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This week, catch shows by jazz vocalist and songwriter Nicolas Bearde, and pop-rockers Mechanical Turk playing Turkish rock; fly high with Peninsula Youth Theatre’s production of “Mary Poppins;” shop for unique items at the Peace & Social Justice Harvest Fair and hear about the power and influence of Native American cultures over time in an online author talk.
Nicolas Bearde
Baritone vocalist, songwriter, educator and actor Nicolas Bearde brings elements of blues and soul into his jazz stylings, influenced by icons like Lou Rawls, Bill Withers, Nat King Cole and Joe Williams. Over his decades-long career, he’s released numerous solo records (including his first holiday EP last year), headlined major venues worldwide, sung with Big Bands and is working on a new album. He’s also served as the vocalist and narrator for Vincent Herring’s “Story of Jazz Orchestra.” At his upcoming Palo Alto gigs, he’ll be joined by Glen Pearson, Ron Belcher and Deszon Claiborne.
Nov. 15 and 16, 5 and 8 p.m., Meyhouse Palo Alto, 640 Emerson St., Palo Alto; $50 (requires $20 food/drink minimum); meyhouserestaurant.com/event-details/nicolas-bearde-5.
Mechanical Turk
Local pop-rock band Mechanical Turk, which puts its own spin on Turkish rock, performs what’s billed as “the ultimate Turkish fusion party” in downtown Redwood City. The band plays a high-energy mix of well-known favorites and newer originals and released a new single over the summer.
Nov. 16, 8 p.m., Club Fox, 2209 Broadway St., Redwood City; $24.13; eventbrite.com/e/mechanical-turk-tickets-1030532730137?aff=oddtdtcreator.
‘Mary Poppins’
Everyone’s favorite fictional British nanny floats into town for Peninsula Youth Theatre’s production of “Mary Poppins,” based on the beloved Disney musical and stories from P.L. Travers’ book series, set in 1910 London. Join the cast of young actors playing Mary, Bert, Michael, Jane and the rest as they go on magical adventures, learn important lessons and perform classics such as “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” Due to its length (3 hours, with a 15-minute intermission), the show is recommended for audiences ages 5 and up.
Nov. 16-24, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View; see online for exact schedule and pricing; tickets.mvcpa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=632.
Peace & Social Justice Harvest Fair
First Presbyterian Church and Peninsula Peace and Justice Center sponsor a craft and information fair. Attendees can shop for unique and fair trade gifts, snag free refreshments and learn all about the work peace-and-justice-focused groups are doing locally and globally.
Nov. 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1140 Cowper St., Palo Alto; free; peaceandjustice.org/harvest-fair-2024/.
‘Native Nations: A Millennium in North America’
Author and history professor Kathleen DuVal discusses her book “Native Nations: A Millennium in North America,” which chronicles the power, sovereignty and influence of Native American cultures over time, in an online talk presented by the Mountain View Library. The book is the 2024 winner of McGill University’s Cundill History Prize and is the culmination of a 25-year project, according to the announcement of the award. DuVal is also the author of “Independence Lost” and “The Native Ground: Indians and Colonists in the Heart of the Continent,” the co-author of “Give Me Liberty!” and a co-editor of “Interpreting a Continent: Voices from Colonial America.”
Nov. 16, 2-3 p.m.; free (registration is required to receive Zoom link); mountainview.libcal.com/event/12668741.
