Marley Rose-Teter
Local author Marley Rose-Teter discusses her debut YA novel “The Bone Brides” in conversation with fellow author Samantha Chong at an event at Linden Tree Books. The cozy dark fantasy follows Nola, a girl grieving the loss of her father who must enter the haunting faery realm, ruled by a fearsome queen, to save her love Lumi, a faery changeling who’s been kidnapped and is at risk of being trapped “not only in faeryland but in a skin that’s not her own,” Linden Tree’s event page states.
Oct. 9, 6 p.m., Linden Tree Books, 265 State St., Los Altos; free; lindentreebooks.com/events-calendar.
‘The American Spirit’
Redwood Symphony opens its concert season with a program featuring works by Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Jennifer Higdon and Sergei Rachmaninoff, featuring piano soloist Julia Greer playing Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini.” In addition to being a musician, Greer is also a materials scientist and Caltech professor. She will discuss her research on new materials and their potential practical application to daily life in a pre-concert talk. Conductors for the concert are Eric Kujawsky and, for the Higdon piece “Blue Cathedral,” Kyle Baldwin.
Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. (pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m.), Cañada College Main Theater, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd.; $15-$35 depending on ticket type (children under 18 accompanied by an adult or senior ticketholder, and Cañada College affiliates, free); redwoodsymphony.org/concert/42nd-season-opener.
Erick Peralta
Pianist, composer and arranger Erick Peralta comes to Meyhouse to perform his blend of American jazz with Afro-Latin rhythms. Influenced by his Peruvian heritage and jazz expertise, he plays original compositions as well as fresh arrangements of classic pieces. “Rather than simply revisiting familiar repertoire, Peralta and his ensemble reshape it through an Afro-Latin lens,” according to Meyhouse. Peralta is joined by Ernesto Mazar Kindelan on bass, Emilio Davalos on drums and Silvestre Martínez on percussion.
Oct. 10, 5 p.m., Meyhouse Jazz, 640 Emerson St., Palo Alto; $38-$48; meyhousejazz.com.
‘Gutenberg! The Musical!’
Writing duo Deb and Bud go all out trying to find backers for their musical about printing-press inventor Johannes Gutenberg, performing every role themselves in a staging they hope will attract producers. That’s the plot of “Gutenberg! The Musical!” by Scott Brown and Anthony King, Hillbarn Theatre’s latest production, directed by Chris Reber. The comedic show is part parody, part love letter to theater and is recommended for ages 13 and up.
Through Nov. 1 (see online for specific show dates and times), Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City; $32-$67; hillbarntheatre.org/gutenberg-the-musical.
Masters of Hawaiian Music
Slack-key guitar masters George Kahumoku, Led Kaapana and Jeff Peterson bring a bit of Hawaii to Redwood City’s Club Fox for a matinee concert showcasing the iconic sounds of the slack-key (open tuning) guitar folk style, which has its roots in the paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) culture of the 19th century. The three virtuosos are all award-winning musicians who “bring living history to the stage, along with entertainment, stories, and good fun,” according to Club Fox’s website.
Oct. 11, 1 p.m., Club Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City; $29.58-$34.93; eventbrite.com.
Bruno Mars
Pop music superstar Bruno Mars (“Uptown Funk,” “That’s What I Like,” “Just the Way You Are”) makes a stop at Levi’s Stadium for two performances as part of his “The Romantic” tour, named for his latest hit album, which was released earlier this year. Fans can look for exclusive Hello Kitty X Bruno Mars merch, including apparel and accessories, at pop-up sales held in conjunction with the tour stops (see online for pop-up updates).
Oct. 10-11, 7 p.m., Levi’s Stadium, 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara; ticket prices vary; brunomars.com/tour.
Jon McLaughlin
Nashville-based singer-songwriter and pianist Jon McLaughlin, who’s performed at the Oscars and opened for Billy Joel and Kelly Clarkson, to name a few, comes to the Guild on tour in support of his “Scenarios” album, which was released last autumn and features his piano-driven sound and storytelling songwriting.
Oct. 14, 8 p.m., The Guild Theatre, 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park; $32.53 and up; tixr.com/groups/guildtheatre/events/jon-mclaughlin-the-scenarios-tour-188443.
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