August 9-13 – AMTSJ presents “Brooklyn” the musical – A band of soulful street-corner singers and storytellers with a mix of pop and soul, they set their stage and tell a emotionally charged story about a young girl searching for fame and the father she never knew.  Starring American Idol’s Diana Degarmo.  8 p.m., Wednesday-Friday; 2p.m. and 8 p.m., Saturday; and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Sunday.  San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd. $14-$73.  www.amtsj.org

HP Pavilion schedule

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Aug. 13 – Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, 7:30 p.m.  $45-$85

Aug 19 and 21 – Shakira, 7:30 p.m.  $19.50-$79.50

Aug. 30 – American Idols Live, 7 p.m.  $38.50-$70

Sept. 7-10 – Dew Action Sports Tour, 12 a.m.  $7.50-$18

Sept. 22-23 – Cirque de Soleil: Delirium, 8 p.m.  $69.75-$125.25

For a complete list of upcoming events, visit sjdowntown.com and click on "What's Up This Week Downtown."