Runway Show and Luncheon.
This exciting event will showcase the latest trends in luxury fashion while supporting the future of music education in our community.
Taking place at Neiman Marcus in San Francisco, the event will feature a special appearance by Chloe King, Director of Fashion & Lifestyle at Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.
The program begins with the 11:00 AM Champagne Reception followed by the 12:00 PM The Art of Fashion Runway Show and Luncheon. Guests will then be treated to an exquisite runway show, highlighting the latest collections from some of the world’s leading designers and Neiman Marcus brand partners, including Carolina Herrera, Brunello Cucinelli, Tom Ford, Etro, Monique Lhuillier, Libertine, Michael Kors, and more. Co-chairs: Robert H. Beadle, Katie Colendich & Kathy Huber.
This day of fashion and philanthropy promises to be as stylish as it is impactful. Every year over 60,000 Northern California students engage with San Francisco Opera Guild’s award-winning music education programs. Your generous support of this event enables these vital programs to thrive in schools and communities.
Information:
sfopera.org; 415-864-3330
