:Live music and dancing

Alberto's
736 W. Dana St., Mtn. View . International dance club featuring world beat music, salsa, live bands, dance lessons. Sun-Mon: Argentine Tango; Tue: Salsa; Wed: Cha Cha Cha; Thu: Salsa; Fri: Bollywood; Sat: Cocobongo. Call 650-968-3007.
E-mail: clubalbertos@gmail.com.

British Bankers Club
1090 El Camino Real, Menlo Park . Wood-and-brass drinking establishment reminiscent of a fancy English pub. Karaoke Night Thursday; DJ music Wednesday and Friday nights. Jazz Saturdays 5-8 p.m. with live band 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Hours: Daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m.. Call 650-327-8769. Fax 316-221-0586.
E-mail: reservations@britishbankersclub.com .

Cafe Borrone
1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park . Bustling and popular European-style cafe with a young crowd, plenty of outdoor seating and live jazz music on most Friday evenings. Be prepared to stand in line. Smoking allowed outdoors. Hours: Mon-Thu 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.-5 p.m.. Call 650-327-0830. Fax 650-327-6277.
E-mail: cafeborrone@sbcglobal.net.

Evening Ballroom Dancing
4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Lessons and open dancing are offered Friday and Saturday nights ($8). No partner or prior experience required. Beginning and intermediate lessons available. Friday at 8-9 p.m. with dancing 9 p.m.-midnight; Saturday lesson 8-9:15 p.m. with general dancing 9:15 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Call Robin Rebello at 650-856-9930 for Fri classes. Call Phil Mast at 650-856-6991 for Sat classes..
E-mail: fridaynightdance@yahoo.com.

Pioneer Saloon
2925 Woodside Road, Woodside. Whiskey Hill was the name used by loggers for the bar where they'd have their post-work whiskey. A well-known brothel and upscale restaurant from 1880 until 1940s, it now offers live music Tue-Sat nights, mostly rock. Casual, full bar. Hours: Sun-Thu 3 p.m.-1 a.m.; Fri-Sat 1 p.m.-2 a.m.. Call 650-851-8487.
E-mail: blodge903@aol.com.

Vintage Dance Party
Palo Alto. The Varsity Dance Club’s monthly dance party (either at the Palo Alto Masonic Center, 461 Florence St., Palo Alto, or the ballroom at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto) features Paul Price’s Society Orchestra performing music from 1900 to 1935, suitable for dancing and listening. Dance lesson and light refreshments included. Admission is $15. Hours: 3rd Sun of the month, 2:30-5 p.m.. Call 650-279-3598.
E-mail: tyane@paulpriceorchestra.com.

:Music

Barbershop Harmony Society, Peninsulaires Men’s Chorus
Rehearses at First United Methodist Church Hall, 535 Old San Francisco Road, Sunnyvale, every Tuesday, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to listen or to audition. Established in 1947, the 40-member chorus sings four-part a cappella music at different community events, two annual shows and singing Valentines. Call 650-618-8600.
E-mail: info@barbershop-harmony.org.

Bay Choral Guild
P.O. Box 597, Los Altos. Bay Choral Guild (BCG) is a 40-member auditioned chorus led by Artistic Director Sanford Dole. BCG performs three concert sets a year in Palo Alto, Campbell and San Francisco. Rehearsals are Monday evenings in Palo Alto.
E-mail: info@baychoralguild.org .

California Bach Society
P.O. Box 1526, Palo Alto. California Bach Society is a 25-voice chamber choir based in Palo Alto. The choir specializes in Renaissance and Baroque music, presenting four concerts each year in Palo Alto, San Francisco and Berkeley. The 2009-2010 season will include a performance of Bach's St. John Passion and works by Handel, Vivaldi, Monteverdi and others. Call 415-262-0272.
E-mail: info@calbach.org.

California Pops Orchestra (formerly Peninsula Pops Orchestra)
3790 El Camino Real, Ste. 341, Palo Alto. This 60-piece orchestra is the Boston Pops of the West Coast and devoted to American popular music from Hollywood, Broadway, TV, jazz and the American Songbook. Under Conductor Kim Venaas, the season offers five new shows, all at Spangenberg Theatre, Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-856-8432. Fax 650-856-8432.
E-mail: californiapopsorchestra@yahoo.com.

