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This weekend, acclaimed trumpeter Marquis Hill makes his debut at the Stanford Jazz Festival; Irish pop singer-songwriter Niall Horan goes in the direction of Shoreline Amphitheatre; Art on the Square brings together local artists; Rachel Spung and The Soul Service play the 2nd Story music series; the Computer History Museum’s TechFest celebrates all things video games and Community School of Music and Arts hosts a day of live music and hands-on art for all ages.
Marquis Hill
Trumpeter, flugelhornist and composer Marquis Hill appears at the Stanford Jazz Festival for the first time, treating audiences to a unique evening of music that unites an array of musical influences. Hill draws on his Chicago roots for his multifaceted sound. “Recording prolifically, mostly for his own Black Unlimited Music Group label, he’s documented his encompassing musical world, forging a highly personal synthesis of modern and contemporary jazz, hip-hop, R&B, Chicago house, and neo-soul,” according to the Stanford Jazz Festival website. Hill’s latest album is “Rituals + Routines” released in 2023 and featuring special guests such as vibraphonist Joel Ross and saxophonist Braxton Cook.
July 27, 7:30 p.m. at Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford; $20-$62; stanfordjazz.org.
Niall Horan
Irish pop singer-songwriter Niall Horan, of One Direction (the mega-successful boy band) fame, now has a flourishing solo career. Since the band’s hiatus, he’s released the hit albums “Flicker,” “Heartbreak Weather,” and last year’s “The Show,” which includes the songs “Heaven” and “Meltdown.” He’ll head to Shoreline as a stop on his current world tour.
July 26, 7:30 p.m., Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View; ticket prices vary; mountainviewamphitheater.com/events/niall-horan-26-july-2024/.
Art on the Square
Redwood City’s Courthouse Square is a hub of activity throughout the year, but especially in the summer. In addition to weekly concerts and film screenings under the stars, on select days this summer, visitors can also browse jewelry, prints, fiber art, candles, photography, upcycled accessories and more by 30 local artists and makers, plus check out booths from community groups. To add to the fun, the Music in the Square concert series will be taking place at the same time, with retro tunes by Steely Dan and Chicago tribute band Steel N Chicago.
July 26, 5-8:30 p.m. at Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. artonthesquarerwc.com.
Rachel Spung and The Soul Service
South Bay R&B and soul band Rachel Spung and The Soul Service is next up in Red Rock Coffee’s 2nd Story series, which showcases independent musicians. The groovy group released an EP – “Take 1 (Live From Muir Studios)” – in 2019. 2nd Story shows happen in Red Rock’s upstairs space and the lower level stays open for drink service until 8 p.m.
July 27, 6:30 p.m., Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St. Mountain View; suggested donation $10-$15; redrockcoffee.com/2nd-story.
TechFest
At the Computer History Museum’s upcoming video-game-themed TechFest (included with regular museum admission), attendees can get hands-on with vintage consoles courtesy of The Retro Roadshow, make their own pixel art, take part in a scavenger hunt, catch live performances of video game music by Character Select and Petriform and, naturally, learn about video game history. The all-day, family friendly festival includes presentations on “Mario Through the Ages” and “Revolutionary Women in Gaming with Miss CEO” on its agenda.
July 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Computer History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View; $6.50-$19.50 depending on ticket type, kids under 7 free; computerhistory.org/events/techfest-3/.
Community Arts Day
Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA), which offers musical and visual arts education and enrichment, hosts an open day of activities for kids, teens and adults, including live music, food trucks, art and music activities and drop-in classes, public art projects, face painting, and the chance to check out some instruments. Activities will be held indoors and out throughout the Mountain View campus. CSMA was founded in 1968 with the goal of making the arts more accessible to people of all ages and abilities.
July 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community School of Music and Arts, Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View; arts4all.org/concerts/community-arts-day-open-house/.