"The star of this show is emotion," said Jerry Bilik, director of this Disney on Ice tribute to the Disney Co.'s most popular princesses of animation. The main characters have become fairy tale stars in their own charming right and are part of the same Disney ice show production for the first time: Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and Snow White. The usual special effects, and princess-worthy costumes and sets are part of the design. There'll be seven performances from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1. Arco Arena, Sacramento. (800) 745-3000, ticketmaster.com.
Appropriately, people will be doing their Halloween thing during this tour of downtown Stockton pubs and restaurants that runs until midnight. 5 p.m. Oct. 31, Janet Leigh Plaza. $10-$22. (209) 464-5246.
This Texas-based singer-songwriter with deep Stockton roots concludes a month of October concerts in California at what he still calls his favorite place to play. Oct. 30, Blackwater Cafe, 912 N. Yosemite St., Stockton. (209) 943-6938.
Maynard James Keenan's experimental project is an ever-evolving concept. A former member of Tool and of A Perfect Circle, Keenan stages free-form, multimedia events that combine dark rock music with any number of other media and sound and vision explorations. It's "the space where my id, ego and anima all come together to exchange cookie recipes," the 45-year-old native of Ravenna, Ohio, says. He began his Puscifer phase in 2003, deploying a revolving roster of musicians. He's also a grape grower, wine maker and business owner in Arizona, still performs with Tool and A Perfect Circle, has acted, done stand-up comedy and made films. He said guitarists Tim Alexander (of Primus) and Jonny Polonsky will be among the cast. 8 p.m. Nov. 7, Bob Hope Theatre, Stockton. $35-$75. (209) 337-HOPE.
This 17-year-old group is one of the most highly regarded in chamber music. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Faye Spanos Concert Hall, University of the Pacific, Stockton. $25; $10 (Pacific faculty/staff); students free with ID. (209) 946-0540.
Hammond's credentials and longevity confer on him seniority status in the annals of American folk blues. The 66-year-old singer, guitarist and interpreter is a contemporary of Bob Dylan, who was signed to Columbia Records by Hammond's legendary father. His National Reso-Phonic guitars contribute to a gruffly authentic Delta blues sound. Lindley, a 65-year-old San Marino native, achieved prominence with his intuitive guitar and steel-guitar playing on Jackson Browne's early albums. He's maintained a successful career as a soloist and session player on any instrument with strings. 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Hutchins Street Square, 125 S. Hutchins St., Lodi. $29-$59. (209) 333-5550.
A veteran member of Chicago and Sons of Champlin, this Oakland native does it all on his new "No Place Left to Fall" CD. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Hutchins Street Square, 125 S. Hutchins St., Lodi. $18-$23. (209) 333-5550.
Films -- "Playing for Change," "Guns and Greed"
The Peace and Justice Network of San Joaquin concludes its "Power, Peace and Music" series. "Playing for Change" is a must-see. 7 p.m. Nov. 18, 231 Bedford Road, Stockton. (209) 981-0544.
Two of the 83-year-old orchestra's regular members will be featured soloists during this "Serenade for the Soul" presentation: principal flute player Jennifer Olson and harpist Motoshi Kozako. They'll perform the key parts in Mozart's Concerto for Flute and Harp. Peter Jaffe also will conduct the orchestra's performances of Brahms' Symphony No. 2 and "Techno From Fiesta" by Peruvian Jimmy Lopez. 8 p.m. Nov. 19 and 6 p.m. Nov. 21, Atherton Auditorium, san Joaquin Delta College, Stockton. $10-$55. (209) 951-0196.
A soprano from the Central Valley, this UC Santa Cruz graduate has studied and performed in Italy, Austria, France, Germany and the Czech Republic. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21. St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Manteca. (209) 823-2750.
It's never too early for getting into the seasonal spirit. This 35th annual event includes a wide range of music, food and crafts. 10 a.m. Nov. 27-29, Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora. (209) 533-3473.