Stream these: “Enemy,” “Send Me Out”. Bay Area date: 8 p.m. Dec. 1, The Independent, S.F.; $20, www.ticketfly.com. The skinny: Kelela has drawn much attention with her first mixtape, “Cut 4 Me,” which features the L.A.-based artist crooning over instrumental tracks from a number of underground DJs. The electro-club mix is heavy — and heady — but it doesn’t mask her extremely soulful voice. The overall sound is delightfully avant-garde, which probably explains why even Björk is said to dig Kelela.
San Mateo County History Museum, Charles Parsons’ “Ships of the World Gallery.” Opens March 16 with a family day with free admission, 24 model ships created by Charles Parsons, with murals painted by Fred Sinclair, interactive stations for children, and photos and videos depicting South San Francisco shipbuilding, San Mateo County Coastside shipwrecks and the Port of Redwood City, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, www.historysmc.org or 650-299-0104, I’ll Take Romance — A Valentine’s evening with the Nancy Gilliland Trio, 7:30 p.m, Feb, 13, Club Fox, ballet mandala svg files for cricut 2209 Broadway, Redwood City, $20, 877-435-9849 or www.clubfoxrwc.com..
the woefully flawed Rebecca Bunch (Rachel Bloom) confronted her mental-health issues at last. That doesn’t mean, however, that the show isn’t still crazy-good fun. Somehow, it continues to sing and dance its way into our hearts. 10. “The Deuce” (HBO: It’s unlikely that David Simon will ever replicate his success with “The Wire,” one of TV’s most hallowed shows. But this compelling series about the birth of pornography in America is a highly commendable effort. Maggie Gyllenhaal shined as a pimp-less prostitute and we got two James Francos for the price of one (he plays twins).
Hillsdale Drama, “Book of Days.” By Lanford Wilson, 7 p.m, March 7-9; 2 p.m, March 10, Hillsdale High Little Theater, 3115 Del Monte Ave, (on 31st), San Mateo, $10-$15, At the door one hour before the show or www.hhs.schoolloop.com/drama, Palo Alto High ballet mandala svg files for cricut School Theatre, “Into The Woods.” By Stephen Sondheim, 2 p.m, March 10, Haymarket Theatre, Palo Alto High School, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, $7-$10, www.palytheatre.com, Pear Avenue Theatre, “The Apple Never Falls.” By Paul Braverman, World premiere, Directed by Michael Champlin, Through March 10, Featuring Diane Tasca, Dale Albright, Keith C, Marshall, Ken Boswell, John Musgrave, Katie O’Bryon Champlin, Patricia Tyler, Todd Wright and Michael Weiland, Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear Ave., Mountain View, $10-$30 (discounts for seniors, students, and groups), 650-254-1148 or www.thepear.org..
The Lafayette Art Gallery is also continuing the popular “Second Fridays” program, monthly receptions to which the public is cordially invited. Come between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. July 11 and Aug. 8 to meet the artists, have a glass wine, enjoy good conversation and see the art. “Orchestra of Time”will be on display through Aug. 1. The exhibit features pieces by Bay Area artists Erik Bender, Jeslyn Cantrell, Tim Hancock, James Jarett and Deni Kending. Paintings, sculpture, wood block prints and a mural will be on display.
