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GENGHIS KHAN: THE 01 EXHIBITION AT THE TECH MUSEUM The Tech Museum, 201 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 294-8324 www.thetech.org/ genghis_khan
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JUNE 18 – SEPTEMBER 30: Limited Engagement! Explore the only West Coast appearance of Genghis Khan's life during the formation, peak, and decline of the Mongol Empire. Learn about the two faces of Genghis Khan: Conqueror. Statesman. Khan’s infamous brutality is well known, but there was another side to the man who would form the first united Mongol nation providing artistic and religious freedom and safety for its people. 10am-8pm MARVELOUS WONDERETTES 02THE
San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose (408) 367-7255 www.sjrep.com
JUNE 18-20: Follow the Wonderettes - Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts and voices to match – from their 1958 Springfield High School prom to their ten year reunion! These girls tell us about their lives and loves as they perform beautifully arranged high-octane and soulful renditions of pop favorites from the 50’s and 60’s.
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MIKE BIRBIGLIA
Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre, 62 S. Second St., San Jose (408) 2807475 www.symfonee.com/Improv/sanjose
JUNE 18-20: Birbiglia's comedy built him a cult following in colleges, then clubs, then concert halls nationwide and has earned him fans in the most unlikely of places. Ira Glass, host of the Peabody award winning radio show This American Life said of Birbiglia in a recent interview with the Chicago Tribune: "I feel he's a big rising star. He's somebody I feel, like, whenever we have him on the show I just feel, like, wow, he's gonna be so much more famous than all the rest of us." CALL FOR SHOWTIMES
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04ERYKAH BADU
Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd., Saratoga (408) 741-2822 www.mountainwinery.com
JUNE 19: Blending elements of R&B, hip-hop, jazz and soul Erykah Badu has engaged audiences with her music since bursting onto the American music scene with her 1997 debut album "Baduizm". She is sometimes described as the "Queen of Neo" or alternatively "The First Lady of Neo Soul" for her role in the rise of the Neo-Soul genre of music during the late 90's. Erykah Badu has released five additional albums since her debut, and collaborated with many artists including rapper Common and the Soulquarians. 7:30pm
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DIA DE SAN JUAN 2010 PUERTO RICAN FESTIVAL
History Park, 1650 Senter Rd., San Jose www.wrprc.org
JUNE 19: The Dia De San Juan Festival is a cultural event held each year that brings together the Puerto Rican community while uniting a host of other wonderful cultures and nationaliies. Our main purpose is to raise scholarships funds for high school students who want to pursue a college education. Our event is filled with entertainment and excitement for the whole family. 11am-7pm CHEFS INVITED TO GREAT MALL 06MINI
Great Mall, 447 Great Mall Dr. Milpitas www.greatmallbayarea.com
JUNE 19: Give kids a chance to play with food, and they just might make a masterpiece! That’s the thinking behind Super Duper Mini Chefs, a free culinary event for kids at Great Mall in Milpitas on Saturday, June 19 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., located near Entrance 2. Hosted by the Simon Kidgits Club, Super Duper Mini Chefs combines demonstrations with hands-on activities that encourage kids to have fun and get creative. 1pm-3pm
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Lyric Theatre Group, Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market Street, San Jose (408) 277-5277 www.lyrictheatre.org
JUNE 19-27: In 1884, Gilbert and Sullivan had enjoyed eight successful productions. Sullivan, however, was ready to work on more serious music. Gilbert, inspired by the recent craze for all things Japanese, decided to set a new show in Japan. A classic was born. It is the story of a wandering musician, Nanki-Poo, in love with Yum-Yum — the fiancée of Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner. But the musician has a secret. Enjoy "Three little maids from school are we," "I've got a little list," and "Here's a how-de-do" in the show that some say is the most popular theatrical production in history.
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HATS OFF TO DAD FATHER’S DAY AT ROARING CAMP RAILROADS
Roaring Camp Railroad, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton www.roaringcamp.com
JUNE 20: Treat dad to a steam train ride and chuck wagon BBQ and listen to the sounds of live country entertainment. Each lucky dad so honored receives an engineer’s cap. One lucky Dad is selected per train to ride down the mountain in the cab of the locomotive. Model trains on display.
www.flemingssteakhouse.com
JUNE 20: Celebrate dear old Dad with Father's Day Brunch at Fleming's. The three course brunch is served from 11:30am to 3pm, and the regular dinner menu is served all day and evening. STARTER: Fresh Fruit Salad or Wedge Salad, ENTRÉE: Beef Tenderloin and Vegetable Frittata Berry Stuffed French Toast Smoked Salmon and Toasted Bagel Lump Crab, Asparagus and Swiss Cheese Frittata Smoked Ham Chop Filet Benedict DESSERT: New York Cheesecake, Crème Brûlée or Walnut Turtle Pie 11:30am-3pm THROWDOWN 11COUNTRY TOUR
Shoreline Amphitheatre, One Amphitheatre Pkwy., Mountain View (650) 962-1000 www.livenation.com
JUNE 20: The first-ever Country Throwdown Tour features Montgomery Gentry, Jamey Johnson, Little Big Town, Jack Ingram, Eric Church, The Eli Young Band, Jonathan Singleton & The Grove, Lost Trailers, Ryan Bingham, Emily West and Heidi Newfield. Tour founder and co-producer Kevin Lyman says, "Very much like other projects we have been involved with, this project is about bringing together a great group of artists and attractions at a fair ticket price for music fans." 1pm ALTO WORLD 12PALO MUSIC DAY
University Avenue, University Ave. from Webster St to High St, Palo Alto www.pamusicday.org
JUNE 20: FREE music Festival. Sunday June 20, 3:00-7:30 pm, University Avenue, King Plaza (City Hall), and surrounding streets, Downtown Palo Alto. 50 professional and amateur musical groups will perform a wide variety of musical genres on street corners and plazas: jazz, pop, rock, classical, world music, choirs, etc. 3pm-7:30pm
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Sofitel San Francisco Bay, 223 Twin Dolphin Dr., Redwood City (650) 598-9000 www.sofitelsfdining.com
JUNE 20: Make Father's Day a family affair! Poolside BBQ, swimming and lots of fun. BBQ buffet includes (8) stations including raw bar and seafood staion,salad and fruit station,ice cream station,chocolate fountain and much more! 11am-4pm DAY BRUNCH AT 10FATHER'S FLEMING'S Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (650) 329-8457
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LEFT COAST LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Downtown San Jose, www.leftcoastlive.com
JUNE 21-26: Left Coast Live is a weeklong music experience that brings great regional and local live entertainment to downtown San Jose. Whether it is rock, jazz, rockabilly or urban soul, Left Coast Live has something that will make you tap your 8