Sunnyvale author Kimberly Bea’s debut fantasy novel is a fairy tale with a twist
Out Oct. 28, ‘The Changeling Queen’ is a reimagining of the ballad of ‘Tam Lin’ from the villain’s perspective.
What’s up this weekend: Comedian ALOK, book arts fair, tribute to Sinatra and more
This weekend, comedian and Stanford alum ALOK performs at Stanford Live, plus a day of art in the forest, the Yale Whiffenpoofs, a book arts fair and more.
From pancakes to pies, classic diners endure on the Peninsula
Step into a diner and the outside world slips away. Vinyl booths, the clatter of plates, the smell of bacon on the griddle — it’s a time capsule, equal parts nostalgic and necessary.
‘Expressive, bold and daring’: Omakase restaurant Sushi Kinsen opens in downtown Redwood City
Just 10 months after its opening, high-end omakase restaurant Nagai Edomae Sushi suddenly shuttered in August. Now, it’s reopened under new ownership and a new chef: 29-year-old Jason Li.
Peninsula history: On Oct. 18, 1957, two teens stumble across Wyatt Earp’s stolen tombstone on a rural road in San Mateo County
On Oct.18, 1957, two Peninsula teens out on an evening joyride in San Mateo County crashed straight into a piece of Wild West history. Their car, they told police, struck something as they were driving along Crystal Springs Road. When they climbed out to inspect the damage, they discovered a massive granite slab engraved with the name Wyatt Earp.
“Cunning Folk: Witchcraft, Magic and Occult Knowledge” explores magical practice, practitioners and their persecution in European artwork and culture 1500–1750, through Feb. 22 at the Cantor Arts Center
Nova Vista Symphony opens its 60th season with a concert featuring soloist Richard Lin performing the Bay Area Premiere of Tyzen Hsiao’s Violin Concerto Oct. 25 at De Anza College
“A Driving Beat,” world premiere by Jordan Ramirez Puckett Oct. 29-Nov. 23 at TheatreWorks
10th annual Storytelling Festival Nov. 2-Dec. 7 at the Menlo Park Library
Author Drew Daywalt shares his new graphic novel “No Sam! and the Meow of Deception” Nov. 2 at Kepler’s Books
Home By 10: The Dance Party That Respects Your Bedtime featuring iconic dance tracks with DJ Tripp Nov. 7 at The Guild Theatre
“Shared Visions,” an evening of art and music Nov. 7 at Palo Alto Art Studios
Piano City piano concerts Nov. 8-9 at various Peninsula locations
Musician-in-residence concert with Amir Etemadzadeh performing music from the Middle East Nov. 22 at First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto
Pop-up Art Market featuring handmade ceramics, prints and other artistic gifts Nov. 22 at Community School of Music and Arts
Menlo Park band The Members play a holiday show fundraiser for the Peninsula Arts Guild Dec. 5 at The Guild Theatre
Mostly Kosher — A Hanukkah Live Music Show! Dec. 14 at the Oshman Family JCC
Electronica and synth-pop artist Gary Numan April 8 at The Guild Theatre (on sale Oct. 24)
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Rush Oct. 15 and 17, 2026 at SAP Center, San Jose (on sale Oct. 31)
After plans to close, Heidi’s Pies confirmed to last another 3 years
A Bay Area institution is sticking around for at least a few years longer. Heidi’s Pies, the iconic pie and dining locale that’s lived on San Mateo’s stretch of Highway 82 since 1970, will remain for another three years.
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