‘The Kombos Collective
The Kombos Collective is a chamber ensemble dedicated to championing the music of Greece and the Greek diaspora. In honor of the centennial of Greek composer Manos Hadjidakis, Kombos Collective, featuring Katerina Clambaneva on vocals, Ellie Falaris Ganelin on flute and Mary-Victoria Voutsas on piano, presents a concert of Hadjidakis’ songs and piano works at the Community School of Music and Arts. According to the event listing, Hadjidakis combined classical and folk styles and helped transform popular music into a respected art form.
Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m., Tateuchi Hall, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View; free; arts4all.org.
Code: ART
The city of Palo Alto’s biennial interactive media festival is back, with an expanded schedule of events and lots of opportunities to engage with art and performances. Between Oct. 16 and 18, visitors can check out five interactive digital installations throughout downtown Palo Alto, plus artist talks, concerts and workshops. A centerpiece of the festival are large-scale projections at Palo Alto City Hall, which will be on display through Oct. 25. The projections will be complemented by performances by local music and dance troupes held each night, Oct. 19-25, in the plaza in front of City Hall, concluding with a silent disco on Oct. 25.
The Code:ART festival takes place Oct. 16-18, 6-10 p.m., at locations throughout downtown Palo Alto. Admission is free. Projections on display Oct. 16-25, 7-10 p.m., at Palo Alto City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, with performances 6-7 p.m. each night Oct. 19-25. For descriptions and locations of all pieces featured in the festival, visit tinyurl.com/PaloAltoCodeART2025.
‘The History of 1960s Rock Posters’
Tour guides Russ Bertetta and Rodney Paul lead a celebration of poster art from the 1960s San Francisco rock scene, featuring music history, videos and art. The event focuses on the work of the “Big Five” poster artists – an informal collective of artists known for their bright colors and psychedelic style.
Oct. 17, 5:15-9 p.m., Feldman’s Books, 1075 Curtis St., Menlo Park; free; feldmansbooks.net/events.
Paula West
Jazz vocalist Paula West is known both for her lush voice and her knack for interpreting lyrics in a way that brings new depth and meaning to the words. She leads two evenings of expressive storytelling through song, joined by Adam Shulman on piano, Aaron Germain on bass, and Leon Joyce Jr. on drums. West will perform songs from composers including Bob Dylan and Cole Porter, putting her own stamp on their work.
Oct. 17 and 18, doors at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Meyhouse Jazz Palo Alto, 640 Emerson St., Palo Alto; $48; meyhousejazz.com/event-details/paula-west-from-bob-dylan-to-cole-porter-8pm-2.
Etu
Etu offers pop and indie music and stories that celebrate love, identity and Pacific Island heritage, singing in a variety of languages including English, Tongan, Samoan and Fijian, according to the Guild Theatre’s website. Etu brings his debut album to life on his “Sunflower” tour with a full band, making a stop at the Guild this weekend.
Oct. 19, doors at 6 p.m., The Guild Theatre, 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park; $40; https://www.tixr.com/groups/guildtheatre/events/etu-153434.
