Shop curated secondhand fashion at this monthly pop-up

Repurposing old products for new use is the theme of two features this week. Two Redwood City friends, Rachelle Egan and Lisa Janny, founded Friends with Denim after hosting clothing swaps and finding that “people were really, really into it,” Lisa said.

Since its first sale in August 2024, Friends with Denim has become an ongoing series at rotating venues in Redwood City and San Carlos so far. Shoppers can find everything from vintage glam to simple staples, with multiple vendors at each event.

Lisa and Rachelle have long-standing ties to the fashion world, but they both had gotten disillusioned by the industry and see Friends with Denim as a welcome way back in. Their next sale is Aug. 22 at Peacebank Yoga in Redwood City.

And assemblage artist Nemo Gould welds, sands, cuts and melds together found materials like old appliances. His exhibit, “Technostalgia” is on view through Sept. 27 at the Museum of American Heritage.

“My palette is a warehouse full of parts, and I’ll draw objects until some composition suggests itself,” he said. “Every piece has its own story and suggestions, and will often trigger memories for the people who recognize those parts.”

My idea of tech nostalgia? Floppy disks, early 2000s Nokia cellphones and Walkman CD players.

Feeding my Tamagotchi,

Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com

Shop sustainably at this curated secondhand fashion pop-up on the Peninsula

Friends with Denim holds public sales in a variety of locations, where shoppers can hunt for fashion treasures at affordable prices and save them from the waste stream. Multiple vendors participate in each sale, and no two events are the same.

Vintage machines take on second life in ‘Technostalgia’ show

Artist Nemo Gould takes “‘silly very seriously” with interactive robot-like sculptures crafted from retro appliances. Some of his works are on display in an exhibit at the Museum of American Heritage through September.

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Summer Days Foster City: Aug 14-16 Enjoy a weekend of carnival rides, live music, a classic car show, local food and drinks, craft vendors and family-friendly activities. The festival celebrates Foster City’s birthday and includes a new Rubber Ducky Scavenger Hunt.

Battle of the Books State Street Market: Aug. 15 Linden Tree Books will host a free book trivia competition for readers ages 8-14 at State Street Market in Los Altos. Participants should read five books in their age category before competing in a free trivia challenge featuring pizza and prizes.

Coyote Point SummerFest: Aug. 15 Celebrate summer at Coyote Point Recreation Area with giant kites, live dance and drumming performances, train rides, crafts, face painting, community booths and food trucks.

Pescadero Arts & Fun Festival: Aug. 15-16 The 34th annual South Coast festival features handmade crafts, a fine art show, live entertainment, a raffle and a kids’ area.

Burlingame on the Avenue: Aug. 15-16 The two-day festival includes live music, art, a car show and food and wine.

Peninsula Ballet Theatre Liquidation Sale: Aug. 15-16 Shop from Peninsula Lively Arts’ inventory for sale following the organization’s closure, including costumes, props, jewelry, fabric, dance apparel and more.

Vaquero Days: Aug. 15-16 This weekend tribute to Half Moon Bay’s equestrian culture includes a trail ride with 100 horses from Johnston House to downtown on Saturday, followed by a party on Sunday with dancing, live music, wine tasting, food and kids’ crafts.

West Coast Asian Foodie Festival: Aug. 15-16 Find a huge array of Asian foods, cultural performances, a family-fun zone and an expo-only tasting zone.

Plan Ahead:

Tōrō Nagashi Lantern Floating Ceremony: Aug. 18-21 Hakone Estate and Gardens hosts the ceremony in which participants write personal messages of hope or in remembrance of a loved one on illuminated lanterns that are released in the koi pond. Each night also features traditional Japanese folk dancing.

Sign Hill Community Hike: Aug. 22 Hike up the iconic Sign Hill in South San Francisco with Councilmember James Coleman and City Manager Laura Snideman and learn about the work of the Sign Hill Stewards.

Family Yoga Class with Mini Yoga Club: Aug. 29 Mini Yoga Club will lead a free family yoga class at the Google Visitor Experience for children ages 2-7 and their family members. No experience is needed, but families should bring yoga mats and arrive early, as space is available on a first come, first served basis.

NCEFT’s Polo Charity Classic: Aug. 29 National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy (NCEFT) holds its second annual charity event, featuring polo matches, auctions and more. RSVP by Aug. 15.

Waves & Watts: Aug. 29 Head to the beach for climate-themed carnival games, tips for creating healthier homes, a plastic-free pop-up shop and a beach cleanup.

PV Palooza: Aug. 29 Portola Valley’s free all-day music festival returns, featuring musicians local to Portola Valley, Woodside, La Honda or Skylonda.

Train Day: Aug. 30 Interact with train enthusiasts, build your own LEGO train, watch old train films and check out a robotics demo at the Los Altos History Museum’s 15th annual event showcasing steam and electric model trains.

Big Bad Barn Dance: Aug. 30 The Friends of Huddart and Wunderlich Parks will host a night of line dancing, barbecue, refreshments and a live auction at the Big Bad Barn Dance.

A decades-old shopping hub can be found in a Peninsula college parking lot every month
For over 50 years, shoppers and sellers have flocked to the De Anza Flea Market, swapping collectibles and curios

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