From a cool concert series to ‘Cabaret’ and two free music series, there are some cool things to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend and beyond.
Oakland Grammy winner Fantastic Negrito, jazz great Bill Frisell, alt-rock favorites Cracker, acclaimed mandolinist Sierra Hull and popular guitarist Chris Shiflett are among the acts set to perform during the 11th annual Cookout Concert Series kicking off Monday at HopMonk Tavern in Novato.
The outdoor series kicks off Monday with Brooklyn soul/disco outfit Say She She, featuring vocalists Piya Malik , Sabrina Mileo Cunningham, and Nya Gazelle Brown. The group is touring in support of its latest full-length, “Silver,” which came out last year and earned some nice reviews.Chamber music in Davies Hall; a rare performance of a Maurice Duruflé masterwork in Oakland; and an anniversary celebration at Berkeley’s esteemed Crowden School highlight this week’s classical music calendar.
Now Center Repertory Company is presenting the iconic musical in a production helmed by Center Repertory Company’s artistic producer Markus Potter.An inspired blend of wit and whimsy, San Francisco’s We Players’ “Adventures with Alice” is a delight — especially for those familiar with “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking-Glass” by 19th-century British writer Lewis Carroll.
First performed last year, and now slightly changed, including more audience interaction, “Alice” works for kids and adults alike as performed by this altogether excellent troupe of acrobatic and inventive actors.Through June 2; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco; show starts near the N Polo Field and ends near Portals of the Past; $20-$80; weplayers.org.
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