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Elena Gabrielle
Australian-born comic Elena Gabrielle brings her latest stand-up show, “Disturb the Vibe,” to Redwood City. Gabrielle brings musicality (she was trained in musical theater), an engaging, raunchy storytelling style and a satirical take on modern relationships to her comedy, according to her website and YouTube channel, and has performed sold-out shows across the globe. Her local stop is part of her current international tour.
July 27, 8 p.m., The Hub RWC, 2650 Broadway, Redwood City; $25; ti.to/elenagabriellecomedy.
Adam Klipple and the Smooth Operators
Experience a Friday night of musical splendor accompanied by Turkish food and drink as pianist Adam Klipple and the Smooth Operators take to the stage for two shows of jazz renditions of ’80s pop songs. Nestled in the heart of Palo Alto, Meyhouse — a restaurant that transforms into an intimate jazz club — hosts regular live music and cultural events. Klipple has recorded and performed onstage with musical institutions like Lauryn Hill and Smokey Robinson, among others, according to his website.
July 25, doors at 5 and 8 p.m., Meyhouse Jazz Palo Alto Stage, 640 Emerson St., Palo Alto; $50; meyhousejazz.com.
Alice and Cher
Alice and Cher is a Bay Area creative duo offering music, visuals and immersive experiences, according to the project’s Instagram. The pair will perform at Little Green as part of the plant store/artisan boutique/coffee shop/event space’s ongoing concert series. The concerts are free and supported by audience donations, BYOB is encouraged and well-behaved pets are welcome.
July 25, 8 p.m., Little Green, 1101 Main St., Redwood City; free (donations encouraged). tinyurl.com/AliceandCherLittleGreen.
Charlie Musselwhite
Legendary harmonica player, singer, songwriter and guitarist Charlie Musselwhite is a son of Mississippi who honed his blues chops in Memphis, Chicago — and as the 1960s counterculture scene was taking off — also San Francisco. He has released more than 20 albums and has brought the blues to collaborations with artists such as Ben Harper, Cyndi Lauper, Eddie Vedder, Tom Waits, Bonnie Raitt, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Kodo Drummers, Elviin Bishop and Cat Stevens. His latest album, “Look Out Highway,” released in May, was the first time Musselwhite recorded with his longtime touring band, according to his website. It also boasts a local tie, as it was recorded both in San Jose and Clarksdale, Mississippi.
July 26, 8 p.m., at The Guild Theatre, 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. $57-$150. guildtheatre.com
Kids’ Graphic Novel Party
Kepler’s Books is hosting a Saturday full of arts, crafts and trivia! Bring your kids to peruse featured graphic novels and get their creative juices flowing in an activity-filled afternoon. Participants will design their own name tags, enter into friendly competition for fun prizes and even create their own comics. This event is the second installation of Kepler’s Graphic Novel Saturdays, which featured a visit from Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm — authors of the Sunny Series — earlier this month.
July 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park; free; keplers.org/upcoming-events-internal/graphic-novels.
Lizz Wright
Singer Lizz Wright is known for her velvety alto vocals as well as her emotional, evocative performances. The Georgia-raised Wright is rooted in call-and-response traditions and blends jazz, gospel, soul and folk, according to the Stanford Jazz Festival. This year marks Wright’s debut at the festival, but her career spans two decades and her first studio record, “Shadow,” released on her own Blues & Greens Records label, came out last year. She’ll be joined by Alexis Lombre on keys, Chris Bruce and Marvin Sewell on guitar, Ben Zwerin on bass and Marlon Patton on drums.
July 26, 7:30 p.m., Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Drive, Stanford; $12-$62; stanfordjazz.org/event/lizz-wright.
