The joy of Jane: Jane Austen Reader’s Theatre group offers free performances in Redwood City
The pleasure of hearing – and sharing – Jane Austen’s singular voice aloud is one of the reasons Peninsula actor Kristin Hall founded Jane Austen Reader’s Theatre, which presents free readings of Austen’s work by local actors at The Yard Coffee in Redwood City.
What’s up this weekend: Corey Harris, The Sklar Brothers, Gary Clark Jr. and more
This weekend brings shows by eclectic acoustic guitarist Corey Harris, Grammy-winning blues artist Gary Clark Jr., a concert highlighting African American composers living and historic, a book of letters written by Stanford students throughout the university’s history and identical-twin comedy team Jason and Randy Sklar.
Review: ‘Yoga Play’ sorts the poses from the posers
Dipika Guha’s “Yoga Play” is a hoot, a sendup of culture clashes and stereotypes about business, race and spirituality. The show runs through Feb. 15 at Los Altos Stage Company.
The Pro opens in downtown Palo Alto, carrying on a 58-year legacy
A longtime Palo Alto sports bar has been reborn. The Old Pro, a community watering hole since 1964, shuttered in 2022. But on Monday, it reopened with a new look, menu and mascot (and even a podcasting studio), while still paying homage to its predecessor.
Historic Woodside restaurant reopens as flower shop and cafe with Michelin cred chef
Nearly every day for five years, Aubriana Kasper drove by the olive-tinted facade of The Little Store in Woodside. Most recently, the building — identified by an eponymous wood sign celebrating its standing since 1902 — was used as a test kitchen for Hero Bread, but hadn’t been open to the public for years.
How to grow a tea garden at home
Nothing beats the satisfaction of having a nice cup of tea – except maybe sipping a custom blend you grew and harvested from your very own garden. The Peninsula is suitable for cultivating many edible plants that can be used for delicious and nutritious teas, according to local garden experts.
Comedian Cactus Tate Jan. 29-31 at Rooster T. Feathers
“Flora,” annual group exhibition through Jan. 31 at Viewpoints Gallery
Americana, country and blues with Pokey LaFarge Jan. 31 at The Guild Theatre (on sale Oct. 31)
Algorithms of Love, a conversation about dating in the digital world Feb. 4 at Computer History Museum
Local restaurateur Zareen Khan discusses her cookbook “Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen: Recipes from a Well-Fed Childhood” Feb. 6 at Fireside Books
Feldman’s Fern Bar, an evening with LuDog Records spinning vinyl Feb. 11 at Feldman’s Bookstore
Jim Campilongo and Adam Levy Duo Feb. 22 presented by Earthwise Productions at Palo Alto Art Center
Indie artist Shakey Graves April 22 at The Guild Theatre (on sale Jan. 30)
Songwriter and guitarist Jim Messina, formerly of Buffalo Springfield, May 9 at The Guild Theatre (on sale Jan. 30)
Dr. Lerone A. Martin, scholar of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, discusses his new book “Young King” May 14 at Kepler’s Books
Kid Cudi June 23 at Shoreline Amphitheatre (on sale Jan. 30)
Luke Bryan Aug. 14 at Shoreline Amphitheatre (on sale Jan. 30)
Ne-Yo and Akon Aug. 19 at Shoreline Amphitheatre (on sale Jan. 30)
Asian fusion brunch restaurant from former Sweet Maple chef debuts
Nick Yoon is no stranger to Asian fusion brunch. For a decade he was the executive chef of Sweet Maple, crafting sweet and savory Millionaire’s Bacon and chewy matcha mochi waffles. Now, the Korean-born chef is debuting his own Asian fusion brunch spot in San Mateo.
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