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This week, catch shows with Brazilian singer-songwriter Luciane Dom and bluegrass band Fog Holler; hear comedian and author Randy Rainbow share his new book in an event presented by Kepler’s; see Oceánica Ballet’s spooky double-header in San Mateo, plus enjoy a Jazz Holiday in the Park, an afternoon of al fresco music in Palo Alto hosted by Earthwise Productions.
Luciane Dom
Rio de Janeiro’s Luciane Dom, the singer, songwriter and producer whose musical influences include Afrobeats, urban jazz, reggae, and Ijexá, makes a stop at Stanford as part of her U.S. tour. Dom was named Rising Star of the Year by the 2022 African Entertainment Awards and brings “poetic themes such as the black diaspora, feminism, empowerment, and social reflections that impact the construction of her emotions,” according to her website, with performances described as calls to action for the audience to sing and dance along. With a background in history, Dom is also a member of the advisory board of the U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro.
Oct. 11, 7 p.m., The Studio (at Bing Concert Hall), 327 Lasuen St., Stanford; $15-$45; live.stanford.edu.
Fog Holler
Fog Holler is a four-piece bluegrass band (dressed in matching monochrome!) made up of Casey James Holmberg on vocals and banjo, Tommy Schulz on guitar and vocals, Noa on bass fiddle, and Lillian Sawyer on fiddle. Blending classic influences with a modern edge, the band’s songwriting is, according to its website, “traditional in style but topical in substance.” Fog Holler will perform at Red Rock as part of the coffee shop’s 2nd Story live music series.
Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m.; Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St., Mountain View; suggested donation $20; redrockcoffee.com/2nd-story.
‘The Headless Horseman’ and ‘Viva La Vida’
Coastside-based dance company Oceánica Ballet brings a double header of one-acts to the Peninsula for its fall production. The company will perform “The Headless Horseman,” based on Washington Irving’s spooky classic short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” about an awkward schoolmaster who encounters a frightening apparition of local legend — or is it just a spooky prank? Also on the bill is “Viva La Vida,” an original tale that offers a Día de los Muertos-inspired celebration of life.
Oct. 12 at 2:30 and 7 p.m. and Oct. 13 at 2:30 p.m., College of San Mateo Theater, 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo, $28-$44; oceanicaballet.org/performances.
Randy Rainbow
Comedian and bestselling author Randy Rainbow comes to Palo Alto for an event presented by Kepler’s Literary Foundation. Rainbow’s latest essay collection, “Low-Hanging Fruit: Sparkling Whines, Champagne Problems, and Pressing Issues from My Gay Agenda,” is described as addressing “the most pressing issues facing the US, from dancing TikTok grandmas, to Elon Musk, the GOP and Donald Jessica Trump.” The book even features some words from Rainbow’s longtime companion, the Persian cat Tippi. Journalist and radio host Angie Coiro joins Rainbow on stage at his local appearance.
Oct. 14, 7 p.m., Haymarket Theater, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto; $66.09-$79.74; keplers.org/upcoming-events-internal/randy-rainbow.
Jazz Holiday in the Park
Earthwise Productions is hosting an al fresco event titled Jazz Holiday in the Park – a co-headlining bill featuring performances by musical groups led by Alexander Hawkins and Jenny Scheinman. Violinist/composer Scheinman is presenting music from her newest album “All Species Parade,” with an ensemble including pianist Carmen Staaf, guitarist Adam Ratner, bassist Tony Scherr and drummer Mark Ferber. Hawkins, a pianist, organist and composer, will be joined by guitarist Karl Evangelista, bassist Lisa Mezzacappa and drummer Jordan Glenn.
Oct. 14, 2-5 p.m., Mitchell Park Bowl, 600 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto; admission is free but $15 supporter tickets to help subsidize the event are available; eventbrite.com.
