BraveMaker festival in Redwood City highlights local films, ‘brave’ stories
The festival takes place July 10-13, focusing on celebrating a sense of community with its screenings, panels and workshops, as well as art exhibitions and comedy shows.
What’s up this weekend: Ken Peplowski, Huney Knuckles, music of the Stones and The Doors
Unwind with some music this long weekend, whether it’s clarinetist and saxophonist Ken Peplowski exploring long-lost tunes by jazz great Charlie Parker; sweet, sunny soul with Huney Knuckles at Portola Vineyards; or a blast from the past at The Guild Theatre with the Unauthorized Rolling Stones and Strange Daze.
28 books by Bay Area authors to read this summer
Here’s a roundup of summer reads for kids and adults to accompany your beach trips, holiday getaways and culinary adventures.
‘I kept the bones of City Pub’: Irish pub The Wild Rover opens in downtown Redwood City
Replacing City Pub, an American-style pub that had been a staple of the downtown area for 33 years, The Wild Rover currently offers the same tap list as City Pub, an extended wine program and all new low-proof cocktail and food options.
Fusion, vegan and other barbecue trends: What defines Peninsula barbecue culture, and where does it go from here?
I talked with six pitmasters who are making their mark on the Peninsula barbecue scene as well as a barbecue expert to understand what trends are markers of the local barbecue scene and where the future of the cuisine is heading.
Review: ‘Constellations’ explores universe of possibilities
Three different versions of a couple’s timeline unfold in thoughtful show at The Pear Theatre.
Local author Kathy Wang is on hand for a reading, discussion and signing of her new novel, “The Satisfaction Café: July 8 at Books Inc. Mountain View
Swing and jazz with The Klipptones Trio July 10 at Village San Antonio Center
Black Olive Jazz with vocalist Kay Kostopoulos July 11 at Meyhouse Palo Alto
Pianist Luther Allison Sextet July 15 at Stanford Jazz Festival
Music@Menlo chamber music festival July 18-Aug. 9 at Menlo School
John Santos Sextet with Yilian Cañizares July 20 at Stanford Jazz Festival
Pub in the Park with music by Purple Mountain Majesty Aug. 2 at Red Morton Park, Redwood City
Conversation with Dr. Kristina Austin and Rebecca Bloom, women’s health advocate and author of “When Women Get Sick: An Empowering Approach for Getting the Support You Need,” Aug. 7 at Books Inc. Palo Alto.
Hip-hop meets bluegrass with Gangstagrass Aug. 17 at Filoli’s Summer Stage series
New wave band The Motels Aug. 17 at The Guild Theatre
Wines and Winds at Fogarty WInery Oct. 2 presented by Coast Live Music
Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times investigative reporter Jodi Kantor, author of “She Said,” about the Harvey Weinstein investigation Oct. 9 at Stanford Live
Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience features a live appearance from the legendary actor and multimedia narration of music performed by respected Delta blues musicians Nov. 19 at Stanford Live
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