California Youth Symphony
See Kids’ section.

California Youth Symphony
441 California Ave. #5, Palo Alto. Palo Alto-based youth orchestra, founded in 1952, performs at Spangenberg Theatre in Palo Alto, Foothill College, Flint Center and San Mateo Performing Arts Center. Directed by composer-conductor Leo Eylar. Call 650-325-6666. Fax 650-325-1243.
E-mail: CaliforniaYouthSymphony@gmail.com.

El Camino Youth Symphony
See Kids’ section.

El Camino Youth Symphony Association
4055 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. ECYS sponsors nine ongoing ensembles for ages 6-20 including the Symphony, the Sinfonietta Orchestra, three preparatory orchestras, two flute ensembles, a percussion ensemble and a wind ensemble. Performances are at Cubberley Community Theatre and Spangenberg Theatre in Palo Alto, and at Flint Center in Cupertino. Call 650-213-7111. Fax 650-493-1525.
E-mail: ecys@earthlink.net.

Foothill Symphonic Winds
Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. This community band, formed in 1980, was originally formed as part of the Foothill College Symphonic Wind Ensemble. The ensemble performs classical and contemporary works written or transcribed for symphonic wind ensemble or concert band. The ensemble performs three concerts annually, plus special events. Most concerts are held at Cubberley Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Tickets are $5-10. Call 650-969-0191.
E-mail: foothill@windband.org.

HaShirim
An independent Jewish community chorale that rehearses at Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills, at 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Established in 2003, the group of about 30 sings contemporary Jewish music in Hebrew, English and Yiddish in four-part harmony. Performs at fairs, community events and senior homes. No auditions necessary. Call 650-321-4262.
E-mail: alpodell@gmail.com.

Los Trancos Woods Community Marching Band
An active, in-your-face marching band with one rehearsal per year, no sheet music, tons of camaraderie, goofball costuming, and an accompanying beer cart -- since 1959. New members welcome, whether you play tambourine, clarinet, glockenspiel, violin, accordion, Flugelhorn or tom tom.
E-mail: ltwcmb@jimharvey.org.

Magnificat
601 Van Ness Ave., #E3-142, San Francisco. This vocal and instrumental ensemble performs works from the early Baroque period at venues throughout the Bay Area, including First Lutheran Church at 600 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. Lectures take place 45 minutes prior to the performances. Tickets $30; discounts available. Call 800-853-8155. Fax 415-647-2902.
E-mail: info@magnificatbaroque.org.

Master Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra
Well-established ensemble, under the direction of David Ramadanoff, showcasing local soloists of international renown. Performs in St. Bede’s Episcopal Church’s art series, 2650 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park; Valley Presbyterian Church, 945 Portola Road, Portola Valley; United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos.
E-mail: info@MasterSinfonia.org.

Masterworks Chorale and Orchestra
1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo. Masterworks presents a broad range of choral literature, from a cappella works to major choral-orchestral masterpieces of all eras. The chorale consists of more than 70 auditioned volunteer and professional singers. Call 650-574-6313 (box office). Fax 650-574-6303.
E-mail: chorale@masterworks.org.

Menlo Park Chorus
701 Laurel, Menlo Park. Sponsored by Menlo Park Recreation Dept., the group always welcomes new singers; performs at local churches or the library throughout the year. Call 408-314-7589.
E-mail: April_mcneely@yahoo.com.

Nova Vista Symphony
P.O. Box 60312, Sunnyvale. Focuses on making classical music live, attractive and available to families at a reasonable price. Performs at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts and Smithwick Theatre, Foothill College, among other locations. Call 408-624-1492.
E-mail: info@novavista.org.

Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra
4000 Middlefield Road, M-1, Palo Alto . Award-winning youth orchestra has been performing locally for more than 35years. One of the few youth groups in the nation devoted exclusively to chamber music. The season runs from Sept.-June and features world-renowned soloists and popular lecture series. Annual Bach festival held in March at Valley Presbyterian in Portola Valley. Call 650-856-3848. Fax 650-856-3847.
E-mail: info@pacomusic.org.

