Ordinarius

The Brazilian group, which covers pop classics and favorite songs from its homeland, features tight harmonies, contagious beats and a fun stage presence. Ordinarius made its American debut in New York City a year ago. 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17. Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. $30-$5. 650-223-8649. www.paloalto jcc.org

DANCE

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

These dancers bring innovative moves to the stage while honoring the work of choreographers from the group’s 40-year history. Program A features Nacho Duato’s “Jardi Tancan” and more. Program B offers the choreography of Emma Portner. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 18-19; 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20. Zellerbach Playhouse, Bancroft Way at Dana Street, U.C. Berkeley campus. $30-$68. www.cal performances.org

CELEBRATION

Sea lions at Pier 39

It’s the 29th anniversary of the California sea lions making Pier 39 their permanent home, with the Sea Lion Center doing all it can to help. Come to the Center for a variety of ongoing sea-lion events, such as walking tours with naturalists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 19-20. Free. Pier 39, The Embarcadero, San Francisco. www.pier39.com

MUSIC

Kat Edmonson

The songwriter and pop singer has performed onstage, in movies, and on TV and radio. She played a 1930s jazz singer in Woody Allen’s 2016 “Café Society.” Her latest album is titled “Old Fashioned Gal” — here’s where you can see a video from it: https://bit.ly/2srUuuV. 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. $34-$38. 408-961-5858www.montalvoarts.org

— Kathleen Dixon