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“When people ask us to explain our show, we say, ‘Mozart meets Monty Python,’ ” says violinist Aleksey Igudesman, half of the Vienna-based duo, which is in the midst of its first California tour and performs Friday at the Flint Center in Cupertino. “Partly it’s because we grew up in a freethinking environment. But mostly it’s because we’re simply mad — you know, crazy.”. But the duo — its other half is pianist Hyung-ki Joo — does more than work karate exhibitions and “Riverdance” routines into its skits. Russian-born Igudesman and British Joo are seriously virtuosic, so much so that classical music heavyweights (pianist Emanuel Ax, violinist Gidon Kremer) vie to perform with them at a time when classical audiences are graying and ticket sales are dipping in the down economy.

ARF All Ears Reading: 1-2 p.m, Oct, 8, Adults with disabilities can enjoy the unconditional love of dogs and practice reading to furry friends, Dogs and their handlers are supplied courtesy of a a drawing of ballet shoes partnership between the library and Tony LaRussa’s Animal Rescue Foundation, What You Need to Know about Immigration Law: 6-8 p.m, Oct, 2, The Contra Costa County Bar Association program in which adults can meet with an immigration attorney for free, Knitting and crochet group: 1:15-4:45 p.m, Oct, 5, Knitters and crocheters of all levels are welcome, Drop in anytime to knit, crochet and network, Free knitting and crocheting instruction, Some practice yarn provided, but bring your own needles..

Here and Now: Sarah Jessica Parker plays a singer facing a grim medical diagnosis while trying to figure out what to do with her life. The Outlaw King: Historical action drama directed by David Mackenzie about 14th-century’s Scottish monarch Robert the Bruce (Chris Pine) who used cunning to repel the much larger and better equipped occupying English army. With Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Stephen Dillane. Overlord: Two American paratroopers are shot down over Normandy in the midst of the D-Day invasion discover that the Nazis have secret weapons — supernatural forces.

It would also add and improve classroom space for the schools’ performing arts programs, The measure also calls for checks and balances, including mandatory audits and an oversight committee, And the funding stays in Piedmont, There is little disagreement from proponents and opponents of Measure H on the need to upgrade, renovate and repair the theater, There is, however, disagreement over the cost of the bond measure and the need to fix the theater right now — if Measure H is approved, work would a drawing of ballet shoes begin later this year and take roughly a year to complete..

The Cheeseballs. 9 p.m. July 26. Club Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City. $18. 877-435-9849 or www.clubfoxrwc.com. Santana. 7 p.m. July 27. Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View. $31.50-$156. Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. Arcade Fire. 6 p.m. July 30. Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View. $30.50-$70.50. Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. Jinx Jones (Club Fox Blues Jam). 7 p.m. July 30. Club Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City. $5. 877-435-9849 or www.clubfoxrwc.com. Dierks Bentley. With Chris Young, Chase Rice and Jon Pardi. 5:30 p.m. July 31. Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View. $29.25-$54. Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.