Weekend Express: Celebrate spooky season with our guide to Halloween fun | United Nations Association Film Festival opens

80+ Halloween happenings in Silicon Valley

There’s no shortage of ways to mark Halloween on the Peninsula, including lots of events in the leadup to Oct. 31. Here’s how to celebrate Halloween with traditions new and old.

Arts briefs: Remi Wolf, Modern English, Book Arts Bazaar and more

This weekend catch concerts with Palo Alto-raised star Remi Wolf, New Wave rockers Modern English, folk-pop singer-songwriter Melinda Kausek, The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol and Borromeo String Quartet; see a unique flamenco show bringing together top artists from Spain and celebrate the book arts — and make books — at the Book Arts Bazaar.

Nation’s maternal health crisis among human rights issues highlighted by Peninsula film festival

“American Delivery,” a film about maternal healthcare in the U.S., is among 60 documentaries exploring human rights issues at the United Nations Association Film Festival, taking place Oct. 17-27 on the Peninsula and beyond.

‘Palo Alto Design’ showcases influence of city’s tech culture on design and architecture

For anyone who’s ever been curious about the creative process that goes into the design and construction of some of those eye-catching homes and buildings that line the streetscapes of Palo Alto, here’s your chance.

Portola Bistro offers a homey fine dining experience in Portola Valley

Portola Bistro blends French, Italian and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at the site of former Portola Kitchen.

How motherhood inspired a San Mateo company that helps take meal prep off parents’ plates

Many parents would likely agree that having a child is a life-altering experience. In Peninsula resident Nichola Buckley’s case, motherhood inspired her to shift her priorities, start a business and become an advocate for access to high-quality food.

Tony Lindsay Oct. 18-19 at Meyhouse Palo Alto

“A Journey Toward Redemption” Oct. 19 at the Palo Alto Philharmonic

Palo Alto Jazz Alliance presents Sarah McKenzie Quartet Oct. 20 at The Guild Theatre

Carmina Burana Oct. 27 at Schola Cantorum

Zoppé Italian Family Circus Nov. 1-Dec. 1 in Redwood City

Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris Nov. 4 presented by Linden Tree Books

Kandace Springs Nov. 11 at Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society

Ileana’s Smile Fundraiser with Brad Corrigan of Dispatch Nov. 13 at The Guild Theatre (on sale Oct. 18)

“The Agitators” Nov. 22-Dec. 15 at The Pear Theatre

Molly Tuttle: Home for the Holidays Dec. 21 at The Guild Theatre (on sale Oct. 18)

Hershey Felder: Rachmaninff and the Tsar Jan. 10-Feb. 9 at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley

Dark Star Orchestra Feb. 6 at The Guild Theatre (on sale Oct. 18)

Finneas March 4 at The Masonic, San Francisco

Coldplay May 31-June 1 at Stanford Stadium

Go green at 3rdThursday’s ‘Sustainability Fun Fair’ in Palo Alto

For its October edition,Palo Alto’s monthly free live music event has the theme of “Sustainability Fun Fair,” with live music up and down California Avenue, along with green activities, crafts and more.

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