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Gangstagrass
The band Gangstagrass, founded in 2006, brings together hip-hop and bluegrass music in a unique and dynamic fusion of sounds. In addition to releasing multiple records and touring internationally, the group has competed on “America’s Got Talent” and produced the Emmy Award-nominated theme song for the series “Justified.” This summer, the band released the song “No Kings in the USA.” Gangstagrass comes to Filoli to perform as part of its “Summer Stage” series, which brings a variety of musical acts to its picturesque meadow, along with refreshments.
Aug. 17, 7 p.m. (garden opens at 5:30 p.m.), Filoli, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside; $55 general admission/$125 VIP; filoli.org/summer-stage/gangstagrass.
‘Wearable Treasures Crafted From Nature’
Palo Alto artist Carina Rossner uses real flowers and leaves in her work, casting them in silver and bronze and preserving their delicate textures. She combines them with unusual minerals in free-form designs, creating unique jewelry and wearable art that celebrates the beauty and colors of nature. Long-fascinated by minerals, Rossner’s journey to jewelry-making began with community classes, including through Palo Alto Adult School, and she currently works out of her home studio as well as the Palo Alto Art Center metalsmithing studio. A new collection of her work is featured at Viewpoints Gallery through the end of the month.
Through Aug. 31, Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State St., Los Altos; Wednesday to Friday, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; “Meet the artist” events Aug. 16 and 24; viewpointsgallery.com.
Yuri Liberzon
Bay Area-based classical guitarist and educator Yuri Liberzon is renowned for his artistry as well as his technical mastery. He has performed throughout the United States and internationally, collaborated with noted ensembles and fellow artists, and has released multiple albums. He performs at Palo Alto’s Museum of American Heritage this week as part of its “Summer Nights” concert series. To RSVP, email zoe@moah.org.
Aug. 15, 7 p.m., Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto; free; moah.org/moahevents.
Men I Trust
Canadian indie-pop band Men I Trust was formed in 2014 and features Emma Proulx on guitar and vocals, Jessy Caron on guitar and bass, and Dragos Chiriac on keyboards. Known for its hypnotic melodies and dreamy vocals, the trio performs at Stanford this week. Opening the show is strongboi, a collaboration between Ziv Yamin and Alice Phoebe Lou, which started as an ultra-lo-fi project that evolved to a full-band affair, with live performances incorporating songs ranging from disco tunes to jazzy ballads, according to Stanford Live.
Aug. 17, 6:30 p.m., Frost Amphitheater, 351 Lasuen St., Stanford; $59.06; live.stanford.edu.
The Motels
New Wave/alt rock-band icons The Motels, featuring frontperson and Berkeley native Martha Davis, have a history dating back to the 1970s. The band released five albums between 1979 and 1985, earning hits with “Only the Lonely” and “Suddenly Last Summer.” The band has returned with a new configuration in recent years, releasing albums in 2011 and 2018, and plays at the Guild Theatre this week as part of a string of West Coast dates.
Aug. 17, 8 p.m., The Guild Theatre, 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park; $57-$139; guildtheatre.com.
