Bay Area/ San Jose/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on January 29, 2020
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Looking to mix things up this week? From a drum group to a dancing soiree, here are a few top options to help you get off the couch and out into the world.

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GuGu Drum Group

From the event description:

Chinese fables and fairytales will come to life onstage in a thrilling performance when Hammer Theatre Center presents GuGu Drum Group, the high energy drumming ensemble from Shanghai. The group, which captured international attention for its appearance in the 2008 Beijing Olympic opening ceremonies, uses percussion to weave together ancient Chinese stories. In this performance, old proverbs and fables such as "King Quin & His Troops," "Bull & Tiger" and "Women Generals of Yang Family" are presented through colorful costumes and epic drum performances.

When: Friday, Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m.
Where: 101 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95192
Price: $25
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Total Request (A 2000s TRL Dance Party)

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Total Request, the new party dedicated to the golden era of televised music consumption. If you ever bought a CD for just one song, rushed home from school to swoon over Carson, or discovered your sexuality watching Usher and J.Lo videos, this is your new favorite party. Total Request is a celebration of 2000s TRL music unlike any other.

When: Friday, Jan. 31, 9 p.m.- Saturday, Feb. 1, 2 a.m.
Where: The Ritz, 400 S. First St.
Admission: $0-$10
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Saint Nicholas Preview Glendi Dinner Dance

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Join us for an evening of cocktails, dinner, prizes, live music, dancing and performances from our award winning Greek Folk Dance Groups.

When: Saturday, Feb. 1, 5 p.m.- Sunday, Feb. 2, 12 a.m.
Where: St Nicholas Church, 1260 Davis St.
Admission: $35
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Rites of Passage

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Please join Cambrian Symphony, named "Best Discovery" of 2016-17 by San Francisco Classical Voice, for the second concert of our 5th season. This concert includes "Cuban Overture" by George Gershwin, "The Love for Three Oranges Suite" by Sergei Prokofiev and "The Rite of Spring by Igor Stravinsky.

When: Saturday, Feb. 1, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Hammer Theatre, 101 Paseo De San Antonio
Admission: $25
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