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By Carole Barrow REFLECTIONS CHOICE • EMPOWERMENT • TRANSFORMATION An exclusive fully licensed drug and alcohol residential treatment facility located in Marin County SPECIAL EVENTS p.16 I MUSIC & DANCE p.24 I THEATER p.32 I LECTURES p.34 KIDS’ STUFF p.36 I SPORTS p.38 I MUSEUMS p.38 I ONGOING EXHIBITS p.40 I GALLERIES p.41 TOURS p.42 I COMEDY p.43 I NIGHTLIFE p.44 I FARMERS’ MARKETS p.44 SPECIAL EVENTS popular festival brings the music, dance and athletic events of Scotland and Ireland to AUGUST Monterey County each year. Tickets $12- $20. Monterey County Fair and Event Cen- Santa Cruz Shakespeare 2018 Sum- ter, 2004 Fair- ground Road, Monterey. mer Festival. Through Sept. 2, times 831/682-2022. vary. This year’s fest features the Bard’s San Jose Renaissance Faire & Fantasy most beloved romance, “Romeo and Fest. Aug. 4-5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Juliet.” The theatrical feast finishes Hobnob with faux nobility and with David Ives’s wickedly come- knights during this Shakespeare- dic thriller “Venus in Fur.” Tickets themed extravaganza featuring $20-$56. The Grove at DeLaveaga more than 800 costumed per- Park, 501 Upper Park Road, Santa formers, pageantry, Shakespear- Cruz. 831/460-6399. ean vignettes, staged battles Santa Clara County Fair. Aug. 2-5, and storytelling for children. times vary. Santa Clara County’s beloved Tickets $8-$18, free for children Dual Diagnosis • Executive Treatment • Doctorate Level Therapists fair returns with fun for the whole fami- under 6. Discovery Meadow ly. Expect lots of livestock, rides, live music, Park, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. Family Program • High Staff to Client Ratio • Laptop & Cellphones Welcome roller derby, food, children’s entertainment and Stern Grove Festival. Aug. more. Tickets $5-$8, free for children under 5, 12 and 19, 2 p.m. The 5. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully 81st Stern Grove Festival’s Road, San Jose. 408/494-3100. admission-free concerts fea- Angry Orchard Rock the Roots. Aug. 4, 2 ture some of the biggest local p.m. The Angry Orchard Rock the Roots tour and international acts including featuring Sublime with Rome is more than a Femi Kuti, Ronnie Spector and mere concert; it’s a summer-themedCALENDAR extrava- The Revolution. Stern Grove, ganza. This daylong music festival features ice 19th Avenue and Sloat Boule- cold cider, food from local vendors, local vard in San Francisco. musical guests, lawn games, an arcade Starry, Starry Night. Aug. and a VIP Bonus with preshow barbe- 10, 6:30 p.m. to Aug. 11, 10 cue. Tickets $38-$73. Concord Pavil- Beyoncé & Jay-Z, Sept. 29, Levi’s Stadium, a.m. Inspired by the night sky and ion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord. Santa Clara corresponding with the 2018 Per- 925/692-2400. seid Meteor Shower, this overnight Fremont Festival of the Arts. Aug. 4-5, 10 street festival. Proceeds benefi t local nonprof- summer arts festival features an evening full Dr. Matt Blagys, Clinical Director Louise McCallion, Chief Executive Officer William Fluke, MBA, Executive Director a.m. to 6 p.m. Santa Clara County’s beloved its. Free. 39338 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fre- of family-friendly activities, including per- fair returns with activities for the entire fam- mont. 510/795-2244. formances by Draco the Juggler, Obsidian Individuals come to Reflections A personal journey toward fulfillment led A Marin County resident with ily. Enjoy 700 artisan booths, live music, chil- Monterey Scottish Games and Celtic Festi- Butterfly and Sacred Fire Dance Company because the typical and ordinary Louise McCallion through the demanding vast personal and professional dren’s activities and gourmet specialties at this val. Aug. 4-5, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The raucously and more. Tickets $10-$55. Montalvo Arts treatment has not been sufficient world of high-tech, into a vortex of trauma and experience in the field of addiction to sustain recovery or help develop a treatment, and then to a passion for helping and recovery, Mr. Fluke has held life worth living. Something more is others reclaim their lives. Reflections embodies high-profile positions in business, Our Calendar provides a comprehensive look at arts and entertainment activities in the South Bay and beyond. All listings are compiled by »our Calendar Editor and are independent of advertising, although advertisers’ events may be included. South Bay Accent is published bi- needed. At Reflections, that some- her commitment to the goal. It’s a place of property management and legal monthly. To submit your event for consideration, please e-mail the event name, date, time, a short description, admission fee, address and phone thing more is