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This week features concerts by soprano Natalie Dessay with pianist Philippe Cassard at Stanford Live and jazz saxophonist George Brooks at Meyhouse Palo Alto; a Mardi Gras celebration with music collective Jazz Mafia; and a history-inspired scavenger hunt at Hidden Villa.
Natalie Dessay and Philippe Cassard
French soprano and actor Natalie Dessay, who’s performed at the most illustrious of opera venues and events – including La Scala, Covent Garden and Salzburg Festival, to name just a few – retired from opera in 2013, went on to work in theater, film, recording and in concert, and is now on a farewell tour. Fellow French artist, pianist Philippe Cassard, who specializes in the works of Debussy, is her accompanist on this tour, which includes a stop at Stanford.
March 1, 7:30 p.m., Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford; $18-$100; live.stanford.edu.
Jazz Mafia Mardi Gras Git Down
It’s Mardi Gras season, and with Fat Tuesday itself right around the corner on March 4, the Guild Theatre is welcoming back San Francisco-based musical collective Jazz Mafia to mark this decadent holiday once again (the group held their annual Mardi Gras “git down” at the venue in 2024). Jazz Mafia’s brass band will be in the house to play Mardi Gras classics with special guest multi-instrumentalist Otis McDonald. Funk and soul outfit Huney Knuckles is also on the bill, so laissez les bon temps rouler (let the good times roll), as they say.
Feb. 28, 8 p.m., at The Guild Theatre, 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. $48-$93. guildtheatre.com.
George Brooks Trio
Jazz saxophonist George Brooks is joined by Indian raga pianist Utsav Lal and percussionist Sameer Gupta for a special performance of Brooks’ original compositions, showcasing his love of jazz as well as influence from his years immersed in Indian classical music. Brooks is known for his bridging of jazz and classical Indian styles and has formed several fusion groups. Lal and Gupta, too, are experienced in blending jazz and classical Indian sounds. While the trio’s early show in Palo Alto this week is sold out, tickets were still available for the later performance as of press time.
March 1, 8:30 p.m., Meyhouse Palo Alto, 640 Emerson St., Palo Alto; $50; meyhousejazz.com.
Hidden Villa Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Looking to put your sleuthing skills to the test? Comb through clues of hidden words and images in the “Rooted in Time: A Journey through Hidden Villa” exhibition at the Los Altos History Museum’s main gallery in this family friendly scavenger hunt event, followed by a wool-bracelet making activity. The program is presented by Hidden Villa Summer Camp Director Ben King and Associate Summer Camp Director Paige Burns. The exhibition explores the history of Hidden Villa, a longtime local working farm, educational center and wilderness preserve, from its earliest human inhabitants to its time as home to the Duveneck family, to its current mission and ongoing legacy.
March 1, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Los Altos History Museum, 51 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos; free; losaltoshistory.org.
