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Metro Staff on June 26, 2019
Mr. Worldwide brings his international flair to the South Bay for a night of Latin-infused pop and hip-hop. Pitbull has demonstrated an expansive range over the course of his 15-year career. His proper discography begins with the Lil John-produced Dirty South anthem “Culo” and moves through to EDM-tinged club bangers, like “Give Me Everything Tonight.” He’s released 10 albums since his 2004 debut LP, M.I.A.M.I., and has gone from headlining sweaty Dade County dance halls to co-founding the Bad Boy Latino record label and rocking his signature three-piece suit on the Today show. Continue reading »
Queens native Hari Kondabolu combines poignant social critique with his own witty and engaging remarks, touching on topics such as his identity as a brown man, and his commodious use of cocoa butter. Kondabolu has performed on The Late Show with David Letterman, Conan and Jimmy Kimmel Live. In 2011, he starred in his own half-hour “Comedy Central Presents” set; last year, he released his hour-long Netflix special, Warn Your Relatives, which earned him a spot on Variety’s Top 10 Comics To Watch list for 2018. Join the comedian and producer as he explores his love of mangoes and his hilarious interactions with family, “Indian accent not included.” Continue reading »
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Kael Austria on June 26, 2019
Cast those conceptions of the prim and proper fairytale princesses aside. These women don’t need to be saved, and they are certainly capable of doing more than cooking and cleaning. This critically acclaimed musical shines a spotlight on a number of iconic Disney heroines, allowing them to tell their own stories. Uncensored, occasionally profane and free from the men who drew them and literally put words in their mouths, these audacious leading ladies—including Snow White, Princess Ariel of The Little Mermaid and Cinderella—paint a distinctly different picture of their lives. Runs Thursday through Sunday until Jul. 21. Continue reading »
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Kael Austria on June 26, 2019
For DJ and producer J. Worra, spinning high-spirited house tracks comes as second nature. Though she is now based in L.A., her Chicago roots remain prominent in her energized, bass-heavy mixes. Born and raised in Illinois, J. Worra made a name for herself in 2010 after entering a handful of local DJ competitions—and winning every single one. As a queer woman in a male-dominated industry, J. Worra puts showcasing and uplifting the work of female artists at the top of her priority list. Her supporting set will feature Miss Dre, a Bay Area house producer and DJ. Continue reading »
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Bill Kopp on June 26, 2019
B.B. King was a towering figure in the blues. An artist whose appeal crossed over to a much wider audience, the man born Riley B. King made an indelible mark on the uniquely American musical form. His career lasted more than a half century, ending with his death at age 89 in 2015. But his crack band chose to keep the blues flame alive by continuing after King’s passing. Continue reading »
A guy ran into a girl at the bar I frequent. He was pleasantly surprised to see her and she was absolutely ecstatic to see him but not for the reasons you might think. Some drunk was harassing her in stereotypical fashion. “You’re pretty. Let me buy you a drink!” He may not have had on beer goggles, but he definitely had beering aids because he didn’t seem to hear her say, “I’m not interested.” “Hey, babe!” she yelled to her old friend from across the bar, as she darted toward him. He looked bewildered. Once in arm’s length, I saw her mouth, “Pretend like you’re my boyfriend.” The problem was, he came with girl, and it looked like they had just started dating. She went to the bathroom just moments before to reapply her makeup. Now, what was he to do? Spurn the drunk away by displaying a little PDA and portray what a loving pretend boyfriend he is? Or be a bad friend, and disengage from the charade so that when his date came back from fixing her eyeliner, he didn’t ruin his chances of being a real boyfriend?
I Saw You is an anonymous “man on the street” column. Email your rants and raves about co-workers or any badly behaving citizens to [email protected], or send to 380 S. First St, San Jose, 95113. Submissions should stick to about 100 words.
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Bill Kopp on June 20, 2019
Serving up a hefty helping of nostalgia, Jeff Lynne’s ELO is currently on a major American tour. An international phenomenon of the 1970s, Electric Light Orchestra landed 15 of its singles on Billboard’s Top 40 in the United States. Continue reading »
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Mike Huguenor on June 20, 2019
Set aside what you think you know about ska music and put on “How it Feels” by The Slackers. The first track on 2010’s The Great Rocksteady Single, “How it Feels” showcases what the band had been doing so well for 19 years at that point and continues to do today: write great songs. Six stellar musicians crafting earnest paeans to the sounds of reggae’s early roots, The Slackers know how to hit all the right notes while still keeping things a little loose. Call it a throwback, or call it a classic. Either way, it rocks steady. Continue reading »
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Nick Veronin on June 20, 2019
From Dungeon Masters to button mashers, gamers of all stripes are invited to come to this swap meet. Hosted by AFKgg—who will soon move in upstairs from the LVL Up video game bar—this event will feature a variety of vendors, buying, selling and trading video games, tabletop games and game-adjacent paraphernalia. Snack on food and sip on drinks from the LVL Up menu while perusing the various dealer tables for the one gem you need to complete your collection. Titles, controllers, gaming systems and more will be on sale. Consoles will also be available to test products before buying them. Continue reading »
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Conor Agnew on June 20, 2019
Conceived at San Jose State in 1981 and still going strong, the Fountain Blues and Brews Festival aims to preserve and proliferate the gospel of America’s original artform, all while throwing a kickass party downtown. From its humble beginnings on campus to its present residence at Plaza de Cesar Chavez, the festival has hosted such legends of the genre as John Lee Hooker, Etta James, Bo Diddley and Buddy Guy. This year’s edition is headlined by harmonica god Charlie Musselwhite, and with plenty of local beer on tap, it’s sure to distract you from whatever’s giving you the blues this week. Continue reading »