intensive, personalized peace and healing—supportive and effective— fields. Additionally, he has sat on number to [email protected]. The listing deadlines are as follows: October 16 for the December/January issue, December 11 for the treatment with exceptionally caring, where guests receive a full spectrum of holistic the Marin County Alcohol and Oth- February/March issue, February 12 for the April/May issue, April 16 for the June/July issue, June 11 for the August/September issue, August 14 dedicated, and credentialed staff in care and treatment, specifically tailored to their er Drugs Advisory Board and the for the October/November issue. For advertising information, please call 408/244-5100 or e-mail [email protected]. a beautiful, intimate environment. needs, in an upscale, private setting. Marin Recovery Project. 1 5 0 G REAT R EASONS TO G ET U P AND G O 1-877-781-5602 • WWW.LIVINGATREFLECTIONS.COM 16 South Bay Accent CALENDAR CALENDAR Cars and Croissants. Aug. 19, 9 a.m. to noon. Check out exotic cars while min- gling with car enthusiasts during this monthly gathering along Santana Row. While there, grab some coffee and, yes, croissants. Free. Santana Row Boulevard from Alyssum Lane to Tatum Boulevard, San Jose. 408/988-3600. Polynesian Festival and Aloha Out- rigger Races. Aug. 19-20, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual Polynesian Festival offers island-style music and Polynesian dancing, along with a taste of the trop- ics including shave ice and other festive drinks. Also discover the excitement of outrigger canoe racing; novice and experi- enced paddlers are allowed to participate. Montalvo Arts Center Food & Wine Classic, Sept. 9, Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga; Free. Santa Cruz Wharf, 21 Municipal Sean Penn, Sept. 26, Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, Palo Alto Wharf, Santa Cruz. 831/420-5270. Dataprint: Work-in-Progress Instal- Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This free out- lation. Aug. 21 and 22, 6 p.m. What are the 408/961-5800. door concert series continues to rock the park. dangers of data-driven decision making? How Theatreworks Silicon Valley New Works The lineup includes Rock the Heat, Sinister do we protect privacy while fueling innova- Festival. Aug. 10-19, times vary. The 17th Dexter, Pacifi c Soul and Top Shelf. Free. Staf- tion? Amidst a global conversation around the annual festival features two musicals and two ford Park, 50 King St., Redwood City. ethics of data mining and online privacy, Kai- plays as well as special events. Musicals include Monterey Car Week. Aug. 17-23, times vary. mera Productions present their new project in an adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride and This glamorous annual event is a car lover’s this work-in-progress immersive installation/ Prejudice” by Tony Award nominee Paul Gor- dream. The week kicks off with a classic car workshop. Free for Montalvo donors and stu- don and much more. Ticket prices vary. Lucie show in Downtown Monterey, followed by dents. Tickets $10. Project Space, Montalvo Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo the Porche Monterey Classic, “automobilia” Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. ™ Alto. 650/463-1960. expo and much more. Ticket prices vary. Mul- 408/961-5800. ULTRA SERIES Outside Lands. Aug. 10-12, 11 a.m. to 10 tiple locations in Monterey. Jazz on the Plazz. Through Aug. 23, Wednes- p.m. For three days every summer, Golden Summer Gathering of Mountain Men. Aug. days, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Spend hot Gate Park transforms from a tranquil rest- 18-19, times vary. Take a steam train ride up summer nights in Los Gatos honoring Ella ing spot to one of the country’s most popu- the hill and feel transported to the 1830s. Fitzgerald. An array of jazz artists are provid- lar music festivals. Outside Lands presents Roam through re-created wilderness encamp- ing their take on iconic singer. Free. Los Gatos food, wine, beer, art and more than 75 diverse ments, watch hunters and trappers perfect Town Plaza, West Main Street and Santa Cruz bands. This year includes headliner Janet Jack- their survival skills and dig into a chuckwagon Avenue, Los Gatos. jazzontheplazz.com. Milgard Ultra™ Series Doors son, Beck, Chvrches and Tash Sultana. Tickets barbecue. Ticket prices vary. Roaring Camp Palo Alto Festival of the Arts. Aug. 25-26, $375-$795. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Three hundred fi ne artists A Fiberglass Door Designed for Complete Peace of Mind Fiesta de Artes. Aug. 11-12, Saturday 10 a.m. 831/335-4484. and crafters display their work in booths along to 9 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cel- University Avenue during this annual festival. 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