Featured event: Title of Show: EAST SIDE STORY AND CHICANO SOUL: Lowrider photo exhibit and more / August 9 – September 12
Opening Reception: August 9, 2014 6pm-9:30pm/ $5 admission fee/ Galleries
Film screening: Aug. 9, 2014: “Why I Ride” written by Vero Majano & Debra Koffler 7PM
In conjunction with the Lowriding season MCCLA is thrilled to present featured artists: Yolanda Lopez, Art Meza, Adolfo Arias, and Fern Balladares whose art work represent lowrider culture past and present. Join us at the opening reception to meet the artists, hear excerpts of Meza’s Lowriting book, view screening of “Why I Ride” a documentary on 80’s lowrider car scene in San Francisco, walk along the display of lowrider cars parked in front of the center, and listen to oldies by DJ Soulera. Be a part of reclaiming public space. Don’t miss out. Location: The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (MCCLA), 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco CA 94110 http://www.missionculturalcenter.org/gallery.html
“Songs in the Key of Mexico”– a Vintage Evening of Music from South of the Border / August 1
A free outdoor event, open to the public. The iconic Tower Lawn at San José State University, East San Fernando St. and South 4th St., San José, CA. Join us for our 23rd Annual Mariachi Gala celebrating the heritage music and dance of Mexico with Symphony Silicon Valley and our headline guests, Mariachi Sol de Mexico. For 2014 we will be showcasing the rising stars of mariachi music. Stay tuned for exiting announcements about our young stars this summer. 7:00 pm http://vivafest.org/category/events/concerts
Fiesta Hispana/ August 3
Great America’s 17th Annual Fiesta Hispana makes its way back this summer. Celebrate the Bay Area’s rich Latin-American culture with four stages of live music throughout the theme park. Special performance by Frankie J will be there. As the daylong celebration concludes, an evening concert in the park’s Redwood Amphitheatre featuring Adriel Favela, Luis Coronel, and Kevin Ortiz. Park guest can also enjoy traditional culinary food like carne asada, horchata, and fresh fruit throughout the park. Directions: 4701 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054. Ticket Information: https://www.cagreatamerica.com/tickets/
Justin Timberlake: The 20/20 Experience World Tour / August 11
Award winning musician, Justin Timberlake, will bring his captivating live show to fans in the Bay Area this mid-August. The double platinum album, The 20/20 Experience, has been critically well received with over two million albums sold. This marks the biggest digital debut in u.S history by male artist. Live Nation Global Touring promotes the 20/20 Experience World Tour worldwide. The musical journey that started The 20/20 Experience will continue with the worldwide release of The 20/20 Experience-2 of 2 on September 30,2013. Directions: SAP Center 525 W Santa Clara, San Jose, CA 95113. Ticket Information: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/229393/847841?camefrom=CFC_SAPCENTER_JTLAKE_WEB_01
Bruno Mars: Moonshine Jungle Tour/ August 15
A major heartthrob and multi-platinum selling pop star, Bruno Mars is pure talent based on classic showmanship inspired by James Brown and Michael Jackson. Mars performs with The Hooligans, a tightly choreographed nine-piece soul band that helps Mars serve the perfect representation of his commitment to providing live entertainment. Mars is a classic song-dance man that references his pop idols in style and sound. He has combined successfully different genres to produce hits.
Directions: SAP Center 525 W Santa Clara, San Jose, CA 95113. Ticket Information: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/229393/1466801?camefrom=CFC_SAPCENTER_BRUNO_WEB_01
WWE Live
WWE Live “SummerSlam Heatwave Tour” presented by WWE VIP Experience will burn through San Jose’s SAP Center. This will be the final Bay Area show prior to Wrestlemania 31! All fans that go to this event will be eligible for an advance exclusive presale window for Wrestlemania 31 tickets. WWE Hall of Famers Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair are set to host one night of intense live event action as WWE World Heavyweight Champion John Cena and Kane will battle in a Street Fight. Plus “The Viper” Randy Orton will take on Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose is scheduled to throw down with “Money in the Bank Winner” Seth Rollins. PLUS: Chris Jericho, Bray Wyatt and the Wyatt Family, RVD, Cesaro, Dolph Ziggler, Adam Rose, Big E, the WWE Divas plus many more of your favorite WWE Superstars and Divas. Tickets start at $20. Directions: SAP Center 525 W Santa Clara, San Jose, CA 95113. Ticket Information: http://www.sapcenteratsanjose.com/events/detail/wwe-live-1
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Legends/ August 14-18 (Oakland)
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey present their 144th edition of the Greatest Shown on Earth. Join them for an unforgettable family night of legendary proportions! Amazing performers from around the globe perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder to summon the mythical and the mysterious: a unicorn, a Pegasus and a Wooly Mammoth. For the first time ever, limited guest are invited to enter the Ringmaster Zone, a once-in-a-life time backstage experience. Directions: 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621 Ticket Information: http://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_anchor_header_search&=&user_input=ringling+bros+oakland&q=ringling+bros+oakland
Circus Vargas/ August 14-17
Circus Vargas presents its most mind-blowing, highly anticipated spectacular ever! Join us, where the magic begins and the heart pounding, death-defying action takes place! Don’t miss Circus Varga’s new magical, mega-hit sensation, Magikaria Extreme, it’s not a show but an experience. Don’t miss out on the free interactive pre-show where guest are invited to meet and mingle with the cast of Magikaria. Arrive 45 minutes prior to the show’s starting time for pre-show. Directions: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds 344 Tully Rd San Jose CA 95111. Ticket Information: http://www.showclix.com/events/18207
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Legends/ August 20-25 (San Jose)
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey present their 144th edition of the Greatest Shown on Earth. Join them for an unforgettable family night of legendary proportions! Amazing performers from around the globe perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder to summon the mythical and the mysterious: a unicorn, a Pegasus and a Wooly Mammoth. For the first time ever, limited guest are invited to enter the Ringmaster Zone, a once-in-a-life time backstage experience. Directions: SAP Center 525 W Santa Clara, San Jose, CA 95113. Ticket Information: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/229393/1924451?camefrom=CFC_SAPCENTER_RBBBLEGN_WEB_01
Goodguys 28th West Coast Nationals presented by Flowmaster/ August 22-24
Over the weekend you’ll see over 3,000 ’72 and earlier hot rods, customs, muscle cars, trucks & classics on display, the crowning of America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod and other awards. Enjoy live stage shows and nightly parties, a model car show, vendor exhibits, free kids entertainment and more. Directions: Alameda County Fairgrounds 4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566. Ticket Information: