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Cunamacué, Afro-Peruvian Dance Performance
This dance group immerses audiences into Afro-Peruvian culture. Cunamacué, an initiative founded in Oakland over a decade ago, promises a magical interactive evening for the whole family with their upcoming show. As a whole, they focus on “amplifying the history, culture, voices, and ideas of African descendants from Peru using music and dance as the vehicle for transformation,” according to their website, and “aim to bring free or low cost high quality arts programs to communities of color, youth and adults.” Their most recent project, “Huellas,” features a vivid combination of original choreography and music that audiences of all ages can enjoy. Two additional performances are planned at Redwood City libraries, on July 23 and 26.
July 22, 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Magical Bridge, 938 Valota Rd., Redwood City; free; magicalbridge.org.
Rising Stars: The SJW Mentor Fellows
When the mentor fellows of the Stanford Jazz Workshop take the stage, it’s a chance for audiences to hear original compositions and arrangements from emerging voices – a mix of fresh ideas and a range of backgrounds with nods to jazz traditions, according to the event listing. This year’s lineup of rising stars includes Alexandra Ridout on trumpet, Allie Biancoviso on trombone, Patrick Hill on alto saxophone, David Lechuga on guitar, Jordan Anderson on piano, Rafael Enciso on bass, and Gary Kerkezou on drums.
July 21, 7:30 p.m., Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford; $10-$20; stanfordjazz.org.
‘The Kohl Mansion Kaper: The Art of Kay Johnson’
Kitties, mystery and history come together for museum-goers this month. Kay Johnson’s book, “Burlingame Adventures: The Kohl Mansion Kaper with Davey Krockat and Kristofur Katlumbus,” follows two curious cats as they explore a Burlingame-set mystery and encounter local landmarks. Johnson’s whimsical paintings from the book are featured in a new exhibition at the San Mateo County History Museum celebrating the artwork and the feline caper.
On view through Oct. 19, San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City; Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; included with museum admission ($4-$6; free to members and children 5 and under); eventbrite.com.
‘Trio Transformations’
“Trio Transformations,” part of this year’s Music@Menlo festival (which is celebrating “ensemble magic”), pays tribute to the special sound and synergy of trios. “Trio performers move seamlessly between playing as one, accompanying each other, and shining as soloists,” the program description states. The concert showcases trio dynamics as exemplified by works from Antonín Dvořák, Johannes Brahams, Josef Suk and Bedřich Smetana, and features combinations of violin, piano, viola, cello and clarinet.
July 22 at 7 p.m. at Stent Family Hall, Menlo School, 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton; $25-$87; musicatmenlo.org.
