On tap: Chitresh Das Indian dance; RAWdance’s free recital on Salesforce Tower; an Eric Garner opera; Yuja Wang’s world premiere.
Despite legal issues delaying work on the planned Levitt Pavilion, St. James Park in San Jose is still hosting free concerts this fall, including a show this Sunday, Oct. 16, featuring singers Jose James and Jackie Gage.
James’ wide-ranging vocal styles blend everything from jazz to soul to hip-hop, which Gage, a San Jose-based performer, is known for her lush delivery embracing jazz and folk. The concert runs 3-6:30 p.m. Future Levitt San Jose Fall Concert Series shows include reggaeton singer La Doña and classic funk/soul outfit , Will Sprott and Orgone Concerts run 3-6:30 p.m.; park is at North 2nd Street and East St. James Street; beer and food trucks available; more information atIf you haven’t yet visited Salesforce Park, the 5.4-acre marvel atop the Transbay Joint Powers Authority building in San Francisco’s SOMA district, this weekend offers another reason to do so.
Conceived and choreographed by RAWdance co-artistic director Katie Wong, the performance incorporates dance, music and spoken word into a story that will emerge across the park. Performing on Sunday will be RAWdance company dancers including Wong, Nick Wagner and Stacey Yuen; R&B duo Cocoa Keys and spoken word artists Jamey Williams, Bri Blue and Kai Heartlife.
What exactly the performance will entail is TBA, but it’s hard to go wrong when your venue is a stunning rooftop urban oasis with amazing views of the city, rolling lawns, redwood and bamboo groves, 13 gardens with all manner of plants and designs, a children’s play area and a 1,200-foot “Bus Fountain” art installation that explodes in water with each bus arrival. There’s a lovely trail that circles the park and plenty of room for picnics.Noon and 2 p.m. Oct. 16; 425 Mission St.
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