Treasure hunt: How the Filoli estate is rebuilding its collection
It takes research, perseverance and patience, as well as a healthy dose of good luck, to track down objects that once belonged in the historic home.
Arts briefs: The Flying Karamazov Brothers, saxophonist Richard Howell, Stay in Bloom festival and more
This week, long-running theatrical juggling act The Flying Karamazov Brothers land at Oshman Family JCC; jazz saxophonist Richard Howell plays his signature “bridge music” in Palo Alto; Canadian musician, DJ and producer Dabin’s Stay in Bloom festival returns to Stanford; the Riekes Center holds a fundraiser; and Menlo Park author Dorsey Nunn discusses his memoir “What Kind of Bird Can’t Fly?” Plus, the Fresh Friday live music series in Mountain View hosts an all-female showcase.
Peninsula art event features Redwood City artists
Two Redwood City artists are among more than 340 from across the San Francisco Bay Area, who will open their studios and galleries to the public during Silicon Valley Open Studios 2025, which runs the first three weekends in May.
Giveaways, book discounts and author meet and greets: Here’s where to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in Silicon Valley
On the Peninsula, the 12th annual event will feature author meet and greets, exclusive merch, discounts, story times and more. Read on to see what festivities to expect at your nearest independent bookstore.
Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory’s MainStage show returns
The Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory’s MainStage performance is back after a five-year hiatus with a production of “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.” The play, featuring veteran performers and newbies ages 7 to 79, is the first MainStage production since the COVID-19 pandemic.
John Rybak + Friends May 9 at Freewheel Brewing, Redwood City
Paul Hanson May 10 at Meyhouse Palo Alto
Nova Solisti Chamber Orchestra presents American Songbook May 18 in Palo Alto
Chasten Buttigieg May 27 at Kepler’s Books
Movies on the Square June 5-Aug. 28 at Redwood City’s Courthouse Square
Magical Summer Concert series June 13-July 25 at Magical Bridge, Palo Alto
Wednesday Music in the Park June 18-Aug. 20 at Redwood City’s Stafford Park
The Nelsons June 27 at The Guild Theatre (on sale April 25)
Fred Hersch Trio June 27 at Stanford Jazz Workshop
Tiffany Austin presents Sassy: 100 Years of Sarah Vaughan June 29 at Stanford Jazz Workshop
Lady Gaga July 22, 24 and 26 at Chase Center, San Francisco (on sale April 29)
Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel July 24 at The Guild Theatre (on sale April 25)
Men I Trust Aug. 17 at Frost Amphitheater
Everclear – “Sparkle and Fade” 30th anniversary tour Sept. 5 at The Guild Theatre (on sale April 25)
“Gypsy” Sept. 5-21 at Palo Alto Players
“Little Women,” world premiere adaptation by Lauren Gunderson, Sept. 24-Oct. 12 at TheatreWorks
Alicia Villarreal Sept. 28 at San Jose Civic
Above & Beyond Oct. 4 at Shoreline Amphitheatre (on sale May 2)
Judas Priest and Alice Cooper Oct. 14 at Shoreline Amphitheatre
Kanpai Sushi in Palo Alto to close next month, merging with Portola Valley’s Koma Sushi
After about a decade in Palo Alto, Kanpai Sushi will have its final day of service May 24. Despite losing its lease, Kanpai isn’t permanently closing, said owner Koichi Baba, as the sushi spot will be merging with its sister restaurant in Portola Valley.
Longtime doughnut makers open their debut shop, Puffin Donuts, in Los Gatos
Four years after taking over a small storefront in Los Gatos’ Rinconada Center, Puffin Donuts is finally open.
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