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Fitz and the Tantrums
Neo-soul and indie-pop band Fitz and the Tantrums come to The Guild Theatre for two different shows. On Nov. 7, the band performs a set of “greatest hits” and on Nov. 8 plays the entirety of the group’s 2010 debut full-length album “Picking Up the Pieces.” The energetic group features Michael Fitzpatrick, Noelle Scaggs, James King, Joseph Karnes and Jeremy Ruzumna.
Nov. 7-8 at 8 p.m., The Guild Theatre, 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park; $61.39 and up; guildtheatre.com.
Zoppé Italian Family Circus
A beloved tradition returns, bringing an old-world flair to the modern-day Peninsula. Zoppé Italian Family Circus, which dates back more than 180 years, is back in Redwood City, dazzling audiences under the big top with its acrobatics, clowning, equestrian showmanship and other traditional circus acts, featuring director and sixth-generation circus artist Giovanni Zoppé, better known by fans as Nino the Clown.
Nov. 6-29, multiple show times, Redwood City Main Library Parking Lot, 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City; ticket prices vary; redwoodcity.org/residents/redwood-city-events/zoppe-italian-family-circus.
‘Almost, Maine’
Over the course of the nine standalone vignettes of John Cariani’s romantic comedy set in the rural community of “Almost, Maine,” residents fall in and out of love on a cold midwinter night under the glow of the Aurora Borealis. Foothill Theatre Arts presents the play, directed by Francine Torres and featuring a cast of local actors. The whimsical, poignant show is recommended for ages 12 and up.
Nov. 6-22, Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., Lohman Theatre, Foothill College, 13245 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills; $23-$28; foothill.edu/theatre/shows/2026-almost-maine.html.
Mary Lynn Rajskub
Many audiences first saw her as computer analyst Chloe on “24,” but Mary Lynn Rajskub has deep comedy roots, including appearing as an original cast member of the sketch show “Mr. Show with Bob and David” and on HBO’s behind-the-scenes comedy “The Larry Sanders Show.” She continues to play a variety of roles in film and TV, including as Gail the Snail on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and the bossy yet oblivious Helen on the Netflix comedy “North of North.” Her long standup career has included a comedy special filmed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the 2021 special “Mary Lynn Rajskub: Live from the Pandemic.” Rajskub “draws on her own life experiences to explore themes of modern womanhood through a personal, relatable, and revealing lens,” according to an event description.
Nov. 6, 7 and 9 p.m., at The Studio, Stanford; $50.76-$60.48; live.stanford.edu.
GROOVE with Marcus Roberts Trio
New Century Chamber Orchestra is teaming up with a trio led by pianist Marcus Roberts for an evening of inspired takes on the music of Duke Ellington and George Gershwin. The program will also feature the orchestra performing works by two leading woman composers: Caroline Shaw’s “Entr’Acte for Strings” and Rhiannon Giddens’ “At the Purchaser’s Option.”
Nov. 6, 7 p.m., at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View; $41-$73; tickets.mvcpa.com.
Brandon Woody’s Upendo
Trumpeter, composer and band leader Brandon Woody brings his longtime band Upendo (Troy Long, Quincy Phillips and Michael Saunders) to Palo Alto for a show presented by local promoter Earthwise Productions. Woody’s debut album, “For The Love Of It All,” which featured Upendo, was released on Blue Note Records last year. His music “flows from the rich lineage of Black music, including jazz, gospel, improvisation, and beyond, to explore themes of love, resilience, and community,” according to his website.
Nov. 8, 2 p.m., Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Road Palo Alto; $20; eventbrite.com/e/earthwise-welcomes-brandon-woodys-upendo-tickets-1996910510091?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Leonid & Friends
Led by musician and producer Leonid Vorobyev, Leonid & Friends brings together musicians from Russia, Ukraine, Moldova and more to pay tribute to the music of the band Chicago and other 1970s favorites such as Blood, Sweat & Tears, Steely Dan and The Carpenters. The group started in Moscow as a studio project and gained international acclaim via its YouTube videos and evolved into an international touring act.
Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m., Fox Theatre, 2221 Broadway, Redwood City; (sold out as of press time; contact Fox Theatre for any ticket resale info); foxrwc.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=404.
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