Weeknights out: Kara Swisher, Mahan Esfahani and more

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Musician Mahan Esfahani is smiling as he tosses a hat in the air in front of his face. His hands are outstretched as if to catch the hat. He wears a plaid tweed jacket. — Musician Mahan Esfahani performs March 6 at Stanford Live. Courtesy Kaja Smith.

Catch concerts and film screenings March 6 and 7 as harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani comes to Stanford Live and guitarist/singer Chandran Sankaran performs at Feldman’s Books in Menlo Park. Plus tech author Kara Swisher comes to Kepler’s Books, and though the in-person event have sold out, you can still attend a virtual talk with Swisher.

Mahan Esfahani
Its distinctive sound may conjure up visions of lords and ladies in towering powdered wigs, but the harpsichord still has a place on the modern stage. Musician Mahan Esfahani specializes in the rare instrument, and has been featured in appearances with major symphonies on four continents, according to his website. In 2008, Esfahani was the first and only harpsichordist to be recognized as a BBC New Generation Artist, a program that nurtures up-and-coming talents. For his performance at Stanford Live, Esfahani’s program includes compositions from the 16th and 17th centuries, including works by J.S. Bach and Scarlatti’s Eight Sonatas.
March 6, 7:30 p.m. at Bing Concert Hall, Stanford, tickets start at $32. live.stanford.edu

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