Review: Palo Alto Players stage hilarious musical ‘Guide’ to cutting the family line
A newly minted heir seeks shortcuts to snagging his relatives’ fortune in “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.”
What’s up this week: Brandi Carlile, brave bunnies, Beethoven sonatas, a legendary guitarist and more
This week, multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is at Frost, an innovative jazz trio takes inspiration from modern art, courageous cottontails are the focus of an author event for families and more.
Peninsula-raised writer releases debut novel, ‘Firewalkers’
Author Tyler Hanley takes readers on a quest with four siblings in a post-apocalyptic world as they try to evade a nefarious scientist with mysterious ties to their father. “Firewalkers” was published in August.
Here’s when these 10 highly anticipated cafes and bakeries plan to open along the Peninsula
If you’re craving a sweet treat or an afternoon pick-me-up, there’s an abundance of new cafes and bakeries coming soon to the Peninsula. Cult-favorite bakeries such as Pineapple King and Arsicault are expanding south to the Peninsula, and matcha spots including Bonbon Matcha and Maruwu Seicha are continuing to broaden their Silicon Valley footprint.
Why fall is a good time to plant a tree in your Peninsula yard
Fall is one of the best times of the year on the Midpeninsula to add a tree, shrub or other permanent planting. Cooler temperatures and moister soil ease transplant stress and give roots time to develop before the region’s long, dry summer arrives.
“Live the moment light,” a group show exploring the influence of artist and former nun Corita Kent Sept. 19-Dec. 13 at the Palo Alto Art Center
“Nat King Cole Reimagined” with Grammy-winning pianist Bill Cunliffe and the Acid Cole Trio Sept. 18-19 at Meyhouse Palo Alto (early show sold out)
Author Melissa Koch shares her nonfiction picture book, “Stone by Stone: A Rock’s Journey Through Time” Sept. 20 at Linden Tree Books
The Ol’Man Brothers Band playing the music of the Allman Brothers Sept. 25 at Club Fox
“Something Rotten!” a musical that mashes up Shakespeare and Broadway, Oct. 2-17 at Woodside Musical Theatre
Voices of Music hosts a recital of 17th- and 18th-century masterworks with Grammy-winning soprano Amanda Forsythe, Oct. 23 at First Congregational Church, Palo Alto
Cancer researcher and patient Dr. Bryant Lin discusses his book, “Diagnosis to Dialog: A Doctor’s Real-Time Battle with Cancer,” Nov. 11 at Kepler’s Books
Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World, featuring singer-songwriter Duane Forrest Nov. 11-14 at Stanford Live
Rock and indie-folk with Lissie, Nov. 12 at The Guild Theatre
Baroque Holiday Concert with Philharmonia Baroque Chamber Players Dec. 6 at Music at Kohl Mansion
“Roy Orbison Returns,” a rockabilly opera with Ray Wiley and the Big O Band, Dec. 15 at The Guild Theatre
The Airborne Toxic Event 20-Year Anniversary Tour June 18-19 (rescheduled from September 2026) at The Guild Theatre
From Oahu to Mountain View: Ry’s Poke Shack opens at Ava’s Downtown Market
An Oahu-based poke business is making waves in downtown Mountain View. Just a few weeks old and still in its soft-opening phase, Ry’s Poke Shack is already drawing long lines for its Tsunami Nachos, Poke By Da Bowl and Poke By Da Pound.
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