Bay Area arts: 12 shows and concerts to catch this weekend

From a world-class jazz bassist to a brand new space opera, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.

Here is a partial rundown.

Bass legend lands in Bay Area

Christian McBride keeps right on crafting what is no doubt one of the greatest careers for any bassist in jazz music history.

Having already won eight Grammy Awards — and performed with such illustrious figures as Paul McCartney, McCoy Tyner, James Brown, Sting, Sonny Rollins, Pat Metheny, Chick Corea...