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This week, love is in the air all around the Peninsula as Meyhouse Palo Alto features love songs with vocalist Andrea Claburn, Roger Bar holds a Valentine’s Day Serenade and Sound Union holds a member showcase “in the key of love.” There’s also bluegrass with Bay Area Special in 2nd Story, R&B with The Dip at The Guild and a show of mini artistic treasures at Portola Art Gallery.
Andrea Claburn
San Francisco vocalist, composer and arranger Andrea Claburn, who blends classical training with a passion for jazz, celebrates Valentine’s weekend with two performances of love songs. Claburn is on the faculty of California Jazz Conservatory, from which she also earned a degree in jazz studies, and released her debut album in 2017. She’s joined by the Michael O’Neill trio (Michael O’Neill on saxophone, Matt Clark on piano, Ron Belcher on bass) for her two sets at Meyhouse Palo Alto.
Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Meyhouse Palo Alto, 640 Emerson St., Palo Alto; $50; meyhousejazz.com.
‘Songs in the Key of Love’
Whether you’re feeling infatuated, heartbroken or platonically affectionate, there’s surely a love song out there for you. And this week, Redwood City’s Sound Union is celebrating love in all its many facets with a special Valentine’s member showcase. Performers will share music exploring aspects of love, from romantic ballads to songs of heartache. The event, open to audience members ages 21+, takes place at Sound Union’s loft stage.
Feb. 13, 8-10 p.m., Sound Union, 2625 Broadway St., Redwood City; $22.68;.eventbrite.com.
Fresh Friday: ‘A Valentine’s Day Serenade with Lyshia Megan + Friends’
For the Valentine’s Day edition of Fresh Friday, Roger Bar and Restaurant at Ameswell Hotel’s live local music series organized by Rafael Unplugged, check out music from Lyshia Megan, chris, Shanel + Josille / browntown and No Clue, according to the event listing. Roger is also offering a four-course meal and stargazing experiences as part of its special Valentine’s weekend events.
Feb. 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Roger Bar and Restaurant at Ameswell Hotel, 800 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View; free (restaurant reservations must be made separately); tinyurl.com/SerenadeAtRoger.
‘Small Works and Mini-Treasures’
Little things mean a lot in the first show of 2025 at Portola Art Gallery. The group show, “Small Works and Mini-Treasures,” which opened last month and runs through February, highlights pieces on a smaller scale created by the cooperative gallery’s 22 members. These local artists work in a variety of media, including painting, photography, mixed-media, ceramics, woodworking and glass, so there’s literally a little something for everyone at this show.
Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., through Feb. 27 at Portola Art Gallery, inside the Allied Arts Guild, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. portolaartgallery.com.
Bay Area Special
Red Rock Coffee’s 2nd Story live music series continues its focus on bluegrass with a performance by Bay Area Special, a South Bay band influenced by classic bluegrass artists. The lineup includes Ruby Davis on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Elijah Chen on lead guitar, Phil Cornish on mandolin and harmony vocals, Ryan Triolo on upright bass and Danny Clark on fiddle.
Feb. 15, 7-9 p.m., Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St., Mountain View; redrockcoffee.com/2nd-story.
The Dip
Seattle R&B band The Dip takes influences from soul, funk and jazz and is known for its vintage vibe and detailed arrangements, including a three-piece horn section. The group features singer and guitarist Tom Eddy, bassist Mark Hunter, drummer Jarred Katz, trumpet player Brennan Carter and saxophonists Evan Smith and Levi Gillis. The band has played at festivals including Bonnaroo and Outside Lands, released its fourth full-length album, “Love Direction,” in July of 2024 and comes to the Guild on tour in support of that record.
Feb. 20, 8 p.m., The Guild Theatre, 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park; $44-$99; guildtheatre.com.
