Welcome to the intersection of summer and fall. The first autumn leaves against a warm blue sky, Friday night lights across football fields and baseball diamonds, strawberries and pumpkins commingling at farmers markets. Daylight may be dwindling, but that just means we have to soak up as much of it as we can – and there are plenty of ways to do that in September.
Labor Day weekend kicks off a frenzy of festivities with hallmark Peninsula events like the Kings Mountain Art Fair and Belmont Greek Festival. As September continues, end-of-summer events meet fall traditions like the Mid-Autumn Festival, Oktoberfest and the Great Glass Pumpkin Patch. Find our Peninsula-wide guide to the long weekend and one of the Bay’s best months below.
Dancin’ in September,
Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
How to spend September in Silicon Valley
From Labor Day weekend to the first days of fall, here’s your events guide for a September to remember.
A Redwood City woman’s next big adventure? A cheese truck named Large Marge
Cheese lovers, meet Large Marge. She’s a modified Piaggio Ape (an adapted Vespa scooter) with a fridge, shelving and lots of cheese. And soon, you’ll see her at various pop-ups along the Peninsula.
The Showcase in Mountain View gives local musicians a chance to shine
Open mic nights have long been a way for fledgling musicians to get comfortable performing. But what about when they’re ready to take it up a notch? A monthly concert series, The Showcase, in Mountain View aims to offer an elevated experience for up-and-coming musicians and audiences alike.
Congrats to Shirley M. of Millbrae, who was the first reader to correctly identify where last week’s photo was taken (it’s the Millbrae Library!).
The first person to reply to this email with the correct place where the below photo was taken will win a prize from The Six Fifty and a shoutout in our next newsletter!
Mocktails at Gamble Garden: Aug. 30 Learn to create tasty mocktails using garden-derived ingredients.
San Francisco Comedy Competition: Aug. 31 and Sept. 7 Looking for laughs? The Guild Theatre hosts some preliminary rounds of the 48th annual San Francisco Comedy Competition.
Books Inc. Warehouse Sale: Aug. 31 Head to the Campbell bookstore for new books priced at $5-$10 and deep discounts on gifts and games.
Kings Mountain Art Fair: Aug. 31-Sept. 2 Walk the redwoods and support local artists at the festival that started in 1963.
Grow Exhibit: Sept. 3-30 Check out artwork from members of Peninsula Outdoor Painters that’s inspired by local gardens and parks, on exhibit at the Palo Alto Art Center (reception Sept. 7).
David Luning Record Release Show: Sept. 6 Singer-songwriter David Luning celebrates his latest album with a gig in Redwood City.
Mountain View Art & Wine Festival: Sept. 7-8 Over 350 artists will be on hand for one of the summer’s biggest festivals, along with live music, food and drinks, Italian street painting and kids’ activities.
Pub in the Park: Sept. 7 Sip local brews, hear live music by Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, play lawn games and chow down on eats from food trucks at the last Pub in the Park event of the summer.
Liane Moriarty: Sept. 9 Bestselling novelist Liane Moriarty (“Big Little Lies,” “Apples Never Fall” and many more) comes to Kepler’s to discuss her latest, “Here One Moment.”
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Portola Valley Arts Fest: Sept. 14 Portola Valley celebrates creativity and community with hands-on activities, live music and readings, food and drink, theatrical performances and work by a variety of artists.
Always… Patsy Cline: Through Sept. 15 Hillbarn Theatre celebrates the life and music of country legend Patsy Cline.
Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk: Sept. 20 The 40th anniversary run and walk at the Palo Alto Baylands includes 5K, 10K and half-marathon options.
Redwood City’s Oktoberfest: Sept. 20-22 and Sept. 24-29 Redwood City kicks off fall with its 10th Oktoberfest event, featuring German beer and cuisine, entertainment and contests.
Summer’s End Music Festival: Sept. 21 Half Moon Bay hosts a full day of musical performances and interactive activities.
Harvest History Festival: Sept. 21 Mountain View’s annual celebration of its agricultural history includes live music, kids’ activities and garden demonstrations.
Coastside Cornhole Tournament: Sept. 22 Teams face off in hopes of cornhole victory in this fundraiser for the Cabrillo Education Foundation.
Crowded House: Sept. 25 The long-running band led by Neil Finn (and now including his two sons) brings its beautiful melodies to the Mountain Winery.
‘I don’t leave the kitchen for two days’: Meet the team making baklava and moussaka for the masses at the Belmont Greek Festival
The Labor Day weekend event relies on multigenerational recipes and committed volunteers who begin planning months in advance.
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