Palo Alto Philharmonic Association
PO Box 50490, Palo Alto . This Palo Alto-based orchestra performs a broad spectrum of music, while also concentrating on the classics. Four symphonic concerts yearly at Cubberley and other Bay Area locations; two chamber concerts at the Palo Alto Arts Center in addition to a family concert at Cubberley. Open to qualified musicians interested in joining. Tickets $8-17, available online (no fee) and at the door before the concert. Call 408-395-2911. Fax 408-395-5011.
E-mail: tickets@paphil.org.

Peninsula Cantare
Redwood City. Redwood City community chorus of 50 that performs works from Renaissance to the 21st century and travels internationally. Formed in 1971, the chorus is a Tuesday-night class at Canada College. Directed by Janice Gunderson. Call 650-593-4287.
E-mail: gundersonjp@yahoo.com.

Peninsula Symphony
146 Main St., Ste. 102, Los Altos. Under the direction of Maestro Mitchell Sardou Klein, the Peninsula Symphony enters its 60th season. The symphony performs a subscription series at three venues: San Mateo Performing Arts Center, the Fox Theatre in Redwood City and the Flint Center in Cupertino. Also performs an annual Holiday Concert at Stanford Memorial Church with Stanford's Symphonic Chorus, and brings a free outdoor Pops concert to the Oak Creek Apts. every July. Hours: Office: Mon-Thu 10 a.m-4 p.m.. Call 650-941-5291. Fax 650-941-5292.
E-mail: info@peninsulasymphony.org.

Peninsula Women's Chorus
P.O. Box 50532, Palo Alto. An internationally award-winning vocal ensemble specializing in serious music for women's voices from the Medieval through contemporary periods. Concert seasons are December and May, with several performances scheduled for the Palo Alto area. Tickets are $18-20 and can be purchased at the door or through the Stanford ticket office. Experienced singers are welcome to audition. Call 650-327-3095, tickets 650-725-ARTS.
E-mail: info@pwchorus.org.

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
180 Redwood St., Ste. 200, San Francisco . The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra has been dedicated to historically-informed performance of Baroque, Classical and early-Romantic music on original instruments since its inception in 1981. In Palo Alto, the concerts are at 8 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave. Call for dates. Hours: Office: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.. Call 415-252-1288, tickets 415-392-4400 . Fax 415-252-1488.
E-mail: info@philharmonia.org.

Redwood Symphony
1031 16th Ave., Redwood City. Adventurous and innovative programming; established in 1985 by music director Eric Kujawsky. Most performances are at Canada College Main Theatre. Call 650-366-6872. Fax 650-368-8784.
E-mail: info@redwoodsymphony.org.

San Francisco Early Music Society
P.O. Box 10151, Berkeley. Seeks to create a supportive environment for the study and performance of medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music on period instruments by both amateurs and professionals in northern California. Palo Alto performances are held at First Lutheran Church, 600 Homer Ave. on certain Fridays at 8 p.m. Tickets $25; discounts for members and others. Call 510-528-1725.
E-mail: sfems@sfems.org.

Schola Cantorum
2218 Old Middlefield Way, Ste.G, Mtn. View. Based in Mountain View, the 100-voice chorus offers performances of choral masterpieces at various Peninsula venues plus workshops, sing-along programs and community performances for adults and teens. Call 650-254-1700. Fax 650-254-1701.
E-mail: info@scholacantorum.org.

Soli Deo Gloria
220 Samsone St., Ste 900, San Francisco. Soli Deo Gloria, with Artistic Director Allen Simon, is a 40-voice auditioned choir made up of singers from six Bay Area counties. The group regularly performs classical choral music with orchestra and a cappella masterpieces in Palo Alto, San Francisco and the East Bay. Local performances are held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado, Palo Alto, and First Lutheran Church, 600 Homer Ave., Palo Alto (December, March and May). Call 650-424-1242 or 888-SDG-SONG.
E-mail: info@sdgloria.org .

Village Heartbeat
883 Ames Avenue, Palo Alto. Classes in African drumming, dancing and TaKeTiNa. Classes offer the opportunity to learn adapted traditional music of the African Diaspora, as well as modern trance grooves. Call 650-493-8046.
E-mail: vhb@villageheartbeat.com.