Leela James and Daley at Palace and Fine Arts May 6, 2017

With an authentic and timeless voice that channels the likes of Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and Tina Turner, the raw talent of R&B artist Leela James has earned acclaim from critics and a devoted fanbase. She's also opened her personal and professional life to the cameras on the L.A edition of hit TV One reality series R&B Divas. Amid working with Anthony Hamilton, Macy Gray and the Black Eyed Peas, James has released a number of her original tunes, including "Fall for You," "Don't Want You Back" and "Set Me Free," as well as covers of everything from Sam Cooke ("A Change Is Gonna Come") to No Doubt ("Don't Speak"). Also on the evening's bill at The Palace of Fine Arts Theatre is Daley, a British songwriter who's worked with everyone from Gorillaz to Pharrell Williams.

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Smuin Ballet's XXtremes Explores Desire, Loss and Paradox Palace of Fine Arts Theatre (3301 Lyon StreetSan Francisco, CA 94123)

A heart-rending debut, a crowd-pleasing favorite and an iconic work are the highlights of Smuin Ballet's XXtremes Fall Program. For the first time ever in Northern California, the company will perform Jiri Kylian's acclaimed Return to a Strange Land, set to music by Czech composer Leos Janacek. Composed in a time of deep grief, Return expresses the journey from loss to hope with rare elegance and astonishing form. Brought back by popular demand, the company will also dance Dear Miss Cline, a buoyant and colorful romp through the music of Patsy Cline. Choreographed by the company's own Amy Seiwert, the piece features 10 Nashville tunes, including the immortal "Walkin' After Midnight." Finally, Smuin Ballet will pay tribute to its late, great founder Michael Smuin by performing his Carmina Burana. Set to the pulse-thumping cantata by Carl Orff, the choreography of Carmina Burana exemplifies the rhythm, speed and syncopation for which Smuin Ballet is beloved