Winter is a magical time to be outdoors on the Peninsula. My favorite activity is a gentle walk in the winter woods, discovering the interesting fauna (looking at you, newts), flora and fungi, coming across enchanting little waterfalls and burbling creeks, and enjoying oh-so-refreshing temperatures.
Whether you’re an avid birder, hiker, cyclist or a caregiver looking for a spot for your little one to climb, swing and slide to their heart’s content, we’re blessed with opportunities to play outside in a myriad of ways.
This week, Angela Swartz shares information on some upcoming outdoor events as well as the latest parks and recreation updates. Learn about a Lunar New Year hike, playground improvements, a call for artists and more. Then get out there and enjoy the rest of the season.
Pulling on my boots,
Karla Kane
Assistant Lifestyle Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
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Check out our guides to Lunar New Year festivities and Valentine’s/Galentine’s Day events!
It’s a Mystery: Feb. 13 Five mystery authors discuss their latest work and what makes a great whodunit, alongside refreshments, at this Kepler’s event.
Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival: Feb. 14-15 Usher in the Year of the Horse with food, crafts, performances, firecrackers and more at Millbrae’s Lunar New Year festivities.
The Wailin’ Jennys: Feb. 14 Canadian folk and roots-music trio Wailin’ Jennys (Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse) bring their heartfelt harmonies to Redwood City for a Valentine’s Day concert.
Ekep Nkwelle Quartet: Feb. 15 The rising-star jazz vocalist and her group perform in Half Moon Bay.
Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution: Feb. 15 As part of SabineTime Presents’ February of film screenings at Feldman’s Books honoring Black History Month, catch a documentary about the rise of the Black Panther Party.
Lunar New Year Hike: Feb. 17 Docents lead a moderately paced guided hike on the Mindego Hill Trail at Russian Ridge Preserve while sharing information on a few Lunar New Year customs and telling a Chinese–Californian story.
The Sex Lives of Puppets: Feb. 18-21 This puppet show for adults from Blind Summit Theatre is based on real data from the UK’s National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles.
Plan Ahead:
Lamb Yoga: Feb. 21 and March 22 Hidden Villa hosts 45-minute outdoor yoga classes in an enclosed sheep pasture, followed by a half-hour of play time with the lambs (bring a mat or towel, and clothing that can get dirty.)
Mingle at Main: Feb. 21 The San Mateo Public Library Foundation presents an evening of live jazz music from Sonya Jason and refreshments held at the Main Library.
The Nairobi Movement: Feb. 21 Dr. Frank J. Omowale Satterwhite, Vulindlela I. Wobogo and Juanita Croft present “The Nairobi Movement: A Unique Period in the History of East Palo Alto,” a talk about the grassroots activism and renaissance period in East Palo Alto between 1960 and 1980, when Black residents organized for community power.
Jennifer van der Kleut: Feb. 22 Author Jennifer van der Kleut discusses her suspenseful new novel “The Better Mother,” in conversation with fellow writer Carmela Dutra.
Ellie Lopez: Feb. 28 Peninsula Books hosts Bay Area author Ellie Lopez, whose debut poetry collection, “Chillona,” was released in the fall, along with several other performers.
Call for Artists: San Mateo County Parks Posters: Through March 2 Bay Area artists are invited to apply to design the next posters in San Mateo County Parks’ series, celebrating Coyote Point Recreation Area, Devil’s Slide Trail and Sam McDonald Park.
The Amazing Nature of Animal Senses with Ed Yong: March 3 Peninsula Open Space Trust presents an evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer Ed Yong, author of “Immense Word.” Yong will share information about the incredible sensory worlds of many kinds of animals, followed by a book signing.
45 Years of Violent Femmes: March 4-5 Acoustic punk legends Violet Femmes come to The Guild for back-to-back nights celebrating their many years of music.
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